Gantry History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Gantry familyThe surname Gantry was first found in Holland, 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. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Gantry familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gantry research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1728 and 1784 are included under the topic Early Gantry History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gantry Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gent, Gente, Gents, Gentt, Gentte, Gentts, Geent, Gennt, Genntt, Genttes, Geents, Gennts and many more. Early Notables of the Gantry familyAnother 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gantry Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Gantry familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Gent who arrived in Maryland in 1739; Abraham Gent who settled in New York City in 1820; and Alfred Gent who arrived in Texas in 1882.
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