[Facts] Crest are not attached to last names, they belong to FAMILIES (see link inside for details)
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http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/faq.htm
Basically, you're only entitled to arms or crests of you direct ancestors had them, or you've paid for them and registered them.
This group, http://www.americancollegeofheraldry.org/acheraldry.html, are trying to sort out the situation in the States.
Basically, you're only entitled to arms or crests of you direct ancestors had them, or you've paid for them and registered them.
This group, http://www.americancollegeofheraldry.org/acheraldry.html, are trying to sort out the situation in the States.
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I have a question. I was going to have a ring made of my last name THOMAS but after reading this article I see that I can't just have a coat of arms made for Thomas because it goes on my family history if I am reading right. Who may I get to do the research of my family to see if I have a coat of arms or not? How does all of that work?
Thank you kindly,
Shana Thomas
Thank you kindly,
Shana Thomas