| ![Show Contents]() Chynoweth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Chynoweth familyThe surname Chynoweth was first found in Cornwall where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Chinouth. 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. Early History of the Chynoweth familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chynoweth research. Another 122 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1079, 1142, 1149, 1162, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Chynoweth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chynoweth Spelling VariationsCornish surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The official court languages, which were Latin and French, were also influential on the spelling of a surname. Since the spelling of surnames was rarely consistent in medieval times, and scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings of their surname in the ancient chronicles. Moreover, a large number of foreign names were brought into England, which accelerated and accentuated the alterations to the spelling of various surnames. Lastly, spelling variations often resulted from the linguistic differences between the people of Cornwall and the rest of England. The Cornish spoke a unique Brythonic Celtic language which was first recorded in written documents during the 10th century. However, they became increasingly Anglicized, and Cornish became extinct as a spoken language in 1777, although it has been revived by Cornish patriots in the modern era. The name has been spelled Chenouth, Chinouth, Chenow, Chenou and others. Early Notables of the Chynoweth familyMore information is included under the topic Early Chynoweth Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Chynoweth migration to the United States | + |
An investigation of the immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Chynoweth:
Chynoweth Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Wm. Chynoweth, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
- Mr. John Chynoweth, (b. 1878), aged 20, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Etruria" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 7th May 1898 en route to Jackson, California, USA [1]
- John Chynoweth, aged 23, who landed in America from Wendron, in 1898
Chynoweth Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mr. Francis Chynoweth, (b. 1881), aged 22, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 26th April 1903 en route to Michigan, USA [1]
- Mr. Harry Chynoweth, (b. 1884), aged 21, Cornish carpenter travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 10th June 1905 en route to Dover, New Jersey, USA [1]
- Alfred Chynoweth, aged 22, who landed in America from Redruth, in 1907
- Richard Chynoweth, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from St. Agnes, England, in 1910
- Ivy Chynoweth, aged 17, who settled in America from Leicester, England, in 1911
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| Chynoweth migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Chynoweth Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. William Michael Chynoweth, (b. 1826), aged 20 born in St. Agnes, Cornwall, UK convicted in Bodmin on 26th March 1846, sentenced for life for bestiality (savagely cruel), transported aboard the ship "Montagu" in 1852 to Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania, Australia [2]
- Mr. William Michael Chynoweth, (b. 1837), aged 15, Cornish settler convicted in Bodmin, Cornwall, UK on 26th March 1849, sentenced for life, transported aboard the ship "Lady Montagu" on 31st July 1852 to Van Dieman's Land, Tasmania, Australia [3]
- Mrs. Mary Chynoweth, (b. 1816), aged 48, Cornish servant, from St. Agnes, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Morning Star" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 3rd September 1864 [4]
- Miss Caroline Chynoweth, (b. 1848), aged 16, Cornish housemaid, from St. Agnes, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Morning Star" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 3rd September 1864 [4]
- Mr. John Chynoweth, (b. 1850), aged 14, Cornish labourer, from St. Agnes, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Morning Star" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 3rd September 1864 [4]
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Chynoweth (post 1700) | + |
- Brigadier-General Bradford Grethen Chynoweth (1890-1985), American Attachée to Headquarters Army Service Forces (1946-1947) [5]
- Rena Chynoweth, former American Mormon fundamentalist who shot dead Rulon C. Allred in 1977
- Peter Chynoweth, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 2008 [6]
- Ed Chynoweth (1941-2008), Canadian ice hockey executive, long time President of the Western Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League, eponym of the Ed Chynoweth Cup
- Dean Chynoweth (b. 1968), retired Canadian NHL ice hockey defenceman for the New York Islanders and the Boston Bruins (1988-1998)
- Robert Leslie "Bob" Chynoweth (b. 1941), Australian politician from Richmond, Victoria, Member of the Australian Parliament for Flinders (1983-1984)
- Neville James Chynoweth (b. 1922), Australian, was the 7th Bishop of Gippsland from 1980 to 1987
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Chynoweth migration to the United States 
Chynoweth migration to Australia 
