Belsom History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Belsom family

Early History of the Belsom family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Belsom 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 Belsom History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Belsom 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. Belsom has been spelled many different ways, including Bellison, Belson, Beleson, Belessone, Bellesson and many more.

Early Notables of the Belsom 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 Belsom family

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 Belsoms to arrive in North America: Thomas Belson who arrived in Virginia in 1654.