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The seal shows the arms of the English Onslow family, as the county was named after Arthur Onslow (1 October 1691 – 17 February 1768), an English politician. His personal arms, however, | The seal shows the arms of the English Onslow family, as the county was named after Arthur Onslow (1 October 1691 – 17 February 1768), an English politician. His personal arms, however, were much more complicated, so the county seal simply shows the original family arms. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:43, 28 March 2024
ONSLOW COUNTY
State : North Carolina
Origin/meaning
The seal shows the arms of the English Onslow family, as the county was named after Arthur Onslow (1 October 1691 – 17 February 1768), an English politician. His personal arms, however, were much more complicated, so the county seal simply shows the original family arms.
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