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Dobbinton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Lyle Timothy Crow Hackett and Taylor Ann Lewis
July 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 249
Arms of Timothy John Douglas HackettBlazonVert a Percheron passant Argent crined and unguled Or bridled Sable, on a chief Or a horseshoe heels in chief between two crows close respectant Sable; SymbolismGreen and gold refer to the land and its riches, an allusion to Mr. Hackett’s work as a livestock farmer. The Percheron symbolizes the fact that Mr. Hackett grew up raising these horses. As a draft animal, it also represents the idea of hard work. The crows allude to the surname of Mr. Hackett’s partner, Kimberly Ann Crow. The horseshoe refers to Mr. Hackett’s work as a farrier. |
CrestBlazonA hawk rising Or perched on a gavel Sable; SymbolismThe hawk is a bird of prey known for its vigilance and keen eyesight. The gavel refers to Mr. Hackett’s work as a livestock auctioneer. |
MottoBlazonSEEK AND YOU SHALL FIND; SymbolismThis phrase is taken from Matthew 7:7. |
Flag of Timothy John Douglas HackettBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Timothy John Douglas HackettBlazonA Percheron’s head couped Argent crined Or bridled and surmounting two gavels in saltire Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Lyle Timothy Crow Hackett, son of Timothy John Douglas HackettBlazonThe Arms of Timothy John Douglas Hackett debruised of a three-point label Argent; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe label of three points indicates that he will inherit his father’s coat of arms. |
Differenced Arms for Taylor Ann Lewis, stepdaughter of Timothy John Douglas HackettBlazonAzure a Percheron passant Argent crined and unguled Or bridled Sable, on a chief Or a spool of thread Azure between two crows close respectant Sable, all according to the Law of Arms of Canada; SymbolismThe spool of thread, used by a tailor, refers to her first name. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 22, 2014 in Volume 148, page 655 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |