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SEARLE family in Berkshire

BelindaNeilson — 25 Apr 2002 1:26:54 GMT

I am searching for information on the family of Samuel SEARLE, m1792 to Sarah WISE, in Warfield, Berkshire. Children:William SEARLE 1793,George SEARLE 1795, Samuel SEARLE 1797, Lydia SARL 1800, John SEARLE 1804, Hannah SEARL 1808, Mary Martha SEARLE 1810. Note the different spellings of the surname. All the children were born in Warfield and many of the family were Bricklayers, Carpenters and Builders as they still are today. Hoping to hear from anyone as I have lots to share.

Maidenhead, Berks. Photographers - H. GUDE & MARRETT & Co.

Tricia — 10 Feb 2002 7:49:21 GMT

I have a number of family photos which appear to go back to 1882, perhaps further. H. Gude located 7 High St. Maidenhead, Marrett & Co located @ Market St. Maidenhead are two of the photographers names, Hellis & Co is another but it appeas to have been a London photographer.

Can anyone give me info on either of these photographers?
Thanks
Tricia

JOHNSON family of Berkshire

llegg1 — 30 Aug 2002 4:16:41 GMT

Trying to trace Fanny Johnson born in Ufton Nervet c.1863.She was married to Charles Butler and was buried in Sulhamstead 1958.Any information appreciated!

1667 Marriage, Reading - BULLOCK & RUMBELOW

moonmully — 1 Jul 2008 6:15:39 GMT

I'm interested in any information that might be available from the wedding of Richard Rumbelow & Elizabeth Bullock at St. Mary's, Reading, 20 Jun 1667. Names of parents, witnesses, etc. would be helpful. Thanks.

help with DAY, DENTON names in Harwell

melanieunderhill — 5 Mar 2007 1:19:01 GMT

I am trying to find anyone with an interest with name Denton, i have a Rebecca Denton born abt 1788, she married a David Day 16th oct 1809 at St Matthews church Harwell. They had a daughter Harriet who was born out of wedlock in 1808, this is the line i am trying to follow, Harriet had a daughter Emma abt 1838. Now my trouble is the family change their name on each census they can use Denton or Day.
Is there anybody else out there trying to find this name or has anybody found out anymore, i really am stuck and would like some help.

thanks

Sarah MAY born 1834 - 1915 Berkshire

rmjonescrewe — 15 Apr 2008 9:02:21 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Sarah please that they could share with me.
I believe she married a Thomas Shade whose family eventually lived in Nantwich, Cheshire. England

Violet May MATTHEWS m. 1931 in Stratfield Mortimer, Berks

io2324 — 13 May 2008 3:03:57 GMT

I am trying to locate information about my great aunt, Violet May Matthews. All I know about her was that she was born around 1904, married Henry Hawkins (born Salcombe, Devon 1904) on 17th March 1931 in Stratfield Mortimer, Berks and that her father was William Matthews.

If anyone knows of her or can find evidence of her in any records I would appreciate their help.

Thanks

Ian

Sir Mortimer SINGER's Estate , Milton Hill, Berkshire

zumblie — 25 Mar 2008 12:10:05 GMT

Searching for any recollections of the workings of the Sir Mortimer Singer's Estate between 1816 and 1930 . In particular any recollections of the Farm Bailiff, William John Wallcroft and his life and work on the Estate.

Mary Ann JOHNSON born between 1804-1807 in Shinfield, Berkshire

Sim8ne — 5 Jan 2008 2:09:41 GMT

Hi all,

I am searching for the christening of Mary Ann JOHNSON born between 1804-1807 in Shinfield Berkshire. In 1824 she married Charles WOODAGE in Shinfield.

Would anyone have access to the Shinfield Parish register and could possibly have a look to see if there is a christening for her? I am trying to trace her parents and siblings.

If anyone can help I would be grateful. I have also posted this in the Johnson surname board.

Regards
Simone.

Charlotte PARTRIDGE in Berkshire

jksdelver — 29 May 2008 6:00:14 GMT

Looking for information on Charlotte Partridge

In the 1851 census there is Charlotte aged 4 with Parents Charles and Ann in Letcombe Berkshire

There is a Charlotte Partridge aged 14 a servant living in Wantage born Letcombe Berkshire in the 1861 census

In the 1871 census there is a William Partridge (born Wantage) aged 5 a grandson to Ann Partridge living in Letcombe in the same house is Ann’s daughter Alice.

I am interested in finding out if Charlotte had a son William bc 1867 who was born in Wantage

I am not related to this person just trying to find out for a contact in Australia

DENTON in Reading

chrissyhands — 30 Jun 2008 5:56:28 GMT

i am looking for members of my mothers family who lived in reading. mum was born in 1932, she had two brothers that i know of going by the names of bernard and derek. her maiden name was denton, she married albert james greatorex.
If anyone can help me trace them please contact me at chrissy-hands@hotmail .co.uk. I would be very gratful.

FISHER family of Marcham

woodensue — 7 Jul 2001 3:53:04 GMT

SEARCHING FOR FISHER FAMILY ELIZA BORN MARCHAM 1840 DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM FISHER AND MARY EUSTANCE

Hannah WAITE of Bradfield/Joseph MASKELL of Basildon (BRK)

nong43 — 10 Jun 2008 1:15:35 GMT

Hello

I have a Hannah Waite born in Bradfield, Berkshire, England in about 1796. She went on to marry Joseph Maskell (of Basildon, BRK) around 1820. Does anyone have access to the parish records for Bradfield and/or Basildon who could have a look for me? I am trying to find out her parents' names (and Joseph's parents' names as well).

Thanks

Martin Harvey

DOBSON Family in Berkshire mid 1800's

trish890 — 4 May 2008 2:06:59 GMT

Hi from down under,
Is there any-one out there who has information about Ambrose Dobson-Dopson marrried to Elizabeth Butterfield c1820,they have a son born 1831 in Berkshire and he was christened 29-5-1831 in Lambourn,Berkshire.Looking for family members.
Cheers Trish.

THATCHAM in Berkshire

Bleggy — 17 Apr 2006 11:36:11 GMT

Can any one tell me about a book about Thatcham either the author was Beffield or that was a name featured in the book or maybe an area of Thatcham can any one help me
Bleggy
in West Australia

PETTEFER / PETTIFER in the Welford and Boxford areas Berkshire

mpettefer1 — 13 Jun 2008 1:57:02 GMT

any pettefers or pettifers living in the welford and boxford areas berkshire.

PEARL families in Windsor, Berkshire

65hplane — 16 Apr 2008 8:57:54 GMT

Any information on either of the above would be gratefuly received! the details I have are as follows:

Geoffry Pearl
born Stradbrook, Suffolk 1807
Married to Charlotte, no children that I can find.
died 1884 in Brighton
Worked most of his life as a Dr/Surgeon in Windsor, Berkshire

Edward Pearl
born 1826, born Hoxne, Suffolk
married to Jane Sims, I think
died 1892 in Croydon
Also worked a long time in Windsor as a Dr/Surgeon

I think there must be a link between the two, but have not found it yet. Geoffry handed his surgery over the Edward so I'm sure there is a relationship!

Many thanks

Andrea

ELLIOTT of Sandhurst, Berks., where did they go?

simalisarah66 — 22 Dec 2005 5:11:00 GMT

I could really use some help locating some relatives born in Sandhurst in the 1870/80's. They are shown on the 81 census as living at the New Married Quarters in Sandhurst berks but after that I seem to have lost them.

After my ggg grandmother (Clementina) died in the mid 90's my ggg grandfather (John Elliott) returned to Durham in search of work and the children were scattered. My gg grandmother Daisy Clementina Eleanor Elliot (1883) was working in London when she married my gg grandad and I have managed to trace one of her siblings, Margaret (1885) to a nearby workhouse, and also her eldest sister Jane. I have been unable to find Daisy's sister Eliza Ellen Elliott born 1872, Georgina Kate Elliott 1875 (shown as Kate on 81 census) Florence Elliott born 1876 and brother George Edward Elliot born 1881. I would be very grateful for any information which I can pass on to their niece who is now in her mid 80's,, and make an old lady very happy.

Re: Looking for HUTCHINS family Milton Berk Co England

hutchins_colin — 9 Jun 2008 4:28:05 GMT

If you contact me on hutchins_colin@hotmail.com I will send you a copy of the tree it has taken a long time
Frederick was a bit of a character and was held in Abingdon police cells in the census of 1871 and according to Jacksons Oxford Journal of 1873 he was ordered to pay maintenance for a child at Wittenham Clumps he scooted off to Wales via North Oxfordshire where his 1st child with Ellen was born so please contact me if you want to share info

Looking for HUTCHINS family Milton Berk Co England

KarenKozak27 — 22 Feb 2007 3:19:28 GMT

Am looking for William Hutchins born abt 1847 Milton (Perish) Berks Co, England, parents and siblings are unknown at this time.. He married Jane Dewes born April 10 1848 Drayton (Perish) Berks Co, England. They immigrated to canada with there family, children are as follows Fredrick 1868, Sutton Courtney Milton, Mark 1873 (my gr grandfather) Berkshire, Harry, 1876, Albert 1878, George 1884, Dora Rose 1886, Nel 1887, I'm presumming that all the children were born in Berkshire England? Any help would be appricated thanks Karen
e-mail address karenkozak@hotmail.com

SUTTON of Berkshire

drivenbymike — 31 May 2008 9:37:22 GMT

I am looking for information on Victor Sutton and Josephine Webster who are my grandparents. Victor was born in 1914 and Josephine was born in 1915 both in Berkshire. I am trying to find information on their parents and farther back. Any help is appreicated.

william and sarah KEEP in Berkshire in 1901

simplybest21 — 30 May 2008 12:30:52 GMT

i would like any information on william and sarah keep liveing in berkshire in 1901 and had son william son charles daughter elsie son percy daughter ivy i would be gratefull for any information

PARSONS, RAMPTON, GREEN, or GODDARD in Berkshire

lulli31 — 8 Apr 2007 8:49:49 GMT

I AM TRYING TO FIND LINKS TO OTHER RESEARCHERS OF FAMILIES MENTIONED WHO LIVED IN THE AREAS OF ROTHERWICK (HARTLEY WITNEY), HAMPSHIRE....THEALE, BRADFIELD , TILEHURST, ALL IN BERKSHIRE. ANY INFORMATION APPRECIATED, MANY THANKS

GOODENOUGH, BUTCHER from Berkshire - My Great Great Great Great Great Grandparents

dawnkuit — 30 Apr 2008 11:31:43 GMT

I would be very grateful with any information about my
gr gr gr gr gr grandparents from England.

My gr gr gr gr Grandfather Charles Goodenough b:1791 Berkshire England d:1825 Berk/Eng Married Harriet Butcher 1821 Berk/Eng Harriet b:about 1800 d:? Also any information about Harriet would be appreciated.
Thanks Dawn*

William HINTON born c 1866 Wantage

jksdelver — 25 Apr 2008 1:01:13 GMT

Seeking information on William Hinton born c 1866 at Wantage Berkshire. He may have had a Greek background or surname

Augustine CLEMENT from Steadinge, Berkshire

MSchwiethale — 11 Jul 2001 7:47:44 GMT

Looking for information on Augustine & Elizabeth Clement from Steadinge, Berkshire, England. Augustine b. 1604, m. 1629, d. 10/01/1674, Dorchester, Norfolk Co., MA. Elizabeth b. 1610, m. 1610, Steadinge, Berkshire, England, d. 1687, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Their daughter, Elizabeth Clement married 1650/51, Dorchester, Norfolk Co., MA to William Sumner b. 5/18/1628, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England. He died 3/06/1675, Boston, MA & Elizabeth, d. 1687, Boston, MA. Augustine & Elizabeth Clement were my 9th great grandparents. The Sumner family marries into the Hunt, Mack & Ellis family who then marries into the Redfield and Snell families. The Snell family originates in Fillongley, Warwickshire, England.

William Fisher LUTTRELLE, or William FISHER-LUTTRELLE who lived in/near Maidenhead

jujutu — 14 May 2008 11:19:55 GMT

Hi,

I am trying to find death records for William Fisher Luttrelle (also known as William Fisher-Luttrelle) who lived in/near Maidenhead.

He appears in telephone directories up to 1970, but then disappears. I understand from other sources that he died in Stoke Poges 'in the 1970s' so he was in the same area, but I cannot find this on the deaths register.

Does anyone have any suggestions of other places to look, or even recognise the name?

Regards,

Julian

LUFF in Berkshire 1700s

shathaway75 — 10 Mar 2006 7:52:52 GMT

Hello!

Everything has Thomas LUFF b. abt. 1776 in Egham, Surrey, but he is not listed in the church records as born there nor is he in Sunninghill, Berks, until the births of his children there beginning 1800.

There are several LUFFs listed in Bray, Berks, in the mid- to later-1700s that might be related the Thomas as several names later appear in Thomas' known family.

Any information on Bray or LUFFs from there would be very much appreciated.

CHURCH,WATERS,WALTERS,MAY and NAILORS in Boxford,Bucklebury, and Shaw Cum Donnington areas of Berkshire

Spursdave — 4 Sep 2007 9:47:19 GMT

Looking for any info on these surnames in the Boxford,Bucklebury and Shaw - Cum - Donnington areas.
Any info on Emma Lawrence b.1829 m.Samuel Nailor 1849 will be very well received.
Any info on Sarah Cox or Sarah Stroud married to Richard and Joseph Church also well sought.
Parents for John Nailor b.1806 Bucklebury an absolute must.
Any Bucklebury Witheralls please.

Thanks for any help in advance - Dave Bennett

SLARK Family of Berkshire

tlslark — 17 Apr 2006 9:53:54 GMT

Hi All,

I'm researching the SLARK family of Berkshire. The earliest ancestor I have is Jonathan Slark, b 28 Nov 1900 Amen Corner, Wokingham, Berkshire, England. His wife was Nellie Doreen maiden name unknown.
Tammy

LOCK in Berkshire county

Kristen Lock — 24 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for anyone that has any info on LOCKs in Berkshire county. I have hit a brick wall. Thank you

Thomas ACKRILL [1816-1898] from Baulking, Berkshire

ackrillsmithies — 5 May 2008 2:20:11 GMT

Looking for anyone with Thomas Ackrill [1816-1898] in their tree. He came from Baulking, Berkshire and married Harriet Brown [1818-1880] from Sparsholt, Berkshire. They had 10 children, Ann 1836, Eliza 1838, william 1840,Elizabeth 1843, Charles 1846, Moses 1848,Martha and Mary 1856, Elias 1859 and Emily 1861.

SILVER born about 1757 in Berkshire

calls5 — 22 Mar 2008 10:01:58 GMT

I am looking for anything on a William Silver born about 1757 in Berkshire England.
Any info will be greatly appreciated.

POVEY bapt 1762 in Speen, Berkshire

kbradly1 — 19 Jan 2007 4:23:00 GMT

Hi all, I have a Richard POVEY bapt 03/10/1762 in Speen, Berkshire. My query is did he marry Martha ? and have James 1793,Richard b1796, Amy 1801, Sarah 1803, William 1809, Thomas 1811, and possibly a Martha and a John, some where along the way. Or did my Richard marry a Mary ? and have a Richard 1796 and a Mary 1798. Or is this the same couple as there is certainly enough time for Mary to be born between James and Amy. All children born in Speen, Berkshire. My Richard b 1796 went on to marry Grace COX bapt 18/09/1803 from Aldbourne, Wiltshire. Daughter of William and Hannah COX. Thank you all for reading this and any help would be great. Katie

Illigitimatecy and bastardy in Berkshire

trevorlake98 — 31 May 2003 10:43:25 GMT

I have Eliza Davis born Abingdon Berkshire 1853 baptised 1861 married 1880. Neither her birth nor marriage cert name her father. The Berkshire Record Office tell me no bastardy orders exist for that period.

Any ideas how I can identify the father?

Trevor Lake

GADD family in Berkshire

familyPatB690 — 19 Apr 2008 4:40:43 GMT

Is anyone , or do you know someone ,who may be researching the family of GADD/ GAD in the Berkshire area? If yes, I would dearly like to connect with you.

with thanks, Pat

family of Dendy BARNES born Wokingham 1895

elizabethaumeer — 16 Apr 2008 3:29:05 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of Dendy Barnes born Wokingham 1895. Dendy was living in Ash, Surrey with his mother Mary Barnes when he joined up WW1. He married Lily Maude Clarke c 1896 and they had a daughter Jean Ann Barnes born Woking, 1945. Dendy was thought to have a brother and sister. Dendy is an unusual name and it is not a family name. I would appreciate any clues.

1820 - 1840 migration from berkshire

walter veldsman — 23 Jan 2006 10:00:04 GMT

I have 4 FISH families (all part of my family) who migrated from Berkshire between 1820 and 1840 they left for london, Lincoln, Kilsby Northampton and South Africa. Could there be a specific reason for this in Berkshire at the time (economic conditions, medical etc etc). Can someone please help. My FISH has not seen such a breakup or migration from 1720 till 1820 or since? What was so perculiar about that period if any in Berkshire.
Thanks for any advice
Walter

Reading "Evening Post " - how to get a copy (1971)

lennyeggy — 25 Mar 2008 5:19:32 GMT

Hi all

does anyone know how to get a copy of a newspaper article from the Evening Post (reading newspaper) dated 27/01/1971 (or 29/01/1971) as my family were featured in the paper.

I have a partial rough photocopy of the article but would like to see if I could get a clearer copy.

I've tried searching online and the colindale (British Library archive site) website but it only has a small selection of papers and dates (beta stage)
I don't know whether to go there or not.

If anyone has any experience of finding old newspaper articles I would appreciate any tips.

Thank you.

Robert Richard FIELD in the Reading area

doggett1818 — 28 Jan 2008 6:14:29 GMT

Hello All

Does anybody have a street directory of reading from about 1930 to 1965 just for local residents,apart from the electrol rolls?

I am trying to find the above,robert richard field in the
reading area,he died in 1965 aged 82 yrs,Also the names of the local cemeteries/cremurtorium in Reading.

Any help greatly received.

Regards John

Eveline Clara FREEMAN born June 3 1889 in Free Ferry Wargrave

gungiegl — 3 Apr 2008 4:00:10 GMT

I'm trying to find info. on the above mentioned - my great grandmother who was born June 3 1889 in Free Ferry Wargrave England. I was told she came over as a mail order bride to Canada (from a upper class family) and married my great grandfather a farmer.
She married Thomas Frederick Leverington in Manitoba, Canada. (Maybe around 1911?)
thanks,
Glenda

MORPHEY, Winifred married Kenneth A.P. PHASEY in Reading, Berkshire 1950

buenhijo — 12 Jul 2002 1:41:23 GMT

Any family history, any information or any descendants?

WICKENS of Reading, Berkshire

llegg1 — 30 Aug 2002 4:19:29 GMT

Looking for information on a Harry Charles Wickens from Reading, born c.1883. Father was a policeman?Married a Louisa Butler in Sulhamstead 1919.Marriage certificate states parish as St.Giles Reading.

Elizabeth WELCHER born abt 1760 Berkshire

releegun — 11 Mar 2008 1:41:28 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for any information on Elizabeth WELCHER born Berkshire maybe around Chaddlesworth abt 1760 Married Thomas Tarrant. I'm interested in finding the parents & sibblings of Elizabeth.

Regards
Rita

CLARIDGE from East Hampstead, Bracknell, Berkshire

BOOBSEY — 12 Mar 2004 6:20:01 GMT

ANY INFO ON FOLL NAMES MUCH APPRECIATED.
ALL FROM EAST HAMPSTEAD, BRACKNELL, BERSHIRE, ENG.
ALL WITH SURNAME CLARIDGE, FATHER: ALBERT HENRY & MOTHER: MARY JANE OR MARY ANN FLETCHER
AGNES, BORN JAN 13, 1900
DAVIE JOHN, BORN JULY 18, 1901
ADA, BORN SEPT 2, 1902
MAY, BORN MAY 18, 1905
JANE, BORN SEPT 15, 1906
EDWARD, BORN NOV 18, 1908
(EDWARD MY FATHER EMMIGRATED TO CANADA IN 1923, RESIDED IN NEW BRUNSWICK)

TKS.

BULL INN formerly the PAPAL BULL in BISHAM

miranda404 — 27 Oct 2007 10:34:21 GMT

Some ancestors of mine used to run the Bull Inn in Bisham (eg Thomas Cook, seen as victuallar at the Bull in 1861, and at some stage his son, James Cook). I am told that the inn was once known a the Papal Bull and has stood in one form or another for 700 years.

Does anyone have any information on the Bull please? And does anyone know why it first held the name of the Papal Bull? I know what one is, but don't know what bull this inn was named after; what is the relevance to Bisham?

If anyone could advise or could tell me any more about how I might find out about the Bull (and possibly my ancestors) without visiting it, which sadly I'm unable to do, I'd be very grateful. Thank you.

HEATH families from Berkshire

Graham — 8 Aug 2002 11:02:58 GMT

I have a Sarah Heath born 1835 in Wantage.
Sarah married Henry King of Aston Tirrold about 1855.
Looking for info on any Heaths connected to Sarah.

looking into the following names GOSELTINE, FENN, LONG around Reading Berks.

alisonbastin — 2 Mar 2008 1:09:05 GMT

Hi i am looking into my family history, which is mostly based around reading berks.
If anyone is looking for A sarah anne goseltine, born 1860, who married John fenn. Had 1 child called Herbert, then we could be connected. Herbert went on to marry mary jane long possible from London Area.
If any of this info connects to your tree, please contact me.
Thankyou

WISE family Fawley or Letcombe Regis

jillks — 14 Feb 2008 11:30:38 GMT

I am looking for the parents of George Wise born 1746 possibly in South Fawley or Letcombe Regis. Are his parents William and Anne Wise of Letcombe Regis.

George Wise married Anne Wernam in Pakenham Suffolk in 1768 and came to S Fawley to have their six children. George was buried at South Fawley in 1818. On the marriage details it says "of Wantage" which is very near to South Fawley.

Any help appreciated,
jillks

ANGELL family Berkshire England

wjaxnphil1 — 4 May 2003 6:57:54 GMT

I am a new starter.
M y greatgg grandfather was Walter Angell born Warfield Berkhire 1856. I know he had a brother Hercules born Binfield Berkshire 1860. They may have had oyher siblings.
Any help or info would be much appreciated.
Jackie Whitehead

John William PATTERSON died Berkshire 1927 - How to obtain his will please??

rbell35 — 24 Feb 2008 10:48:27 GMT

I am attempting to obtain the will of my great-grandfather, John William PATTERSON late of 718 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire. He died there in 1927. John was then married to his second wife Ruth nee HAMMMOND. Can someone please assist me with this & advise costs etc regarding the most efficient and timely method of doing so? Much appreciated.

I descend from John's daughter Fanny Esther PATTERSON (married to Henry Richardson COWAN). The couple settled in Eastwood, Essex & had a large family. In 1938 Fanny Esther COWAN & her daughter Edith May COWAN came to Australia and settled in Victoria. I live in Essendon which is in Melbourne, teh capital of Victoria.

Hoping someone may help me with the Will. Also I am very much wishing to be in touch with some of my long lost PATTERSON cousins!! Come on... don't be shy!

Thanking you in anticipation.
Cheers,
Rob Bell

marriage of Emily BALLARD in Bradfield Parish Records

fay4560 — 12 Feb 2008 9:15:48 GMT

Hello all

Can someone if they have the Bradfield Parish Records please look up and see if the Emily BALLARD married sept qtr 1902 (see below) parents were a James & Elizabeth BALLARD?
I don't know who Emily married.

Marriages Sep 1902

Anderson Isabella Dora Bradfield 2c 755
Ballard Emily Bradfield 2c 755
Parsons John Henry Bradfield 2c 755
Wilson Henry Francis Bradfield 2c 755

Thanks in advance for any help

Best wishes
Faith

TUCK, LEAVER , North Town, Maidenhead.

JenniferDancy — 23 Jun 2001 6:43:21 GMT

William TUCK married Ann LEAVER on 12 Oct 1811 at Cookham Parish Church. They then bapt my 4 x great grandfather Thomas on 20 June 1813 and later in 1815 and 1817 two of his siblings, returning from North Town to do so. Not resident in Cookham or Bray by 1851 so I don't know where William was born or when. Can anyone help me find this missing couple? Jennifer.

STEEL and FIELD descendants in Berkshire

Lorena Chalkley — 8 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for descendants of John Steel and his daughter Eliza Steel who married a Field. They lived at 11 Cambridge St in Reading County of Berkshire in the 1880's. The Field's had several children- Fred, Frank, Albert, Bob, Will, Elizabeth who married --- Alfrey, and Maud who married Alfred Yarlett.
Elizabeth and Maud were still alive in 1965 and lived in London.
Horace Field married Ethel-children May and Colin.

Edward William CLARIDGE b. Berkshire 1908

Howard Cooling — 8 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any info on Edward William Claridge who was born in Workingham,Bracknell,Binfield,Berkshire county England.He was born on november 18 1908,his father was
Albert Henry Claridge and his mother was Mary Jane Fletcher.Edward landed in Halifax on april 13,1923.Any info would be appreciated.

MAY family from Shrivenham and Faringdon, Berkshire

kenmay192 — 24 Feb 2007 5:44:08 GMT

Am looking for anyone who has any details on the Shrivenham and Faringdon MAYS. Shrivenham MAYS I have only just touched the tip of the iceberg finding my G.G.G. Grandfather, Philip from 1801, then the rest of my MAY family are all born in Faringdon throughout the 1800's.

AYRES in Shellingford

snobarb — 26 Mar 2002 12:29:36 GMT

George AYRES, wife Elizabeth LOCKEY.
Their son Richard AYRES married (1873) Ellen SMITH, daughter of John SMITH. Richard and Ellen AYRES emigrated to New Zealand in 1880 with their children Anne and Wilfred. Any information about these people in Shellingford would be appreciated.

Sarah HAINES /HAYNES born Buckland circa 1821

mjsjava — 8 Apr 2007 11:28:02 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for information concerning Sarah's marriage to William Indge/Inge/Judge/Hinge born in Wiltshire circa 1826.
I believe that she may have had a daughter, Mary Ann Haines whose birth was registered in Faringdon in September 1841 --there is no father's name given on the IGI entry. On the 1851 census she is shown as being 28 and married to William Hinge, living in Coxwell St., Gt Faringdon with Mary Ann 9, John 6 both born Buckland, Edwin 4 born Highworth Wilts, and Thomas 2 born Faringdon. She and William eventually had 9 children that I am aware of -- the 4 I have mentioned and Ellen, Henry, Sarah, William and Tilly(Matilda)all born in Farigdon and registered under Inge.
I assumed that they were married by the time that John's birth was registered in Faringdon in Sep 1844 under the name Indge but I have been unable to find the marriage registration under Haynes/Haines on the indexes despite looking for several years either side of this date. Any help in tracking down the marriage information would be much appreciated -- I am trying to confirm who William's father was.
Thanks,
Marilyn

Ann SMALL, nee HARDING, in Abingdon workhouse 1836

alansmall_1 — 14 Jan 2008 7:33:41 GMT

Ann Small, nee Harding, went into the Abingdon Workhouse in approx 1836. She had with her two sons, Henry b. 1829 and Richard b. 1832. Ann's husband William Small; she married in 1831, died in 1832 and while I believe he was the father of Richard I cannot find who Henry's father was. There is also, in the 1841 census,an Emma Small, b. 1835, shown in the workhouse. Is she Ann's daughter and who is her father? Can anyone help?

John WOOLDRIDGE 1827-1902 b. Hungerford

raycarter60 — 25 Apr 2007 10:17:19 GMT

John Wooldridge was my GG grandfather, I know some facts about his ancestors and would like to know more, he was born in Hungerford and became a missionary in the East End of London and later he was a Primitive Methodist Minister until his death.
I am specifically interested in knowing if there is a link to a Thomas Holmes Wooldrige 1854-1941 of whom I have some info.

New Windsor baptism records

zuleika1897 — 20 Jan 2008 2:35:46 GMT

Hello
I am trying to locate parish records for baptisms/births for New Windsor 1840- 1850 , I have not been able to find any birth records for Windsor between these years , anywhere, does anyone know if these records exist ? I have found numerous other records on the LDS films, but no birth/baptism records in the right time frame they are either too early or too late.

Any help appreciated.

Dean ( New Zealand )

Compton Nr. Newbury - HUTT and GAMMON

ceetee1948 — 22 Mar 2006 7:29:20 GMT

Does anyone have access to the Compton Nr Newbury parish records?
The microfilm that the LDS have is unreadable for the time I need.
I am looking for James Hutt and Joan Gammon born abt 1670.
I have their marriage in 1694 and their children; but would really love to find their chr.
If someone can do a lookup for me I will be glad to do a lookup for them in return, next time I go to Salt Lake (usually every couple of weeks)
Thanks
Carole

Children of John & Catharine GILLETT (GILLAT) in Berkshire

agillett174 — 15 Jan 2008 11:19:46 GMT

John Gillat married Cath Alexander at Swyncombe, Oxfordshire, 21/11/1730. Thereafter there does not seem to be any mention of them, or any family they may have had, in Oxon other than possibly the burial of John at Henley St. Mary, Oxon, in 1759.
I am wondering whether they might have "migrated" to Berkshire and had family there. If anyone can provide any information I would be very appreciative.
Alan Gillett

Abingdon Parish Records 1835

melanie_boxall — 20 Nov 2007 5:07:10 GMT

I've long had a record for the following marriage:

James Wake and Elizabeth Trinder 7 Sep 1835 Abingdon, Berks.

Due to a computer crash I'm forced to re-find a lot of data. I cannot find this marriage on the OFHS CD (OXF-AB01) but it appears as an Extracted Record on the IGI.

The odd thing about the IGI entry (the whole batch in fact) is that it just says Abingdon, no mention of which church.

Does anyone have access to the fiche and can confirm this record?

Who is husband of Florence Selina GEE b 1887 Reading Berkshire

fay4560 — 29 Dec 2007 7:42:38 GMT

Hello everyone, I have a query and hope someone maybe able to help or put me in the right direction. My query is that I have a Florence Selina Gee b 1887 Reading Berkshire I know she got married Sept qtr 1910 to a ? Davis, What i am looking for is his first name, i did find a couple of possibilities, a John Davis b 1881 but since found out it isn't him and I was told by a family member his name was Arthur b about 1887, but have been told he's not the one either. So if someone can put me in the right direction it would be appreciated, I live in Canada so its not easy for me to go to the BRO to look at the records, so if someone can help that would be great and thank you in advance
Faith

Ambrose HEDGES b. c1806 Faringdon

Soureau — 6 Jan 2008 7:54:37 GMT

Good evening,

This one has me stumped ! He was married in Faringdon (1827)
worked all his life in Faringdon and died in Faringdon (1862), but cannot find trace of his birth and/or baptism anywhere, or the names of his parents. He is mentioned in the 1841, 1851 and 1861 census returns as successively 35, 45, and 55 "born in Faringdon".

There are 3 HEDGES families in Faringdon, and circumstantial evidence could connect him to any one of them. The Berkshire Records Office tell me that between 1798 and 1812 on the original Parish registers they can't find him.

Can anyone throw any light on the subject please ?!!

The CLATWORTHY family of Clewer, Windsor

sue — 1 Feb 2005 10:27:20 GMT

Does anyone have any details of the Clatworthy family around the Clewer parish area near windsor about 1870 to 1930 /40

Also links between the Clatworthy and Joel families

Mary COLE born near Tilehurst abt 1665 m Richard BOULTER 1789

brendaannc — 25 Apr 2007 12:52:54 GMT

Both of this parish Adminstration WIL Source MLB Date 1789 Sep 5 Groom Richard BOULTER residing at Tilehurst, BRK
Bride Mary COLE aged – residing at Tilehurst,
Bondsmen BOULTER Matthew, Tilehurst
Can any one help with this.
Mary is my 5th G Grandmother, I would like if poss to find her christening,or possibly her parents on the marriage licence.
Any help would be very much appreciated.
kind regards Brenda

HERRIDGE, HEADACH, etc. of Berkshire

Dick_Herridge — 2 Jan 2008 8:56:41 GMT

Hi everyone,
Has anyone on this forum done any research on the Headache's of Berkshire?

I ask as I have hit a brick wall at the top of my tree with Thomas Herridge bc1675 Bradfield who married an Elizabeth Sutton whereupon he disappears into a black hole!

The only other Thomas I can find on the IGI is one born c1671 to a Thomas Headach and Elizabeth Martin both of Pangbourne but married in Bradfield 06/03/1670 (with the surname spelt Headaghe on parish records!) This line then takes me back to Peeter Headache bc1565 of Pangbourne.

The variation in the surname is quite outstanding and reminds me of Kevin Herridge's piece of work 'Oh What a Headache!'

Any help greatly appreciated!

Dick

MOORCRAFT- Warfield, Bray Berkshire

PetrosN — 18 Mar 2002 3:35:29 GMT

Seeking information on the MOORCRAFT family of Warfield, Berks.

Robert M, was described of Bray when he married Elizaebth Kilby in Little Missenden in 1717.
They had two children baptised in Warfield and their son Robert had 7 children in the period 1740-1751.

Look up required - Windsor parish records

AlisonMilton — 22 Dec 2007 12:14:00 GMT

Hello

I hope that you can help me.

I have been unable to locate the marriage details of my 2 x G Grandparents and the baptism records of their 2 eldest children.

My 2 x G Grandparents are EDWARD MILTON born 1807 Marylebone Middx and JANE FORRESTER born 1809 Wellington Shropshire.

According to the 1841 census of Chelsea, their 2 eldest daughters were MARY (or HANNAH MARY) born c1837 Windsor and JANE born 1838 also Windsor. I assume therefore that Edward and Jame were married somewhere between 1830 and 1836.

Edward was a master tailor and I have assumed that he served his apprenticeship in Windsor. This fits in with some other members of the family being military tailors.

Could you please therefore point me in the direction of someone who could look this info up for me when they next visit the Berkshire Records Office. I would be happy to pay any copying and postage costs.

Many thanks and a Merry Christmas to you

Best wishes

Alison Smith nee Milton

miltonalison@aol.com

COWCHER family Abingdon

cowchers — 20 Dec 2007 12:28:09 GMT

Hi,

Is anyone else researching the Cowcher family in Abingdon?
Dr Edward Cowcher married a Sybilla lovegrove and they had three daughters.I believe he may have been a coroner.
One of his daughters, Emma jane Cowcher married in Abingdon in the first quarter of 1839. I am not sure whom she married as there were three names on the same page as her on the register.How do I find out which one she married?

Thanks
Cowchers

THATCHER family from Newbury

alisonpinto — 22 Sep 2003 5:21:51 GMT

I am currently researching the Thatcher family from Newbury in Berkshire and would be grateful for any information that anyone has. The information that I have so far goes back to my Great Great Great Great grandfather, Timothy Thatcher, born 1762. He was married in Shaw cum Donnington on 19-Oct-1786 to Elizabeth (Betty) Archer, banns read 11-9, 18-9 & 25-9-1785. He Died aged 74, buried at Shaw cum Donnington 19-6-1836. Elizabeth was born 1765 and died in Donnington aged 73. Buried in Shaw cum Donnington 20-2-1838

Their Youngest son, my g g g grandfather, was Richard Thatcher. His wife, Sussanah, came from Hungerford. They had children George, Hannah, Harriot, Charles, Henry, Charlotte and Emma. The family lived in Shaw-cum-Donnington which is just north of Newbury. Richard died aged 69 in 1874.

POTTINGER from Lambourn, Berkshire

billreynolds — 23 Feb 2002 8:20:19 GMT

Looking for POTTINGER/POTTENGER family in England especially anyone related to JOHN POTTINGER... probably from Lambourn, Berkshire, England

why were Catherine & William WEBB in Berkshire?

Sue Howes — 23 Feb 2002 3:55:52 GMT

Catherine CORE born c. 1816 Southampton, Hampshire, UK= William George WEBB born c. 1818 Southampton, Hampshire, UK- they married in Newbury in 1839. Their daughter Sarah was born in Newbury in 1842.

Jane MASKELL [first married to ?BUTLER] born Caversham, Oxfordshire, UK c.1818. She married David MITCHELL in Bray, Berkshire, UK in 1851. David's father was John.

Trying to find out why Catherine & William WEBB were in Berkshire, one of their son's was born in Southampton, they later moved to Brighton, Sussex.

Trying to find out David MITCHELL'S dob, location, etc.

Samuel Hicks b. 1829 at Binfield, Berkshire

koala8tourist — 21 Nov 2007 8:05:44 GMT

Hi All,

looking for a Samuel HICKS born about 1829 at Binfield, Berkshire. I was hoping for a census lookup or parish record lookup, I need to know if there was more than one child in the family. His parents names were Samuel and Charlotte HICKS. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks

regards

Michael

Samuel HICKS b. 1829 at Binfield, Berkshire

koala8tourist — 10 Jan 2007 1:01:14 GMT

Samuel Hicks was born in 1829 at Binfield, Berkshire, England his father Samuel Hicks and his mother Charlotte Hicks (nee Ball). I hope to find out if he had brothers or sisters and their details also more about his parents

any help is greatly appreciated, thanks

Michael Ray Wilson

Please help for PANTON, Reading, Berkshire

chbeacham — 21 Nov 2007 9:36:11 GMT

I'm looking for data on Mary Ann Panton born 1844 (who married my ancestor Charles Beacham). I thought she was the daughter of Andrew & Eleanor Panton until I saw this reference at familysearch.org:
****************************************
MARY ANN PANTON Christening: 03 NOV 1844 Saint Mary, Reading, Berkshire
Parents: Father: WILLIAM PANTON
Mother: MARY ANN
****************************************
I cannot locate this Parish record myself though. Also I cannot find any census data on William Panton & Mary Ann with a daughter Mary Ann (although I do find 1851 census data for a Mary Anne Panton as a daughter of Andrew & Eleanor).
I also cannot find Marriage information for Mary Anne Panton and Charles Beacham.

Berkshire Marriage John BUCKERIDGE / BUCKRIDGE to Margaret ?

agillett174 — 24 Oct 2007 7:04:37 GMT

John Buckeridge was baptised 1696 at Nettlebed, Oxon.His first child, Richard, was baptised Henley 24/6/1722. The marriage of John does not appear in the Oxfordshire Marriage Index and I was wondering if his marriage had taken place in Berkshire. Would appreciate any assistance.
Alan

FRANCIS, HIBBARD and HUNT, Lambourne area

caron_stott — 5 Nov 2007 2:31:50 GMT

Lambourne area Richard Francis married Jane Hibbard ab1883. 2nd marriage for her she had 5 children then went on to have 5 more with Richard. Daughter Margaret Blanche married David Alec Hunt lambourne 1910...ring any bells...

Birthplace of Abraham PENDRY b. approx 1760, Berkshire

robertpendry — 1 Nov 2007 4:47:07 GMT

Abraham Pendry (Pendery/Pendrey) lived and died (1844) in Woolhampton, Berkshire, but he is not recorded as born there.

Where was he born? Likely candidates: Bradfield, Cookham, Aldermaston, etc.

Charlie DOBSON born 1892 Maidenhead Berkshire

jillks — 26 Oct 2007 5:06:19 GMT

I am looking for Charles, known as Charley, Dobson. He lost touch with his parents and ten brothers and sisters either by choice or design! It is said that he was in the Bournemouth area in the late 50's and it is thought he married Annie and had a daughter called Peggy. Any help appreciated,
jillks

COOK and PIERSEY family , Bisham and Winkfield

miranda404 — 23 Oct 2007 11:27:47 GMT

Are there any descendants out there from the COOK family of Bisham, who also branched out to Winkfield please? I can go as far back as Barnet and Mary Cook, (Barnet was born circa 1750-52), and there were still Cooks in Bisham in the early 1900's - and probbly still are as there were a lot of them over the years!

It is possible that Barnet's wife, mary, was named Piersey prior to their marriage. If anyone could confirm this for me or is related please get in touch. Thank you.

PATIENCE / PASSION family of Berkshire

Julie Angell — 12 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to share info. with anyone regarding the Passion family of Berkshire. My family traced back to Nicholas Passion born c.1501

WHEELER of Newbury

portellimj — 23 Oct 2007 4:21:59 GMT

Hello to all. I am looking for information on the Wheeler family of Newbury according to the 1871 and 1901 England Census. I am esp. interested in Edward Wheeler son of Jesse Barnabas Wheeler and Alice Wheeler (nee ) Hewell Edward was born in Newbury in 1900 and married Maria Teresa Galea in Malta 1922. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Jane

FULLBROOK, Reading, Berks

Robert and Helen Green — 2 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

interested in family records of William Henry Fullbrook married to Annie (nee Bailey) of "savernake" sonning Common Nr. Reading Berks Had 6 children Frederick,Percy,William Henry known as Harry Ivy, Ida, Dora. He was a Master Baker for family business on Friar St. Reading Died 1938. Owned houses on Prince of Wales Ave Reading and may have been living there at time of death. Two sons Fred and Harry died in WW1.

BRANCH(BRAUNCHE)SPARKES,JENNINGS in Berkshire

stickchick64 — 23 Dec 2001 12:12:49 GMT

Hello,
I am seeking information on my 13th great grandfather Lionel Branch(Braunche).He was born in 1566 in a town called Abingdon?He died in 1605 in Berkshire, England. He was married to Valintina Sparke(s)in 1596. His mother was Katherine Jennings(I think). Can anyone help me with my line? It ends here. Thank you very much.
Michele Carmack

Looking for CASTLE family of Berkshire

Deena Stanzel (Castle) — 9 Mar 2002 11:10:37 GMT

I am looking for more information on George Castle b.1825 in Berkshire, England. He had a son James b.1858 and Henry b.?. He married Elizabeth, unknown last name. If anyone would have some information on my ggggrandfather that would be great!

Thanks
Deena

Toomer's census of Newbury, 1815

joebeagle1 — 16 Oct 2007 3:48:59 GMT

Does anybody out there have a copy of the Toomer Census of Newbury of 1815 and is willing to do a lookup? I'm researching the Pound family of Newbury.

Thank you in advance,

Carol

BAILEY, POUND, SPRULES, STREAT in Berkshire

Rita Gunn — 28 Sep 2006 4:11:49 GMT

Hello,
I am just posting my Names of Interest in Berkshire (Chaddlesworth Bucklebury) if anyone else is researching the same names
BAILEY.
POUND
SPRULES
STREAT

Would love to hear from anyone.

Regards,
Rita

FREEMAN family Cholsey and Wallingford

Kath_Murray — 26 Nov 2006 6:36:28 GMT

Any details on this family would be great. We are only just discovering this part of my partners tree.

His maternal Grand mother was Winifred Salina Maud Freeman m Edward Friar.
But any details on the family would be greatly appreciated

Thank you

Louisa May GARRAWAY, Maidenhead

carolebrandt53 — 14 Oct 2007 5:15:20 GMT

I'm looking for info on my grandma (maternal) all I know is that her married name was Louisa May Garraway. I didn't know who my grandpa was, he passed away before I was born.They lived In Maidenhead & had several children. Don't know all the names but they had Maud, Margaret(deceased) June & Jack as far as I know. My gran passed away around 1962. I don't have all the circumstances but I was only 6 or 7 at the time. If any one knows of this family please let me know. Thanks.

Carole

birthplace of John ALLAWAY, m. Finchampstead, Berkshire to Ann JONES 1790

Victor Radley — 8 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for the birthplace of John Allaway, married Finchampstead, Berkshire to Ann Jones in 1790. Can anyone help please. Also interested in Thorn family of Cholsey.

WHEELER of Buckland, Berkshire

gingerstripe — 2 May 2003 11:41:34 GMT

Researching WHEELER at Buckland, Berkshire. I am most interested in the line descending and ascending from EDWARD BURT WHEELER, married to ELIZABETH CARTER in 1848.

Alice BARNETT and Harry BARNETT of Reading

sid931200 — 11 Oct 2007 4:25:13 GMT

I am looking for any record of ALICE BARNETT born in Reading,St Marys, 1879 to HENRY & LOUISA(RIVERS) BARNETT.Also of HARRY BARNETT born 1877 to same parents.
I have found Alice in 1891 and 1901 Census and Harry in 1891 census .

Thank you

Sid

Richard DANCE Family, Berkshire, England

Maggie987 — 23 Sep 2007 10:10:18 GMT

Looking for parents of Martha Dance. I found an IGI marriage record for her marriage to William Hopkins on 08 November 1846 in Reading, Saint Giles Parish, Berkshire, England. This record lists her father as Richard Dance. The census records for Martha list her birth as being in Swallowfield, Berkshire. I could not find a Christening record for Martha Dance in Swallowfield.

There is an Ann Dance Christening record 08 AUG 1819 Swallowfield, Berkshire, England. It lists her father as Richard Dance and her mother as Martha. Ann Dance married Charles Paice on 29 June 1845 Saint Giles, Reading, Berkshire, England. Her father was listed as Richard Dance

In Both the census records I find that Martha Hopkins and Ann Paice were born in Swallowfield.

Does anyone have information on this family, or suggestions where I could look next? Your help is most appreciated.
Maggie

Ellen Mary (Nellie) BOX in Reading Prison in 1901

salong999 — 23 Mar 2006 3:12:06 GMT

Hi

I have n Ellen Mary WARMINGTON (b. 1881 Woodstock, Oxfordshire) marrying a William BOX in 1898. By 1901 she was in Reading Prison.

Any suggestions on how I go about finding out when/why she was convicted?

Many thanks
Sarah Long

COOK family from Maidenhead

kjl07 — 15 May 2007 6:43:20 GMT

My interest is William Cook and Elizabeth Parker from Maidenhead.

All of the family came out to Australia from 1840's to 1860's and settled in South Australia
Regards
Kathryn

Elizabeth WHEELER, Buckland, Berkshire

iclapham — 4 Oct 2007 10:02:02 GMT

Trying to establish the birthdate and parentage of Elizabeth WHEELER who married William WINTLE at Buckland on 1 Jan 1794. There are a couple of possibilities, one bapt 1770, daughter of William and Mary, or one bapt 1764, daughter of Charles and Margery/Margaret. Inclined to think the former because the first WINTLE son was called William Wheeler WINTLE.

Any help appreciated.

Ian C

Benjamin WHEELER, Buckland, Berkshire, b. abt 1762

iclapham — 4 Oct 2007 9:54:58 GMT

Benjamin WHEELER was buried 12 May 1841 at Buckland, aged 79. He had married Mary Ann COLE at Buckland in 1813. Trying to find if he was baptised there as well, and who his parents would have been. Not sure if he was connected with the other WHEELER families around Buckland or not.

Benjamin was, according to various sources, a musician, a master musician, or a Professor of Music.

Died just before the census in 1841 unfortunately.

Ian C