Family Crest
“I wanted to create our own unique family symbol - authentic and specific to our family name. A badge or finger print to honor our heritage, much like the majestic knights and noble families I read in stories and admired in films.”
— Clayton Graves Williams
Colors
Blue (in background): truth and loyalty
Gold/Yellow/Tawny: sun, power, splendor, generosity
Green: hope, joy and loyalty in love
Navy Blue in crest: South Carolina flag color
Combination of green/red/black/ gold lends itself to African heritage as well
Purple: majesty
Red: fortitude
Symbols
Lions: Courage, Protection, African roots
Male Lion: the patriarch of the family line (grandfather Silas Mitchell Hughes)
Female Lion: the matriarch of the family line (grandmother Hattie Brooks Hughes)
Crown: majesty/honor
Flower Emblems: Hemingway, South Carolina state flower. Family original home
Musical Note: the love for the arts, musical and theatrical inclinations
Cross: faith/religion
Laurel Leaves (in banner): peace, triumph and perseverance
Seashell: travelers symbol/family members that have lost contact.
Ribbons: the "red line" going through the ribbon symbolizes "blood ties
