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Fawcett Family Association, Inc.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
July 14, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 40
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Blazon
Arms
Per bend Or and Azure between in chief a representation of a Charles Fawcett Manufacturing Company Charm Oak stove and in base a horse-drawn plough tempore 1775 a bendlet per bend all counterchanged save for the ploughshare Argent;
Crest
Issuant from a wreath of roses Argent seeded Or an open book Argent bound Or;
Supporters
On a compartment of a section of the bank of the Tantramar River proper charged with two garbs bound Or rising above barry wavy Argent Azure and Argent dexter a stallion Or crined and unguled Azure winged and wearing a coronet erablé Gules sinister a doe Or unguled Azure winged Gules wearing a coronet of purple violets (Viola cuculata) proper;
Motto
SERVICE ENLIGHTENS;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
On a bezant within an orle of flames Gules an open book Argent bound Azure bearing a rose Argent fimbriated Gules;
Symbolism
Arms
The division of the shield in two by the narrow stripe indicates the families of William and John Fawcett. The Charm Oak wood stove, a type produced by the Charles Fawcett Manufacturing Company circa 1900, represents the manufacturing ethic of the family line of John Fawcett. The horse-drawn plough represents the farming ethic of the family line of William Fawcett.
Crest
The white roses are traditionally associated with Yorkshire, the home country of John and William Fawcett. The book honours the contribution of the Fawcett family to the Methodist Church and to education, particularly to Mount Allison University.
Supporters
The stallion represents the agricultural heritage of the family, and the flame-like wings symbolize the light of service to the Church, education and the foundry. The maple leaf coronet refers to contributions to Canada. The natural heritage of New Brunswick is symbolized by the doe wearing an open crown of violets, the provincial flower. Like the stallion, the doe has been made distinctive through the wings of flame. The supporters make reference to the contributions of women and men of the family throughout the generations, and they stand on a section of the Tantramar marsh, with its distinctive reddish mud. The wavy bars at the base refer to both the immigration of the Fawcett ancestors across the Atlantic, and to the prominence of sea, lakes and rivers in New Brunswick history.
Motto
This phrase links the concepts of light and service.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The book, rose and flames from the armorial bearings convey the visual message that the Fawcetts of Yorkshire embody enlightenment and spirit in education and the church.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 24, 2001, in Volume 135, page 937 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Joan Bouwmeester
Calligrapher
Joan Bouwmeester
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Family Association