Hello Teresa. I had a search done , on the Poythress name a few years back, by one of those heritage groups at a local fair. They said that the Poythress' did not have a Coat of Arms and something to the effect that we wore the Crest of England or something like that. I had it framed and sent it to my father for his birthday. It also said that the name Poitres was French and that it meant Harness Maker, which came from their occupation. I do not know how true any of it is, but if my Grandfather were alive he would pitch a fit. He swears he was Scotch-Irish or Scots-Irish, not sure which it is. Never been able to prove that though. Just a little tidbit for you. Take care, Elaine