Bolton’s American Armory

'Bolton’s American Armory' is an indispensable reference work dedicated to the study of heraldry within the United States. Compiled by Charles Knowles Bolton, this comprehensive catalog documents the coats of arms used by various American families, tracing their origins and applications across the colonial and early national periods. The work systematically describes armorial bearings found on a diverse array of historical artifacts, including gravestones, family silver, bookplates, and portraits, providing a rich visual and genealogical record of the nation’s heritage.By bridging the gap between European heraldic traditions and their American adaptations, the book offers unique insights into the social history and lineage of early settlers. Each entry meticulously details the blazon-the formal description of the arms-and often includes information regarding the family’s geographic associations. 'Bolton’s American Armory' serves as an authoritative resource for genealogists, historians, and anyone interested in the symbolic language of family identity. This work remains a foundational text for understanding the evolution of heraldic art and its enduring presence in American cultural history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.