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The Herald and genealogist (1870)
Nichols, John Gough, 1806-1873 · London : John Bowyer Nichols and Sons · leaf 485
not withmodifications sometimes become acknowledged coats of arms. 1 thinkthey did; and the instance which I am about to adduce goes stronglyto support my view. In the north wall of Westhampnett church, nearChichester, is a merchants mark, thus : — © (6) @ 1 This cannot be considered armorial; for… … The dexter coat is that of Ryman, an old West Sussex family,viz. Argent, a chevron sable between three escallops ermine. WilliamRyman, of Appledram, was sheriff of Sussex in 1434, and knight of theshire in 1420. His grandson John married Joan daughter of A\^illiam 472 merchants marks and heraldry.…Heraldry
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