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Berkshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Angel Inn, Faringdon. - Faringdon
I would be grateful for any information on the Angel Inn,London Road,Faringdon.William Heath was listed as the owner in the 1901 census and also in Kelly's Directories of 1899 and 1877.Does this building still exist today and does anyone have any information on its history and occupants?Thank you,S.S.

Marchant - Faringdon
My search begins with (as shown on Marriage P.R.) William B*sson alias Marchant to Hannah Rixon on the 14th November 1798. They had the following children John b. 1799, Jacob b. 1801 (my direct line),possibly a James b.1803, Richard b. 1805 d. 1888.Mary b. 1807,Joseph b. 1809 d. 1814, Thomas b.1812. John married Jane Wakefield they had William b. 1825,d. 1828. Elizabeth b. 1826, Richard b. 1828 he was unmarried on the 1881 Census. Mary Ann b. 1831, William b. 1832, Edwin b. 1836 d. 1861,John b.1839 d. 1870 possibly married an Mary Ann Shim, Elizabeth Ann b.1842 d. possibly 1895.This family and down stayed in the Faringdon- Coleshill area. This is where I need a lot of help. My Jacob and his brother Thomas went to the St Pancras area of London.

Powell - Faringdon
We have been able to connect our ancestry to the following siblings of our grandfather, all of whom were born in Great Faringdon, Berkshire: Edgar P. Powell, born 1880 Madeline Mabel Powell, born 1884 (approx) Mervyn Percy Powell, born 1888 (approx) We would like any information about this branch of our Powell Family. Thank you, Lorraine

Hunt Cycle Repairs - Faringdon
I am trying to trace details of Alfred & Louisa Hunt who ran a cycle manufacturers in Faringdon at the turn of the 20th Century, I am particularly interested in details of their parents or brothers and sisters. Many thanks.

Huntley - Faringdon
am looking for details on Robert Huntley. Born 1785 migrated to Australia in 1836 on Duchess of Northumberland believed to be as ships surgeon. Am trying to find whether he and his wife Isette ever returned to england

King - Faringdon
King family (Feb 06) I am looking for information on the King family who were born and lived in Longworth, Berks. Also some in Littleworth and Faringdon.

webb - Faringdon
Trying to track down any information on my great great grandfather Joseph Webb whom lived with a Mrs Florence Lewis ( nee Elliott)from 1919 onwards in Blockgreen Terrace Faringdon Berks, any information welcome

Mills - Faringdon
Trying to trace back my grandfathers family tree for him. So far back to John Mills born about 1803 in Faringdon. Married to Rachael from Shilingford but I cant find a marriage for them so I dont know her surname. They had at least 7 children one of whom was William born 1837 in Castle Eaton. He is my great, great, great, grandfather. He married Eliza Privett who already had a daughter Susannah from either a previous marriage or illegitimately. I cant find a birth or marriage for either of them but I do have an old family photo album that was given to Susannah by her brothers in 1893, she had changed her name to Mills by then. Any contacts or info would be brilliant. Thanks Debbie x

TURNER/BOWLES - Faringdon
Information sort re the families or births of RICHARD TURNER bc.1823 & ELIZABETH BOWLES bc1824. They married some time in 1861 in Faringdon, Berkshire. Elizabeth was widowed after death of husband Henry and married Richard with 3 children from her first marriage; John BOWLES c.1850, Julia BOWLES c.1852 & Henry BOWLES c.1854. Any info appreciated.

Brown/Richens - Faringdon
Am looking for any information about richens/browns living in faringdon or more probably fernham at the beginning of the 20th century and before. Think possibly that they were two separate families that connected together at some point between 1875 and 1925. Any information on either of these family branches much appreciated.

Richens - Faringdon

faringdon connection - Faringdon
my grandfather william franklin was born in tubney in april 1876.He married my nan emma shaw in drayton in august 1913.(she was from nr chepstow in monmouthshire)I know he was a widower with a son.Trying to find out who raised him perhaps a family member?I know william had a brother george and a sister fanny.Fanny was a witness at the wedding with her husband charles wells.My father thomas john franklin was born nr pontypridd in south wales in 1915 and then went to faringdon to live for 2/3 years-his sister dorothy was born there in 1917.They came to chepstow in monmouthshire to live where they had 4 other children.I would be grateful for any information.

Joseph Alder rural postman - Faringdon
Looking for any info on Joseph Alder who was the rural postman who delivered mail to Shellingford 1881 to the 1900's. Joseph was born 1850 at Hatford to Thomas Alder and Honor Gerring. Joseph married Louisa Holder 1879 they had 7 children Thomas 1880, William 1881, Charles 1882, Elizabeth 1883, Annie 1885, Rose 1887, Louisa 1888 all born in Faringdon. Joseph was buried at Great Coxwell 1933.

Francis Pound born 1870 - Faringdon
Francis Pound was the daughter of Ambrose Pound and Elizabeth Snow. .She was born in Faringdon March 25 1849 She married William Walker in 1846 and lived in Bristol. In 1873 her husband was on HMS Euphrates when their son Edwin was born. I can find no trace of Francis after this date. Does anyone know this family and be able to help me.

Harris/Jennings/Rixon/Neal/e Families of Faringdon - Faringdon
I would love to hear from anyone regarding these families. Ellen Jennings Harris married George Neal December 1880. Ellen seems to have been born before her mother, Martha Jennings/Jennens/Jenance, married Henry Harris in the September quarter of 1860. Henry's parents were probably Philip and Mary Harris, and Martha's parents were possibly Henry and Charlotte. Ellen died at the age of 26 in November 1885 at Hatford, Berkshire. George's second wife was Annie Philadelphia Rixon, daughter of Charles Rixon and Jane Davis.


I am looking for Helen Smith, who hails from Faringdon. She has a daughter Anne-Marie. Her father is Fred Smith also from Faringdon. She also has a brother Tony.Her mother Christine, would dearly like to hear from her.So if anyone knows of her whereabouts we would be eternally grateful for any information. Thankyou.

smith family. - Faringdon
Hi; i am looking for the family of fred smith.In particular. Helen.Tony and Sue smith.They were brought up in faringdon,and we lost contact many years ago.Please. if anyone has any information of there whereabouts now i would be very grateful. Thankyou.

woodbury house ,farley hill - Farley Hill
any information on Woodbury house at Farley Hill. When was it built? what was it used for? who lived there? any photos or any information to build up diplays in the house for reminescence work with elderly residents.

EATWELL Berkshire Oxon where - Farnborough
Searching for ancestors/decendents of Isaac Eatwell b abt 1820 son of Abraham, married Priscilla Strange 11 Mar 1844 in Wootton Berks/Oxon. They lived in Farnborough Berkshire. Any information gratefully received.

Stephen Weston (abt 1665-1742) - Bishop of Exeter (1724-1742) - Farnborough
Looking for the parents and ancestors of Bishop Stephen Weston. He was said to come from Farnborough, Berkshire. Related names might include Harcourt or Fiennes.

Davis of Farnborough - Farnborough
Has anybody information on the Davis family who lived in the council houses and probably the first tennants of number 4 my grandfather was bn there in 1902 as was his brothers/sisters.

Butterfield of Fawley - Fawley
Looking for the birth of Martha Butterfield born C. 1817 fawley (fowley)Berkshire who married William Hion (Hirons)(Irons)who was bpt:30 Dec 1804 Grafton Flyford Both are buried at Pinvin Worc.

Palmer - Fawley
I am searching for Palmers in Berkshire. William Palmer came from Fawley

Phebe Simpson - Fawley
Looking for any details on Phebe Simpson B Fawley Abt 1783

the Hollis`s - Fawley
my dad was John Hollis, born at Whatcombe,Fawley, march 29th 1930, his father was Fred Hollis,DOB, and Death unknown,he married Caroline Green from south Fawley, probably about 1925,thier other 2 children were Joan and Brian, then i have a quite extensive hollis family back to 1735, they were all born and died in oxon, Fewcott, Hampton Gay, and steeple barton, they were all farmers, one was a farm baliff,does anyone have anylinks, thanks Jacqueline

Fernham berkshire - Fernham

Please help extend my branches or provide a link. - Finchampstead
Thomas TREACHER (abt 1770) John MARSHALL (married Sarah in 1770) Elizabeth WOTHIN (married Thomas Treacher 1765)

marshall family - Finchampstead
looking for edmond marshall,he died in 1771,his wife was sarah,his son john marshall married jean halfacre in 1775. would like to know edmond's birth and marriage details.

halfacre - Finchampstead
jean halfacre was born c1749, in finchampstead she married in 1775 and died 1829. would like to know jean's village of birth.

MEARING - Finchampstead

Drew Keen - Finchampstead
My great-aunt Constance Kate Keen married Charles Drew in 1910. In 1914, their son, Charles William,was born at Heron Lodge, Finchampstead. Another son,Thomas Edwin, was born in 1919, also at Heron Lodge. Any information welcome to fill in gaps in the family tree.

james clacy 1824(gamekeeper) - Finchampstead
trying to find his father, grandfather and great grandfather and siblings of all. james clacy(1824) married louisa wilkinson in about 1847 one of there sons was fredrick joseph clacy born about 1870 and married doris elizabeth boltz(brisbane australia) then one of his sons was fredrick raymond george clacy born 1920 who married dorothy wisby.(brisbane australia). james clacy(1824) is my great great grand father.

oakley house - Frilford
i was born at oakley house.frilford r.d. does anyone know where this is in oxfordshire

Oakley House, Frilford Heath - Frilford Heath
I am trying to ascertain the history of Oakley House, Frilford Heath, Berkshire, prior to its use by Dr. Barnardo's between 1946 and 1970. I am aware that it was a military hospital, but cannot find our specifics etc. Any information would be greatly received.

Oakley House - Frilford Heath
I was born at Oakley House probably quite early in its usage as a hospital if that is what it was as my birth was registered as number 5. I would appreciate any information on Oakley House, how it was used during the war and the evacuation of pregnant mothers to it for birth. Surname Ayley

WERRELL - Frilsham
Looking for information on the children of Edwin and Matilda(BROWN)WERRELL. Annie Elizabeth born 1876 was my Grandmother and hoping to make contact with relatives of her other eight siblings.

Cross-Dauncey or Dancey or Dancy & Thatcher of Fyfield/Marcham Berks - Fyfield
William Thatcher was the father of Sophia b.1800 Fyfield, Berks. Sophia married 1) ? Dauncey with whom she had Caleb b1823, Harriet b1832 and Joshua b.1833. She married 1841 2) Charles Cross b.1805 Marcham son of Sarah and Charles Cross. Their only child was Thirza b1843 Shippon.

SUNDIAL HOUSE - Garford
I lived at this house between 1955-1967. Would love to hear from anyone who might live there now or knows of its history. It used to be the village stores also when I lived there and post office. It belonged to a Miss Hatton before my Uncle bought it.

Chaffey Family - Garford
Would like to hear from this family who lived in Garford in late 1950's-1960's. They had a son called Pierre and daughter Anne-Marie, their father was a builder and mother was belgian.

Belchers of Goosey - Goosey
Looking for descendants of my mother's brother Donald George Owen Belcher his twin sister Gwendoline Betty Belcher date of birth 11/10/1914 and their youngest sister Kathleen Nancy Belcher date of birth 30/7/1916. All four were orphaned in 1918 after the death of their parents James Belcher son of Britford Belcher and Crissie May Belcher nee Wheeler.

Good Boys lane - Grazeley Green
can anyone give me any info on Totterdown Farm in Good boys lane. Also known as Good Boys Farm.

The Hostel, Grazeley Green - Grazeley Green
I am looking for anyone who may have any knowledge of the Hostel at Grazeley that was used by migrant workmen during and after the war. It was still in use in the 50's but not sure when closed. In particular am looking for information on someone called Jackson, believed to be ex Army officer, well over 6 ft tall and fair haired. Would have been there about 1947-48. Think he was in his 50's at the time so children or grandchildren may have some info.

Cox family 1650s - Great Coxwell
I've found my 7g grandfather b about 1650 in Great Coxwell. I see there are many Cox's living in Faringdon, just down the road. Does anyone have any connections to this family?

Mary Collett - Great Coxwell
Looking for information on Mary Collett who married Thomas Absolom on April 19, 1769 at Great Coxwell. Died 1814 also in Great Coxwell. Want to know who her parents were.

Harris Family Berkshire - Great Shefford
I am currently researching the Harris family mainly from West Shefford,Berks., Wooburn and Flackwell Heath Bucks.

john withers - Great Shefford
Trying to establish the above c 12 oct 1777,parents benjamin withers /mary honey or family went to Bristol . A John withers married Susannah cook/coke bristol 3 jul 1796.At birthof my grt.grtgrandfather 1800 mention of family names mary withers,eliza withers which aresome family names,subsequently. thanks arthur.

Elizabeth Dobson - Greenham
I'm looking for information on Elizabeth Dobson, b.~1827 in Greenham, Berks. She later got married to John Holder, b.~1828 in Hungerford. Any information much welcome.

Hazell - Greenham
I'm looking for anyone with Hazell conections in this area!

Greenham Common - Noah's Ark - Greenham
My ancestors (family name Brown)lived in a cottage called No.2 Noah's Ark. David Brown was a gardener - so the 1871 Census tells me. Does anyone know where the cottage or row of cottages called Noah's Ark was situated in the area probably on the north side of Greenham Common. Paul

Railway Tavern Public House - Greenham
Any information appreciated, eg. photo, map, info, etc Connection is to George Benham, noted as Innkeeper in the 1861 Census.


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