The Prentone surname is thought to be a habitational (local) name taken on from the place name Prenton, in Cheshire. This place was recorded "Prestune" in the Domesday Book of 1086.
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Early Origins of the Prentone family
The surname Prentone was first found in Cheshire at Prenton, a township, in the parish of Woodchurch, union, and Lower division of the hundred, of Wirrall. "This place is mentioned in the Domesday Survey as Prestune, and was then held by Walter de Vernon, brother to Richard, Baron of Shipbrook. In the reign of Edward III., one of a family that had assumed the local name, was lord of the manor, which continued to be held by his posterity for several generations. In the early part of the 16th century, the manor passed with an heiress of the Prentons to the Gleaves. " 1
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Early History of the Prentone family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Prentone research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1468, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Prentone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Prentone Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Prenton, Prentone, Pranton, Printon and others.
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Early Notables of the Prentone family
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Migration of the Prentone family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Prenton, who came to Virginia in 1654.
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