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The surname Mofield was first found in Cumberland where the family name was first referenced in the year 1154 when Peter Morville was recorded with estates. 1
Another source digs further into Hugh de Morville (Moreville): "the barton of Morvale or Morville, [in the parish of Morvall, Cornwall] which was connected with the manor, gave its name to an ancient family thence denominated De Morville; from whom, according to tradition, sprang Hugh de Morville, knight, who was one of the murderers of Thomas a Becket. How long the property continued in this ancient, but now forgotten family, we have no means of knowing. At a very early period it belonged to the Glynns, with whom it continued for many generations." 4 Contrary to this quote, the family is not forgotten.
Some of the family were anciently found in Modbury, Devon as the manor of "Brownston was granted by Adam de Morville to the Abbey of Buckfastleigh. " 5 Unfortunately, no date was given wit this entry.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mofield research. Another 157 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Mofield History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Moorfield, Morefield, Mirefield, Moreville, Moorville, Morville, Morfield, Myrfield, Monfode, Nontfoyde and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Mofield Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Morefield, who settled in Hingham, MA sometime between 1620 and 1650; John Morfield, who came to Boston in 1638; Joseph Morefield, who came to London, England in 1720.