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Boynton History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Motto Suggested Reading Citations

Boynton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Early Origins of the Boynton family

The surname Boynton was first found in East Riding of Yorkshire at Boynton, a village and civil parish which dates back to the Domesday Book where it was first listed as Bouintone. 1

The Byington variant is Saxon, derived from Bying, a habitation, and ton, a hill or inclosure. 2

"Boynton Hall, the residence of the Baronet, is a lofty and handsome mansion, beautifully situated upon an eminence in a richly wooded park; the acclivities present some fine plantations, and a large sheet of water ornaments the grounds." 3

"Bartholomew de Bovington, living a the beginning of the 12th century, stands at the head of the pedigree; other authorities mention Sir Ingram de Boynton of Aclam who lived in the reign of Henry III, as the first ancestor." 4

The parish of Roxby in the North Riding of Yorkshire had some more early records of the family. "This place, in the Domesday Survey called Rozebi, was formerly the property of the Boynton family, who had a considerable mansion here, and in the reign of Henry V. founded a chapel of ease to the rectory of Hinderwell, of which they were patrons." 3

Much further to the south in the parish of Lanteglos, Cornwall, Robert de Boyton in the reign of Edward I. gave the church of Lanteglos, to the hospital of St. James at Bridgewater. 5

Early History of the Boynton family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boynton research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1471, 1591, 1600, 1618, 1641, 1647, 1664, 1680, 1685, 1689, 1695 and 1731 are included under the topic Early Boynton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Boynton Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Boynton, Boyntun, Bointon, Bointen, Boynten and many more.

Early Notables of the Boynton family

Notable amongst the family name during their early history was

Sir Matthew Boynton, 1st Baronet of Barmston, Yorkshire (1591–1647)
Sir Francis Boynton, 2nd Baronet of Barmston, Yorkshire (1618–1695)

Boynton Ranking

In the United States, the name Boynton is the 3,919^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 6

Migration of the Boynton family to Ireland

Some of the Boynton family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Boynton migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Boynton Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

William Boynton of Rowley Massachusetts, who settled in 1630 and migrated from Yorkshire
John Boynton, who settled in Massachusetts in 1630
Mrs. Elizabeth Boynton, (b. 1591), aged 47, British settler traveling aboard the ship "John of London" arriving in Boston, Massachuetts in 1638 7
Mr. John Boynton, British settler traveling aboard the ship "John of London" arriving in Boston, Massachuetts in 1638 7
Mr. William Boynton, (b. 1596), aged 42, British settler traveling aboard the ship "John of London" arriving in Boston, Massachuetts in 1638 7
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Boynton Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

J Boynton, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851 8
Thomas Boynton, aged 39, who arrived in New York in 1868 8
George Boynton, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1875 8
C. H. Boynton, aged 37, who immigrated to America, in 1894

Boynton Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

C.B. Boynton, aged 33, who landed in America from Glasgow, in 1903
Edward Everett Boynton, aged 46, who immigrated to America, in 1904
B. L. Boynton, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States, in 1908
Edward Boynton, aged 42, who landed in America, in 1909
Clementine Boynton, aged 42, who immigrated to the United States, in 1910
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Boynton (post 1700) +

Bruce Carver Boynton (1937-2020), American civil rights leader who inspired the Freedom Riders movement
Thomas Jefferson Boynton (1838-1871), American lawyer, journalist and judge
Peter Boynton (b. 1957), American Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
John F. Boynton (1811-1890), early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement
James S. Boynton (1833-1902), American politician and jurist, the 51st Governor of Georgia
Jack Boynton (1928-2010), American Contemporary Surrealist artist
Frank Ellis "F.E." Boynton (1859-1942), self-taught American botanist, possibly the brother of Charles Boynton
Charles Lawrence Boynton (1864-1943), American botanist
Benjamin Lee "Benny" Boynton (1898-1963), American NFL football player, member of the College Football Hall of Fame (1962)
Sandra Boynton (b. 1953), American humorist, songwriter, record producer, children's author and illustrator
... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Boynton Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Il tempo passa
Motto Translation: Time passes.

Citations +

Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
Charnock, Richard, Stephen, Ludus Patronymicus of The Etymology of Curious Surnames. London: Trubner & Co., 60 Paternoster Row, 1868. Print.
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's. Retrieved October 6th 2021 from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)