The Johnes Family Crest

The Edward Johnes, who sailed from Yarmouth, England, with Winthrop's fleet, in 1629, and reached Charlestown, Mass., in 1630, showed clear heraldic connection with Sir Francis Johnes, Lord Mayor of London in 1620. The family was issued from county Salop [Shropshire]; and the coat of arms we give was granted to it in 1610. The crest was used by another branch of the same stock, settled in county Berks. In 1635, Richard Johnes of Dindee, county Somerset, father of the first colonist, came over also, and settled at Charlestown. Edward Johnes was elected to several important functions in the body politic, and in all documents he is styled Mr., as a man of birth and means. In 1644 he removed to Southampton, L. I., where he died in 1660. His descendants have prospered in New York State and as far down South as Maryland and Virginia, where they spell the name generally Johns.

Family

Johnes

Motto

Vince malum bono.Conquer evil with good.

Blazon

A Lion Rampant, Or, Supporting An Anchor, Azure, Flukes Of The First.

Source

America Hereldica