The Betts Family Crest

Richard Betts, of Newtown, Long Island, who took part, as a delegate from Newtown, to the Hempstead Convention, in 1665, was the first colonist of the name. It is known that his second son, Thomas Betts, made use of the arms we give; and he is described in deeds of the time as gentleman, i.e., entitled to coat-armor. This use of a coat of arms, being anterior to the first known attempt of manufacturing arms in this country, gives a prima facie right to the descendants of the above Richard Betts [or, rather, Thomas, as the elder branch is extinct in the male line] to use the said arms, which are those of the Betts of Wortham, Co. Suffolk, without the bordure, engrailed, gules, used by that branch of the family.

Family

Betts

Motto

Malo mori quam fœdari.I had rather die than be dishonored.

Blazon

Out Of A Ducal Coronet, Or, A Buck's Head, Gules, Attired, Or, Gorged With A Collar, Argent.

Source

America Hereldica