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=== Visitations, Heraldic === | === Visitations, Heraldic === | ||
In the 16th and 17th centuries, heralds visited all parts of England to discover who was using coats of arms and the title of Gentleman, Esquire, or Knight. They asked for proof of the right to use such coats of arms or titles. These proofs often included documentation of male descent from the original grantee. Heraldic visitations are records of these visits (see [[England Nobility]]). Most visitations focus on the male heir's descendants, but often include descents of siblings. Information in Visitations can be very useful in tracing ancestors once a connection to a landed family is verified. The Family History Library in co-operation with Brigham Young University has scanned many visitations that available free (see[[ | In the 16th and 17th centuries, heralds visited all parts of England to discover who was using coats of arms and the title of Gentleman, Esquire, or Knight. They asked for proof of the right to use such coats of arms or titles. These proofs often included documentation of male descent from the original grantee. Heraldic visitations are records of these visits (see [[England Nobility]]). Most visitations focus on the male heir's descendants, but often include descents of siblings. Information in Visitations can be very useful in tracing ancestors once a connection to a landed family is verified. The Family History Library in co-operation with Brigham Young University has scanned many visitations that available free (see[[Www.lib.byu.edu.fhc| Medieval Volumes]]). | ||
=== Reference Sources === | === Reference Sources === | ||