Henry Chitting facts for kids
Henry Chitting (born 1580, died 7 January 1638) was an important person who worked for a long time at the College of Arms in London. He was an "officer of arms," which meant he helped manage things like family histories and coats of arms for noble families.
Henry Chitting's Career
Henry Chitting's work with heraldry, which is the study of coats of arms and family histories, began because his family was connected to a famous person named Sir Nicholas Bacon.
On 18 July 1618, Henry Chitting became the Chester Herald of Arms in Ordinary. He bought this job from the person who had it before him. As the Chester Herald, he traveled to places like Berkshire and Gloucestershire in 1623. He did this for William Camden, who was a very important officer of arms called the Clarenceux King of Arms. During these trips, called "heraldic visitations," he would check and record the coats of arms and family trees of local noble families.
Henry Chitting passed away on 7 January 1638, in a place called Islington.
Henry Chitting's Family Life
Henry Chitting was married more than once. His first wife was a widow, but not much is known about her. He outlived her.
After 1612, he married Ann, who was the daughter of William Bennet. Ann passed away on 8 May 1630, when she was 27 years old. Henry and Ann had three children together.
After Ann's death, Henry married Susan. She was the daughter of John Darnall from Hertingfordbury, Hertfordshire. Susan lived longer than Henry did.
Henry Chitting became a member of Gray's Inn on 4 August 1633. This was likely because of his connections to the Bacon family. He was buried in Islington after his death.
See also
- Herald
- Heraldry
