The tassel and horn is not a coat of arms. It was the badge for the office of Huntsman that Sir John held and passed on to his descendants.  It is currently used by a woman in England who holds the office.  (see page x in Volume I of the Doane Family)  The DFA continued to use it (since it was not a coat of arms) until we learned we are not of this line at all.  See page 1 (one) in Volume II at the bottom of #540.  We have since done extensive DNA testing and learned there are six families of Dones in England and we are not of any of them.  We show a northern European/Nordic influence.  Since we are not of the family and also not British, we have no right to use a coat of arms in any case.  It was suggested several years ago we hold a contest to come up with a new logo. If you have suggestions for the logo, please contact the  webmaster  .

Did you know we were in the booze business?   Well with some help from friends, relatives, and EBay.  I have collected a few items.  Qty 3 bottles and a sales order form.

The bottles were located in the Northeast

John S. Doane Co.

149 Blackstone Street

Boston, Mass

 

Doane’s 149

Doane’s XXXX  RYE       pint

California Port

 

The sales info was found on EBay , in Vermont .   I spoke to the person who found the envelope inside the kitchen wall during renovations.  The letter is dated Feb.1,1914 with a self addressed envelope,  with 2 cent postage. It is hard to believe, for 50 cents - a quart of whiskey.  Hope you enjoy this,

Brian H. Doane, Litchfield, NH