Bonthrome History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Bonthrome familyThe surname Bonthrome was first found in Northumberland where the name was originally Bontaveron. They moved north into Scotland where they settled about 1300 in Fife. Early History of the Bonthrome familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bonthrome research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1548, 1617, 1643 and 1680 are included under the topic Early Bonthrome History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bonthrome Spelling VariationsDuring the era when a person's name, tribe and posterity was one of his most important possessions, many different spellings were found in the archives examined. Bonthrome occurred in many references, and spelling variations of the name found included Bonthron, Bonthrone, Bontaverone, Bontavern, Bonthorne, Bonthorn, Bonython and many more. Early Notables of the Bonthrome familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bonthrome Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bonthrome familyGradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of illness and the elements, were buried at sea. In North America, early immigrants bearing the family name Bonthrome, or a spelling variation of the surname include: Richard Bonython who settled in Maine in 1629.
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