Coat of Arms

Family history seems to be a topic that puts most people to sleep. However, having noticed all the activity that these blogs seem to have, I thought it would be more fun if we used a blog to share all the stories I have collected about the people that made us possible. Let's start with the family crest, as in the example shown here.

After thorough research, I discovered that there is yet another, more recent coat of arms that has its roots dating back to 1872. Yes, it seems that the family has had an obsession with squirrels for over 130 years. When you think of the quickness and super-mobility of the squirrel, it should not be surprising that this noble animal was chosen to represent the family. In fact, one family line in particular was motivated by the "Glaucomys Sciuridae" or "Flying Squirrel" to obtain pilot licenses. You may notice other squirrel-like behaviors in present members of the clan.