The de Peyster Family Crest

In spite of the Hollandish aspect of the name the family claims French origin, and certainly some of its scions existed in the neighborhood of Rouen, and perhaps also in Touraine. The shield is peculiar, and would be called in French a l'enquerre, as it has color on color, a violation of the most important heraldic rule. Such a violation is not, however, altogether un-frequent; and has often its cause in some memorable family incident. Johannes de Peyster, the emigrant, came over from Haarlem, Netherlands, to New Amsterdam, in 1652. He was one of the six citizens who associated together for the purpose of drawing the first charter of New Amsterdam. The two sheep, argent, are a recent addition to this coat of arms.

Family

de Peyster

Motto

In Holland: Honor est premium virtutis.Honor the reward of valor.Now: Dum spiro, spero.Whilst I breathe I hope.

Blazon

An Arm Vambraced And Embowed. The Hand Proper Holding A Sword Fesswise.

Source

America Hereldica