Grant of Arms: Registry College of Heraldry [1420 - 1885] Jno Curtice
noted, as direct decendant of Robert, Duke of Normandy ,the eldest
son of William the Conqueror, after the Battle of Hastings [1066]
His Crypt is @@ Gloscester Cathedral, Gloscester, England
[ inscription: Robert Curthose ,"Duke of Normandy" died.1134 ] The
tax rolls of 1272, Edward 1st, list.extensive family estates under the
Surnames: Curtice, Curteys, Corteys, Courtois, Courtoys, Courtess,
Curtessy, Curtess, Curtis.
Surrounding his Crypt are the (Shields) Coats of Arms of those who
followed him in the Holy Lands during the 1st Crusade. The Various
Arms granted the Name Curtiss and it's Variants are listed down to
and including " Sir John Curtiss" also termed John of Maelstock.
1500.
Any Errors or conflicts are inevitable, due to the
many sources compiled here. Most are contributed by
family members personal recolections plus findings at
the Salt Lake Family History Library Records. All
contacts are welcome. The Early Bryants data end in
Florida,but are alleged to emanate from Georgia .The
Sherrards start in Lawrence Miss.