Benesch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Benesch family

The surname Benesch was first found in Leipzig, where the name Bansch was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Benesch family

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Benesch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Benesch, Bensch, Baehnisch, Bensh, Bansh and others.

Early Notables of the Benesch family

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Migration of the Benesch family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Bensch who, accompanied by his wife and two children, arrived in New York in 1709; Georg Bansche came to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1734; Georg Banshce who was listed as having arrived in Pennsylvania in 1734.

Contemporary Notables of the name Benesch (post 1700) +

J. V. Benesch, American politician, Member of Nebraska Unicameral Legislature 6th District; Elected 1948 1
Alfred A. Benesch, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1940 2
Alfred Benesch, American Democratic Party politician, Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1940 2

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html