Arms of John Royston Coleman
Arms of John Royston Coleman
Blazon
Or two chevronels the dexter surmounting the sinister Vert, in chief three lamps Sable enflamed proper, all within a bordure engrailed Gules;
Symbolism
The lamps are taken from the arms of Victoria University, Toronto, which three older generations of the Coleman family have attended. They represent the importance of higher education to the family. The colours of the lamps, black and red, are those of Haverford College in Pennsylvania, which Mr. Coleman and his son attended and of which he was president. The green chevronels refer to the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he lived for about three decades. The three lamps and two chevronels together refer to his five children. The engrailed border alludes to the rocky coast of Maine, especially that of Monhegan Island, the family’s summer residence.
Crest of John Royston Coleman
Blazon
A demi-golden retriever Or gorged with a collar Sable attached thereto a line reflexed over the back Vert holding in the dexter paw by a rope Sable a New England lobster buoy per fess Argent and Gules;
Symbolism
The golden retriever refers to a beloved family pet. The lobster buoy is in the colours of the Canadian flag to allude to his Canadian identity. It also alludes to Monhegan Island, where lobster fishing is the chief industry.
Motto of John Royston Coleman
Blazon
AMICUS OMNIBUS;
Symbolism
This Latin motto means “A friend to all” and represents the family’s commitment to philanthropy and charitable work, and their Quaker identity.
