| ![Show Contents]() Bettenson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Early Origins of the Bettenson familyThe surname Bettenson was first found in Yorkshire where Johannes Betonson and Willelmus Betonson were both listed as holding lands in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. 1 However, another source claims that "Bettinson is at present a Norfolk surname occurring mostly in and around Wisbech. There were freeholders named Bettison in Nottinghamshire in 1698." 2 "Grylls, [in the parish of Lesnewth, Cornwall] which is now a farm house, was formerly the seat of a family called Betenson." 3 Early History of the Bettenson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bettenson research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1543, 1582, 1583, 1598, 1602, 1661, 1663, 1675, 1679, 1688, 1733, 1762, 1779 and 1786 are included under the topic Early Bettenson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bettenson Spelling VariationsBettenson has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Betenson, Bettenson, Bettison, Betison, Betynson, Bettynson, Bettson, Betson and many more. Early Notables of the Bettenson familyAnother 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bettenson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Bettenson migration to the United States | + |
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Bettensons to arrive on North American shores:
Bettenson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Harry Bettenson, aged 46, who immigrated to the United States, in 1904
| Contemporary Notables of the name Bettenson (post 1700) | + |
- Henry Scowcroft Bettenson (1908-1979), English Classical scholar, translator and author from Bolton, Lancashire
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Qui sera sera
Motto Translation: Whatever will be.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
- Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
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