The crest on Plate 1, Image 3 (Pl. 1. c. 3) is described as a Tree (or Oak Tree, or Ash Tree).
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- Abercrombie (that Ilk Scotland)
- Ailman (Brambreton)
- Aitkenhead (Scotland)
- Alkenhead (Scotland)
- Anderson (Wester)
- Asburner (England)
- Asherburn (Cockermouth, Cumberland)
- Aserbaine (England)
- Ashburne (Cockermouth)
- Ashertiume (England)
- Ashertume (Cockermouth, Cumberland)
- Astertty (England)
- Braidwood (Scotland)
- Brentingham (England)
- Bugrave (Bullinash court, Berkshire)
- Cunningham (Baigonie)
- Dufresne ( )
- Elliot (Harwood)
- Faistuffe (England)
- Forrest (Scotland)
- Grant (Balendalloch)
- Hamilton (Dalziel)
- Hamilton (Rosehall)
- Hamilton (Grange)
- Hog (Harcars)
- Hog (Bogenit)
- Hog (Curme)
- Hogue (Scotland)
- Keastel (England)
- Lilley (England)
- Macrae (Scotland)
- Mayn (England)
- Muirside (England)
- Pix (England)
- Ramsay (England)
- Redlem (England)
- Rinioul (Scotland)
- Ronald, Montrose (Scotland)
- Ronald (Scotland)
- Roots (England)
- Rowntree (England)
- Southey (England)
- Templeton (Scotland)
- Tierney (England)
- Titterton (England)
- Wardey (England)
- Widing (England)
🛡️ Symbolism of the Crest
Oak Tree (or Oak) / Acorned: The tree, especially the oak, is a highly significant symbol representing antiquity, strength, endurance, and constancy. When described as ‘acorned’ or ‘fructed’ (bearing fruit), it additionally symbolizes fecundity, growth, and a long-established, flourishing lineage. Ash Tree (or Ash): The ash tree is often associated with firmness and long life, sometimes carrying a similar weight to the oak in terms of endurance. Mount: The description of the tree ‘on a mount’ or ‘growing out of a mount’ (often vert for green, indicating fertile ground) signifies a stable foundation, a prominent and elevated position, or the origin of the family’s strength rising from the land.
🌊 General Symbolic Meanings
The frequent inclusion of mottoes like Vigueur de dessus (“Strength from above”), Suo se robore firmat (“He strengthens himself by his own power”), and Vivunt dum virent (“They live as long as they are green”) directly correlates the visual symbol of the strong, growing tree with the core values and aspirations of the families. The crest universally denotes a lineage characterized by steadfastness, lasting virtue, vital energy, and self-reliance, often drawing strength and persistence from their deep roots in the land.