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Show not be aware that the name you bear may have s in ancient heraldic been recorded with a archives. If it has, you can now purchase and display this You may Ml MMMirW coat-of-arm- Mil KMMII K 90 'auMN fUSIMB MM EVERY NAME HAS A BEGINNING. Eight centuries ago, the population of Europe was comparatively small, but it was already necessary to formulate names as a descriptive identification in order to distinguish one person from another. Thus, the ohn who baked bread became ohn Baker . . . and the ohn who lived on the other side of the hill was known as fohn Over-hil- l. As children grew, it was not uncommon to refer to ihem by the name of their parents. Thus, the Scandinavian and English suffix "son" the Creek "puloa" the Kinnish "nen" the Polish "wiecz" the Spanish "ez" ... ... ... IS YOUR ANCESTORS' ... all denoting the son. Similarly, the Irish O' means member of the clergy or grandson, while the prefix "Mac". "Mc" indicates "son" formed in "clerk" or "herald" who per- these duties for the regent, maintaining permanent records or srchives for the purpose. Thus, heraldry Gaelic and Scottish. was bora. Between the 11th and 13th centuries, all fast names were new. When the Crusades began in 1095 most of the of Europe were unable to read or write. This illiteracy included the nobility and landowners, lords, barons and kings as well as commoners and vassals. Therefore, the clergy and monks were called upon to write documents, make proclamations, WHAT IS A COAT OF ARMS? It is generally lieved that a be- when knights jousted in tournament or vied in battle, and deeds of valor and accom- plishment were rewarded with a memorable symbol. While this is true in many s was cases, the more generally utilized as a practical symbol of identification, both on the battlefield and in everyday transactions of business. Since most people were illiterate, the coat-of- - record insignia, and award decorations. Bach court had a COUNTRY OF ORIGIN HERE? dieval which swept medie- plagues val Europe, the invasions which occurred between warring kings, fires and inquisitions. The Sonstm institute of Heraldry invites these skeptics to submit their names and authorize research for documented findings. If not in our archives, Sanson Institute wifl guarantee immediate refund, with our thanks for enriching our knowledge regarding future areas of continuous exploration. is regarded as a proud link to the rich heritage of the past. WHY DO SKKPTICS SAY "YOU DON'T HAVE MY NAME? For many people it is difficult to believe that the ancient heralds in every country of Europe actually performed the monumental task of recording so many minute historic, geographic and personal details regarding common, everyday names as well as unusual, rarely heard of names. For other skeptics, it is hard to believe that the me SANSON INSTITUTE ARCHIVES STARTED OVER ISO YEARS AGO. In I860 in a small art studio in Sheffield, England a coach painter named William Hubert Sed- - SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY If your name originated in any of the 33 countries listed, use the coupon below to authorize a search of name and If not in our archive. Sanson Institute will refund your don catered to families who desired to have their carriages of heraldry archives actually have survived the countless battles, the great re- flects an ancient heritage ... arms also became a signature or a "mark". When worn In s of hattle. the freemen, vaasals and followers was similar to the armorial bearing of the lord they served. Today a personal adorned with their family This remarkable man was so painstsking e in his craft that during his he initiated one of the iMvtuil Vow tow prtet oNcr is COsJllm W (kaVlHMAt wnvum m emmmn traptitc am. 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Boston, Mass. 02210. netpeared on the NBC-Twork as well as innumerable local and national radio and TV programs. HOW CAN THE IN8TITUTB RESEARCH A FOR SO LITTLE MONEY? The time was when only the nobility or the very FW-421- 8, Country r Origin "me I iMOHm I tot mm Tfc Address Biliwil Stats City n 14K (Oil Of auruMUi Style STEMJNt muss Haad karat faM (MM. IllOJO-atan- wmn hi hi AMERICAN aai Zip hmi i4.sa tua ssaa w sisnwus s.i.ii'Ui nae tsaa FJWtMiai iw EXPRESS CHARGE MNERS' lfisM-St- rls caa-ss- n rw SRm aaal kaaf.iisii reap tea Bearers naM as wef, as tea Is a. aetata Parssnataes va Hp raaasaa, an Man tlZJ ... SANSON INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY 263 Summer Street, Dept. Boston, Mass. 02210 ft - -- tats at tan naMctttaa. DECORATIVE COATS OF ARMS FOR HOME, OFFICE OR PERSONAL GIFTS Institute's ttocaHMtrtaal Cat Of Anno Report) (litclacUiif s. x u pw WJf J I mi prenpfty rttwiMd if Nf WMrtetcre ccmoI tor tkt dam yw ti itatis f bOttl iron CMh-tn- research. Today, HOW IS A USED TODAY? In today s modern world, a is a personalized link with the a decorative badge psst for individual recognition of a family name that had its origins centuries ago. While no direct genealogical representation is intended or implied by the Sanson Institute, many people rightfully take extreme pride in this symbolic link with a bygone era. These weekly column, which appears in newspspers from coast to coast, the Institute'! heraldic experts hsve ap- aldic handbook. could afford a thanks to the miracle of electronic computers snd modem cataloguing technique! supported by a century of preparation, the Sanson Institute ia prepared to serve people from all walks of life, regardless of religion, creed, color or financial status. dition to the syndicated Coat-of-ar- This tlC INSTITUTE SON AR- THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED NEWSPAPER COLUMN "WHAT'S IN YOUR NAME?" IS WRITTEN BY SANSON INSTITUTE. In ad- in 9x12 wood frame under glass. You will also receive research report Hismedieval of toric map Europe Her- NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUMANIA RUSSIA SCOTLAND SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND WALES YUGOSLAVIA HUNGARY ICELAND IRELAND ITALY KUANAS LATVIA LIECHTENSTEIN LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MOLDAVIA NETHERLANDS wealthy S OFFER! coat-of-ar- AUSTRIA BELGIUM BULGARIA CZECHOSLOVAKIA DENMARK ENGLAND ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY SM.tt FINDINGS IN SAN- CHIVES. The foresight of the founder in amassing the heraldic library is rewarded today in the ability of the Instimost voluminous collections tute to research the thouaands of heraldic archives in the of names which are requested world. Were it not for bis dili- daily. Names which had their gence many of these ancient origins many centuries ago in records may have passed into S3 different European countries are daily researched by extinction. After the Industrial revolution and the de- the Sanson Institute. Our arof mise coach painting. Mr. chivists are thoroughly Seddon continued to expand trained in heraldic science in his unique heraldic collection. order to carefully and corTHree generations later his rectly translate the medieval descendant brought the entire heraldic language. The monulibrary to the United States, mental task of researching, and it is today the nucleus of interpreting and cataloguing hundreds of thousands of one of the most authoritative libraries of its kind in the names and coats-of-arfrom centuries-olbooks and world. manuscripts are in the capable hands of these multilingual researchers in the ancient art of heraldry. Hand painted documented, framed money. OVER HH nn is a aiMiii ia rn ani . i lasa iz.as tea I CLUB CHARGE I Mas iacara-tt- cratoi t 14 arrar lflAraajstnrvMaa PLEASE AIXOW 4 to 6 WEEKS FOB RESEARCH AND FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP SANSON INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY ESTABLISHED ISSDBJ 203 Summer Strrat NO CBNEALOCICAL Boilon. Mrns. azzid RCPRKSENTATION INTKNDED OR IMPLIED |