The Pepperell Family Crest

The colonist, William Pepperell, was a native of Tavistock, near Plymouth, Co. Devon. He made use of the coat of arms we give, and lived at Kittery, where he acquired a large fortune as a merchant. His son, William, also a distinguished merchant, was a member of the Council for thirty-two years, and, for his success in capturing Cape Breton, in 1745, was created a Baronet. He died in 1759. His only son, Andrew Pepperell, died before him (1751), and that title ceased with the first possessor. His grandson by his only daughter Elizabeth, William Sparhawk, assumed the name and arms of Pepperell, and was created a Baronet (1774). The second baronetcy expired in 1816, at the death of that Sir William, whose only son, William Royal Pepperell, had died in 1798. Descendants through the three married daughters of William Pepperell (the Baronet of the second grant) still remain in this country.

Family

Pepperell

Motto

PeperiI have brought forth.Virtute parta tuemini.Defend what is acquired by valor.

Blazon

Out Of A Mural Crown, Argent, With Laurel Leaves, Proper, In The Embrasures, An Arm In Armor Embowed, Holding A Banner, Argent.

Source

America Hereldica