The surname Blanchenburg was first found in Brunswick, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
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Early History of the Blanchenburg family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blanchenburg research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1620, 1654, 1707, 1732, 1739 and 1772 are included under the topic Early Blanchenburg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Blanchenburg Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Blankenburg, Blankenberg and others.
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Early Notables of the Blanchenburg family
Notables of the time included Gerbrandt van Blanckenburgh (1620-1707), organist at Gouda, probably father of Q. V. Blankenburg, author of a work of historical importance, 'Onderwyzinge hoemen alle de Toonen en halve Toonen, die meest gebryckelyck zyn, op de Handt-Fluyt zel konnen t'eenemal zuyverblaezen' 1Quirin van, Blankenburg, born 1654 at Gouda, Licentiate in philosophy and medicine, and organist of the Reformed Church at the Hague, well known for his 'Clavicymbel... Another 69 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Blanchenburg Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Blanchenburg family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Nicholas Blankenbaker, who came to Virginia in 1717; Johann Melchior Blankenberg, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1767; Georg Blankenburg, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1786.
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