Shory History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Shory literally means "dweller at the shore or strand" from the Middle English word "schore." 1 2 3 Early Origins of the Shory familyThe surname Shory was first found in Derbyshire at Mickleover where they held a family seat from ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. Mickleover, at the time of the taking of the Domesday Book in 1086, was held by Burton Abbey. Later in Yorkshire, we found Adam de Schore and Johannes de Schore in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. 4 "George Shore was one of the Royalist delinquents of Macclesfield who were fined or had their properties sequestrated in the time of Cromwell." 5 Early History of the Shory familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shory research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1445, 1527, 1655, 1662, 1711, 1752 and 1768 are included under the topic Early Shory History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Shory Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Shoore, Shore, Sure and others. Early Notables of the Shory familyDistinguished members of the family include Elizabeth "Jane" Shore (c.1445-c.1527), one of the many mistresses of King Edward IV of England, described as "the merriest, the wiliest, and the holiest harlots." She was a...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Shory Settlers in United States in the 17th CenturyShory Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Perimus licitis Motto Translation: We perish by what is lawful.
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