Arms of James Thomas Flood
Arms of James Thomas Flood
Blazon
Vert on a fess between three wolves' heads erased Argent three pellets;
Symbolism
The 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.
Crest of James Thomas Flood
Blazon
Rising 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;
Symbolism
The 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.
Motto of James Thomas Flood
Blazon
HONOUR DUTY VALOUR;
Symbolism
HONOUR DUTY VALOUR;
