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Jill Annette Brindle

St. Catharines, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Iona Jane Brindle, Mary Elizabeth Brindle and Aaron David Howard Brindle
May 20, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 51

Arms of Jill Annette Brindle
Arms of Jill Annette Brindle Arms of Jill Annette Brindle

Arms of Jill Annette Brindle

Blazon

Quarterly 1st and 4th Gules three dragons’ heads couped Erminois, on a chief invected Argent a cinquefoil Vert between two crosses moline Azure, 2nd and 3rd Ermine between two flaunches lozengy Azure and Or a hunting horn Gules stringed Azure, overall on a chief Argent a brock passant proper;

Symbolism

The quartered arms in the main part of the shield are those granted in 1808 to Charles White Williams (1769-1832), of whom Mrs. Brindle is a direct descendant. Their symbolism is unknown. The additional element, a badger (also referred to as a brock) is one of the supporters of Brock University, where both Mrs. Brindle and her husband, Professor Ian Brindle, work, and where they first met as students.

Crest of Jill Annette Brindle

Blazon

On a mount Vert a greyhound sejant Ermine before an anchor in bend sinister Sable and gorged of a collar dancetty Gules;

Symbolism

This is one of the two crests granted to Charles White Williams in 1808.

Crest of Jill Annette Brindle

Blazon

On a mount Vert an eagle Erminois collared Azure stooping on an ermine passant proper;

Symbolism

This is one of the two crests granted to Charles White Williams in 1808.

Motto of Jill Annette Brindle

Blazon

PERFECI PERSEVERANTIA;

Symbolism

Meaning “I have achieved through perseverance”, this Latin motto was used by Charles White Williams.
Differenced Arms for Iona Jane Brindle, daughter of Jill Annette Brindle Differenced Arms for Iona Jane Brindle, daughter of Jill Annette Brindle

Differenced Arms for Iona Jane Brindle, daughter of Jill Annette Brindle

Blazon

The Arms of Jill Annette Brindle with the brock flanked by two quills Azure; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following her death;

Symbolism

The quill pens indicate her career as a screenwriter.
Differenced Arms for Mary Elizabeth Brindle, daughter of  Jill Annette Brindle Differenced Arms for Mary Elizabeth Brindle, daughter of Jill Annette Brindle

Differenced Arms for Mary Elizabeth Brindle, daughter of Jill Annette Brindle

Blazon

The Arms of Jill Annette Brindle with the brock flanked by two fleams Azure;

Symbolism

The fleams, an ancient type of scalpel, indicate her profession as a surgeon.
Differenced Arms for Aaron David Howard Brindle, son of  Jill Annette Brindle Differenced Arms for Aaron David Howard Brindle, son of Jill Annette Brindle

Differenced Arms for Aaron David Howard Brindle, son of Jill Annette Brindle

Blazon

The Arms of Jill Annette Brindle with the brock flanked by two lightning flashes Azure;

Symbolism

The lightning flashes allude to his work in broadcasting as a radio producer.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3516 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Jill Annette Brindle Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Jill Annette Brindle Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Jill Annette Brindle Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Jill Annette Brindle

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