James Stevens - Abingdon
I am looking for the parents of James STEVENS b.1841 Abingdon,Berkshire,England. He married Mary ROWE 6th Nov.1859 at St. James, Paddington,London. Mary was born 1838. They had 7 children all born in Paddington. James H. b.1859, Railway Porter -Walter b.1864,Milk Carrier - Eliza b.1867,Domestic Servant - Alfred b.1871 - Albert b.1873(my grandfather) and twins John and William b.1878

Steane - Abingdon - Abingdon
My paternal Grandmother was a STEANE, My particular interest in this area is in the Steane families in Abingdon, they then spread to London and Surrey. I have a fair amount of detail relating to JABEZ Steane 1820-1860 and his family, (he was my GGGranddad), including a journal kept by him during the last three years of his life. I'm more than happy to share whatever I have with others.

Charles Abbot - Abingdon
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 Charles Abbot was born at Abingdon 14th Oct 1757 and died 7th May 1829. He was a politician and Speaker of the House of Commons 1802-16, and was created Baron Colchester 1816. He was Chief Secretary and PrivySeal for Ireland in the Addington ministry of 1801

Peacey/carter Abingdon - Abingdon
Am researching my family of William PEACEY who married Elizabeth CARTER April 1802 in Abingdon, Berks. Parents of 11 children born from 1803 to 1819 all in Abingdon. Willing to share information.

Miller Of Abingdon - Abingdon
Richard WATTERS was born in 1757 in MARCHAM, Berks,the son of Richard Watters & Ursula (nee Holyoake) He married Martha HANKS at St Nicholas Church, Abingdon in 1785. Eleven children were born to Richard and Martha, the first four died at birth. They were followed by William 1788, Mary 1790, Martha 1793, Elizabeth 1795, Edward 1797, Charlotte 1800 & Richard 1803. Richard was a miller, probably at St.Helens Mill. He died in Abingdon in 1828. Martha later lived with her eldest son William (my 3xgt grandfather) at Rectory Farm in CHOLSEY, Berkshire and died there in 1845.

Preece, sanders, Williams, Watts - Abingdon
I am researching Williams and Watts in Abingdon. My maternal grandparents Williams were licencees of The Bull in Bury Street. My paternal g.father, W.H.Preece born Westminster 1858, railway engineer in Calcutta about 1878, joined Freemasons, turnedMissionary, Whitehaven Cumberland about 1895 and married Elizabeth Sanders then settled in Sussex.

Davis, Gabriel - Abingdon
I am researching an Abingdon, Berkshire boatbuilding and steam engineering company called G. Davis or Davis & Clow,, that exhisted from about 1880 to about 1900. Any information would be appreciated.

Oliver Family - Oxon - Abingdon
My grandmother is from Oxon and i know my great uncle has a bench outside a pub in oxon, the surmane was Oliver. They had a brother called Eric who is still in Oxon. my Grandmother's name was Mary Ellen she married Frank Andrews of Newbury - i wouldlike to find out who Mary and Eric Oliver's parents were.

WATTS of Abingdon - Abingdon
John(aka Jack) Urry WATTS 1888-1949 married Hilda May WILLIAMS 1891-1971. Born, lived and died in Abingdon. Any information appreciated

Dicks Radio & Cycle Shop - Abingdon
A.T.Dicks had a Radio & Cycle shop The Vineyard, Abingdon in the 30s or 40s. I am looking for any info on the Dicks family.

Gardiner - Gardner - Abingdon
trying to trace family of Thomas Gardiner who lived in Abingdon c1760, married Ann, and son Thomas born c1790-1794. married mary Hughes c1820. approx 14 children, many dying young. mary Hughes parents, James Hughes and Pheobe

William Robinson - Abingdon
Would like to find out more about my grandfather's family. His name was William Robsinson and he died in 1937

King Family - Abingdon
I am researching the KING family in and around the Abingdon area. Pleased to hear from anyone with an interest.

Simmonds - Abingdon
I am trying to find out about my mother's family. Sadley not a lot known by me. My mum was called Nancy, born 1916 and lived in Marcham before marrying Clive Williams of Steventon. She was in service in Marcham. My maternal grandfather was a porter at Abingdon station. Mum had 12 brothers and sisters

Simmonds - Abingdon
I am trying to find out about my mother's family. Sadley not a lot known by me. My mum was called Nancy, born 1916 and lived in Marcham before marrying Clive Williams of Steventon. She was in service in Marcham. My maternal grandfather was a porter at Abingdon station. Mum had 12 brothers and sisters

Mayor of Abingdon - Abingdon
I have been given information about a Sam Jones as a past Mayor of Abingdon...many years ago, I gather. Sam's wife's name was Nibbo, and is/was (not sure if she is still living...but would be delighted if she is!!!) a granddaughter of George and Louisa Boughen of Canning Town. I would really love to contact anyone connected to these people, so any information about them, or family would be much appreciated

Abel family/Abingdon - Abingdon
Looking for Abel family in Abingdon. Grandfather Rowland Harker Abel born c. 1870.

DUNKIN - Abingdon
Frederick Silas dentist - any info on Dunkin family in Abingdon or Oxford area since 1880s?

HUDSON BASTON ABINGDON - Abingdon
Wm Hudson b 1824 Fyfield mar Catherine b 1818 Tubney. Daughter ROSE b 1856 mar Thomas BASTON b 1854 Culham. Marriage produced in 1886 Edward HUDSON BASTON. The above families living in Abingdon 1881. Got stuck here. Thanx Lesann.

jordan - Abingdon
I'm trying to trace the jordan family in the abingdon area. I know that william robert shurmer Jordan was living in lockinge in 1939 with wife naomi. corporal henry daniel jordan of the royal marines died on the royal oak,the battle ship that was sunk in scarpa flow 14/10/1939. the information above comes from the portsmouth naval memorial and gives his parents names and location.

Davis, Gabriel - Abingdon
I have some information about Gabriel Davis.

Davis, Maltsters - Abingdon
The family had a Malthouse on the Thames at East St Helens St. I have seen a 19C map showing "Davis Wharf" but can't remember where. Can anyone help?

Hicks - Abingdon, Drayton - Abingdon
Looking for information on the parents and siblings of William Hicks, b. abt. 1819 in Drayton, parish of Abingdon (which is listed as Oxfordshire in the 1871 census). William married Hannah (maiden name unknown), b. abt. 1823 in Drayton. They had at least 8 children, all born in Drayton (birth years are based on subtracting their ages in the census from 1871 - Thomas, 1845; Ann, 1847; John, 1849; Sarah, 1851; William, 1853; James, 1860; Albert, 1863; and Charles, 1865). James later married Emma of Brixton, London, b. 1863, and they had at least 4 children. One was Albert E. Hicks, b. 1892, who died in WW I and whose name is inscribed on a memorial outside St. Mary's parich church in Upton Cum Chalvey, Slough, Buckinghamshire. My great grandparents, Harry Hicks and Eliza Scott, were married at St. Mary's in 1880. I am trying to determine if Harry is related to the Hicks listed above. Harry's grandfather was named Solomon. There was a Solomon John Hicks who died in Abingdon in 1855. Thanks for your help.

mountjoy compton - Abingdon
seaching for Adam Charles Mountjoy or Compton b. Kington, Wiltshire 1790's and his wife Ruth (Ramah) Mountjoy or Compton b. Portsea, Hampshire 1795. He may have been a miller. Their son Charles Mountjoy was a convict to Western Australia

Reynolds - Abingdon
I am seeking details about my great grandfather, Walter James Joseph Reynolds born 3.5.1839 & his father & mother John Reynolds & Sarah Giles who lived at Abingdon Vineyard Berkshire England

EDNEY FAMILY - Abingdon
Am seeking any information on the EDNEY and HAZEL family from SHIPPON and Northcourt nr ABINGDON. Oxon

Thomas Payne - Abingdon
Looking for relatives of Thomas Payne born 1612 in Abingdon. He married Jane Smallpiece before 1656 and emmigrated to St. Mary's, Maryland, USA in 1644. Mack Payne, Lake Placid, Florida, USA

Beechey Family - Canal Folk - Abingdon
After any info on Beechey's living in and around Abingdon / Kidlington/ Woodstock/ Thrupp area, they were Canal folk but may have had some roots in the area. Joseph Samuel Beechey Brn Woodstock 1891, His father Samuel Beechey Brn Abt 1852 and their decendants.I have names of siblings many born/baptised at St Marys, Kidlington.My Greatx3 Grandfather William Beechey Lived in Abingdon around 1840ish and my Greatx2 grandfather was born in abingdon, although he worked as a boatman on some census records he is shown in Abingdon possibly Ock street.I wondered if ther are any Beecheys still living around this area that may be related

butler - Abingdon
I am looking for information on the parents of Alfred William Butler who was born Sept 1902 in Abingdon and any relations.

Walker - Abingdon
I'm looking for family WALKER in ABINGDON around 1830. Caroline Sarah, and Thirma were two of the children.

Wm Talbot WALLIS - Abingdon
In July/Sept qtr 1853 Wm Wallis age approx 25 married ????? Vol 2a? pge 406 ? or 416? .Does anyone have any info they could provide.Wm's Aust.GGrandson.Many thanks.

Macintyre Family - Abingdon
Any information please on this family? Robert(shoe maker) and his wife Hannah (tailoress)who fostered baby Kathleen 1914

Joseph Wise b.1840 - Abingdon
Joseph Wise (born Joseph Langford), son of John Wise (Langford). married Hannah Chilvers in 1862 at Abingdon St.Helens. Apparently both were aged 22, but I think Hannah was only 17 (b.1845 in Burgh St.Peter, Norfolk - only proved via later Census returns)

CROSS - Abingdon
JAMES CROSS born 1827 ABINGDON, married ELIZABETH? born 1831 in WITNEY. Had children GEORGE 1854, ROSA ANN 1856 & HENRY 1862 IN ABINGDON. The family move to WEST WYCOMBE where WILLIAM 1871, EDWARD 1873 & BLANCH 1876 WERE BORN.Looking for details of JAMES & ELIZABETH please. I am not a relative but trying to help an elderly friend, thanks Vita.

Jordan search - Abingdon
My grandfather was William Robert married to Naomi living in the Abingdon area I am trying to trace his decendents

Griffin - Abingdon
I am looking for the family of Isaac and Annie Griffin of Abingdom. Isaac was born there in ~ 1848

BEVAN Family - Abingdon
Sophia Maria Bevan born Abingdon 1831. Father Alexander Bevan surgeon. Information please.

Alfred Beechey Abingdon. - Abingdon
I am looking for the brothers and sisters of Alfred Beechey Born Abingdon Feb 15th 1858 also his father Joseph Beechey a Boatman cvan you help

JORDAN - Abingdon
Any information on David Jordan's family or any of his decendants greatfully received. David came originally from Dorchester (b 1840) he married Elizabeth (b abt 1840 Abingdon. They had 7 children. Does anyone know anything about his sons Charles T Jordan (b1862), William (b1867) Albert (B1880)and Job (1868). Job had 4 sons and a daughter and all the boys fought in the 1st WW. Any ideas on what happened to the 3 survivors, Frank, Albert and Herbert? Many thanks.

Hyde Abingdon & Drayton - Abingdon
Searching for info. and exchange of info, on Hyde family in these two towns. Were clothiers NOT publicans

Ivey - Abingdon - Abingdon
Michael Ivey christened 23 Dec 1798, daughter Susan Ivey born about 1824, later married into Hyde family of same town. Am searching for more info. Willing to share info already obtained.

More Wise, Langford queries - Abingdon
My husband is a direct descendant of Joseph Wise (b. Langford) and I would like to know if anyone can give me a clear explanation of the change of name, particularly as his elder brother Caleb became Caleb Langford Wise Steane. Any help will be gratefully received.

Hartwell - Abingdon
Looking for information on Benjamin Hartwell, born circa 1800, and his wife, Charlotte, born circa 1796. 1841 Census data shows them belonging to St Helen Church, Abingdon on Bury Lane. They had four children in 1841, Edmund, Benjamin, George and Caleb. Any thing you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Wise - Abingdon
Looking for information on Jane Wise, born 1829 married Edmund Hartwell 1852, died around 1875. 1841 census has her living on Stone Hill Farm, Sutton Courtney, Sutton Wick with a family, George and Sarah Hosker. Jane was possibly there as a domestic servant.

cheer - Abingdon
Edward (1722-1767) & Mary Cheer (d 1775) had 8 children Mary (1743), Edward (1745), John(1747), Ann (1750), Peter (1756) Richard (1759), James (1761) and Thomas(1763). John & Richard were charged with stealing 2 horses and sentenced to death. Later Richard was sent to Australia where he led an eventful life.

Bye of Abingdon & Thatcham - Abingdon
My great great grandfather Thomas Bye and his wife Elizabeth (nee Wyatt) lived in Thatcham (Berks) where they are recorded in the 1851 and 1861 censuses. He was born about 1817 in Abingdon, she about 1818 in Marlborough (Wilts). I am anxious to find details of their birth and ancestors.

GALLAWAY - Abingdon
I am looking for any information about John Gallaway married to Mary, died about 1804, probably owned property in Abingdon.

HAZEL fmly in Abingdon - Abingdon
Eliza Hazel born 1811 Northcourt, Abingdon.Married George Edney b.1843 Abingdon. Died Dec 1870 Shippon, Abingdon. Father William Hazel.

Austen Family - Abingdon
My 3 x great grandmother, Mary Ann Austen, was born in Abingdon c1821. Her father, James Austen, was a parchment maker. I would be grateful for further information

John Steane b. 1837 - Abingdon
I am interested to know what happened to John Steane after he appeared in the 1861 Census, where he was a schoolteacher at the British School, Rotherham, Yorkshire. In 1860 he married Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Applebee in Daventry and in 1862 I believe they had a son, Henry John Applebee Steane who died 3 years later. John's father was John Thomas Steane, a tailor and his mother was Ann Pulker, a seamstress. They lived for many years at the Vineyard.