-----Original Message----- From: David Kinney [mailto:dkinney@harriscomputer.com] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 8:03 AM To: CARROLL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [CARROLL] Need Crest info There seems to be a lot of interest in the crest business, so, if everyone would like, I will keep posting information as I find out more information. Thanks again to all the help you have all offered (and continue to offer--every little bit helps!!!) And as it turns out, I discovered that Anthony's (my ggf) parents were Charles O'Carroll (evidently Anthony dropped the O) and Maria Potter. Slainte. David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janet Deck" <djanet@hotmail.com> To: <CARROLL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [CARROLL] Need Crest info > David, > > This has been an interesting and educational exchange on family crests. > I've come to realize it could take a lifetime of research to find your > Carroll crest -- if there is even one in your line. I cannot even get > beyond 1850 for a gg grandfather born in Ireland c. 1790. > > So just going with something you like the looks of may be your only choice. > And if you want to add your own touch to your crest, I think that would be > allowable here in America. Do a little research as to what the various > items in a crest mean and go with it. As Juhling said, it is probably best > not to trust the text found at commercial sites or stores that sell crests. > > To browse for more crests, search irishsurnames.com or Irish Coats of Arms. > I found a few Carrolls there. Also --- Kenny. Are you sure of the spelling > of your name? Could be another case of Carrell/Carroll. > Good luck and enjoy. Janet > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > >