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Title: Unknown Italian town
Post by: ppl1962 on Tuesday 20 September 11 17:10 BST (UK)

The 1851 census for Honiton, Devon, England makes reference to a birthplace of Ponsama in Italy. 

This place does not appear to exist - does anyone have a hunch as to what the town/place/village might actually be?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Paul

Title: Re: Unknown Italian town
Post by: CaroleW on Tuesday 20 September 11 17:17 BST (UK)

Hi

It's always helpful to post the name of the person and the 1851 reference so we can look at the image

In this case - it's indexed as Pontana

Thomas Smith   HO107 Piece 1863 Folio 131 Page 20

Title: Re: Unknown Italian town
Post by: ppl1962 on Tuesday 20 September 11 17:24 BST (UK)

Thanks Carole. 
I'll see if I can find a Pontana anywhere in Italy.
Regards
Paul

Title: Re: Unknown Italian town
Post by: CaroleW on Tuesday 20 September 11 17:36 BST (UK)

Here is the entry in case anybody can help 

Title: Re: Unknown Italian town
Post by: Michelle34 on Wednesday 19 October 11 22:40 BST (UK)

Could it be Pontano?

Title: Re: Unknown Italian town
Post by: Suffolk Mawther on Thursday 20 October 11 00:19 BST (UK)

It is more likely to be an 'o' on the end of the word.

There is a Ponsano in Tuscany.

Buona notte a tutti,

Pat ...