Beld History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Beld was first used by the ancient Strathclyde-Briton people of the Scottish/English Borderlands. The first Beld family lived in Peeblesshire. Early Origins of the Beld familyThe surname Beld was first found in Peebles, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Beld familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beld research. Another 48 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1214, 1553, 1627, 1776, 1783, 1859 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Beld History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Beld Spelling VariationsSurnames that evolved in Scotland in the Middle Ages often appear under many spelling variations. These are due to the practice of spelling according to sound in the era before dictionaries had standardized the English language. Beld has appeared as Bald, Baald, Bauld and others. Early Notables of the Beld familyMore information is included under the topic Early Beld Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The North American colonies beckoned, with their ample land and opportunity as their freedom from the persecution suffered by so many Clan families back home. Many Scots even fought against England in the American War of Independence to gain this freedom. Recently, clan societies have allowed the ancestors of these brave Scottish settlers to rediscover their familial roots. Among them: Beld Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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