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Mississauga, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Andrew William Macpherson and Stuart Macpherson
May 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 138
Arms of William MacphersonBlazonPer saltire Azure and Argent a saltire between in chief a winged cogwheel, in fess a dexter hand couped fesswise holding a dagger and a cross crosslet fitché, and in base a lymphad sails furled, all counterchanged; SymbolismThe colours, the saltire division and the saltire cross evoke Scotland, Mr. Macpherson’s birthplace. The winged cog wheel combines the wings and cogwheel from the arms of Mississauga, Mr. Macpherson’s city of residence, and represents his profession as an engineer in the aerospace industry. The galley, the cross crosslet and the hand with the dagger evoke his allegiance with Clan Macpherson. |
CrestBlazonA wildcat sejant its dexter paw raised proper gorged with maple leaves and shamrocks Argent; SymbolismThe wildcat is traditionally found in Macpherson crests. The maple leaves reflect Mr. Macpherson’s allegiance to Canada, while the shamrocks depict his branch of the Macpherson family, which can be traced back to Ireland in the early 1800s. |
MottoBlazonDARE NOT TOUCH THE UNGLOVED CAT; SymbolismThis Motto is a paraphrase of that of the Chief of Clan Macpherson. |
MottoBlazonCOURAGE • PEACE • STEWARDSHIP; SymbolismThis Motto emphasizes personal values that are associated with the given names of Mr. Macpherson’s immediate family members. Etymologically, the names William and Andrew (his eldest son) mean courage; Irene (his wife) and Calum (his deceased son), peace; and Stuart (his youngest son), stewardship. |
Differenced Arms for Andrew William Macpherson, son of William MacphersonBlazonThe Arms of William Macpherson debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Stuart Macpherson, son of William MacphersonBlazonThe Arms of William Macpherson within a bordure Or; 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 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3053 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of William Macpherson and Gordon Macpherson, Niagara Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |