The Seagraves Family, The California branch: who we are and where we came from.: September 2007

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Seagraves Family Reunion in California!!!!!

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Date: October 21, 2007, Noon

Place: Frankie, Johnny, and Luigi too

Pizza--Cheese, Pepperoni, Salami

Pasta--Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce and Rigatono with Bolognese sauce

Salad--garden greens w/3 dressing choices on the side

Chicken--Roasted, Barbeque

Bread

1 soda each.

For the wine drinkers:

Robin and Larry are donating the wine,

and asking for donation of $5 for the corkage charge.

(any additional orders will be the responsibility of the person ordering.)

Cost information:

$25.00 per person to cover family style meal,

including tax and gratuities

Kids: $12.00 per person age 10,11, 12 years.

$10.00 per person under the age of 10 years.

Hope to see you all there!

Please RSVP

Any questions, please call Suzy (Suzanne) Inman at 480-949-0747

or cell phone 480-748-9854

Seagraves Family HistSeagraves Coat of Arms / Seagraves Family Crestory

The surname of SEAGRAVES was a locational name 'of Seagrove' a spot in County Leicestershire. Following the crusades in Europe in the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries, a need was felt for a family name to replace the one given at birth, or in addition to it. This was recognized by those of noble birth, and particularly by those who went on the Crusades, as it added prestige and practical advantage to their status. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield, and embroidered on his surcoat, the draped and flowing garment worn over the armour. Local names usually denoted where a man held his land, and indicated where he actually lived. Early records mention Thomas de Segraua, 1180, County Leicestershire. William Seagrave was documented in County Notttingham in the year 1300. Edward Segrave of Yorkshire, was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379. The name is also spelt Seagrief, Seagrove and Seagrave. In many parts of central and western Europe, hereditary surnames began to become fixed at around the 12th century, and have developed and changed slowly over the years. As society became more complex, and such matters as the management of tenure, and in particular the collection of taxes were delegated to special functionaries, it became imperative to distinguish a more complex system of nomenclature to differentiate one individual from another. The origin of badges and emblems, are traced to the earliest times, although, Heraldry, in fact, cannot be traced later than the 12th century, or at furthest the 11th century. At first armorial bearings were probably like surnames and assumed by each warrior at his free will and pleasure, his object being to distinguish himself from others. It has long been a matter of doubt when bearing Coats of Arms first became hereditary. It is known that in the reign of Henry V (1413-1422), a proclamation was issued, prohibiting the use of heraldic ensigns to all who could not show an original and valid right, except those 'who had borne arms at Agincourt'. The College of Arms (founded in 1483) is the Royal corporation of heralds who record proved pedigrees and grant armorial bearings.