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Laurel
In respect to your query about SA Sinclairs with
the Swan motto a month ago;
I was with Rev John Sinclair of Minnesota on
Saturday, who was across here on an ecumenical visit, and we
met with David Mitchell. It is David's Sinclair
forbears who have the Swan link. David showed me
photos of the signet ring ( the swan standing with
wings half outstretched, with the motto "Fight")
as well as the desk seal with the same swan, this
time chained by the neck, with no motto, but
a coronet underneath. If you would like to discuss
this further with David he is at
Mark Anderson
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Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2000 12:06
AM
Subject: Coat of Arms
Talking about coats of arms, has anyone ever gone into Coat of
Arms records at the the Lyon Court, located at New Register House in Edinburgh
& pulled out all the info on Sinclair? Or any of the Europe Coat of
Arms records?
Spirit One Email wrote:
ummm...perhaps I am mistaken or maybe they never registered
their arms, just owned something with a swan on it.???
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Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 4:45
AM
Subject: Swan Laurel There is only one Sinclair with arms registered in South
Africa. Mr A G
Sinclair: Arms: Argent,
a cross engrailed Sable charged in the centre with a
crosslet in saltire Argent, in the
canton a trowel erect Gules. Crest: A
bagpipe Gules, drones and chanter Sable,
embellished Argent. Wreath and
mantling: Sable and Argent. Motto: COMMIT THY WORK TO
GOD.
As you will note there is no
swan. I do know that on
the Melck House, Strand St, Cape Town, a well
carved swan appears on the
pediment.
I believe this relates to the Lutheran
Church, with which this family were
involved, which is next
door. Sorry I
cant' help more with any more details, but may have been a
blazonon a signet
ring? Mark
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