Hi Doris!
I had just learned that this surname is in my family tree too!
And I have the answers to your question.
PYNCHON FAMILY TREE
1. Nicholas Pynchon, of Wales, Sheriff of London in 1532, had :
2 John Pynchon, m. Jane, daughter of Sir Richard Empson: d. November 29, 1573.
2. John, son of Nicholas Pynchon, married Jane, daughter and heiress of Richard Empson, and had :
3 William, m. Rose Reding; d. October 15, 1591.
4 John, m. ----- Orchard. {this is my branch of the tree}.
5 Sir Edward.
6 Agnes, m. Thomas Chicele, of Hingham
Ferries.
7 Elizabeth, m. Geoffrey Gates, of St. Edmund's Bury.
8 Jane, m. Andrew Paschal, of Springfield, England.
John Pynchon died November 29, 1573, and his widow married Dr. Thomas Wilson, Secretary of State. John Pynchon resided at Writtle, Essex Co., England.
I do have more Info , but only on child # 3 4. Is there anything more you can add to this? Or willing to share?
Cliff Hunter II
khunter@sundial.netSorrento, FL.