Gelden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Gelden family

The surname Gelden 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands in Haarlem. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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 Gelden family

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Gelden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gelder, van Gelder, Vangelder, Op-Gelder and many more.

Early Notables of the Gelden family

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Gelden migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gelden Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Isaac Gelden U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Gelden (post 1700) +

Mary Margaret Gelden, Actress

Citations +

Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X