These arms are based on the arms of Frederick Henry McClurg and Timothy Michael McClurg and are differenced as new arms for Kelly E. McClurg: The ravens refer to a Scottish story in which a widow's sons by three different men performed archery to show prowess with weapons for Robert the Bruce while he was on the run from the English. The brother's names were Murdoch, McKie and McClurg. The brothers joined The Bruce's army until he became Robert I, King of Scotland.

The book with quill has a dual meaning because it is a charge taken from her father's crest (Timothy Michael McClurg) and alludes to Ms McClurg's chosen profession as a journalist. The quill pen is Azure because it is her favorite colour.

Ms McClurg was born in Erie, PA to Mr. Timothy Michael and Rhonda Lynn (Johnson) McClurg. She has spent most of her life in Madison, WI. Ms McClurg has been an active volunteer in several organizations. Additionally she has always written stories, poems and articles for the local newspapers. Ms McClurg graduated with a BA in Journalism and English with a Creative Writing Option from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

The arms were designed with the gracious assistance of the IAAH. They are emblazoned by Terry Sarros.