James Terry (officer of arms)

James Terry (Limerick, Ireland, 26 May 1660 - Paris, France 1725) was an Irish officer of arms who remained faithful to the Jacobite kings of Britain after their escape to the European continent.

After the defeat of James II of England, the court went into exile in St Germain, France.

As James II still considered himself King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, he needed a herald with him to handle matters of heraldry and ceremonial.

It is interesting to consider that during the exile, Terry was in communication with English and Scottish heralds when it became necessary to verify armorial records and genealogies.

After his death, the Irish abroad were obliged to apply to Ulster King of Arms for grants.