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Haliburton, Ontario
Grant of Arms
July 25, 1995
Vol. III, p. 32
Arms of John William SouthcombeBlazonArgent a chevron Ermines between in chief two garbs and in base a lion rampant Gules; SymbolismThe elements of this shield are based on the arms of Southcome of Rose Ash, Devon, which has a black chevron with white ermine spots. The wheat sheaves honour Mr. Southcombe’s homesteader grandparents who settled in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The lion is in recognition of his English and Scottish ancestry. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet Or the rim set with annulets Sable and heightened with maple leaves Gules alternating with trillium flowers Argent seeded Or leaved Vert out of a grassy mound Vert a gravestone Argent charged with a quill pen Gules; SymbolismThe black rings at the base of the coronet are a reference to Mr. Southcombe’s degree in mechanical engineering. The coronet consists of maple leaves for Canada and white trilliums for Ontario. The mid-nineteenth century gravestone and quill represent Mr. Southcombe’s interests in documenting and preserving the history of cemeteries. |
MottoBlazonFOR POSTERITY; SymbolismThe sentence refers to both a personal philosophy and the beneficiaries of Mr. Southcombe’s community service. |
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 by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |