Philanthropy. Foundation of Giving. Ancestral Families: Fortson | Harris | Elder| Lineages

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Fortson Family Lineage:

The Fortson Family Name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fortson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Fortson families living in Georgia.” The Fortson Ancestors men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Fortson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fortson were Truck Driver and Laundress. 

Harris Family Lineage:

Harris is a surname predominantly originating in England and Wales. /ˈhærɪs/. England and Wales.It is derived from the Old English word “eorl,” meaning “a man of noble birth or rank. The surname Harris was first found in Normandy, where Hericius and his brothers were in 1022 prohibited by King Robert of France from making inroads of on the estates of a neighboring abbey. “Henricus was father of Ancelin de Beaumont who in 1086 held a barony in Nottinghamshire. Ivo Fitz-Herice or De Heriz, his son was Viscount of Nottinghamshire before 1130.” 2 His sons quickly spread through Britain as seen by Robert Fitz-Herice who was mentioned in a charter of Barberie Abbey.

Elder Family Lineage:

The surname Elder has multiple origins and meanings, including:

Scottish: A nickname that comes from the Middle English and Older Scots word elder, which means “parent” or “older person”. It may have also been used to describe a church elder or a respected member of a congregation. The oldest record of the surname Elder is from Edinburgh in 1066 AD.

English: In southeastern England, it may be a variant of the surname Helder.

German: An Americanized form of the German surname Elter, which has the same meaning as the Scottish version.