Order of Descendants of the Justiciars

In the Middle Ages Justiciars were appointed by the rulers of at least seven kingdoms, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Normandy and Lombardy.  They were known as Lagmen in Sweden.  A few Justiciars have been verified shortly following the Middle Ages.  The emblem for the Order features the Lion of Justice holding the crown and castle.  It is anchored by crests of the seven kingdoms.  Justiciars were often noblemen, of sterling character who had proven loyal to the monarch.  Prime Ministers are the closest modern equivalents of Chief Justiciars.

The Objectives of the Order of Descendants of the Justiciars are charitable, literary and educational and shall specifically serve to encourage the study of late Medieval history; to verify the genealogy of descendants of Justiciars; to accomplish research, preserve manuscripts, wills, deeds and other documents; to support the restoration of sites and landmarks having charitable, literary, educational, historical, or governing backgrounds; and to foster patriotism of members' countries.

Eligibility for membership shall consist of individuals of good character whose qualifying ancestor served as a Justiciar A.D. 1050-1650."

Keeper of the Rolls/Genealogist Alexander Bannerman - justiciarsgenealogist@gmail.com

Chief Justiciar Michael Swisher - mswisher@bayportprinting.com