Belfore History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Belfore familyThe surname Belfore was first found in Northumberland where they were Lords of the manor of Belford, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Belfore familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Belfore research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1147 and 1376 are included under the topic Early Belfore History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Belfore Spelling VariationsThe name, Belfore, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Belford, Belfurd, Belforde, Bellford and others. Early Notables of the Belfore familyMore information is included under the topic Early Belfore Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Belfore surname who came to North America were: Belfore Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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