Edward Bompasse (1605-1693)

Bompasse Surname Origin
Edward Bompasse (or Bumpas, Bumpus, or Bumps) - is the immigrant ancestor of all those who bear the names Bumpas, Bumps, Bump, and other variations. Born in England, though the name is French in originally was Bon Passe, which means "Goodspeed". The Bon Passe family was originally of Perpigan, France, part of southwest France, near the Mediterranian.

1621 Migration to America
Edward sailed from London on 1 July 1621 on ship Fortune and arrived at Plymouth 10 Nov 1621. It is probable that Bumpas families were living in London just prior to the sailing of the Fortune and that Edward joined the party as an adventure. There are records of a John Bumpas living in the parish of St. Bartholomew the Great in 1620.

they had 8 children - Sailed on ship "Fortune" - arrived at Plymouth 10 Nov 1621 -

Marriage and Family
Edward Bompasse married Hannah/Anna (unknown maiden name) and removed to Marshfield, Massachusetts -

Green Harbor Monument
This person is listed in memoriam on the Green Harbor Monument, located in Marshfield, Massachusetts and dedicated in honor of the early colonists from Plymouth Colony who settled this area in the early 1600s.