Schonberg History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Schonberg familyThe surname Schonberg was first found in Bavaria, 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. Frederick Schomberg accompanied William III to England in 1688 and ultimately created the Duke of Schomnberg there. 1 Early History of the Schonberg familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schonberg research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1582, 1615, 1616, 1641, 1645, 1689, 1690, 1693, 1719 and 1761 are included under the topic Early Schonberg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schonberg Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schomburg, Schomberg, Schomar, Schonerg, Schonberg, Schombergh, Scombergh, Von Schomberg and many more. Early Notables of the Schonberg familyProminent among members of the name Schonberg in this period include Frederick Herman Schomberg, Duke of Schomberg (1615-1690), born at Heidelberg towards the end of December 1615, was only son of Hans Meinhard von Schönberg (1582-1616.)"The castle of Schönberg, of which the picturesque and extensive ruins, situated on the left bank of the Rhine, above Oberwesel, still attract attention, was finally dismantled by the French in 1689." 2Charles Schomberg, 2nd Duke of Schomberg (1645-1693), was a Brandenburg-born, general...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Schonberg Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Schonberg Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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