This achievement was designed to honor George Virgil and to be passed down to his descendants. Several organizations will sell you a family crest or coat of arms; again, I do not recommend you do that, but hey, it’s your family. I chose to create my family’s heraldic symbology. I contacted the American College of Heraldry (https://americancollegeofheraldry.org/) for help. Check it out.
Traditionally, coats of arms were tied to patriarchal systems where inheritance followed the male line, with only the eldest male descendants having the right to pass down the arms. Daughters, while permitted to display the arms during their lifetime, were expected to adopt their husband’s coat of arms upon marriage, and their children inherited only the arms of their father. This approach, which reflects historic customs rooted in male primacy and societal constraints, was and is standard among heraldic authorities such as the College of Arms in England, the Court of Lord Lyon in Scotland, the Irish Genealogical Office, the Canadian Heraldic Authority, as well as other authorities. These practices, however, do not account for modern values of equality or the evolving understanding of lineage and heritage.
In my case, I chose to adapt these traditions to align with contemporary ideals of inclusion and equality. My decision to designate the “George La Verne Virgil Achievement” as descending to all of George La Verne Virgil’s’ descendants—regardless of gender, marital status, or surname—reflects a modern American interpretation of heraldic inheritance. This inclusive approach not only honors the individuality and contributions of all family members but also aligns with American ideals of fairness and liberty. By documenting my family’s lineage across generations and embracing this egalitarian model, I preserve the symbolic essence of heraldry while ensuring that its traditions remain relevant and meaningful today. While this may diverge from European heraldic conventions, it demonstrates how traditions can evolve to reflect the values of the present.
As such, the George La Verne Virgil Achievement formally identifies his next three generations as authorized to claim, use, and pass down this achievement to their succeeding generations.
The descendants of George La Verne Virgil are identified in writing on the achievement itself, which reads as:
Those descendants also eligible to rightfully Bear the Arms include: Kenneth Wayne Virgil (4758); and Keith Douglas Virgil (4759), issue of George La Verne Virgil and Virginia Lou Speck; as well as Chelsey Lane Virgil (4760); and Casey Lee Virgil (4761), issue of Kenneth Wayne Virgil and Patricia Lynn Baggett; as well as Ryan Douglas Virgil (4762); Rachel Marie Virgil (4763); Sarah Marie Virgil (4764); and Samuel Douglas Virgil (4765), issue of Keith Douglas Virgil and Jennifer Marie Morris; as well as Sydney Breanna Virgil (4766); and Sadie Erinn Virgil (4767), issue of Ryan Douglas Virgil and Heather Lee Lusk; as well as Brooklynn Marie Virgil-Marin (4768); and Eleanor Marie Virgil-Marin (4769), issue of Brandon James Marin and Sarah Marie Virgil.
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