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Early Origins of the Boux family

The surname Boux was first found in Poitou, where the family held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Boux family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boux research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1336, 1567, 1626, 1648, 1659, 1667, 1668, 1688, 1710, 1739 and 1788 are included under the topic Early Boux History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Boux Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Buxy, Buxie, Buxies, le Buxy, de Buxy, Buxey, Boux, Bouxy, Bouxie, Bouxies and many more.

Early Notables of the Boux family

Notable amongst the family at this time was Paul Buissière (d. 1739), French surgeon and anatomist. Originally a native of France, and a Protestant, he fled his country on account of his religion. Before leaving France he had practised with distinction in the principality of Orange. He settled in the first instance at Copenhagen, then emigrated to England where he was naturalised 10 Oct. 1688, and afterwards fixed himself in...
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Migration of the Boux family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Buxey, who sailed to America in 1755. The Buxy family was also recorded in Canada in the early 17th century.


Contemporary Notables of the name Boux (post 1700) +

  • Pierre Boux, family doctor, Sherbrooke, Quebec


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