Michael Powell Siddons (born 1928) was
Wales Herald of Arms Extraordinary. He was appointed in November 1994, following the death of
Francis Jones and retired 30 June 2010.
In addition to the publications listed below, he has authored numerous articles on heraldic and
genealogical
Genealogy () is the study of families, family history, and the tracing of their lineages. Genealogists use oral interviews, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about a family and to demonstrate kin ...
subjects. Siddons also serves as the president of the Cardiganshire Family History Society.
Publications
*Michael Powell Siddons. ''The Development of Welsh Heraldry''. (Aberystwyth, Cardiff: 1991–1993).
*Michael Powell Siddons. ''Visitations by the Heralds in Wales''. (The
Harleian Society
The Harleian Society is a text publication society and registered charity founded in 1869 for the publication of manuscripts of the heraldic visitations of the counties of England and Wales, and other unpublished manuscripts relating to genealo ...
, London: 1996).
*Michael Powell Siddons. ''The Visitation of Herefordshire 1634''. (The Harleian Society, London: 2002).
*Michael Powell Siddons. ''Welsh Pedigree Rolls''. (National Library of Wales, Cardiff: 1996).
Arms
See also
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Heraldry
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Herald
A herald, or a herald of arms, is an officer of arms, ranking between pursuivant and king of arms. The title is commonly applied more broadly to all officers of arms.
Heralds were originally messengers sent by monarchs or noblemen to ...
External links
The College of Arms
1928 births
English officers of arms
Living people
Welsh genealogists
Fellows of the Society of Genealogists
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