Bellemaire History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Bellemaire family

Early History of the Bellemaire family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bellemaire research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1214, 1588, 1666 and 1777 are included under the topic Early Bellemaire History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bellemaire Spelling Variations

There were a great number of spelling variations in French surnames. One reason for this was the wide variety of cultural influences present in France during the early development of the French language. The many spelling variations of the name include Bellemare, de Bellemare, Bellemere, Bellemaire, Bellemayre, Bellmer, Bellmore and many more.

Early Notables of the Bellemaire family

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Migration of the Bellemaire family

In 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Bellemaire has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Bellemaire were George Bellmer who, at the age of 56; settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1822; Carl Bellmer, who arrived in Texas in 1844; Mrs. A. Bellemere, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850.