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Re: Welsh Bona's

mosses2426 — 2009-10-23 14:20:20Z

My name is Alan Bona. I am 65 years old. My Gt-Gt Grandfather was Henry Bona,who died Sept 1871 at the age of 65. He died at merthyr tydfill. Spouse was Sarah. They were married in 1832.

Any connections?

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christl29 — 2009-09-01 02:49:01Z

Has anyone heard of a Julius Bona originally from Budapest? He was a Hungarian soldier in WW2 and posted to an Austrian farm as labourer for 4 years approx. He would be around 91 years of age?

Re: Welsh Bona's

bat16 — 2009-03-26 20:30:29Z

My grandmother was born Elizabeth Bona in 1893. I don't know very much about that side of my family but I do know that her family was from the area of Myrtha Tydfil. I don't know her parents name or if she was born in Wales. Has anyone come across Bonas in that area. I'd love to find out more about that part of my family.

Re: Bona Family Crest

danielbona2 — 2008-04-30 03:27:06Z

hey, i just found this website, i believe i may have known your father. if im thinking of the same person i knew him as my uncle Joe. my family also has the last name bona and is from nova scotia.

Re: Welsh Bona's

CeriSyner31 — 2008-02-04 09:18:33Z

Possibly the same family all the Bona's I have researched came form Glamorgan or Carmarthenshire My granfathers mother was Maria Ann Bona born 1855 her parents were Henry and Margaret Henry was a shoe maker I have gone back to Thomas 1714 Carmarthen who had a brotheer William and sister Martha and the surname given then was Bonaventure they obviously changed it to Bona William was acopyist and translator of old manuscripts.My understanding is that Bonventure is of French or Italian origin depending on the spelling

Re: Welsh Bona's

janinedavid — 2008-02-03 21:07:37Z

I've got a Catherine Bona b1811 in Cardiganshire in my tree. She is my 4G grand mother. Only details I have is that she married William Evans b1789 in Cardiganshire and they had 7 children Roderick b1833 & Margaret b1836 in Cardiganshire and John b1837, Thomas b1842, Mary b1844, Catherine b1848 and William b1851 in Breconshire. It is an unusual name so I was just wondering if there is any connection?

Re: Welsh Bona's

janinedavid — 2008-02-03 21:06:41Z

Re: Welsh Bona's

janinedavid — 2008-02-03 21:06:02Z

Re: Welsh Bona's

janinedavid — 2008-02-03 21:05:18Z

Re: Judith Bona married to Daniel Jeffords 1700's, SC area

Tedjeffords — 2007-04-28 03:32:38Z

Daniel Jeffords(aka Jeffers)and Margaret Howard were the mother and father of Daniel Jeffords who married Judith BONA on June 28, 1764 in St Thomas Parish Berkeley, SC. Danile was born abt. 1741 and died 1798. Judith BONA born Jan 6, 1745 in Berkeley SC. Her father was Jocob BONA and showing her mother as Hannah (Ann). This is the information I have. If I can be of help please contact me at tedjeffords@aol.com .
Ted Jeffords

Emilio Bona

Steve_Schifani — 2007-03-28 12:42:10Z

Listers this is my 3rd great grandfather born Prato Sopra la croce near Genova descend from daughter Giulia Emilio married Clara Biggio . Thanks Steve.

Re: Bona Family Tree

sandiandmike98 — 2007-03-16 16:53:40Z

My father's name was Lawrence Joseph Bona, originally from Nova Scotia Canada, and grew up in Boston. If you have any information to the where-abouts of any of my family members, no matter how distant, please let me know. My father passed away last March 06, and there is very little my siblings and I know of his family, any information would be a blessing. My e-mail is sandiandmike98@yahoo.com. I am a temporary member to ancestry.com. Thanks, Sandi Ardoin

Re: Bona Family Tree

sandiandmike98 — 2007-03-16 16:52:05Z

Re: Torano

sandiandmike98 — 2007-03-16 16:51:33Z

Re: Martino Bona Family Tree

sandiandmike98 — 2007-03-16 16:50:43Z

Re: BONA, PLAZZA, BOCCA, SANTANGELETTA

sandiandmike98 — 2007-03-16 16:50:10Z

Re: Welsh Bona's

sandiandmike98 — 2007-03-16 16:41:43Z

Re: Martino Bona Family Tree

sandiandmike98 — 2007-03-16 16:38:17Z

Re: Martino Bona Family Tree

2006-09-12 03:10:34Z

Hey Art.
Have you had any more success tracking down the Bona family tree, if you need any more info on my family just ask and ill provide details of parents ans siblings k

Mick

Re: Bona/Buzzotto connection

2006-03-20 03:26:42Z

Still working on this. Frank Buzzotto & Nellie Bona born 1870, died 1908 in San Francisco. They had 5 children.

BONA, PLAZZA, BOCCA, SANTANGELETTA

2004-12-28 01:57:38Z

Dear all, I'm looking for any person who left ALESSANDRIA in ITALY - PIEMONTE (or near) years ago to everywhere... In particular my relativies all around the world with these surnames or lastnames:
BONA - BOCCA - PLAZZA - SANTANGELETTA
Please contact me, it's very important for me!
thanks a lot in advance
Elena

Bishop Stanislaus Vincent Bona

2004-09-26 22:39:55Z

I am looking for the parents of Bishop Stanislaus Vincent Bona Bishop of Green Bay WI, born October 1, 1888 in Chicago IL. Had A brother Thomas Bona also a priest,Bishop Bona died 1967. My grandmother used tosaid he was a cousin of her's. I am trying to find the relationship to Grandma.
Thanks
Andy Skwiercz
andrewlskw@eathlink.net

Bona from Greece?

2004-06-17 11:31:36Z

My great grandmother is a Bona. Bona means "good" in Greek. Does that mean she was Greek or had Greek ancestry?

Re: Welsh Bona's

2004-02-22 05:22:25Z

I am excited to learn more about the Bona's from Wales. My great grandfather William Bona was born in Glamorgan in 1838 (wife Mary Jones), his father was David Bona born in Carmarthen in 1793 (wife Anne Bowen), his father was John Bona born in Carmarthan in 1772 (wife Elizabeth Jones), and his father was Edward Bona whose birthdate is about 1746 (wife Mary?). I was interested to see that they probably came from Italy, we have always felt that is where they originated.
Thanks for your info.

Re: Welsh Bona's

2003-11-17 19:15:11Z

At the moment i am Working over in Australia but i will contact my dad and if its ok with him ill pass on my parents direct number back in Taunton ok.
Ok iv'e contacted Mum and Dad and there Nnumber is 01823 279325.
My Dad is called Michael (Mike) and my Mum is called Mary and they are looking forward to hearing from you.
Ta ta for now.

Mick

Re: Bona Family Crest

2003-11-17 19:13:32Z

Jackii.

My mum (by accident) found the family crest/coat of arms with a history of the name i think, i will get in touch with her and try to get the information for you ok.

Mick

Re: Welsh Bona's

2003-11-05 15:30:07Z

yes that is what i thought they were shoe makers i have TRACED THEM BACK TO LATE 1600'S Could i have your direct line as i have found out that all the Bona's in Carmarthen were related my address is 20 fleet close hughenden valley high wycombe hp244ll

Re: Welsh Bona's

2003-11-05 07:00:56Z

Ive just been browsing the web and discovered your message.
My name is Michael Bona and i was born in Pendine West Wales and christened in Carmarthen.
My dad (Michael Bona Snr) has told me that the family moved to Wales from Italy possibly in the late 1500's, i think there is evidence of this at St Davids church in Carmarthen as there is a record of a Bona being Christened there.
He believed they may have been cobblers by trade, not sure if this is any use to you but may help.

Bona from North Italy or Austria

2003-09-14 06:33:55Z

Martino Bona Family Tree

2003-09-14 06:32:57Z

I have a Bona family tree consisting of over 300 names.IT starts with Martino Bona coming from Postelizio. Italy at the turn of the century. Are there any Bona's out there that I missed?

Bona in Washington

2003-09-14 06:29:43Z

Heloo! I am looking for any information on the Bona familly that's history ends in Washington state. My Great grandfather's name was Harry M. Bona and he married Felicia Georgiana Bart. My grandfather's name is Lester M. Bona and lives in Tacoma Washington. Any idea where we fit in? Thanks

Bona

2002-06-28 04:13:05Z

Our Bona family comes from silicy. Anyone outthere that has family history relating to that line? Any help is appreciated. Thank you

Bona Family Tree

2002-06-28 04:12:44Z

Hello Art,
I have many names to add to "our" family tree from Postalesio, Italy. Please contact
me abona@dellnet.com
ADAM

Bonnain Surname

2002-06-28 04:12:20Z

Do you have any more info on the Bonnain name, you said you have more info on the name Pierre Bonnain who settled in the French colony of Fortress LouisborgWe are not able to find who were the parents of my great great grandfather, Joseph Adolphe Bonnain who was married to Marie Soyer.He had three sons named Marcel, Morris, and Lucien, any info you have would be helpful.

Bona Family Tree

2002-06-28 04:09:49Z

Do any of your Bona's immigrate from Nova Scotia. There are hundreds of them here In N.S. Also the surname varies to Bonang, Bowman, Bonin, Bonna etc....

Torano

2002-06-28 04:09:21Z

Hi there could be two places that he is from. One is a city in spain which is called Torano. there is also a city in italy called Torano Nuovo. my family is from spain. We are doing some research our selves. plaese e-mail me and tell me what happenss thank you
My e-mail addres is Chawks99m@aol.com

Bona Family Tree

2002-06-28 04:08:50Z

create a family tree could you help me please?
I am the grandson of a Norman Arthur
Bona (living)
who is a decendant of a Antonio Bona
who came to Australia in on the Jhon Elder in 1874? with his brother from Torano?
Could any one help?

My Grandfather Frank Bona

2002-06-28 04:07:14Z

My gradpa Frank Bona came from Compabello, Sicily. He grew up in upstate ny and now lives in florida. Is there anyway for me to view a copy of this family tree?

Re: Bonas from North Italy or Austria

2002-06-28 04:06:35Z

Mr. Viola....

My Mother's maiden name is Bona, and our family tree extends out of Northern Italy..I believe the Assisi area to be specific. There has been talk in the family that at one time our family migrated through the Alps from either France or Austria. Names also inclusive in this family are Pache and Brattessanni. Have been attempting to locate other family members...specifically, a lost cousin by the name of Robert Bona.

Re: Bona/Buzzotto connection

sandy48a — 2003-10-04 22:01:33Z

Until Rootsweb is able to assist me in changing my email this is my new one: sandy48@pacbell.net

Bona/Buzzotto connection

sandy48a — 2003-10-02 02:27:13Z

Looking for information for my great-grandmother Nellie Bona, who married Frank Buzzotto. It is believed she or they immigrated to US from France. Lived in San Francisco and had children, including my grandmother Mary Buzzotto, Annie Buzzotto, Antone Buzzotto and ??? Mary Buzzotto was born in 1888 in San FRancisco. I'm searching for ancestor info.

Sandy Berry

Welsh Bona's

Cerisyner — 2004-01-07 14:27:52Z

Yes there are Bona's in the Uk since researching my fathers line I found that my ggrandmother was asMaria Ann Bona who was born in Carmarthenshire in 1858 her parents were Henry and Margaret Bona Henry born 1832 the son of Thomas and Ann Thomas was the son of David Bona and David the son of THomas born 1713 one of several children born to Bonaventure Coale one of the brothers was a local poet in Carmarthenshire and a copyist of Manuscripts why they went to Carmarthenshire is a mystery although it was a very busy shipping port.

Re: Bona in Washington

KRoseth — 2004-07-31 09:53:02Z

did you ever get information on your relatives in Washington, although I am not directly related I do a Frank Bona who married my great-great Aunt Alice Dosser Hobbs... I do not have further information.. maybe you do now?

Re: Bona Family Crest

sandiandmike98 — 2007-03-16 16:37:02Z

Marianna Bona - Prussia / Poland

barlborough — 2005-02-15 18:42:47Z

Searching for connections to Marrianna Bona who married Mathaus Bonk C1813 Plazow Tucholas

Bona Family

mb304 — 2002-06-28 04:10:14Z

see the message above. I made a mistake in my E mail address

George R. Bona WW2 Army Airborne

1corbugsmom — 2004-09-20 18:22:12Z

Hi. I am looking for him or his family. (He would have been born probably between 1915 and 1926)

He was in the Army Airborne during WW2. He started out in the 17th Airborne Division/139th Engineer Battalion and possibly transferred to the 101st or the 82nd Airborne when the 17th was disbanded in 1945. He would have been in the Engineer Battalion, HQ & S or medical.

I am in the process of writing a book about the Battalion and would like to have him contact me. If he is no longer with us, I'd like the family to touch base with me to give me a summary of his life since the service. This also will be in the book.

I have also succeeded in getting these WW2 Heros to touch base again with their comrades after not seeing each other for almost 60 years. Their reunions have been wonderful.

This project is so important because 17 million personnel files were destroyed in the 1973 file in St. Louis MO. I want to make sure that these men will never be forgotten and will be put in the history books for generations to come!

Thank you for all leads to help me on this tribute to our WW2 Heros.

Sincerely,
Tammy Paynter

Re: Bonas from North Italy or Austria

f_pache — 2002-08-01 21:12:16Z

Just noticed your message of last year and the mention of Pache. I'm looking for a connection with Emile Pache (my G Grandfather), a butler, married London England 1883. Father John Pache a Tobacconist. Trying to confirm if Emile was in fact Swiss as family history says. An Emile Pache born Swiss has a relative shown, on the IGI, of Rose A L Snyder. Do these names mean anything to your records? Any help greatly appreciated.

Re: Bona in Washington

cathkid — 2005-03-11 21:30:00Z

Kandy,
I'm an idiot. My information was a bit skewed. My great grandfather Harry Milton Bona married Mildred Maye Bousquet in New York and came out to Washington by 1910. There first son Harry Milton jr was born in New York city in 1909 and his two siblings( one being my grandfather,Lester, were born in Tacoma. I mixed my great grandparents up while in a web cruising stupor. you do this for hours on end everything starts to look the same! Also Harry Milton Sr.'s father,Henry Bona,was born in germany. I am stil trying to locate his wife's maiden name and other siblings. Thanks for the inquiry. Cathy Bona Cornett

Re: A Bona Family Tree

essie158 — 2002-06-28 04:14:04Z

Hi in this family tree would you by chance have a Edward Bona he married my grandmother Florence Smith, Swaine, Bona. They had 3 children James Edward Paul Bona, Wayne Bona and Diane Bona.Diane was killed in 1993 in N.B. I think they may have been from Moncton or around their.I'm not sure when Edward Bona passed away but my grandmother Florence passed away about 5-6 years ago. My mom Marguerite Swaine Crowe is Florence's Daughter from her first marriage.I'm asking becuase I would like to find out some back ground on my grandmother for my mom. Thank You for your time.
Leslie