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Masters Family History
Masters Genealogy & Family TreeMasters is an English name from Kent, England, where the family was granted a seat for their assistance in the Battle of Hastings. It comes from the Old French maistre and referred to someone who was an expert in his trade. The earliest known ancestor--Angues le Maistre--was recorded in 1273. The family motto is Non minor est virtus quam quaerere parta tueri which means "It is no less an achievement to keep possession than to acquire it."
Other spellings include "Master," "Mosters," "Measters," and "DeMaster." Notable people with the surname include American actor Ben Masters (Passions, Duty Bound, Dream Lover), American professional wrestler Chris Masters, and Canadian hockey player Jamie Masters (St. Louis Blues, San Diego Mariners). The first Masters to come to the Americas was William Masters in Barbados in 1634.
Masters Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Agnes Masters -- --, 1483 December 0, 1517 England
- Mary Masters -- --, 1698 December 0, 1755
- John Masters -- --, 1660 December 0, 1662
- Elizabeth Ann Masters -- --, 1895 June 1, 1980 Louisiana
- Edwin Masters -- --, 1837 August 29, 1894
Masters Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Agnes Masters -- --, 1505
- Henry E. Masters -- --, 1861 December 0, 1917
- Thomas Masters -- --, 1490 September 1, 1558
- Martha Masters -- --, 1802 September 7, 1862
- John Masters -- --, 1596 December 21, 1639
