Bonnach History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Bonnach family

Early History of the Bonnach family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bonnach research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1637, 1652, 1692, 1714 and 1722 are included under the topic Early Bonnach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bonnach Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Bonnach has been spelled many different ways, including Bonwick, Bonnick and others.

Early Notables of the Bonnach family

Notables of the family at this time include Ambrose Bonwicke the Elder (1652-1722), English schoolmaster and nonjuror, son of the Rev. John Bonwicke, B.D., rector of East Horsley, Surrey. "He was born on 29 April 1652, and entered the Merchant...
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Migration of the Bonnach family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Bonnachs to arrive in North America: Thomas Bonewick, settled in Virginia in 1790.