Bledsoe

Bledsoe is an English surname that originated from the village of Bledsoe in the county of Buckinghamshire. The name is believed to mean “valley of the wolf” in Old English. The Bledsoe family was prominent in early American history, with notable figures such as Revolutionary War general Isaac Bledsoe and his son, prominent lawyer and politician Jesse Bledsoe. Today, the surname is found throughout the United States, with many descendants of the Bledsoe family continuing to carry on their legacy of service and leadership.