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HUGUENOT HERITAGE
The Huguenot Cross: A Symbol of Faith and Perseverance
​​The Huguenot Cross emerged in the late seventeenth century as a distinctive emblem of French Protestant identity. Its design combines the Maltese Cross—associated with courage, service, and steadfastness—with four tear-shaped petals recalling the sufferings endured by the Huguenots.
Between the arms of the cross are small tongues of flame, representing the Holy Spirit’s presence in times of trial. Suspended beneath the cross is the dove, the ancient Christian symbol of peace and the Spirit’s guiding protection.​
Essays in the Huguenot Line:
This branch of our family history connects us with the early reforming movements of sixteenth-century France and the enduring legacy of Huguenot faith.
How to use this section:
Click on any family line above to the essays associated with that branch. Each essay contains historical studies, genealogical details, documents, and personal stories that illuminate the deep Huguenot heritage that shaped Esther Hewlett Copley’s life and character.
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