The surname Eschy was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. This distinguished surname was first recorded in Brabant as a sept. Brabant is an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
Early History of the Eschy family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eschy research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1596 and 1679 are included under the topic Early Eschy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Eschy Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Esch, Esche, van der Esch, van den Esch, van Esch and many more.
Early Notables of the Eschy family
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Migration of the Eschy family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: A. Gesina Esch, who settled in America in 1837; Anna Elsabein Gieske Esch, who came to America in 1842; Franz Edward Esche, who came to Indiana sometime between 1851 and 1854.
