I was talking with a lady who lives in England and this is what she came up with on the Sumpter surname just thought I would share it with the rest of us relatives. Hope it helps some. In a message dated 6/16/98 11:19:56 AM, BRADBOX wrote: <<Variouance of Spelling SUMPTER SUNTER 1st inscription and Mention of the surname is Roger le Summeter c1270 and William le Sumeter 1221 This taken from the Assizr Rolls Gloucestershire England. and the Assize rolls of Worcestershire. Name come from *driver of a packhorse* Name also mentions in 1320 in Surrey England Hope it helps Katie>>