Discover the names, coats of arms, and family lines captured in a 17th‑century Middlesex visitation.
This edition presents the original entries from a 1660s heraldic visitation, listing hundreds of gentry families, their arms and crests, and the lines of succession. It reads like a snapshot of English social life, with detailed blazons, marriages, and heirs, drawn from the era’s official record keeping. Expect a rich tapestry of names, places, and family connections that illuminate the world of early modern England.
- Explore heraldic descriptions for families such as Mildmay, Walker, Collet, Drax, Hinson, Swynerton, and many others.
- See how arms, crests, and badges were recorded alongside personal and parish details from 1663–1664.
- Gain insight into lineage, inheritance, and the interconnections of Middlesex and surrounding counties.
- Encounter an authentic primary source, with notes on proofs and dates that mark this period.
Ideal for readers of history, genealogy, and heraldry who want a window into England’s landed society in the 17th century.