Garster History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Garster family

The surname Garster was first found in Baden, 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 Garster family

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Garster Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gerst, Garst, Gerster, Garster, Garstel, Gerstel and others.

Early Notables of the Garster family

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Garster migration to the United States +

Garster Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Henry Garster, who settled in Philadelphia in 1749

Garster Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jacob Garster, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1802 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)