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Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

PunchardResearcher — 2012-01-12 11:29:23Z

Hi Diane, I've sent an invitation to view Elvira's tree. Sadly,despite Punchard being a rare name, we do not know which part of England William came from. In the 1600's the wider family had groups mainly in Devon, Norfolk & Suffolk and all of these had folks move to London at some time or other. Ancient records are often incomplete, but we'll keep looking!

kind regards Beverley in England

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

lucylarson1958 — 2012-01-08 00:53:06Z

Hi Beverley, I have been working on the U.S. Punchards for many years. My aunt gave me a ton of handwritten information on the Punchard line prior to her passing and I've been working from it and adding to it for years.
My great grandmother was Elvira Lucretia (Ella) Punchard married to Oliver McElya.

I've never been able to get my Punchards from Salem, Mass to England, though. Perhaps you can help?

Warmly, Diane Larson

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

NancyOsler — 2011-07-12 19:41:41Z

Hi Beverley,

I have a Valentine Punchard
Born abt 1796 in Bungay, Suffolk, England
Married Benjamin Browne on May 15, 1825 in Gorleston with Southtown, Suffolk, England
Residence in 1861 & 1871 in Great Yarmouth
Died in 1871

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Thanks and best regards,
Nancy Osler

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

wrenmarie_1 — 2011-06-03 15:46:53Z

I have done a copious amount of research for a Punchard descendant in Texas, that goes beyond your great-great-grandfather, John Edwin Punchard, Senior's ancestors--back to the late 1700's in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Your 1700's ancestor was Joseph Hovey Punchard, b. 1771 in Francestown, Hillsboro Co., New Hampshire. In 1832, Joseph applied for admission into Stephen F. Austin's Colony; his brother, Dr. William Punchard also applied for admission into S. F. Austin's Colony in 1832, and was a large landowner in Austin Co., TX (Bellville area); and Milam and Bell counties, Texas, plus other counties.

Fascinating family, fascinating saga. The Punchard's Austin County lands lie about 10 miles from my home in Brenham, Washington County, TX. One of Dr. William Punchard's deeds Austin County deeds was witnessed by William Barret Travis...

Please contact me if you would like further information; I am in the midst of writing a "bookett" on your Punchard ancestors so if I do not get back to you right away, I will get back to you.

Betty McDade
wrenmarie@sbcglobal.net

Valentine Punchard 1796

NancyOsler — 2009-09-15 00:15:37Z

Hi,

I have a Valentine Punchard
Born abt 1796 in Bungay, Suffolk, England
Married Benjamin Browne on May 15, 1825 in Gorleston with Southtown, Suffolk, England
Residence in 1861 & 1871 in Great Yarmouth
Died in 1871

Please reply if you have any info on Valentine Punchard, Benjamin Browne, her parents/siblings.

Thanks and best regards,
Nancy Osler

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

robjimgrimshaw — 2009-02-17 21:29:16Z

Beverley, my email is robjimgrimshaw@bigpond.com

You have contacted my Dad before, and also my brother.
Robyn

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

robjimgrimshaw — 2009-02-16 23:44:22Z

Hi Beverley, i'll try and email you now.
Our Punchard tree goes back to 1066.

robyn

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

PunchardResearcher — 2009-02-16 22:45:53Z

Hello Robyn

Australian branch! I'd like to send your family tree as a word document as it's too big to cut & paste in this box. Please contact me at this address ella15'at'ntlworld.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Best regards
Beverley in England

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

robjimgrimshaw — 2009-02-14 05:01:55Z

My name is Robyn Punchard, Father is walter william, Mother is Dorothy Helen (Christensen). Grandfather was Arther Lamington and Grandmother was Edith.
Can you help us.
robyn

Re: Tamara Punchard

mark1vcde6knsdf7mo9u0h6ps5s1su1pj — 2008-06-18 11:04:00Z

Dear Danny,

I am afraid that this is indeed a posting refering to Tamara Punchard, Chris Punchards sister.

Tamara was killed in a road traffic accident in 1995.

Mark.

John Ed Punchard of Waco, TX 1928

drbrownlee — 2008-01-20 22:53:19Z

John is individually pictured in the 1928 yearbook of Waco High School. He is a member of the senior class.

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

PunchardResearcher — 2008-01-02 16:34:24Z

Hello Rob

Harriet appears on a large Suffolk Punchard family tree which is too large to show here. So if you would like to contact me on ella15@ntlworld.com I can send you her tree going back a few hundred years. There is also historical information on the Punchard family tree at this USA library website:

http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH1...

Susanna was joint 5th child (with her twin Jeremiah) of 18 children born to Jeremiah and Sarah Ranson. He was an agricultural labourer and parish clerk for at least the last 30 years of his life in Rattlesden.

I hope that this is helpful and look forward to hearing from you.

Regards Beverley Davies
Devon Punchard Branch

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

robharris159 — 2007-08-01 12:28:39Z

Beverley, my gg grandmother was called Harriet Eliza Punchard b Onehouse, Stowmarket in 1843, I think her mother was called Susan b 1821? Susan later married an Edmund Stiff and Harriet became his stepdaughter. Harriet married John Revens in Drinkstone in 1870. I know little else and wondered if you have any further information.

Re: Punchard family

dominicbruce74 — 2007-07-28 09:16:13Z

Hi there. I don't have Punchards(so far) in my family but I do have Crowes from Bedingham. I think I noted down this wedding as it seemed to be one of interest

Re: Punchard family

dominicbruce74 — 2007-07-28 09:16:03Z

Hi there. I don't have Punchards(so far) in my family but I do have Crowes from Bedingham. I think I noted down this wedding as it seemd to be one of interest

Gravestones

punchardfamily — 2007-06-27 13:37:43Z

Hi I'm looking for picture's of the Gravestones of my Punchard ancesters in Norfolk/ Suffolk uk
Thanks.

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

PunchardResearcher — 2006-10-10 21:02:43Z

Hello Will

Great to hear from you, we are in fact second cousins!
Our branch goes back to the late 1700's in Dittisham where the trail goes cold. I will send you a family tree file in the next few days, if you could send me your email address to beverley_davies@bigfoot.com .Our tree is also registered at Genes Reunited. Look forward to hearing from you,

Best wishes Beverley

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

2006-10-10 16:12:56Z

Hi!,

Just thought i would drop in and say hello i am a fellow punchard. My dad is Nigel Punchard born in Dartmouth, I was born in Gloucester in 1982 :-)
Just out of interest how far back can you trace the family line? From my little knowledge i know that punchard was abbreviated from Punchardon, and this name may have come to england in the Norman conquest?

any way good luck with your research

Will.......

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

2006-08-21 19:34:07Z

There is an Anne Maria Punchard, b. 14 Nov 1815 in England d. 14 May 1881 in Sigel Twp, Huron County, Michigan, USA in my wife's background. Does this name link to any of the Punchard's in your search? According to what I have been able to find out, Anne married Joseph Hickson Grantham. Any info you can give me would be a great help in my search.

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

PunchardResearcher — 2006-07-16 11:10:18Z

Hello John

Great to hear from you! I have been working on some of the families in the US recently and will email you directly with the results. You have lots of cousins in Texas but I haven't been able to piece them all together yet!

Best regards

Beverley
England

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

2006-07-14 00:54:55Z

Hello, would like to know more about the Punchard Family name. My father is named John Edwin Punchard and lived in Vernon Texas. His father was in the Cotton buisness. Our family lives in Lubbock Texas.

Re: Tamara Punchard

2005-09-10 23:14:34Z

Im not sure how to phrase this....I used to know Chris Punchard, is this Tamara Punchard his sister? I lost touch with Chris round about 1994, I desperately hope its not the same person.

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

PunchardResearcher — 2005-06-22 13:57:35Z

Hi John

I looked up Ralph L Newton's birth index which is 3Q 1923 Bosmere (Suffolk) ref 4a 1695 and his mother's maiden name is listed as Bugg.

Please advise Ralph's father, grandfather and grandmother Punchard's names. I have numerous Punchard families in the Suffolk area. I need as many jigsaw pieces as possible to follow avenues of research. Look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards

Beverley in Sunny Kent

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

john1tu59ktvsmdr4g9uf7ra5ds0k5jf8 — 2005-03-08 18:26:59Z

hi beverly,dont you mean a mr newton,not miss??

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

john1tu59ktvsmdr4g9uf7ra5ds0k5jf8 — 2005-03-08 11:47:53Z

hi beverly,not sure about this,my dads name was ralph lancelot newton,he had a brother called jack,and a sister called hazel,my dad was born 15..06..1923,i think,i am not sure as they have all passed over now,that old mother punchard died about 1970s or 1980s,this is what my mother called her ,thats all i have got......sorry........regards john

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

PunchardResearcher — 2005-03-04 14:05:30Z

Hi John Newton

Many thanks for your enquiry. I have two female Newtons marrying Punchards of the Suffolk branch of the family. Please can you send me more details so that I can send you a family tree of the right Miss Newton!

I look forward to hearing from you

Regards

Beverley in snowy SE England

Re: PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

john1tu59ktvsmdr4g9uf7ra5ds0k5jf8 — 2005-03-03 20:39:10Z

hi beverly,punchard was my dads grandmothers name,so where abouts did the newton family intertwine with the punchards.........regards....john newton

Re: Tamara Punchard

2004-07-12 15:47:41Z

Someone had a query relating to Tamara Punchard. E-mail me if you still need to know.

PUNCHARD ONE NAME STUDY WORLDWIDE

BDavies9104 — 2004-06-24 08:55:18Z

Please contact me if you would like to know more about the Punchard family. I have been researching since 1995 and have a big database. I look foward to hearing from you!

Regards

Beverley

William Punchard Reply

PunchardResearcher — 2004-05-27 11:38:10Z

Dear Dwight, I have some information from a
fellow researcher in the US about William
Punchard. He was born 11 Nov 1677, Mass
probably and died 16 Dec 1748 New Haven,
Conn. He was the first son of William
Punchard Probably born Norfolk England (UK)
died about 1731 Salem, Mass. Mother was
Abigail Waters b abt 26 Dec 1642, Salem Mass
married 26 Oct 1669, Salem Mass. Please
give me your e-mail address and I will
send you a brief history of the Punchards
in England since 1066. Regards Beverley

Re: Sarah "Puncher"

PunchardResearcher — 2004-05-27 11:38:10Z

Dear Dena

Please do you have any more info as to where in England Sarah Puncher/ard came from or where she married Edward Reeves? It may help me to pinpoint where to look in my databases

Regards Beverley

Re: James William Punchard

PunchardResearcher — 2004-05-27 11:38:10Z

Dear Sara
I have emailed you separately with James William Punchard descendants. As yet I have no ancestors for him but will chase this up.

Re: James William Punchard

2004-01-31 04:12:33Z

Dear Beverly, I was so mixed up! I had rec'd a msg on my home e-mail saying that someone had responded & thought it was you. Anyway, wanted to explain!

Dena

Re: James William Punchard

2004-01-31 04:06:46Z

Thank you very much. It has been very hard to find any information on this family. I really appreciate this!

Dena
countessbrassova@aol.com

James William Punchard

misssm78 — 2003-12-17 16:49:10Z

I am currently researching the Punchard family, and wondered if anyone had information on James William Punchard, b.1850 Norfolk, d. 1916 m. Eliza unknown b. 1851 Suffolk, d. 1925. They lived and are buried at Horsford. They had five children, William James, John Charles, Frederick, Samuel and Ellen Louise Punchard.
Many Thanks

Re: William Punchard Reply

2003-10-15 19:18:27Z

Hello, I'm reseaching my Punchard and Welham ancestry in Suffolk - and found your old note mentioning you have a history of Punchards since 1066.. any chance of being sent a copy? Any Welhams in your Punchard line? Many thanks, Robert

Sarah "Puncher"

2003-05-23 19:14:20Z

Looking for any information on Sarah Puncher/ Puncher who was born in England approx 1825. She married Edward Reeves (date unknown). It is unclear to me exactly when she came to America. She was my GG grandmother.

Thank you.

Re: Punchard family

2003-03-15 09:53:57Z

My Phoebe Punchard married Leonard Lammas and one of their children,Martha, was born in 1844 in Norfolk, England. I also have a marriage certificate for a Phoebe (possibly of the right age) who married William Mobbs. Martha went to New Zealand after her marriage. There is a story that this Lammas family had used a different name in Norfolk. Martha was called Martha Griffen in NZ before she married George Moffitt, or married a second time. I have some census records which appear to relate to these people. Mary

Re: PUNCHARD

2003-03-11 15:52:02Z

Simon,

I've dropped you an email. Would be interested in any information that you have.

Cheers,

Chris

Re: PUNCHARD

2003-03-11 12:21:22Z

I can concur with the William the Conqueror bit, my Grandmother always maintained that we were French descent, she claimed nobility, but that might just have been granny talk!

Interesting site Chris! My mother did some research into the family tree, feel free to get in touch if you want

Re: PUNCHARD

2002-11-21 08:29:46Z

Opinions vary, but the most common explanation is that it derives from the old French 'pont chardon' meaning 'guardian of the bridge'. Pontecardon is near Rouen in France. In 1066 Robert de Punchardon, whose family lived in the Manor of Pontecardon, fought with William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest and was rewarded with much English land, most of it in Devon. One of these areas Heanton subsequently became Heanton-Punchardon and was the manorial home of the family for several generations. The Punchardon name became Punchard over time, and about 150 years ago the Puncher derivative started appearing.
There are other versions or the origin of the name, but this seems more likely. Further information available at my web site http://www.puncher.co.uk/gen_surname.php

PUNCHARD

2002-11-09 21:30:18Z

does anyone know the origin and meaning of the word PUNCHARD?
Thanks

Re: Punchard family

2002-04-15 08:24:30Z

Phoebe Punchard was born approximately 1820, possibly near Lowestoft, Norfolk, England. I think that she was the daughter of William Punchard his wife Mary.

Any ideas?

Tamara Punchard

2001-10-18 10:54:15Z

My dear friend Tamara died about 6 years ago in a car accident in Surrey, UK. I desparately want to find where, and if she is buried to say goodbye.

Can anyone out there help me?

Re: Punchard family

2001-09-07 14:58:17Z

My Punchard line descends from William Punchard, born about 1645, probably on the Isle of Jersey, England, and who came to America about 1666, more than 100 years before the events you describe. All of the information I have on his descendant family happens on the North American side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Re: Punchard family

lilaceub — 2001-09-07 13:37:29Z

Do you have in your book a Phoebe Punchard who was married at Denton, Norfolk, England on 11 October 1791 to James Crowe of Bedingham, Norfolk, England. On that same day, James' sister Susanna married William Puncher (Punchard) at nearby Bedingham. It would seem that brother and sister married brother and sister, but Phoebe does not appear on any list of siblings of William Puncher (Punchard). With the possibility that Phoebe and William could have been cousins instead of brother and sister, I am still searching for proof of her parentage. Any help would be wonderful and greatly appreciated.

Punchard family

2001-05-16 09:11:26Z

Dwight,
Since the message I found is now more than a year old I will keep this note brief pending your reply. I have a book on the Punchard family, from which I am also descended, which records the Punchard lineage and includes the two people you mentioned.

Bob Ellingwood

Myrtle Davies/ Beverley Bell Davies

2001-03-20 14:20:00Z

Dear Beverley,
I am looking for Myrtle Davies (Dundas), she also may have gone by Myrtle Davidson. Myrtle was born May 26,1896 or 1895 in the Qu'appelle Valley, North West Territories in Canada. She married William George Davies in 1922 or 1923 in Vancouver, B.C. They had a daughter Beverley Bell Davies approximately 1922/1923.
We believe Myrtle died in 1928/1929 during child birth of her second daughter(also named Myrtle) while residing in California.
Thank you.

William Punchard

2000-02-04 13:38:28Z

Looking for any info on ancestry of William Punchard (my gggggg grandfather), born late 1600s, possibly in Connecticut, married Hannah Brown. They had a daughter, Abigail Punchard (1708-1774), who married Daniel Bradley II in New Haven area.

Thanks,

Dwight Bradley
Chugiak, Alaska