The Heraldry of Worcestershire: Being a Roll of the Arms Borne by the Several Noble, Knightly, and Gentle Families, which Have Had Property Or Residence in that County, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time; with Genealogical Notes, Collected from the Heralds' Visitations, Ancient Manuscripts, Heraldic Dictionaries, Church Monuments, Personal Seals, and Other Trustworthy Sources, Volume 2J.R. Smith, 1873 - 748 pages |
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