Assumed Arms

[Silmakhor]

Thanks! I too have an ancestor from Ireland (Co. Monaghan) but unfortunately, you can only petition as you describe through the College of Arms. As a foreigner, we must have an ancestor AND living relative in Scotland to petition for arms from LL. I plan to apply for arms from the Chief Herald of Ireland, but that is a ways off (also $$$ not currently available ) .

Once upon a time I knew about the "living relative in Scotland" bit, but seem to have lost that information. Thanks for the reminder!