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![Show Contents]() Fossa History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Fossa familyThe surname Fossa was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Fossa familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fossa research. Another 132 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1536, 1577, 1584, 1603, 1612, 1618, 1629, 1649, 1651, 1667, 1689, 1701, 1720, 1794, 1800 and 1840 are included under the topic Early Fossa History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fossa Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Vos, Vosch, Voshol, Voss, Vosse, Vossem, Fos, Föse, Foss, Fossa and many more. Early Notables of the Fossa familyFrom this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Jan Jansz Vos (1612-1667), a Dutch playwright and poet; and Marten de Vos (c.1536-1603) and Cornelis de Vos (1584-1651) were noted Flemish painters of that era.
Isaac Vossius (1618-1689), was Canon of Windsor, and scholar, born at Leyden in 1618, the seventh child...
Another 54 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Fossa Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Fossa familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Vosch, who came to New Netherland in 1658; Balthazer, Jr. Vosch, who arrived in New York, NY in 1662; John Fosse, who came to Maryland in 1663; Balthazar Vosch, who settled in New Netherland in 1664.
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