The ancestors of the Bonwake surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in the township and parish of Bonwick, in Yorkshire.
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Early Origins of the Bonwake family
The surname Bonwake was first found in Yorkshire, at Bonwick. "Bonwick, or Bovingwick, is not named in the Domesday Book, being probably included, with Skipsea and other parts of the parish, in the 'adjacent lands' of the manor of Cleton. The place consists of two farms, respectively designated High and Low Bonwick." 1
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Early History of the Bonwake family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bonwake research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1637, 1652, 1692, 1714 and 1722 are included under the topic Early Bonwake History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Bonwake Spelling Variations
Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Bonwake include Bonwick, Bonnick and others.
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Early Notables of the Bonwake 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... Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bonwake Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Bonwake family
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Thomas Bonewick, settled in Virginia in 1790.
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