Vechten History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Vechten family

The surname Vechten 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 Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. 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 Vechten family

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Vechten Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Victor, Victoria, Vechter, Vechten, Viechter, Fichter and many more.

Early Notables of the Vechten family

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Vechten migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Vechten Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Teunis Cornelisz van Vechten, who arrived in New Netherlands, (New York), in 1636 aboard the ship "Rensselaerswyck" 1
Mr. Teunis Dircksz Vechten, Dutch tailor traveling aboard the ship "Van Wapen Van Noorwegen" arriving in New Amsterdam (New York City) in 1638 2
Mrs. Vechten, Dutch tailor traveling aboard the ship "Van Wapen Van Noorwegen" arriving in New Amsterdam (New York City) in 1638 2
Hendrick Vechten, who settled in New Netherland in 1660
Claes Arense Vechten, who settled in New Netherland in 1660
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Contemporary Notables of the name Vechten (post 1700) +

Teunis Van Vechten, American politician, Mayor of Albany, New York, 1837-38, 1841-42 3
T. Van Vechten Jr., American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Albany County 3rd District, 1852 3
Cornelius Van Vechten, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Rensselaer County, 1810-11 3
Abraham Van Vechten, American politician, Member of New York State Senate, 1797-1805, 1815-19; Member of New York State Assembly from Albany County, 1805-06, 1807-13; New York State Attorney General, 1810-11, 1813-15 3

Citations +

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Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's. Retrieved January 6th 2023 from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html