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The
arms commemorate and
honour the life of
Richard Steepy, of
Monmouth County New
Jersey, who served in
the New Jersey Malitia
circa 1749.
The
three ploughs set
against a blue
background are the
recognized arms of New
Jersey and represent the
long time residence of
the family prior to the
American Revolution
along with the family’s
occupation as farmers
including Richard I
circa. 1793, Richard II
circa. 1785, Richard III
circa. 1815 and Samuel
circa. 1818. The white
diagonal band represents
a military sash and
further symbolizes
Richard’s membership in
the New Jersey militia
during the
post-revolutionary war
(1793).
The crest, a horse’s
head represents the
era’s primary mode of
transportation and
source of energy in
agriculture.
The above arms are
dedicated to Richard
Steepy, (1749-1836), "in
memorium" and for all of
his descendants. His
known Children were John
Steepy b: 1775, Richard
Steepy b: 1785, Margery
Steepy b: 1776,
Elizabeth Steepy b:
1781, Phebe Steepy b:
1790 and Mary b: 1792.
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