The Watts Family Crest

Robert Watt, son of John Watt of Rose Hill,—then near now within the built-up City of Edinburgh, Scotland,—Lord of Sessions, etc., etc., emigrated to New York towards the close of the XVII. century. He added an s to the family name at the time that his wife's family, the Nicolls, dropped the s from their surname, calling themselves Nicolls. Robert Watts acquired great influence, and his eldest son, John Watts, was President of the King's Council, and first President of the New York Hospital. He was very wealthy, and remaining true to the crown, his property was confiscated by the Patriots in 1776. He died in exile. His son, John Watts again, last Royal Recorder of the City of New York, founded and endowed the Leake and Watts Orphan House, in his native city.

Family

Watts

Motto

Servire forti non deficit telum.A brave man never wants a weapon for his use.

Blazon

A Cubit Arm, Erect, Issuing From A Cloud. In The Hand A Branch Of Olive: All Proper.

Source

America Hereldica