Bellessoomb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Bellessoomb

What does the name Bellessoomb mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Bellessoomb comes from when the family resided in Kent.

Early Origins of the Bellessoomb family

The surname Bellessoomb was first found in Kent, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bellessoomb family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bellessoomb research. Another 217 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1317, 1339, 1500, 1557, 1589, 1596, 1606, 1625, 1651, 1684, 1704, 1707, 1815 and 1987 are included under the topic Early Bellessoomb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bellessoomb Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Bellessoomb include Bellison, Belson, Beleson, Belessone, Bellesson and many more.

Early Notables of the Bellessoomb family

Distinguished members of the family include Thomas Beleson, a prominent 14th century landholder in Kent; Blessed Thomas Belson (executed 5 July 1589), an English Roman Catholic layman from...
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Migration of the Bellessoomb family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Thomas Belson who arrived in Virginia in 1654.