Surnames: A and B

ANNISS

Researching the surname ANNISS from the Plymouth and Plympton area of Devon.  Hosted by Tony Drewry.

ANSTEY One-Name Study

This is a one-name study of the surname ANSTEY and variants whose distribution has been heavily concentrated in the South West England, particularly in Devon, Cornwall and Gloucestershire.  Gary Anstey welcomes contact from other ANSTEY researchers and shares a wealth of his research at: The Complete Anstey Story - From 1143 to Modern Times.

AXHORN

One-name study for the surname AXHORN.  If you are researching this surname, please contact:

BATH, BATHE & DE BATHE Historical Research

This site is dedicated to the surname BATHE, BATHE and DE BATHE, whose family seat was at Bathe Manor near North Tawton in Devon.  Their members included Devon Sheriffs and Lords, as well as High State Officials.  Hosted by Michael Bath.

BEARNE Family Website

The BEARNE Family Website hosted by Paul Bearne has been taken down for now, but I'm sure Paul would still like to hear from you if you are researching the surname.

Description of his BEARNE Family Website: One-name study site dedicated to the surname BEARNE.  There are various theories for the names origins, one being that it may have been French.  During the 1600's there were Huguenot's that fled from Bearne in France to escape Catholic persecution and settled around Newton Abbot, Devon, but some may have come to England before this time.