I am trying to find out more about the origins of William Ennis/Innis, born 1613, emigrated to Virginia in 1635, died in Maryland (seen dates from 1681 to 1684 for death). My connections to him are through his daughter Frances (married Thomas Poynter) and also through who I think is his son, also named William Ennis/Innis (Jr.?), wife's surname Townsend (all in Maryland).

I found the great info on the Delmarva Settlers website, but haven't been able to verify for certain where William Ennis/Innis, Sr. came from. I'm most interested in a post on the FamilySearch.org website suggesting he was born in County Kildare, Ireland -- but I haven't yet found evidence for this, and haven't yet been able to reach the person who posted it. I would love to find an Irish connection, but in any case, I would like to be able to trace William's history before 1635.

I would love to hear from anyone with knowledge about the Maryland Ennis/Innis family during this period, or anyone with leads/advice on finding William's origins! I'm fairly new to this and am wondering if I just haven't checked the right places yet!

Thank you!