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John Sutton - (East Hanney - Berkshire)
Born
1817 and educated at Oxford first as a doctor and latterly as an Anglican minister. Came to Australia and married Francis Lucy Godschall Johnston in Brsbane in January 1861. He came out to Australia on Board the "Vimiera" and landed in Sydney. He sailed to Brisbane on Board the "Yarra Yarra".He had left the UK with Bishop The Right Reverend Edward Wyndham Tufnel.
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Jonathan Collins and Martha Brakespeare - (East Hanney - Berkshire)
Martha Brakespeare (c1782 - 1838) and Jonathan Collins (c1771 - 1853) had a son, James Collins, who was born in East Hanney in 1821, and another, Isaac Collins. I am seeking further information on this couple, particularly in reference to their parentage. Thank you.
Family Surnames: Collins Brakespeare
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Evans - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
Looking for information on Jane Evans, Probably born East Hendred in app 1785. Married William Read in Wytham on 24/6/1810.
Family Surnames: Evans Read
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Hunt family of East Hendred - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
I have set up an on-line family tree dealing the history of my Hunt antecedents in East Hendred and environs back to the 1600s. Connected names include Webb, Stream, Charlton, Dandridge, Goodenough, Smith (hah), Lawrence, Wyatt, and many others. Would love to hear from anyone researching Hunts and ancillaries and/or East Hendred genealogy. Thanks in advance.
Family Surnames: Hunt Charlton Goodenough Carter Allen Wyatt Lawrence Walters Dench
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Shepherd family - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
I'm currently tracing my family tree and believe my great nan louisa Taylor ( nee Shepherd ) and her family including ,mother Edith,Father William,sister's Edith,Doris,Florence brother's Frank and charles and possibly William
Family Surnames: Shepherd
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Bookers of East Hendred - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
Looking for any one else researching the Booker tree with information to share. First Booker in East Hendred was James Booker who married Hannah Harris in 1827. Connections also to the Anns/Champ/Butler/Thompson family Of East and West Hendred going back to the 1600's
Family Surnames: Booker
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East Hendred - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
I am great grandaughter of Henry John Swadling and his wife Mary Ann (born Denton) would like to contact other decendents. Henry John was the son of John and Mary Swadling
Family Surnames: Swadling
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Greenaway - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
I am looking for any information regarding a James Greenaway m Susanna Cue Jan 17,1830. I think they had several children before heading to Woodstock Canada. They likely left England after 1834 when their last son James was born. Thanks for any help
Family Surnames: Greenaway
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Greenaways of East Hendred - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
I'm descended from Thomas Greenaway (Steventon, Berkshire; born about 1700, wife: Anne?); son Benjamin (Steventon, Berk., about 1730, wife: Mary Brooks); son Joseph (Steventon, Berk., about 1764, wife: Ann Phillips); and his son James (East Hendred, Berk., about 1810). James was married to Susannah/Susanna Cue in East Hendred, Berk., in 1830. They moved to Canada with their children (Woodstock, Ontario area). I found a Canadian record listing James' wife as "Susan", with children Wellington, Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Harrieth. Eventually, James married Christina McKay (what happened to Susannah?). James and Christina had Joseph, Hector, and John (Jack) (my grandfather), and others. John (born: 1860, died: 1946-7) was estranged from his family; my mother has very little family history to pass on. My information comes from the internet as well as a descendant of the James/Susannah union. John was also married to a Tracey Casey in Ontario in 1882; any children? Not 100% sure of all my info; does anyone have anything to share? Any "relatives" out there?
Family Surnames: Greenaway
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Clinch of East Hendred - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
Hi,
Does anyone have information on the Clenche/Clinch family who were based in East Hendred during the late 15th and Early 16th Centuries. They were well establshed as a Ricardus Clenche was registered for Poll Tax in 1381.
Regards
Craig
Family Surnames: Clinch Clenche Clynche Clintche
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East Hendred - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
I am looking for William Hutchins who was married to Catherine ? They had a son William b1720 East hendred he married Mary Holloway at Besselsliegh in 1727 and put Steventon as his address whilst she put East Hendred as hers I have researched the Hutchins link back 8 generations from Oxford to reading to South Wales and back to the area around MILTON DRAYTON STEVENTON and the HENDREDS I am curious about the Hutchins Copse which are around the area and whether there is a connection however spurious.
Family Surnames: Hutchins
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East Hendred: Stone - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
East Hendred (Stone)
I have just started to research my family so I am looking for any information on the Stone family from East Hendred. My great grandfather was Albert Stone(1871), his wife was Priscilla(Nee)Brayne(1873), So if any has come across any information I would be delighted. I am also looking for any photos that might include my family or details of any village events with my family taking part.
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elizabeth tayler 1792 - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
Looking for info about elizabeth tayler born 5/1/1792
baptised at east hendred 8/1/1792
parents were william and ann tayler.She married Daniel Beckley at Fyfield 22/11/1813.
Daniel Beckley was not from the fyfield area,i am trying to find where the Beckleys came from.
Family Surnames: Tayler, Beckley
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Vicar of East Hendred - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
I think my great-great grandfather may have been a curate or vicar of the church in East Hendred in the mid 1800s. My great-grandmother was called Sarah and was born in the village in about 1866. Unfortunately,this is all I have to go on. Sarah married William Bates, son of Philip Bates, who seems to have lived in Fenny Stratford/Newport Pagnell and worked on the railway. Sarah's family considered that she had married beneath her and had little more to do with her. She lived well into her 90s and died in and old folks' home in Winslow. Does anyone have any information, please?
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smith family east west hendred - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
does anyone in east west hendred have any imformation on my gr gr
grand father name jacob smith b1806 /d1847 married hannah denton
b1805 on 19/4/1834/ sutton courtney berkshire had 6 sons any imfomation be very gratefull
Family Surnames: Smith
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Anns family - (East Hendred - Berkshire)
I have dicovered that my great -grandmother's maiden name was Anns. She was called Sarah and was the daughter of John and Ann Anns and had a brother called Joseph. John was a carpenter. Does anyone have more information on this family?
Christine.
Family Surnames: Anns
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TREADWELL & DANCE families - 1750+ - (East Ilsley - Berkshire)
Can anyone help please - I need help with my Treadwell/Dance ancestors who lived in East Ilsley in the 18th century. They were BENJAMIN TREADWELL and SARAH DANCE, and they married at East Ilsley (both stated 'of this parish' 15 June 1769. I cannot find birth entries for either - has anyone come across them. I have found a SARAH DANCE bap. Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hants in 1753 but if this is our Sarah, what might she be doing in East Ilsley. Does anyone know the history of the village, was there any industry there that brought people in from other villages? Thanks in anticipation of a reply.
Family Surnames: Treadwell Dance
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Thomas King - (East Ilsley - Berkshire)
I am Looking for information about a Thomas King in the 1881 census he is born in Compton, i cannot find out any other information about his parents and Wife other than Martha who was also born in Compton, any lead would be welcome
Family Surnames: King
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Palmer - (East Ilsley - Berkshire)
John Palmer was born in West Ilsley and moved to East Ilsley when he married Rachel Pottinger. Rachel's father bought them a farm. They are buried in Compton church and there is a marble plaque in the church.
Family Surnames: Palmer
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HAINES and associated families - (East Ilsley - Berkshire)
We have a Henry HAINES and Frances BAINTON who married 23 Apr 1733 at East Hagbourne, Berkshire, but who then lived at East Ilsley. They had at least ten children at East Ilsley between 1733 and 1756 - some of these children married into the BOOKER, BANNISTER, HAYNE and HEARNE families. Always happy to share information with other researchers.
Family Surnames: Haines, Bainton, Booker, Bannister, Hayne, Hearne
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Westall Lambourne - (East Ilsley - Berkshire)
I am searching for information about William Westall (born 1775) and his wife Elizabeth Lambourne. They were married Nov.7, 1796. They had 4 children - Joseph, Richard, George and Elizabeth. I am looking for their parents and any other information which you may have. Thank you very much.
Family Surnames: Westall Lambourne
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Herridge - (East Ilsley - Berkshire)
Does anyone know anything about Ann Herridge who was born in 1814 and married William Lay. They wee my great great great grandparents.
Phil
Family Surnames: Herridge
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Elizabeth Lambourn/Lambourne - (East Ilsley - Berkshire)
Elizabeth came from Berkshire i believe from east Ilsley she lived at 49 Fidlers row East Ilsey she was born in 1864 Her Mother was Elizabeth Ann Cox and her father was John Lambourn he was born in Headington Oxford he died in Wantage Berkshire his father John Lambourn was born in Scotland 1801 but died in East Ilsley Berkshire in 1849,she married Albert George Long.whose Father came from Berkshire,can anyone help with this
thankyou Gloria
Family Surnames: Lambourn/Lambourne
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Butler Family - (East Ilsley - Berkshire)
Searching for info.on John Butler c1860,wife Mary Butler c1864 lived 1901
East ilsley with 7? children:Alice,Thomas,Emily,(my Nan)Annie(Nance),George?, Ellen(Nell), Jack
Also looking at SENTENCE familywho married Annie Butler. Henry, Sophia ,Ruby and Stephen Sentence may be connected? Many thanks
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Prior - East Lockinge - (East Lockinge - Berkshire)
I am interested in any of the Prior family in the estate village of East Lockinge, Berkshire (near Wantage). I already have a fair amount of info on this family line, and am more than happy to pool resources.
Family Surnames: Prior
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Wiltshire - (East Lockinge - Berkshire)
I am researching the Wiltshire family of East Lockinge. Any information on the parents of Thomas Wiltshire (1871 census)born abt 1830
Family Surnames: Wiltshire
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WITHERS QUELCH KING - (Eastbury - Berkshire)
Robert WITHERS 1696 Wroughton,Wilts.-1772 Eastbury,Berkshire.
- Edward QUELCH 1738 Welford,Berkshire-1802 Eastbury,Berkshire;
- Mary -1779 Eastbury,Berkshire;
- Katharine KING 1666 Wroughton,Wilts.-1736 Eastbury,Berkshire.
Family Surnames: Withers Quelch King
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Hogsflesh/Hofland Family - (Eddington - Berkshire)
Has anyone got any information about John Hogsflesh or William Hogsflesh who were millers at Eddington in the first part of the nineteenth century. William later became known as William Hofland and was still alive aged 80 in 1871. An entry in a 1915 trade directory refers to William's grandson Newton Lowry Hofland as running the roller mill at Eddington. Any info. about this family would be welcome.
Family Surnames: Hogsflesh Hofland
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John Blandy - (Elcot - Berkshire)
Looking for descendents of John BLANDY of Elcot 1623-1700. Sons Robert, Edward, John and William. Some went to Zanesville Ohio
Family Surnames: Blandy
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Pibworths Of Berkshire - (Enborne - Berkshire)
Research is currently being done into the extensive Pibworth family of Enborne and surrounding area. If there are any curious Pibworths out there, get in touch. Also Berkshire Hazells as the families are connected.
Family Surnames: Pibworth Hazell
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Selwood Sellwood - (Englefield - Berkshire)
I am trying to find references to Richard SELLWOOD, sometimes spelt SELWOOD, born 1834,Englefield, son of Thomas SELLWOOD. Thomas was probably also born in Englefield.
Family Surnames: Sellwood
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GOULD and ABERY - (Englefield - Berkshire)
Looking for anyone else researching these names. Edward GOULD married Lavinia ABERY (there are many variations) in Englefield and had children including Lavinia, John, Edward & Mary. Please contact if you think you could be connected.
Family Surnames: Gould, Abery
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John Harrington - (Englefield - Berkshire)
John Harrington, was, according to information in later census returns, born in Englefield in c1784. He later lived in Tilehurst and Theale. Any information about his origins, or about anyone else who may be related to him, would be very welcome.
Family Surnames: Harrington
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Shilton From Faringdon, Berks - (Faringdon - Berkshire)
I have a William Shilton who was a publican in 1841 at Windmill Lane, Great Faringdon. He had a son John b abt 1829, a son George b 1839 and a daughter Mary Ann in 1841.
His wife was Sarah Ansell.
Family Surnames: Shilton Ansell
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Davis Family -gt. Faringdon Berks - (Faringdon - Berkshire)
The following extract was taken from the 1851 Census. Edward Davis is my GGfather - Any further information or connections with this family would be greatly appreciated.
22 Coxwell St. Mary Davis HD F 66 W Ag. Lab Buckland - Sarah Moss DA F 24 U Dressmaker Watchfield - Edward Davis SO M 21 U Groom Faringdon.
Family Surnames: Davis Moss
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DAVIS FAMILY - (Faringdon - Berkshire)
MY GREAT,GREAT,GREAT GRANDPARENTS:SIMON & ANN DAVIS LEFT FARINGDON WITH THEIR CHILDREN IN THE MID-1830s FOR ROTHERHITHE(LONDON). SIMON'S OLDER BROTHER RICHARD DAVIS WENT TO OXFORD. I HAVE TRACED MY DAVIS LINE BACK TO THE MID 1600S THUS FAR, SHOULD ANYONE BE CONNECTED TO THE DAVIS'OF FARINGDON.
Family Surnames: Davis
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