Blankenberg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Blankenberg family

The surname Blankenberg was first found in Brunswick, 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 many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Blankenberg family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blankenberg research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1620, 1654, 1707, 1732, 1739 and 1772 are included under the topic Early Blankenberg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blankenberg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Blankenburg, Blankenberg and others.

Early Notables of the Blankenberg family

Gerbrandt van Blanckenburgh (1620-1707), organist at Gouda, probably father of Q. V. Blankenburg, author of a work of historical importance, 'Onderwyzinge hoemen alle de Toonen en halve Toonen, die meest gebryckelyck zyn, op de Handt-Fluyt zel konnen t'eenemal zuyverblaezen' 1 Quirin van, Blankenburg, born 1654 at Gouda, Licentiate in philosophy and medicine, and organist of the Reformed Church at the Hague, well known for his 'Clavicymbel en Orgelboek der Psalmen en...
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Blankenberg migration to the United States +

Blankenberg Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Melchior Blankenberg, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1767

Blankenberg Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Elise Blankenberg, who settled in Baltimore in 1847
Peter Blankenberg, who settled in America in 1867

Sources +

Grove, Sir George, A Dictionary of Music and Musicians (AD. 1450-1889) London: Macmillan1902, Print, 2 Vols