This guide is highlights the most important indexes, tools, and resources for those doing genealogical research and family history. Although the Library does not support Genealogy, we do collect many resources for researching family histories.
Heraldry
... "the art of arranging and explaining in proper terms all that
relates or appertains to the bearing of Arms, Crests, Badges,
Quarterings, and other marks of honour." [Burke. The General Armory ..., page 5].
One of a series of important reference sources compiled by the famous Burke's Peerage Limited. This guide describes over 100,000 arms of the most prominent families in Great Britain. Alphabetically arranged by family name. Earlier edition called Encylopedia of Heraldry. Supplemented by General Armory Two, Alfred Morant's Additions and Corrections to Burke's General Armory.
The most comprehensive and authoritative work on European and world coats-of-arms. More than 100,000 families are represented. Text in French.
Acknowledgement
(Text and resources taken from the print edition of: Jaccaud, Robert D, comp. Passages to Family History: A Guide to Genealogical Research in the Dartmouth College Library. Rev. ed. Hanover: Dartmouth College Library, 1994).