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Is the name BENNETT English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh? I am trying to find the coat of arms. Thanks Jean

if yiu pop onto the tips board and have a look there is a web site name someone posted about a good site for finding coats of arms. may be a few pages back though hop over there now- its at the top

Jean try here nice looking coat of arms too LOL http://www.houseofnames(.)com/coatofarms_details.asp?sId=&s=Bennett Paul

same address ,Paul

Hi Jean I got this info from Maz in Cornwall ages ago from one of her threads. BENNETT: From the medieval given name ‘Benedict’ originating from the latin ‘Benedictus’ meaning ‘Blessed’. Origins: English, Scottish and Dutch The name comes from a part of North Lancashire where a Benedictine Monastery known as Furness Abbey was founded by the Savigny monks of Normandy in 1127. The ‘Bennetts’ held a family seat there from these ancient times. Hope this helps. If you do find the coat of arms I would be gratefu; if you could let me know. Cheers Kaz

Kaz - try the address above,

Jess that was me!! lol it's the one Paul's mentioned! Paul That's a brilliant site, I liked all mine on there!! Some were quite loud though!! lol :0) Joan

Like its been said on the tips board these are NOT genuine coats of arms though Paul

I don't think any are Paul unless your family was actually awarded them. It is good for the name meaning/origin & a bit of fun!! :0) Joan

This is the only place you will get your coat of arms http://www(.)college-of-arms(.)gov(.)uk/ Paul

BENNETT English: From the medieval given name Benedict (Benedictus (Blessed). This owed its popularity in the Middle ages cheifly to St. Benedict (c.480-550), who founded the Benedictine order of monks at Monte Cassino and wrote a monastic rule that formed a model for all subsequent rules. Benedictus is found in England alongside versions derrived from the Old French form Benit, Benoit, which were common amongst the Normans.

Hi Jean Are you my cousin Lyn's wife? Liz