The sumner Surname
sumner Name Meaning and History
English: occupational name for a summoner, an official who was
responsible for ensuring the appearance of witnesses in court, Middle
English sumner, sumnor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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Threads: 460 - Messages: 1168
| Thread | Author | Replies |
| Sumner |
 wakkkojakkko
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| Abner Sumner 1850 Census |
KokopeliMana
| 0 |
| Jabez Sumner 1844 Maine | Violet Walk | 2 |
| SUMNER - Warton, Kirkham ,Freckleton, Fleetowood Lancashire | Debbie jackson | 1 |
| Joshua SUMNER (1822-1900s) of Carroll Co VA - problems with tombstone interpretation |
Diana_Gale_Matthiesen
| 1 |
| Peter Sumner |
TammyWolke
| 1 |
| Fred Sumner from Iowa |
monicabride
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| THOMAS J SUMNER |
kopperhead
| 2 |
| Lord Sumner of Manchester | Bill Carney | 1 |
| R. Nelson Sumner of Raleigh Co. NC 1860s | Larry Sumner | 27 |
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