| ![Show Contents]() Gebers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Netherlands Early Origins of the Gebers familyThe surname Gebers 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 Gebers familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gebers 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 Gebers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gebers 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 Gebers familyFrom this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included François 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...
Another 104 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gebers Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Gebers 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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