This surname probably originated in Yorkshire but many families today descend from Colbournes from Wiltshire/Dorset/Somerset/Hampshire/Sussex and Middlesex.
I am researching these names world-wide and have registered the study with the Guild of One-Name Studies. I should be very happy to hear from anyone with an interest in these names.
Christine,
Greetings. Thank you for your reply. I would love to connect with Brenda. If you could forward my contact information to her, I would greatly appreciate it. I would also enjoy remaining in contact with you, as well.
Best wishes from a…
Judith - I have been looking up Edward in the book "COLBOURNE, COLBORNE Ancestry through the centuries" which was compiled by one of our members, Brenda Sherwood, There are a few references - sailed to America in 1635 age 17 - marriage in…
Christine, thank you so much for your very fast response! I don't know if I can be of any assistance to you regarding the Colborne/Colburn history, but I am more than happy to provide any information subsequent to Edward's arrival in the…
Hello Judith!
Yes, I'm sure we can help you with Edward. I'll get back to you when I've looked him up and will also get another Genealogy Wise member who has done a great deal of research to help.
Best wishes
Christine Colbourne
I am researching these names world-wide and have registered the study with the Guild of One-Name Studies. I should be very happy to hear from anyone with an interest in these names.
Christine
I have set up a Group for Wiltshire Ancestors - would you add a link to it on your COLBOURNE group and I will do likewise to the new group.
Margaret
This surname probably originated in Yorkshire but many families today descend from Colbournes from Wiltshire/Dorset/Somerset/Hampshire/Sussex and Middlesex.
Ronald as you probably know Susannah Quinton m Wm Colbourne at Downton 1751. Likely b1727 of Thos & Mary who m 1692 Downton
There are Col members of family in Downton 1870/1881 which I have detail. Then there is Rev Thos Weekes though of Isle of…
This surname probably originated in Yorkshire but many families today descend from Colbournes from Wiltshire/Dorset/Somerset/Hampshire/Sussex and Middlesex.
Hello Ronald
No, those names don't feature in my Colbourne line which came from Lacock in Wilts and moved onto Mere before settling in Shaftesbury in the 1700s.
Do you have a Colbourne in Downton?
Christine Colbourne
Greetings. Thank you for your reply. I would love to connect with Brenda. If you could forward my contact information to her, I would greatly appreciate it. I would also enjoy remaining in contact with you, as well.
Judith - I have been looking up Edward in the book "COLBOURNE, COLBORNE Ancestry through the centuries" which was compiled by one of our members, Brenda Sherwood, There are a few references - sailed to America in 1635 age 17 - marriage in 1640, death in 1712. The book lists other Edwards born around the year 1618 but I think you need to talk to Brenda who did all the research and hear what her thoughts are. I have alerted her to your enquiry so am hoping she gets in touch soon. Brenda has published two books (large) full of records of Colbournes of various spellings. She is a cousin of mine and we are descended from the Lacock in Wiltshire Colbournes. They were cloth merchants back in the 1500s but as far as I know none of them emigrated. I,m sure Brnda would be very interested in any gaps you can fill!
Christine, thank you so much for your very fast response! I don't know if I can be of any assistance to you regarding the Colborne/Colburn history, but I am more than happy to provide any information subsequent to Edward's arrival in the New World that anyone may desire. I have worked on the genealogy for over 30 years and have collected some interesting items; I have also been able to travel to the different locales of this ancestral line. One interesting item that I have is an actual piece of a timber from a garrison that Edward built in Dracut,MA.
My challenge over all of these years has been Edward's point of origin. I have scoured Visitations for the area and have not been successful. Even if I travel to the UK, I am not sure I would find what I am searching for. Christine, thank you, again, for your very kind response and please let me know if I can share anything with you, as well.
Best regards from a grateful cousin.
Christine
I have set up a Group for Wiltshire Ancestors - would you add a link to it on your COLBOURNE group and I will do likewise to the new group.
Margaret