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  Tong of Tong, Birstall, nr. Bradford : Extract from 'Loidis and Elmete' by Thomas D. Whitaker.  The book shows a large family tree which shows relationships between the Tong family of Tong, the Tempests of Bracewell (and later of Tong), and the Mirfields.  Reproduced here is only the Tong(e) section of the tree.  Also shown are the arms of Tong and the arms of Tempest

 

Tong of Tong

TONG, of TONG

 

The Arms of Tong are

Azure a Bend Argent between two Bendlets

and six Martlets Or.  The Crest an Arm extended,

holding an Anchor with four Holds Sable

 

TEMPEST, of BRACEWELL, afterwards of TONG

 

Tempest bears Argent, a Bend between

six Martlets Sable.  Crest, a Griffin's Head erased,

parted per pale, Argent and Sable.

Motto, Loyfe as thou fyndes.