The Prettyman family can trace their ancestors back to the
ancient territories of England between the 11th and 12th centuries.
The Prettyman
family traces their ancestral roots back to Norman origin, and first appeared in
ancient medieval records in Suffolk .
That from very early
on the Prettyman family not only held lands and estates in England but were also
actively allied with other influential families. They also branched out into
other territories and holdings, before taking the long voyage to the new world.