Athlone Pursuivant

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Confirmation of arms of the descendants of James Whyte of Dawlish, issued in 1917 by George Dames Burtchaell, Athlone Pursuivant of Arms. WhyteArms 1917Confirmation ByDeputyUlsterKingOfArms.png
Confirmation of arms of the descendants of James Whyte of Dawlish, issued in 1917 by George Dames Burtchaell, Athlone Pursuivant of Arms.

Athlone Pursuivant of Arms (or Athlone Pursuivant) was a junior officer of arms in Ireland, founded 1552 during the reign of Edward VI, King of England and King of Ireland, and was named for the town of Athlone, which is partly in Co. Roscommon (in the province of Connacht). The other heraldic offices of Ireland being Ireland King of Arms, 1392-1485, the Ulster King of Arms (Ulster) from 1552, the Dublin Herald (Leinster) and the Cork Herald (Munster). Accordingly, an officer was named for each of the four traditional provinces of Ireland. From 1943 the Ulster King of Arms was merged with the Norroy King of Arms as the Norroy and Ulster King of Arms with jurisdiction for Northern Ireland. Heraldic matters in the Republic of Ireland are now handled by the office of the Chief Herald of Ireland (a part of the Genealogical Office in the National Library).

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The Order of St. Patrick was instituted by George III 5 Feb 1783 and the Athlone Persuivant became one of its officers thereafter, being 12th in order of precedence. There are no living members of the Order.

Literary reference

James Joyce mentioned the office in 'Ulysses' and again in 'Finnegans Wake' as the "Athlone Poursuivant".

List of holders with recorded years in office

On the death of Burtchaell, Nevile Wilkinson suggested Thomas Sadleir to succeed the deceased. However, Sadleir declined to accept the offer. He operated the Office of Arms in the capacity of Deputy Ulster King of Arms. The post of Athlone Pursuivant had never been filled since then. [44]

Deputy Athlone Pursuivants - List of holders with recorded years in office

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Sources

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  27. Galloway, p. 254
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  31. Galloway, p. 254 gives 'James Rock'
  32. Galloway, p. 254
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  35. Galloway, p. 254
  36. Galloway, p. 254
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  38. Galloway, p. 255
  39. Galloway, p. 255
  40. Hood (2002), p.72.
  41. "No. 12115". The Edinburgh Gazette . 9 February 1909. p. 145.
  42. Dod's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, Etc. of Great Britain and Ireland for 1920 Vol I (London, 1920)|
  43. Galloway, p. 255
  44. Hood (2002), pp.100-101.
  45. Galloway, p. 255
  46. Galloway, p. 255

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