Nichols, John Gough, 1806-1873 · London : John Bowyer Nichols and Sons · leaf 483
hmodifications 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 : — >>(Q>J This cannot be considered armorial; for… … The dexter coat is that of Byman, an old West Sussex family,viz. Argent, a chevron sable between three escallops ermine. WilliamEyman, of Appledram, was sheriff of Sussex in 14-34, and knight of theshire in 1420. His grandson John married Joan daughter of William 472 merchants marks and heraldry.…
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