Penhurst History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Penhurst traces its early origin to "a parish in Sussex, which belonged, in the XIV. century, to an armigerous family so called." [1] Early Origins of the Penhurst familyThe surname Penhurst was first found in Kent where the first record of the family was Stephen de Pencester, Penchester, Penshurst (died 1299), warden of the Cinque ports. He became a considerable landowner as he owned the adjacent manor of West Leigh and the manors of Overhill, Shepherd's Well, and Allington. [2] The family take their name from Penshurst, a parish, in the union of Seven-Oaks, hundred of Somerden. "Penshurst Place, adjoining the village, is a noble pile erected at various periods, on the site of a mansion which, in the time of William the Conqueror, belonged to the Penchester family." [3] Early History of the Penhurst familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Penhurst research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1020 is included under the topic Early Penhurst History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Penhurst Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Penhurst, Penherst, Penhart, Penshurst and many more. Early Notables of the Penhurst familyMore information is included under the topic Early Penhurst Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Penhurst Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Penhurst Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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