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Early Origins of the Wynnes family

The surname Wynnes was first found in Moray, where they were anciently descended from a Chief named Berowald who obtained a charter from King Malcolm IV of Scotland of the lands of Ineess at Easter Urquhart in the province of Elgin.

Early History of the Wynnes family

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Wynnes Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wyness, Wynes, Wyndis, Wyndes, Wynhouse, Wines and many more.

Early Notables of the Wynnes family

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Australia Wynnes migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Wynnes Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Alexander Wynnes who was convicted in Aberdeen, Scotland for life, transported aboard the "Bengal Merchant" on 4th August 1836, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1


  1. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 7th October 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/bengal-merchant


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