Copyright 2004 Peter J. Bayman
The name Baynham was often spelt without the "h" and in one well known source
Sir Christopher Baynham had his name spelt Bayman. The following are examples from various sources:
1. Visitation of Somerset 1623
John Kenn of Kenn married Margaret daughter of Sir Christopher Bayman of Glowerwalls in Com. Gloucester.
2. Suffolk Crest Dictionary
Sr Crystofer Baynam - "Walls Book" & MS (manuscript) Alphabet of Crests Folio 9 "Baynam".
3. Visitation of Oxford 1566, 1574 & 1634
Page 201 - Sir Gyles Brydges married Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Baynam Co. Gloucester.
4. Escheator 1449
Thomas Baynam, Gloucester, Welsh marshes 1449 Dec 11 - 1450 Dec 7 (PRO- E-153/888.
5. PRO SP 84/41
Examination of William Winter touching Baynam April 9, 1591.
6. Will of Thomas Baynham
Thome Baynam - 1582 - Citizen and merchant taylor of London: Camden Gloucester where I was born: Surrey 33 TIR WHITE
7. PRO C1/1080/32-35
Richard Vampage V John Petco (Peytowe) & Margaret his wife: daughter and heir of Dame Elizabeth Beynam: Loan.
8. Hearth Tax Assessment 1665
Hereford - Heath Tax Assessments for Michaelmas 1665 Broxash - Anthony Baynam - Gent 5 hearths and 9 others.
9. Will of Sir Alexander Baynham
Sir Alexander Baynham/Baynam Knt of Westbury Gloucester - Hereford Testament (f) - 27 Bodfelde , Will 27 Porch.
Based on other information all of these persons were Baynhams.
