Whichever of these theories is correct, it seems that the name has its origins in early English history, and any signs of "abundant riches" had long disappeared by the mid 18th century, which is as far back as I have been able to trace our ancestors.
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I also found the following site to be a very useful place to start.
Introduction to Family History
