This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: satomlin0710 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.jackson/3790.4806.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A crest is part of a coat of arms. Coats of arms do not belong to surnames. See the links below, one from the British College of Arms and the other from the most prestigious genealogical organization in the U.S., The National Genealogical Society. They were and are granted to individuals and are passed down through the direct legitimate male line of descent. http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Faq.htm http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerpsst.cfm Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.