Belney History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Belney family

The surname Belney was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that county.

Early History of the Belney family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Belney research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1510, 1600, 1103, 1177, 1449, 1560, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Belney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Belney Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Belney has been spelled many different ways, including Bolney, Bollney, Bolnie, Bollnie, Belney and others.

Early Notables of the Belney family (pre 1700)

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Belney migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Belneys to arrive in North America:

Belney Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Eugenie Belney, aged 55, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894