| ![Show Contents]() Geffer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Geffer familyThe surname Geffer 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Geffer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Geffer research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1815, 1837, 1841, 1846, 1847, 1848, 1849 and 1857 are included under the topic Early Geffer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Geffer Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gevers, Geverdes, Gevertz, Gevaerts, Gevarts, Geffer, Gavers, Gavere, Geevers, Jeevers, Jevers and many more. Early Notables of the Geffer familyFrançois Auguste Gevaërt, Director of the Brussels Conservatoire, born July 31, 1828, at Huysse, a village near Oudenarde. His father, a baker, wished to bring him up to his own trade, but his great musical ability becoming apparent, he was sent in 1841 to the Conservatoire at Ghent, where he studied under Sommère and Mengal. He was then appointed organist of the Jesuits' Church, and in 1846 a Christmas cantata of his composition was performed in Ghent. In June 1847 his Psalm 'Super flumina' was performed at the festival of the 'Zangverband'; and Spohr, who was present, congratulated the young composer...
Another 104 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Geffer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Geffer familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.
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