WHITEHEAD - Milton Hill
I am looking for any connection to my great grandfather Fredrick William Whitehead, he lived in Milton Hill, Berkshire. he was married twice, first wife's name unknown and she died of pneumonia, but they had 4 children: Fredrick William Jr Married Sally, Isabel, Florance & Christine (nicknamed Tine). He then meet and married a Sara Annie Wise, they also lived in Milton Hill, Berkshire and own or managered the Pack Horse Inn. They had 5 children: Dorothy born 1908, Jack born 1910, William Edwards born 1911 (who had a twin brother George who died at birth) and my grand father Roland Perivial born 1914. Fredrick Whitehead was a Mechanic/Inn Keeper, he died 1924 and Sara Annie moved her 5 children out to New Zealand on the 19 Feb 1925 on the ship called the Ionic, own by the Shaw Savill Line. My Whitehead line finishes at my GG father and I was hoping that there was someone out there that may have a connection to this family and can help me go further, if so please feel free to contact me. Vicki.

Rowland & Gertrude SHARPE - Mortimer
My great Uncle and Aunt lived in the house adjoining the Church/Church hall for many years. Rowland only moving into the Home for the Blind in his late 80's/90's. He died late 1970's. Does anyone have further information about his family or photos regarding these years.

Richard & Mary Roake. - Mortimer
Can anyone tell me the name of the parish church in Mortimer. My father while writing about his family said that his grandfather & grandmother, Richard & Mary Roake of "The Kennels", Bath Road, Tilehurst, Reading between 1850 and 1900, were buried in a churchyard in Mortimer. He said his grandad Roake lived into his 80's but although I can find many death records of "Richard Roake" I cannot find the one for my great grandad.

BARKUS - Moulsford/Ipsden - Moulsford
Am researching BARKUS in the Moulsford/Ipsden area. Also POWELL and BROOKS from the same area. Have research details would be willing to share with anyone interested

William GIBBONS - Moulsford
b.1841, Moulsford, Berks. No details of parents. Married (place unknown) abt.1867 Rhoda Gard(e)ner b.1844 Drayton, Oxon. In Chelsea had (at least) seven children inc. my G-Grandfather Charles. Any information welcome. Frank

Richard Parsons - Moulsford
Researching Parsons family. Richard Parsons b.1775 Blewbury was the son of Francis Parsons and Charity Selwood who married in 1769 at Aston Tirrold. Francis and Charity's other children were Ann b.1773 Aston Tirrold, Frances b.1779 Blewbury, Joseph b.1782 Aston Tirrold, James b.1786 Aston Tirrold and Martha b.1789 Aston Tirrold. Richard married Martha Bowers Button (daughter of Alice Button) of Cholsey, in Moulsford in 1801. Their children Joseph, James, Mary Ann, William, Charles & Samuel were all born in Moulsford between 1801 & 1815. Am interested to learn more about these ancestors of mine.

Dobson - Newbury
William and Ann DOBSON b around 1780, son Thomas b 1804.

Edney - Newbury
Amey EDNEY b abt 1794 m Thomas DOBSON b abt 1804.

Golding & Hudson Families - Newbury
William Hudson 1782 - 1832 Mary Golding 1785 - 1848 Married at St Nicholas Newbury Berks 19th May 1817 Anyone researching Goldings or Hudsons please?

Bennett, ferrimen & John Frances West - Newbury
The BENNETT family owned property in the market place, Newbury & is mentioned in a will that I have. Elizabeth BENNETT was born & baptised in Newbury. She was a daughter of John BENNETT, a Newbury baker & his wife Anne (nee, FERRIMEN) According to John BENNETT`S will circa 1802 he owned property in Newbury market place. Elizabeth married William WILDER in 1794. One of her sisters married into the BAKER family, also mentioned in the above will. William WILDER was said to have been born in READING & family papers show that he was descended from RICHARD OR JOHN WILDER who had married Elizabeth DEWE a descendent of the STARE/STAIR family. There are connections to the JOHN & FRANCES WEST Family & also connections to CHRIST`S HOSPITAL

Andrews - Newbury
From the Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 James Pettit Andrews was born near Newbury Berks. About 1737 and died at London 6th August 1797, An English antiquary and historian. He wrote a - History of Great Britain etc 1794-5 and - Henry's History of Britain continued 1796 etc

Nautical Astronomer - Newbury
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 Francis Baily was born at Newbury, Berkshire 28th April 1774 and died at London 30th August 1844. he was a distinguished English astronomer, reformer of the Nautical Almanac, and reviser of star catalogues. He wrote a 'Journal of a Tour in Unsettled Parts of North America in 1796/7 and 'Tables for the Purchasing and Renewing of Leases' 1802 and 'Doctrine of Interest and Annuities' 1808 and other works

Mcgraw Mystery - Newbury
Looking for any information on Henry McGraw born around 1846 Newbury,Birkshire,England. Siblings Parents etc

Names Taken From Wills Of The Bennett Family Of Newbury - Newbury
I have a number of old family wills that were made by the Bennett family of Reading. If any of the following names belong to your family tree I am willing to forward a copy of the relevent document to anyone who is interested. JOHN BRUNSDON,JOHN TOWNSEND,JOHN BAKER,GEORGE BAKER,MARY BENNETT,THOMAS BENNETT, WILLIAM BENNETT,MARTHA BENNETT, SARAH BENNETT,MARY BRETSCH,WILLIAM FRIEND,JOHN HALL, SARAH THE DAUGHTER OF EDWARD & MARTHA SINEY, JOHN PUMPLETT, PHILIP LOCKTON & JOSEPH SIMS.

Baster Family - Newbury
Joseph Baster (an innkeeper & maltster) married 1: Sindery Barefoot 1760 Newbury 2: Mary Sutton 1773 Newbury. He held an Innkeepers Licence in 1761 for The Hatchet Inn, Newbury (which still exists). 6 children and all but two died young. 1: George (of Hurst) born 1778 married circa 1805 to Lucy Dreweatt (no children) and 2: Charles of Abingden (an elected bailiff and solicitor)(c1786-1855). Married Rose and had 1 son Charles George (1843-1905) married 1: Emma Owen 1878 Marylebone 2: eitherAugusta Hoare or Emily Newland 3: Ann Stanbury. 5 children from 1st marriage all at Portsea: Edith Ursula E Baster 1874 - Charles Reuben Baster 1879 - Gertrude Anne Baster 1883 - Albert Edward Baster (1884-1884) - Mabel Jane Baster 1885. (Posted JCN)

Weston Tragedy - Newbury
Benjamin Weston (11th of 12 children of Benjamin and Hannah) born 1777, innkeeper at 'Old Waggon and Horses Inn' which still exists, in Newbury Market Place,appointed Borough Treasurer in 1841. The complications, mainly due to the negligence of the Overseers, led to his suicide in 1848. The Coouncil immediately appointed his widow, Sophia, Housekeeper at the Mansion House (Town Hall), possibly a sign of their responsibility for the tragedy. I am willing to send full details to anyone interested

Baggs Family - Newbury
I am looking for information on the Baggs family who descended from the tribe of Baga, an Angle or Saxon chiefain who invaded Britain after the Roman empire bagan to retreat. I am of the Baggs family in the USA, where Bagges have been since the 1600s. Thank you.

Mary Ann Mason - Newbury
My 2 x great Grandmother Mary Ann Mason was born around 1840 in Newbury. She married Alfred Gibb from Wadhurst and they moved to Kent. Any information on her family greatly appreciated.

Coles family - Newbury, Berkshire - Newbury
I am looking for any information on 2 of my grandfathers brother and sisters. ROBIN S. COLES who was born about 1892, and his sister GLADYS COLES born in about 1899. I know absolutely nothing about them. My grandfather GEORGE H. COLES died in North London in 1973. Any info relating to these or any other members of the coles family would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

suffolk - Newbury
I am descended from Joseph Suffolk who was born abt. 1815 at Newbury. He emigrated to Australia in 1836. Any information would be appreciated.

James and Johanna Willis - Newbury
They are my g/g/g/ grandparents, James was born 1793 or 1798 in Newbury, I believe his father was Isaac Willis and mother Ann Wright. He married a Johanna ???(Born 1812) in 1839 Newbury, and died March 1857 in Whitechapple, Mile end old town. theyhad 3 children, Emily,1842,Robert 1844 and James 1846. Would like to known Johanna's maiden name and any other details on the Willis family.

Ellen westbrook chilton - Newbury
hi can anyone help me --- Im really stuck with this lady-- Ellen Westbrook Chilton. I know she was married 15th July 1891 to James Shield, i also know she died at Glouster Road in Newbury. But thats where i draw a blank -- i cant find her surname newhere - was her parents Chilton, Westbrook ???? any body who could throw some light on this - id be greatful thanks in anticipation maz

BARNES - Newbury
Any Information please about the BARNES family of Newbury. My 3xG grandfather's half sister was Elizabeth LANE, born Eling, Hants, in 1767. She married John BARNES, postmaster of Newbury. Elizabeth and three unmarried daughters ran a girls' school in Newbury (1841C). A son George was connected to the MECEY family of Thatcham. Many of the various family members appear to be to either bankers or solicitors.

Henry Head - Coast Guard - Newbury
Looking for the parents of Henry Head, born 1862 in Newbury, Berkshire. He married Ada Elizabeth Fowler in Tetbury, Glos. and they had three children: Winifred Emily, born in Cliffe, Kent, Dorothy Grace, born in Lowestoft, Suffolk and Henry Charles born in Reading, Berks. I believe Henry died between 1891, where he appears on the Census, and 1901, when Ada is a widow, living back in Tetbury, near her mother.

FRAY - Newbury
Fray - in response to living at Corporation Cottages. My grandmother, Ethel, was one of the Fray children living there along with all her siblings and her parents, Harry and Rose. I have siblings names etc and some contact details. If anyone has any information please get in touch. I would love to find out who Harry Fray's parents were.

Purchell - Newbury
Hoping to find any Purchells in and around the Newbury Berkshire area

WITHERS CLARK - Newbury
Edward WITHERS 1845 Newbury,Berkshire-1921 Wanganui, miller - Edward WITHERS 1788 Lambourn,Berks-1870 Newbury,Berks - Ann CLARK m 1703 at Newbury,Berkshire

Mary HANDSOME - Newbury
My great great grandmother was Mary Handsome, whose birthplace is given as Newbury in 2 censuses. She married John EVERETT from Chilton Foliat but I don't know where or when. They lived in London (Marylebone/St George Hanover Square/Mayfair) and had 6 or 7 children. Is anyone researching the HANDSOME family (or Hansom/Hanson)?

Newbury - Newbury
I am looking for any relatives to John Gilbert b 1854 Newbury Berkshire, he married Mary Ann Randall 1876 they had 11 children one was my grandmother Lily Maud Gilbert b 1888 Paddington she married Alfred B Hine b 1888 Battersea Surrey, they came to Australia and settled here.

Plumbs - Newbury
Looking for any information on the Plumbs in Berkshire.ANN PLUMB c1775 parents~ Robert & Catherine Plumb .Ann went on to 7 children ,all born with no named father. John c1793 Elizabeth c1795 William c1797 William c1798 Thomas c1798 James c1807 Sarah c1809.

White - Newbury
Looking for info on Charles Edgar White born 1819 in Newbury. He married a lady called Emma,maiden name not known, born 1821 in Chertsey surrey.Do you have either of these names in your family tree?

smoker,haines - Newbury
i am trying to contact any friends or relatives of a frederick william smoker, son of charles and ellen smoker hungerford, born 1906 and one of 7 children, frederick married a smith in 1932, and had i think 4 children. peter,michael,stephen, and christine. christine married a brian Haines in 1970, and stephen married an elizabeth williams in 1969. both in newbury, i have recently found out that my grandmother is believed to have been fredericks sister caroline emma smoker, and any info about her or the family would be greatly appreciated. thks.

Newbury - Newbury
Arthur Holt 1868-1939, married Daisy Allen, had two children, Walter Arthur Holt (My Grandfather) and his sister Daisy. My Grandfather was sent from England? when he was 12 years old, his sister was placed in an orphanage (she was retrieved by Arthur Holt and raised by him with his new wife, Margaret Jane Kelly (we believe he and Daisy were divorced as she died in Edinburgh in 1968). My Grandfather Walter Arthur Holt Allen would not talk about his parents, childhood even his sister Daisy who he eventually met again in Halifax, Nova Scotia just a few years before he died. It is from Daisy and her family that we have learned what very little information we have. Arthur Holt was born in Ashton-u-Lyne, 1868 and died in Preston in 1939. He had 6 children with Margaret Kelly: Thomas, Helen, Jessie, Edward, Arthur and Robert. Thomas had a son David who married a woman named Margaret who did a lot of research on the Holt family. They divorced and I would like to get in touch with her also, as I have never attempted researching this before, even though my father Thomas (Tom) often wondered about his Grandparents. My dad died in 1998 and I have still wanted some information about the Arthur Holt. I know that he was a soldier with the Lancashire Fusiliers and a member of the Duke of Edinburgh Grand Council. I have his cap badge and a few other things including pictures of him. Did he and Daisy divorce? What happened to make a young boy become a man and never mention his parents again? Can anyone help me find out?

Atkins - Newbury
Searching for information re John Atkins born Newbury Berks 1872. Married Rosa ? They moved to Hampshire and had 4 children William, Winifred, Frances and Florence.

Pearce/Kinge - Newbury/Portsmouth - Newbury
Hi there. I am trying to obtain information on Joseph Pearce, son of Frederick John Pearce and Harriet Taylor. Joseph was born in 1882 in Kingsclere, but married Minnie Kinge in Newbury in November, 1904. They had a son Percy Leonard who is my grandfather. He married my grandmother, Dorothy Winifred Ivy Mariner in Portsmouth in 1925, but disappeared in the early 1930s. If anyone has information on either Joseph Pearce, Minie Kinge or Percy Leonard Pearce I would like to hear from you. Regards Wendy

Pearce - Newbury/Portsmouth - Newbury
Hi there. I am trying to find some information on my Grandfather, Percy Leonard Pearce. Percy was born in Newbury 27/02/1905 and his parents were Joseph Pearce (born Kingsclere 1882) and Minnie Kinge (born Farnham 1886). Joseph and Minnie married in Newbury 08/11/1904. Percy married Dorothy Winifred Ivy Mariner in Portsmouth 19/09/1925, but disappeared in the early 1930s. I would love to hear from anyone with information regarding Joseph Pearce, Minnie Kinge or Percy Leonard Pearce. Regards Wendy

HEARN - Newbury
HEARN family father Thomas b.1843 mother Jane.b.1848 .Thomas was a railway worker. children Arthur, Walter, William, Francis, Nelly, Kate, Jane, Lucy, mary. I know William was married to Aggie and had an adopted daughter Phyllis. Any info please.

COLLINS - Newbury
Interested in Mary COLLINS (nee Martin) lived in Newbury 1860's - 1897 and children Mary Ann, Martin, Richard Martin, Frances, Elizabeth Martin, Lucy Teresa and Joseph. Catholics.

Giles - Newbury
Informatio welcome about the Giles family of Newbury. I believe that they were bakers. My Gt grandmother lived at Greenham Common. My Grandfather was Leighton Giles who was in the Berkshire Police and in retirement,lived in Gloucester Road. Philip

Palmer, chairmaker - Newbury
William Palmer & Sarah Pinnich, both born in Newbury, married in 1811 & had 12 children, baptised at the Lower Meeting House or North Croft Lane Baptist. He was a chairmaker & upholsterer. Their 6th child Jane married William John Myall at St.Mary Newington, Surrey in 1847. I have her picture at her grand-daughter's wedding.

HENRY PULLEN - Newbury
I am looking for information about Henry Pullen born about 1860. Newbury or Abingdon area. Children were Hubert, Albert Edwin, Aubrey, & Mary. Marys married name was (prior or pryor.)

New Family - Newbury
Looking for any relatives of Daniel New b 1876 he left Newbury for Australia in the early 1900, his mother and father's names were Ellen b 1834 and John New b 1830, John New was a police man in the 1800's any info would be appreciated

Robinson - Newbury
After a long search I have found my great uncles retired from Winterbourne to Newbury. George Robinson, retiree from the Army died on the 3rd March 1942. On his death certificate his daughter G.M. Brooks who lived on "Hampridge Farm"? near Newbury. I believe this lady's name to be Gwendoline Muriel.Also Frank Robinson who died on the 13th August 1950 and who lived at 56 Kiln Road Newbury with his son E.W. Robinson whose name I believe to be Edward William . I would very much to make contact with any family of these two men.

William Henry Palmer - Newbury
Looking for information on my great grandfather William Henry Palmer b1870 Newbury Berkshire. He was a labourer and married Hannah Gray and had 6 children who were Jack, William , Edith, Winifred, Annie and Lili. William died in 1937 at Battersea, London.

Pelican Terrace/Newbury - Newbury
The address on my father's birth certificate in 1906 is 8 Pelican Terrace, Speenhamland, Newbury. On a recent visit to Pelican Lane Newbury I was unable to find this address which should be next door to the Old Police Station, which is in the process of redeveloping into flats. Obviously Pelican terrace has been demolished - could anyone tell me how long it has been missing from Pelican Lane?

bowne - Newbury
I am wondering if anyone remembers Bowne the Baker of Speenhamland Newbury or has any idea of any of his descendents.

Thomas Johnston - Newbury
Thomas was born in Newbury in 1826 and died in the area in 1857. I would like to know about him, his wife, Sophia and his daughter Fanny Mike

suggestions for village name - Newbury
An ancestor of mine is listed on the 1861 census as being born in what looks like "Golner" in Berks. Can't find such a place. Can anyone suggest what it might be?

Thomas Smart DIBLEY b1779 - Newbury
Married to Sarah, maiden name unknown. Moved to Lambeth and had several children inc Joseph Thomas. I believe he went back to Newbury and died there in 1850. Connected names - BUTCHER, SADD, MOORE

marriage - Newbury
a believed wedding between Margaret Elizabeth Sims and William Gibings(Gibbons) 23/09/1779.