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Elizabeth Bonython 1616–1676

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Bonython in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Feb 1616 · Breage, Cornwall, England
Died 7 Oct 1676 · Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Father Capt Richard Bonython
Mother Lucretia Bonython
Spouse Richard Cummings
Children Elizabeth Cummings, Elizabeth Strong, Thomas Cummings
Siblings Elizabeth Bonython, Francis Bonython, Grace Bonython, Jane Bonython, John Bonython, Lucretia Bonython, Susanna Bonython, Susannah Bonython, William Bonython

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Bonython 1616–1676

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Biography

In 1616, Elizabeth Bonython entered the world in Breage, Cornwall, England, born to capt richard bonython and lucretia bonython. Elizabeth Bonython married richard cummings, richard cummings cummins comyn, and had children including elizabeth cummings, elizabeth strong, thomas cummings. Elizabeth Bonython passed away in 1676 in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812

  4. 4
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  5. 5
    Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1602
Birth of Elizabeth Bonython in Breage, Cornwall, England
Birth
1616
Birth of Elizabeth Bonython in Breage, Cornwall, England
Birth
1616
Birth of Elizabeth Bonython in Breage, Cornwall, England
Birth
1636
Elizabeth Bonython was baptized in Birstall, St Peter, Yorkshire, England
Baptism
1676
Death of Elizabeth Bonython in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Bonython

This ancestor line traces from Cornwall, England (1543) to Breage, Cornwall, England (1616) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Bonython (1616–1676) was born in Breage, Cornwall, England and died in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Elizabeth Bonython's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elizabeth Bonython PTP
1616–1676
Breage, Cornwall, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Bonython's Descendants

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Elizabeth Bonython PTP 1616–1676
  1. 1. Elizabeth Strong PTP 1671–1720
    1. 1. Esther Burnham PTP 1666–1749