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Peter Douglas Murphy
Kings County, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Agnès Mary Frances Murphy, Léo Kenneth Douglas Murphy and Gregory Edmund Charles Murphy
November 20, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 445
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Blazon
Arms
Per pale Vert and Azure, a Latin cross its lower limb terminating in roots Argent, all enfiling a coronet treflé Or;
Crest
A sea-moose Or queued Azure gorged of a coronet treflé Vert and holding between its hooves a Latin cross its lower limb terminating in roots Argent;
Motto
NI CROIX NI COURONNE;
Symbolism
Arms
The roots refer to a family tree and thus to Mr. Murphy’s work as a genealogist. The cross and crown connect to the Motto and to his Christian faith. The points of the crown shaped like shamrocks refer to Ireland, Mr. Murphy’s ancestral country, as does the green colour. Blue, a colour associated with the Virgin Mary, alludes to Mr. Murphy’s devotion to her.
Crest
The moose alludes to the supporters of the arms of Saint John, New Brunswick, Mr. Murphy’s hometown. The fish tail refers to the maritime careers of many of his ancestors, such as his great-grandfather, George Murphy, a sea captain. The cross and crown repeat the symbolism of the Arms.
Motto
This French phrase, meaning “No cross, no crown”, alludes to Mr. Murphy’s Christian faith. It also conveys the idea that success, represented by the crown, cannot be achieved without sacrifice, represented by the cross. The use of French pays tribute to his Francophone ancestry through his maternal grandfather.