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Where did the English Benedict family come from? What is the English Benedict family crest and coat of arms? When did the Benedict family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Benedict family history?

The Benedict family name is linked to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from the personal name, Benedict, which was derived from the Latin name Benedictus, which meant blessed by God.

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Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Benedict include Benedict, Benedicte, Benedici, Benedicti and many more.

First found in Warwickshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Benedict research. Another 417 words(30 lines of text) covering the years 1221, 1273, 1322, 1500, and 1871 are included under the topic Early Benedict History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Benedict Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Benedict were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Benedict Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Simon Benedict who arrived in Philadelphia in 1732
  • Dietrich Benedict, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738
  • Peter Benedict, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1765
  • Thomas Benedict, who landed in Long Island in 1781

Benedict Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Jose Otemy Benedict, aged 45, landed in New Orleans, La in 1822
  • Russel Benedict who arrived in New Orleans in 1823
  • J Benedict, who arrived in San Francisco, Cal in 1850
  • A S Benedict, who landed in San Francisco Cal in 1851
  • Collin Benedict, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1851


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  • Elizabeth Benedict (b. 1954), American novelist
  • Dirk Benedict (b. 1945), American actor
  • Paul Benedict (1938-2008), American actor
  • Bruce Benedict (b. 1955), American Major League Baseball player
  • Ruth Fulton Benedict (1887-1948), American anthropologist, best known for her study of Native American and Japanese cultures
  • Major-General Jay Leland Benedict (1882-1953), American President of War Department Dependency Board (1942-1946)
  • Sir Julius Benedict (1804-1885), English (German-born) composer and conductor


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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: De bon vouloir servir le roy
Motto Translation: To serve the king with goo will.

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The Benedict Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Benedict Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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