| ![Show Contents]() Betsol History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Betsol familyThe surname Betsol was first found in Franconia and Thuringia, where the name 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 various leaders in their search for power. Chronicles first mention L. Beczolt of Merseburg in 1489. Early History of the Betsol familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Betsol research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1836 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Betsol History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Betsol Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Betsol include Betzold, Betsold, Bezold, Betzolt, Betsolt, Bezolt, Bessold, Bessolt, Petzold, Petzoldt, Betzoldt, Bedsole and many more. Early Notables of the Betsol familyAlbert von Betzold (b.1836), who was the son of the eminent D. von Betzold. Albert rose to even greater renown than his father, as he was a student of Johannes Mueller and Dubois-Raymond, the two leading biologists of the...
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Betsol Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Betsol familyThe great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: John Henry Betzold, who came to Philadelphia in 1834; Christopher Betzold, who arrived in Philadelphia, in 1840; Matthaus Bezold, who came to Philadelphia in 1842.
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