William Pennington wrote: > > Hi Cousins, > Does anyone know the three words that are on the coat of arms? Not > having one myself, I cannot make out the words on my computer screen. Any > history of the coat would also be interesting. > > William Pennington William and the list, The three words on the coat of arms are "Vincit amor patriae" Here is info I got from a web page: ---------------------------------- Pennington Family Mottos "Vincit amor patriae" The love of my country prevails. "Vincent amor patriae laudumque immensa cupido." The love of my country exceeds everything. The following motto appears in English above the mountain cat of the original Baron Muncaster Crest. "Firm, Vigilant, Active" -Virg.AEn. vi. 823 v. Muncaster b. Pennington Muncaster, B. ---------------------------------- Regards, Bobby Pennington Charleston, SC