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Also the idea has existed that the Macrander arms might belong to the family Micrander (Kleinmann). The reason for this thought could be the long military history of this family. After my question on the heraldic forum, earlier quoted, I received the answer that the arms of Macrander and the arms of the family (Von) Micrander are showing no resemblances. The following description (in German) was received:
According to Mr. Ten Houte de Lange, in the time in which the name modification took place (about 1599), it was unthinkable for a family to change their name into Latin or Greek, if the person in question at the same time had not a social postion of some importance. Only the simple fact that the name was modified into Greek, is already enough for Mr. Ten Houte de Lange to presume that the Macranders indeed had a coat of arms. If that coat of arms is the same as represented elsewhere on this website, is not certain (yet).
On my behalf Mr. Ten Houte de Lange, of the Netherlands Institute of Genealogic and Heraldic Research (N.I.G.H.O.), has conducted a (brief) investigation to search for evidence and the source of the Macrander arms, such as it was presented to and claimed by the family Macrander, since it was send by Mr. Kleyn to Mr. T.A. Macrander in 1960. Hereafter an extract of the report. For the integral text see the attached PDF-file which can be downloaded here (in Dutch).
On my behalf Mr. Ten Houte de Lange, of the Netherlands Institute of Genealogic and Heraldic Research (N.I.G.H.O.), has conducted a (brief) investigation to search for evidence and the source of the Macrander arms, such as it was presented to and claimed by the family Macrander, since it was send by Mr. Kleyn to Mr. T.A. Macrander in 1960. Hereafter an extract of the report. For the integral text see the attached PDF-file which can be downloaded here (in Dutch).
To be sure not to miss anything, not only the name Macrander was verified, but also the name Langemann. Because it is possible that Mr. Kleyn has based his findings in 1960 on this original name.
Firstly the major German armorial books were consulted, after that some minor work. None of these German books has produced any results. Neither the Dutch armorial books, which also were consulted, mentioned a Macrander coat of arms. The same applies to several armorial registers which were examined. Also the Dutch armorial collections did not mention the name Macrander. Unfortunately the source of the arms, such as presented by Mr. Kleyn in the past, was not found during this (brief) investigation.
The combat mace is a fairly seldom used character on coat of arms. The assumption that the club (mace) has been taken as a symbol for the name, speaks for itself. Wild men/savages (giant = a long man = Langemann) in heraldry are nearly always represented with clubs. By choosing the club as ‘pars pro toto’ (part for whole) and replace it by a more beautiful combat mace (or: ‘morning star’), the name has been explained symbolicly.
The Macrander arms have nothing to do with the (in this website earlier mentioned) arms of a family Schlegelberger, which has three maces beside each other on a hill with three tops.
The research was limited, therefore not exhaustive. Nevertheless it is still possible that on some future day the arms emerge from a seal-collection or an archive. This research taken in consideration, a new and more detailed research in the Netherlands does not seem very usefull anymore. Possibly, (future) researches in the places of origin in Germany (for example on old tombstones etc.), could result in something. Given the fact of the name modification and also the social position of Arnold Langemann (Macrander) at that time, it seems conceivable that the Macrander (or Langemann) family has used a coat of arms in former days. In a second e-mail Mr. Ten Houte de Lange of the N.I.G.H.O. wrote: “I expect the probability that he used a signet (seal), high."
Firstly the major German armorial books were consulted, after that some minor work. None of these German books has produced any results. Neither the Dutch armorial books, which also were consulted, mentioned a Macrander coat of arms. The same applies to several armorial registers which were examined. Also the Dutch armorial collections did not mention the name Macrander. Unfortunately the source of the arms, such as presented by Mr. Kleyn in the past, was not found during this (brief) investigation.
The combat mace is a fairly seldom used character on coat of arms. The assumption that the club (mace) has been taken as a symbol for the name, speaks for itself. Wild men/savages (giant = a long man = Langemann) in heraldry are nearly always represented with clubs. By choosing the club as ‘pars pro toto’ (part for whole) and replace it by a more beautiful combat mace (or: ‘morning star’), the name has been explained symbolicly.
The Macrander arms have nothing to do with the (in this website earlier mentioned) arms of a family Schlegelberger, which has three maces beside each other on a hill with three tops.
The research was limited, therefore not exhaustive. Nevertheless it is still possible that on some future day the arms emerge from a seal-collection or an archive. This research taken in consideration, a new and more detailed research in the Netherlands does not seem very usefull anymore. Possibly, (future) researches in the places of origin in Germany (for example on old tombstones etc.), could result in something. Given the fact of the name modification and also the social position of Arnold Langemann (Macrander) at that time, it seems conceivable that the Macrander (or Langemann) family has used a coat of arms in former days. In a second e-mail Mr. Ten Houte de Lange of the N.I.G.H.O. wrote: “I expect the probability that he used a signet (seal), high."
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As mentioned before, maces/morningstars (in german: Streitkolbe, but also called Bengel, Klüppel, Schlegel or Morgenstern) are rare in heraldry, but coincidentally this symbol is very popular in the region of Helsen (Waldeck), particularly late 14th century when the Bengler Ritterbund (a.k.a.: Bengeler- or Klüppelgesellschaft) was active, in which also Mr. Otto von Holthausen and his brother Hermann von Holthausen from Helsen participated. The Bengel (a mace or morningstar) was the symbol of this association.
The noble family Von Holthausen of Helsen (near to Mengeringhausen, the hometown of Arnold) had a coat of arms with crossed maces. Also in these arms the colours red and silver are used. (Shield: In silver, two crossed red maces, raised with a red rose. Mantling: red, silver lined.) It seems obvious that Arnold was inspired by this family Von Holthausen from Helsen.
The noble family Von Holthausen of Helsen (near to Mengeringhausen, the hometown of Arnold) had a coat of arms with crossed maces. Also in these arms the colours red and silver are used. (Shield: In silver, two crossed red maces, raised with a red rose. Mantling: red, silver lined.) It seems obvious that Arnold was inspired by this family Von Holthausen from Helsen.
Enough about the name Lang(er)mann, back to Macrander. Mr. Christoph E.G. Ten Houte de Lange of the “Nederlands Instituut voor Genealogisch en Heraldisch Onderzoek” (author of “Nederland's Wapenboek” part I and II, and many more publications) said - just like Mr. Kleyn - that the name Macrander is very rare and because of this fact it is plausible that all namesakes have the same forefather.
Maces on coat of arms are also rare. On a German heraldic forum it was noticed that the arms of the family Macrander are showing many resemblances with the arms of the German family Schlegelberger. My question to Mr. Ten Houte de Lange was: could the Macrander arms be a copy of the Schlegelberger arms. After a brief check in Siebmacher, he immediately answered “no”.
Within the family the thought exists that the three battle maces (morningstars) could symbolise the services of Arnold Langemann (Arnoldus Macrander) to the three different lines of the counts of Waldeck. The counts of Waldeck had a prominent (morning)star on their coat of arms. Another possibility is that he was inspired by the song (chorale) "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern", which was composed by Philipp Nicolai, the brother of the first wife of Arnold, Margaretha Nicolai.
Maces on coat of arms are also rare. On a German heraldic forum it was noticed that the arms of the family Macrander are showing many resemblances with the arms of the German family Schlegelberger. My question to Mr. Ten Houte de Lange was: could the Macrander arms be a copy of the Schlegelberger arms. After a brief check in Siebmacher, he immediately answered “no”.
Within the family the thought exists that the three battle maces (morningstars) could symbolise the services of Arnold Langemann (Arnoldus Macrander) to the three different lines of the counts of Waldeck. The counts of Waldeck had a prominent (morning)star on their coat of arms. Another possibility is that he was inspired by the song (chorale) "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern", which was composed by Philipp Nicolai, the brother of the first wife of Arnold, Margaretha Nicolai.
Mr Kleyn was not always careful in his practice, "... but not to sell them (his customers) deliberately a wrong coat of arms. Therefore he was too much a professional (in heraldry) and - perhaps I should also mention that - rather too much a genealogist. I think that the customers in question often were pointed by him on not belonging of a coat of arms to their family ...", says
Mr. R.F. Vulsma in his publication in “Heraldisch Tijdschrift” of the N.G.V., 2nd quarter, 2003.
During an attempt in 1992 to contact Mr. dr. A.R. Kleyn by phone to ask him some questions about the origin of the arms, I was told that Mr. Kleyn has died halfway the 1970’s. Before his deceasing he has sold his whole archive to Mr. dr. Cornelis (Cor) Pama
(*1917-†1994), the well-known writer of several heraldic and genealogic books and publications, who later emigrated to the Republic of South-Africa. Also Mr. Pama has deceased meanwhile. The whereabouts of the archive of Mr. Kleyn in the present day, is unknown. A part of the Pama-collection is in the hands of the National Library of South Africa (NLSA). My contact in South Africa was able to tell me that not only the Pama-collection is split up, but apparently also the Kleyn-collection. In this part of the Pama-collection are in any case no parts of the Kleyn-collection. Probably the (splitted) Kleyn collection is still in the Netherlands.
I also contacted Mr. Karel van den Sigtenhorst, the highly skilled heraldic drawer of the armorial illustration of the coat of arms.
Mr. Van den Sigtenhorst had no information and definite answer on my question concerning the authenticity and the origin of the arms.
By the way, in Siebmachers Grosses Wappenbuch and other amorial books the name Langmann and Langermann (und Erlencamp) was recorded several times, however with indication of other arms. Both the families Langmann and Langermann are descendants of the old, patrician family Langmann from Nürnberg. The presumption is that also the family Langemann (including Macrander) is related to this Nürnberger family. Further research is required.
Mr. R.F. Vulsma in his publication in “Heraldisch Tijdschrift” of the N.G.V., 2nd quarter, 2003.
During an attempt in 1992 to contact Mr. dr. A.R. Kleyn by phone to ask him some questions about the origin of the arms, I was told that Mr. Kleyn has died halfway the 1970’s. Before his deceasing he has sold his whole archive to Mr. dr. Cornelis (Cor) Pama
(*1917-†1994), the well-known writer of several heraldic and genealogic books and publications, who later emigrated to the Republic of South-Africa. Also Mr. Pama has deceased meanwhile. The whereabouts of the archive of Mr. Kleyn in the present day, is unknown. A part of the Pama-collection is in the hands of the National Library of South Africa (NLSA). My contact in South Africa was able to tell me that not only the Pama-collection is split up, but apparently also the Kleyn-collection. In this part of the Pama-collection are in any case no parts of the Kleyn-collection. Probably the (splitted) Kleyn collection is still in the Netherlands.
I also contacted Mr. Karel van den Sigtenhorst, the highly skilled heraldic drawer of the armorial illustration of the coat of arms.
Mr. Van den Sigtenhorst had no information and definite answer on my question concerning the authenticity and the origin of the arms.
By the way, in Siebmachers Grosses Wappenbuch and other amorial books the name Langmann and Langermann (und Erlencamp) was recorded several times, however with indication of other arms. Both the families Langmann and Langermann are descendants of the old, patrician family Langmann from Nürnberg. The presumption is that also the family Langemann (including Macrander) is related to this Nürnberger family. Further research is required.
Coat of arms of Waldeck
Although it is very plausible that Arnold Langemann (Macrander) (councilman and attorney), Philips Josias Macrander (councilman, lay judge, mayor and consul in/of Wetzlar) and/or Jost Philips Macrander (mayor of Wetzlar) used a signet (seal) because of their social postion, the source of the known coat of arms is unfortunately not found yet. Of course we do not need to give up searching now the arms apparently do not occur in primary sources (armorial books, amorial registers). Also secondary sources (private collections, old notarial archives, old tombstones, etc.) can possibly provide images of an old seal or housemark.
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In former times some people distinguished themselves by their social position. This position made it sometimes necessary for them to use a coat of arms (family crest). Unfortunately, in the course of times, many of these family symbols were forgotten and lost by several causes. There are now many people who are unaware of the existence of their own ancestral arms.
In 1960, Theodorus Albertus (Theo) Macrander (*1895-†1962) of Eindhoven was approached by Mr. dr. A.R. Kleyn of the “Historisch-Genealogisch en Heraldisch Archief” in Zeist. Mr. Kleyn indicated Theo Macrander on the existence of the arms of the family Macrander. Which Macrander (or Langemann) initially used the arms, is presently unknown. According to Mr. dr. A.R. Kleyn, the arms were mentioned in Siebmachers Grosses Wappenbuch. But, in contrast to what Mr. Kleyn has mentioned before, the name Macrander (and Langemann) is not mentioned in Siebmachers Grosses Wappenbuch. Apparently, Mr Kleyn mentioned the the wrong armorial book or source. And so, here begins the search for the origin of the coat of arms...
In 1960, Theodorus Albertus (Theo) Macrander (*1895-†1962) of Eindhoven was approached by Mr. dr. A.R. Kleyn of the “Historisch-Genealogisch en Heraldisch Archief” in Zeist. Mr. Kleyn indicated Theo Macrander on the existence of the arms of the family Macrander. Which Macrander (or Langemann) initially used the arms, is presently unknown. According to Mr. dr. A.R. Kleyn, the arms were mentioned in Siebmachers Grosses Wappenbuch. But, in contrast to what Mr. Kleyn has mentioned before, the name Macrander (and Langemann) is not mentioned in Siebmachers Grosses Wappenbuch. Apparently, Mr Kleyn mentioned the the wrong armorial book or source. And so, here begins the search for the origin of the coat of arms...
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"Wie schön leuchtet
der Morgenstern"
der Morgenstern"
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M A C R A N D E R
(Drawing by Mr. Karel van den Sigtenhorst, 1960)
(Drawing by Mr. Karel van den Sigtenhorst, 1960)
The N.I.G.H.O. has recommended to maintain the arms of the family Macrander such as it is, since it was presented to the family in 1960.
Also according to Mr. Klaas Padberg Evenboer (member of Koninklijk Nederlandsch Genootschap voor Geslacht- en Wapenkunde, de Nederlandse Genealogische Vereniging Afd. Heraldiek, Herold (Berlin) and the Société Suisse d'Héraldique) the arms can be registred at the CBG or the NGV in the Netherlands right away and without any problems.
The coat of arms of the Macrander family:
a) is absolutely unique;
b) has a good design (in accordance with the heraldic traditions);
c) is used all the time by the family as the Macrander-crest.
Registration is to prefent usurpation (unlawful occupation or assumption) by third parties. Registration also prevents that the arms will be forgotten (again) in future times.
Also according to Mr. Klaas Padberg Evenboer (member of Koninklijk Nederlandsch Genootschap voor Geslacht- en Wapenkunde, de Nederlandse Genealogische Vereniging Afd. Heraldiek, Herold (Berlin) and the Société Suisse d'Héraldique) the arms can be registred at the CBG or the NGV in the Netherlands right away and without any problems.
The coat of arms of the Macrander family:
a) is absolutely unique;
b) has a good design (in accordance with the heraldic traditions);
c) is used all the time by the family as the Macrander-crest.
Registration is to prefent usurpation (unlawful occupation or assumption) by third parties. Registration also prevents that the arms will be forgotten (again) in future times.
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During a visit in 2009 at the Stadt- und Industrial Museum in Wetzlar, a mayor scepter of late 16th century was found in a showcase. It turned out to be a gothic battlemace (Kürissbengel). This instrument was originally designed as a weapon and was used in later times by the mayors of Wetzlar as a mayor scepter.
Coat of arms Von Holthausen
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Tin plate in memory of the first, Dutch family reunion on 09-09-1979
"Oberst Wilhelm von Micrander [1662] hatte folgendes Wappen:
In Silber ein auf einem schwarzen Roß dahin sprengender geharnischter Reiter mit befiedertem Helm ein Schwert schwingend."
"Obrist Georg Adolph von Micrander [1682] hatte folgendes Wappen:
Gespalten, vorne in Silber drei schwarze gekrönte Adlerköpfe nebeneinander [Wappen Bartholdi], hinten auf Rot einen geharnischten Ritter mit blankem Schwert."
"Zwei weitere Wappen Micrander haben in quadriertem Schild ein Mittelschild mit einem geharnischten Ritter in Rot."
In Silber ein auf einem schwarzen Roß dahin sprengender geharnischter Reiter mit befiedertem Helm ein Schwert schwingend."
"Obrist Georg Adolph von Micrander [1682] hatte folgendes Wappen:
Gespalten, vorne in Silber drei schwarze gekrönte Adlerköpfe nebeneinander [Wappen Bartholdi], hinten auf Rot einen geharnischten Ritter mit blankem Schwert."
"Zwei weitere Wappen Micrander haben in quadriertem Schild ein Mittelschild mit einem geharnischten Ritter in Rot."
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A logical question would be why Johann Henrich Martin Macrander, Johan Caspar Macrander and Johann Matthäus Macrander didn't use the coat of arms with the 3 battlemaces for their seals. This can have several causes:
1. If the image with the 3 battlemaces is actually an ancient coat of arms, it could be that these gentlemen were not entitled to
use (bear) this coat of arms, for instance because they were not direct descendants of the armiger.
2. Another reason could be that, already in the beginning of the 18th century, the arms with the 3 battlemaces had fallen into oblivion.
3. Of course it is also possible that the coat of arms with the armorial image of the 3 battlemaces never existed in earlier times, and thus this
coat of arms (known to us since the 1960s) is not older then fifty years.
It is certainly remarkable that the elsewhere on this website mentioned seals of Johann Henrich Martin Macrander and Johan Caspar Macrander apparently have striking similarities with each other, since both seems to contain similar symbols, namely: a tree and lion(s).
When taken into consideration that also the brother-in-law of Arnold Langemann (Macrander) - the famous and influential reformer Philipp Nicolai (who probably has had great influence on Arnold Langmann-Macrander) - used a tree as his coat of arms, then it seems likely that the seals of Johann Henrich Martin and Johan Caspar are based on an earlier ancestral and common coat of arms. After all, they are representing two separate branches in the Macrander-familytree. Perhaps this all means that Arnold Langemann (Macrander) used a coat of arms with a tree and lion(s) instead of 3 battlemaces.
The reason why Johann Matthäus Macrander (the older brother of Johann Henrich Martin) used a different armorial image in his seal, is unknown. It was not rare for someone in a family to decide to take a new, different coat of arms, instead of their ancestral coat of arms.
Because of this, the registration of the coat of arms with the 3 battlemaces in the 'Deutsche Wappenrolle' at the Herold in Berlin, is temporarily suspended pending the outcome of further ongoing investigations. To be continued...
1. If the image with the 3 battlemaces is actually an ancient coat of arms, it could be that these gentlemen were not entitled to
use (bear) this coat of arms, for instance because they were not direct descendants of the armiger.
2. Another reason could be that, already in the beginning of the 18th century, the arms with the 3 battlemaces had fallen into oblivion.
3. Of course it is also possible that the coat of arms with the armorial image of the 3 battlemaces never existed in earlier times, and thus this
coat of arms (known to us since the 1960s) is not older then fifty years.
It is certainly remarkable that the elsewhere on this website mentioned seals of Johann Henrich Martin Macrander and Johan Caspar Macrander apparently have striking similarities with each other, since both seems to contain similar symbols, namely: a tree and lion(s).
When taken into consideration that also the brother-in-law of Arnold Langemann (Macrander) - the famous and influential reformer Philipp Nicolai (who probably has had great influence on Arnold Langmann-Macrander) - used a tree as his coat of arms, then it seems likely that the seals of Johann Henrich Martin and Johan Caspar are based on an earlier ancestral and common coat of arms. After all, they are representing two separate branches in the Macrander-familytree. Perhaps this all means that Arnold Langemann (Macrander) used a coat of arms with a tree and lion(s) instead of 3 battlemaces.
The reason why Johann Matthäus Macrander (the older brother of Johann Henrich Martin) used a different armorial image in his seal, is unknown. It was not rare for someone in a family to decide to take a new, different coat of arms, instead of their ancestral coat of arms.
Because of this, the registration of the coat of arms with the 3 battlemaces in the 'Deutsche Wappenrolle' at the Herold in Berlin, is temporarily suspended pending the outcome of further ongoing investigations. To be continued...
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.JPG "FAMILIEWAPEN MACRANDER")
M A C R A N D E R
(Drawing by Mr. Hans K. Nagtegaal, 2009)
(Drawing by Mr. Hans K. Nagtegaal, 2009)
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