01. Peter De Wychurst - The earliest known Atwood ancestor.  The family originated in Coulsdon which is near Sanderstead, England.  Peter bought around 30 to 40 acres of land from the Abbey of Chertsey.

02. William Atte Wode, ^[1] son of Peter and an unknown wife was born abt 1220. William Atte Wode signed a bond in 1278 as a yeoman of Coulsdon Parish. He assumed the Atwood surname and lived in the Coulsdon area.  William died after 1278. 

03. Peter Atte Wode, ^[1] son of William and an unknown wife was born abt. 1245. Peter married Alice who was born about 1254.  Records show that in 1279, Peter and Alice sued to record title of 220 acres of land known as “Wood Place”. In 1313 Peter leased the buildings and part of the land to Roger De Bosco.  Peter died about 1313.

04. Sir William Atte Wode, ^[1] son of Peter and Alice was born abt 1270 in Coulsdon, Surrey and died abt 1345. He married Juliana who was born about 1274 in Sanderstead, Surrey. William and Juliana sued to record title of lands in Breckenham in 1318. In 1341, William was “Sir” and was captain of the Kings Guard on duty at Westminster Palace, where parliament sat. There is mention that William had two sons, Richard and William who became “Sergeant at Arms”. It is recorded that in 1350, Sir William with another sergeant where licensed to travel to travel from Dover. In 1345, Sir William and his two sons probably traveled with the great army the King had enrolled to invade France. It is most probable that Geoffrey, William and there is also mention that Sir William Fell at the battle of Ceasy. However, it is not known if Sir William died at the battle or was brought home injured.

05. Geoffrey Atte Wode, ^[1] son of William and Juliana was born abt 1297. He died after 1346.  In 1360, Geoffrey was fined 46 Pounds in addition to a regular tax because Hooley House was Purchased without the consent of the king.  His wife's name is not known.

06. Peter Atte Wode , ^[1] son of Geoffrey and an unknown wife was born abt 1321.  He died about 1382.  He married Laurencia.  The couple sued to record title of lands in Sanderstead Parish. This however may not of included the Parish Church or the Manor House as these were still owned by others. Peter probably carried on living at Wood Place, Coulsdon as in 1350, he was licensed by the Bishop to maintain an "Oratory" (A private Chapel).  Peter was clerk of the court in Eyre for which William De Wyckeham was Justice. Together they were forest wardens together and king’s commissioners in rebuilding old Windsor castle. There is no record of the purchase of Sanderstead Manor but the Atwood Family may have received this around this time.

07. Peter Atte Wode, ^[1] son of Peter and Lawrance was born abt 1360.  Peter married Petronilla who was born abt 1364 in Sanderstead. Peter gained possession of Guildford Manor far east of Surrey. He was "Knight of the Shire" (Chief of the District.) In 1384, he became a member of Parliament for Guildford.  He was influential in the building and structure of the Parish Church. He died after 1384.

08. John Attewode, ^[1] son of Peter and Pentronilla was born abt 1410.  He married Isabella who was born abt 1405.  The couple leased Coulsdon Manor in 1434 from the Abbey of Chertsey for 20 years. There is mention that John built Sanderstead Court during this time. There are no records of this but it is almost certain that either the whole of Sanderstead Court was re-built or the existing manor was extended. In 1459, John was Knight of the Shire.  John died after 1459.

09. John Attewode, ^[1] son of John and Isabella was born abt 1450.  He married Dyones Wood.   The Sanderstead Parish website says that John is the earliest Attewode that is known for curtain that existed within Sanderstead.  John's will left his estate to 6 sons named "John", but his wife's death detailed their names. John died on July 30, 1525 in Sanderstead.

10. John Hewson Attewode, ^[1] son of John and Dyones was born abt 1509.  He married Margaret who was born abt 1494 in Sanderstead.  He was keeper of the kings falcons and inherited Sanderstead Manor in 1530 although it is not clear for how long he lived there.  Control over the estate was passed to John died in March, 1562.

11. Nicholas Atwood, ^[1] son of John and Margaret was born in 1536.  He married Olive Harman in St. Martins, London on Jan. 30, 1569, the daughter of James Harman.  Olive was born in 1548 in Sanderstead.  Nicholas Atwood was assistant of the Queens Carriages.

12. John Atwood, ^[1] son of Nicholas and Olive was born on Feb 4, 1582 in St. Martin, Of-The-Fields, London, England.  He died on Feb 27, 1644 in Massachusetts.  John married Joan Coulson (Coleson) on July 25, 1612.  Source: "Ye Old Atte Wode Annals"

13. John Atwood, ^[1] son of John and Joan was born Dec 24, 1614 in St. Martin, Of-The-Fields, London, England.  He died on Feb 27, 1675 in Plymouth, MA. John Married Sarah Masterson , daughter of Richard Masterson and Mary Goodale in 1637 in Plymouth, MA. John had come early to Massachusetts, living in Lynn and Saugus before returning to England, and emigrated again on the Ship Hopewell in 1635. John was Governor Assistant of the colony in 1638.  Source: "Ye Old Atte Wode Annals"  The 9 children of John and Sarah often are listed as either "Atwood" or "Wood."  They are:

1	Mary Atwood (Born abt. 1642 in Plymouth, MA - Died Jan 6, 1714) Married Rev. John Holmes on Dec 11, 1661
2	Sarah Atwood (Born abt. 1645 in Plymouth, MA - Died in 1685) Married John Fallowell on Feb 13, 1667.
3	Abigail Wood (See Below)
4	John Atwood (Born on Mar 4, 1649/50 in Plymouth, MA - Died before Mar 7, 1675 in Plymouth.)
5	Deacon Nathaniel Atwood (Born on Feb 25, 1651/2 in Plymouth, MA - Died on Dec 17, 1724 in Plympton, Plymouth, MA.) Married Mary Morey on Jul 18, 1683         1. Deacon John Atwood (May 1, 1684 - Aug 6, 1754)             Married (1) Sarah Leavitt (1688-1725) in 1707                  1. John Atwood (Feb 10, 1713 in MA - Sep 9, 1772 in MA)                      Married Joanna Drew (1717-1762) - 1 child                  2. Lydia Atwood (Jun 6, 1715 in MA - Feb 23, 1771 in MA)                      Married James Hovey (1712-1781) in 1734                  3. Hannah Atwood (Mar 21, 1723 in MA - Jul 14, 1723 in MA) infant             Married (2) Experience Pierce (1704-1762) in 1730                  4. Experience Atwood (Apr 12, 1724 - Jul 7, 1730) age 6                  5. Experience Atwood (Apr 4, 1731 - Jul 12, 1732) age 1                  6. Experience Atwood (Mar 1, 1735 in MA - Aug 23, 1808)                      Married Samuel Jackson (-1805) - 2 children                  7. Priscilla Atwood (Dec 11, 1740 in MA - Jul 24, 1824 in MA)                      Married Ichabod Shaw (1734-1831) in 1757 - 13 children         2. Elizabeth Atwood (1687-1731)         3. Joanna Atwood (1690-1690) infant         4. Mary Atwood (1691-1691) infant         5. Lieut. Nathaniel Atwood (Oct 3, 1693 - Jan 20, 1767)             Married (1) Mary Adams (1704-1744) in 1722                 1. Mary Atwood (Dec 9, 1723 in MA - Jun 9, 1808 in MA)                     Married Benjamin Shaw (1715-1792) in 1742 - 8 children                 2. Nathaniel Atwood (Dec 10, 1725 in MA - Oct 19, 1804 in MA                     Married (1) Susannah Silence Shurtleff (1728-1771) in 1748 - 11 children                     Married (2) Lydia Timberlake (1731-1815) in 1776                 3. Francis Atwood (May 1, 1728 - 1790)                 4. Capt. William Atwood (Apr 16, 1740 in MA - Apr 30, 1814 in MA)                     Married Lydia Tilson (1749-1830) - 3 children                 5. Joseph Atwood (Aug 1, 1742 in MA - Mar 24, 1824 in MA)                     Married (1) Elizabeth Shaw (1744-1786) in 1765 - 8 children                     Married (2) Content Rickard (1751-1808) in 1789 - 3 children                 6. Ichabod Atwood (Sep 24, 1744 - Aug 24, 1819 in MA)                     Married Hannah Shaw (1751-1848) - 12 children             Married (2) Abigail Shaw (1712-1782) in 1747                 7. Samuel Atwood (Aug 19, 1751 in MA - Jun 6, 1834 in MA)                     Married Patience Cobb (1758-1841) - 9 children                 8. Abigail Atwood (Oct 7, 1755 in MA - Nov 29, 1826 in MA)                     Married Benjamin Shurtleff (1748-1821) - 12 children         6. Isaac Atwood (Feb 26, 1695 in MA - Feb 26, 1718 in MA) age 23         7. Barnabas Atwood (Jan 1, 1697 in MA - Feb 2, 1785 in MA)             Married Lydia Shurtleff (1700-1784) on Feb 28, 1722                 1. Hannah Atwood (1724-1757)                 2. Elizabeth Atwood (Nov 21, 1726 in MA - Aug 19, 1786 in MA)                     Married Elkanah Shaw (1724-1805) in 1748 - 10 children                 3. Lucy Atwood (1726-)                 4. Isaac Atwood (Nov 12, 1728 in MA - Apr 17, 1759 in MA) age 32 - unmarried                 5. Lydia Atwood (1730 in England - Nov 19, 1815 in MA)                     Married Samuel Cobb (1736-1815) in 1757 - 1 child                 6. Banabas Atwood (1734 in MA - Jan 1, 1813 in MA)                 7. Mary Atwood (1737 in MA - Jan 10, 1808 in MA)                     Married Thomas Shaw (1738-1778) - 8 children                 8. John Atwood (1740 in MA - Jan 15, 1825 in MA)                     Married Kezia Harlow (1740-1816) in 1753 - 5 children                 9. Abigail Atwood (1744 in MA - 1792 in MA)                     Married Seth Barrows (1719-1792) in 1770         8. Joanna Atwood (1700-1739)
6	Isaac Atwood (Born on Feb 27, 1653/4 in Plymouth, MA - Died bef. 1685)
7	Mercy Atwood (Born in 1656 in Plymouth, MA - Died Mar 4, 1697/8)
8	Elizabeth Atwood (Born abt. 1658 in Plymouth, MA) Married Caleb Nye in 1685
9	Hannah Atwood (Born abt. 1660 in Plymouth, MA) Married Richard Cooper on Feb 1, 1682/3

13. Abigail Wood, ^[1] daughter of John and Sarah was born abt. 1656 in Plymouth, MA.  She married Samuel Leonard, son of Solomon Leonard and Sarah Chandler in 1674 in Plymouth.  Abigail died abt. 1698 in Plymouth.  I descend from both (!) of Abigail and Samuel's daughters, Mercy Leonard and Elizabeth Leonard.  The Leonard line has connections to the Mayflower through marriage into the Chandler line. Sarah Chandler is the granddaughter of Mayflower passenger James Chilton.