Bonylo History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Bonylo familyThe surname Bonylo was first found in Midlothian, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Bonylo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bonylo research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1653 and 1699 are included under the topic Early Bonylo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bonylo Spelling VariationsFew standards of spelling and translation existed in the Middle Ages. spelling variations, are thus, an extremely common occurrence in records of ancient Scottish names. Over the years, Bonylo has been spelled Bonally, Bonelly, Bonallo, Bonalo, Bonaly, Bonnella, Bonela, Bonello and many more. Early Notables of the Bonylo familyNotable amongst the family at this time was David Bonallo, an unusual spelling but not an exception in Scottish surnames, e.g. Dalgarno and Dalgarto.
James Bonnell (1653-1699), was Accountant-General of Ireland, "a man eminent for his saintly life, was... Migration of the Bonylo familyLand and opportunity greeted all those who made it across the Atlantic. These settlers and their children went on to play important roles in the forging of the great nations of the United States and Canada. Clan societies and other Scottish organizations have preserved much of this heritage for the ancestors of those brave Scots. Immigration and passenger lists have documented the arrival of various people bearing the name Bonylo to North America: Alexander Bonaley who settled in Virginia in 1624.
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