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![Show Contents]() Bettynson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Bettynson familyThe surname Bettynson was first found in Yorkshire where Johannes Betonson and Willelmus Betonson were both listed as holding lands in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. 1 However, another source claims that "Bettinson is at present a Norfolk surname occurring mostly in and around Wisbech. There were freeholders named Bettison in Nottinghamshire in 1698." 2 "Grylls, [in the parish of Lesnewth, Cornwall] which is now a farm house, was formerly the seat of a family called Betenson." 3 Early History of the Bettynson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bettynson research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1543, 1582, 1583, 1598, 1602, 1661, 1663, 1675, 1679, 1688, 1733, 1762, 1779 and 1786 are included under the topic Early Bettynson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bettynson Spelling VariationsOne relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Bettynson has appeared include Betenson, Bettenson, Bettison, Betison, Betynson, Bettynson, Bettson, Betson and many more. Early Notables of the Bettynson familyAnother 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bettynson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bettynson familyAt this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Bettynson arrived in North America very early: Harry Bettenson, aged 46, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1904; Claudine Betson, aged 18, who arrived at Ellis Island from Barbados, in 1906; Jessie Betson, aged 29, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1922.
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: Qui sera sera
Motto Translation: Whatever will be.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
- Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
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