The surname Bunthourn was first found in Northumberland where the name was originally Bontaveron. They moved north into Scotland where they settled about 1300 in Fife.
Loading...
Early History of the Bunthourn family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bunthourn research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1548, 1617, 1643 and 1680 are included under the topic Early Bunthourn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Bunthourn Spelling Variations
The name, Bunthourn, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Bonthron, Bonthrone, Bontaverone, Bontavern, Bonthorne, Bonthorn, Bonython and many more.
Loading...
Early Notables of the Bunthourn family
More information is included under the topic Early Bunthourn Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Migration of the Bunthourn family
The New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Bunthourn surname who came to North America were: Richard Bonython who settled in Maine in 1629.
England
Scotland
