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Ashburn, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Allan Morrison Paterson, Scott Hastings Paterson and David Wilson Paterson
April 20, 2006
Vol. V, p. 21
Arms of Wilson Hastings PatersonBlazonArgent three pelicans in their piety Or nested Vert, on a chief Or three pellets each charged with a golf ball proper; SymbolismThis design is derived from the Scottish grants to other Patersons which use three pelicans in their piety. Here, a chief holds three symbolic golf balls dropping into the cups. These represent the interest shared by at least three generations of Patersons in the game of golf, beginning with Mr. Paterson’s grandfather in Scotland. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a wreath of thistles Vert and Latin crosses Argent a stag’s head caboshed Or; SymbolismThe green thistles and white crosses symbolise the heritage of Scotland and Christianity. The stag represents the family tradition of hunting. |
MottoBlazonLIBERALITAS • VERITAS • HUMANITAS; SymbolismMeaning “Freedom, truth, humanity”. |
Flag of Wilson Hastings PatersonBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Wilson Hastings PatersonBlazonA plate between four golf tees in cross Argent and four oak leaves in saltire Or; SymbolismThe cross of tees allude to the cross on the shield of the Archangel Michael found in the arms of Dumfrees, Scotland, the home of Mr. Paterson’s paternal grandfather. The oak leaves and golf ball allude to the Royal Ashburn Golf Club which Mr. Paterson founded in the environs of the Oak Ridges moraine. |
Differenced Arms for Allan Morrison Paterson, son of Wilson Hastings PatersonBlazonThe Arms of Wilson Hastings Paterson with the chief of the Arms embattled; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Scott Hasting Paterson, son of Wilson Hastings PatersonBlazonThe Arms of Wilson Hastings Paterson with the chief of the Arms engrailed; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for David Wilson Paterson, son of Wilson Hastings PatersonBlazonThe Arms of Wilson Hastings Paterson with the chief of the Arms invected; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 18, 2006 in Volume 140, page 3686 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, and Robbie Sprules, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |