Puxlay History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Puxlay surname is a habitational name taken on from a place, so called, in Warkleigh, Devon. Early Origins of the Puxlay familyThe surname Puxlay was first found in Shropshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Puxlay familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Puxlay research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Puxlay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Puxlay Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Pugsley, Puxley and others. Early Notables of the Puxlay familyMore information is included under the topic Early Puxlay Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Puxlay family to IrelandSome of the Puxlay family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Puxlay familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Pugsley, who came to Virginia in 1637; James Pugsly, who settled in Virginia in 1662; George Pugsley, who settled in America in 1752; as well as Hannah Pugsley, who settled in Canada in 1834..
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