The surname Powter was first found in Cornwall where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Basustowe. Cornwall was a land set apart, a land of mystique and quaint customs, more strongly related to Brittany and Wales than to England. It was not until the 10th century that they submitted to the Saxon rule of England. Since then, their influence has moved east into Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
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Early History of the Powter family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Powter research. Another 138 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1319, 1380, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Powter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Powter Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Peutherer, Pewtress, Pewter, Puter, Putter, Puetter, Peuther, Pewterer, Pewterwre, Pewterers and many more.
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Early Notables of the Powter family
More information is included under the topic Early Powter Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Powter family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Pewter, who came to Virginia in 1666; Jane Pewteres, who came to America in 1675; Saml Pewter, who arrived in Maryland in 1723; and John Pewter, a bonded passenger who arrived in America in 1767..
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