Unknown Italian town

[ppl1962]

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

[CaroleW]

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

[ppl1962]

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

[CaroleW]

Here is the entry in case anybody can help 

[Michelle34]

Could it be Pontano?

[Suffolk Mawther]

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 ...