An Investigative Report on the Arms of Breakey (deBrequet)
with a new interpretation of
The Breakey Armorial Achievement
Including and Introducing
The Linen Stamp
of
Isaiah Breakey, Monaghan, Ireland
Marilyn J. Breakey
Harrington House
Baldwinsville, NY
1982
Revised Edition
2000
(c) 1982 & 2000 - Marilyn J. Breakey
Dedicated to the Memory
of
Bert Isaiah Foster Breakey
(1904 – 1999)
“The patient search and vigil long
Of him who treasures up a wrong.”
Byron: Mazeppa X
Acknowledgments
I wish to thank Mr. Bert Isaiah F. Breakey for his generosity of time and interest in my research of the Breakey family. His charts, letters, and copies of old correspondence are a priceless gift.
Mrs. Ivy Yeomans, granddaughter of Dr. John Breakey, Inspector General of Hospitals and Fleets of the Royal Navy, has made her grandfather come alive across time and miles for other Breakey family members. I wish to express to Mrs. Yeomans my most sincere gratitude.
To Mr. Thomas Woodcock, Rouge Croix Pursivant, College of Heralds, London, I wish to express my appreciation for taking the time to answer questions that must have appeared to be rather ‘elementary.’
A humble ‘thank you.’
Marilyn J. Breakey
1982
Preface to the First Edition
This volume is being included in The Breakey Collection that each family member may have access to material that might not be readily available. The subject of heraldry is closely connected to genealogy, and to those of us who search for ancestors it is especially fascinating when, such as in the Breakey family, tradition bears witness to a coat of arms.
This investigative report is meant to be a companion article to “The Arms of Breakey (deBrequet)” by Dr. Edward P. Breakey.
MJB
1982
Preface to the Second Edition
In the nearly twenty years since this volume was first written, the World Wide Web has come of age. And, with this coming of age one need only bring up any number of search engines and ask a question. As a result of this phenomena I have chosen to ‘downsize’ the length of this volume by omitting much of the basics of heraldry, and providing only that which is pertinent to the topic under discussion.
Some web sites I would recommend for researching the basics of heraldry are:
http://www.runway.net/a/wealdsmere/heraldry
http://renaissance.dm.net/heraldry/primer
www.heanet.ie/natlib/herald/irish
MJB
2000
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
List of Figures
Chapter
I Discovery
II Frequently asked Questions
III Discrepancies Observed in the Breakey Arms
IV The Search
V Origin of Arms Resolved
Dr. John Breakey: Biographical Sketch
Comments and Questions
A New Interpretation
Conclusion
VI The Linen Stamp of Isaiah Breakey
Introduction
Isaiah Breakey of Greenvale Mills
The Linen Stamp Trademark
VII Conclusion
References
List of Figures
Figure
1. Breakey Arms in Color: Chapter One
2. Authenticity of Arms Questioned: Chapter One
3. Imprint Copy of Large Breakey Arms: Chapter One
4. Imprint Copy of Small Breakey Arms: Chapter One
5. Engraved Bookplate of Dr. John Breakey: Chapter One
6. Breakey Arms Shown in Sealing Wax: Chapter One
7. The Make-up of a Coat of Arms: Chapter Two
8. Impression of Linen Stamp: Chapter Six
9. Pen & Ink Sketch of Linen Trademark: Chapter Six
10. Linen Trademark in Color: Chapter Six
Author’s note: due to its length and the included graphics, this manuscript will be added to The Breakey Collection chapter by chapter in order to minimize ‘download’ time for the viewer.
MJB