Pont

Female1520–

Brief Life History of Pont

Pont was born in 1520, in Ashburnham, Sussex, England. She married Thomas Pont in 1540, in Ashburnham, Sussex, England. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 4 daughters.

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Family Time Line

Thomas Pont
1515–
Pont
1520–
Marriage: 1540
Loase Pont
1543–
Joane Pont
–1547
Pont
1546–
John Pont
1548–1628
Margaret Pont
1553–
Pont
1557–

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    Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1540Ashburnham, Sussex, England

    • Children (6)

    +1 More Child

    World Events (6)

    1549 · Book of Common Prayer

    Age 29

    Book of Common Prayer, a product of the English Reformation, was published in 1549 for assistance in the administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church according to the use of the Church of England. The book outlined morning, evening, and communion prayers and orders for baptism and marriage, thus making England a truly Protestant state.

    1558 · Act of Uniformity

    Age 38

    The Act of Uniformity was passed by the Parliament of England and required all people to go to church once a week. The consequence of not attending church was a fine of 12 pence, which was a considerable amount for a poor person.

    1569 · State Lottery

    Age 49

    A State Lottery was recorded in 1569. The tickets were sold at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

    Name Meaning

    Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Pierre.

    English (mainly Sussex), Scottish, French, and Catalan: topographic name for someone who lived near a bridge, Middle English, Old French, Catalan pont (from Latin pons, genitive pontis). Compare French Dupont .

    Catalan: habitational name from any of numerous places called with pont ‘bridge’.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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