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London, Ontario
Grant of Arms
June 21, 1995
Vol. III, p. 26
Arms of James Thomas FloodBlazonVert on a fess between three wolves' heads erased Argent three pellets; SymbolismThe green and white colours and the three wolves’ heads are taken from the arms granted in 1572 to Sir Thomas Fludd of Millgate House, Queen Elizabeth I’s Treasurer of War. The black discs are from the arms of Admiral Sir William Penn (1621-1670) and his son William Penn (1644-1718), the founder of Pennsylvania. |
CrestBlazonRising out of a coronet of maple leaves Gules and acorns Vert the rim Argent set with pellets a demi lion Or grasping in the dexter paw a seax Argent hilt and pommel Or; SymbolismThe lion wielding a seax honours Mr. Flood’s maternal ancestor Jonas Fortner and Jonas’s brothers Andrew and James, all whom distinguished themselves in the War of 1812. The seax is a symbol of Middlesex, indicating that the Fortners served in the militia of Middlesex County, Ontario, in the 19th century. |
MottoBlazonHONOUR DUTY VALOUR; SymbolismHONOUR DUTY VALOUR; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 14, 1995 in Volume 129, page 3593 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of David Bowyer and James Thomas Flood, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |