Hawkins, Brook Street, Reading - Reading
I am seeking the decendants of James and Mary Hawkins. Their son, my great grandfather, Samuel was born on 27th April 1883 at 1 Brook Street, Reading, Berkshire. My greatgrandfather Samuel (Jnr) married Edith Hartwell of 128 Cumberland Road, Reading in 1908. The immigrated to Australia in 1910. My mother and I would very much like to reconnect with family in the UK.

WRIGHT, Isabella Martha - Reading
Isabella said she came from Reading in the 1841 and 51 English censuses. Born circa 1803. She married a Henry Kemp and moved to London where they prospered. I'd love to identify her origins! I know it's a big place, at least a densely populated region. From Australia, warm regards to my unknown Wright ancesters. Julie.

hern, buckle - Reading
looking for info on my fathers family sidney george hern and my grandmother rose ann (nee buckle)

Rope Factory - Reading
Can anyone advise if there was a rope factory in Reading in the 1700/1800's, if so what were they called. My 3x Gt Grandfather was a "turner" in the 1841/1851 census for Reading St Giles.

Alfred & Emma Martha Cooper - Reading
Alfred & Emma Martha Cooper resided in Reading, Berks, in 1902. Alfred was a Steam train driver, and had an un-timely death in 1902, aged 43, leaving his Wife, Emma Martha, 38, and nine children. Names of the surviving children were Reginald, Doris, Ethel, Ella, Alfred, Frederick, Harold, Montague, Frank. According to birth certificates, they lived in St. Johns Street (1893), then moved on to Audley Street, (1902) and finally, Dorset Street (1907). Emma Martha Cooper died in 1942 Reading. Has anyone any information regarding this family, and the subsequent history of the Children. I have come to a standstill in my research, so I would love to hear from anyone who has any relevant information.....you could be my distant cousin!

Shoe Shop, Broad Street, Reading - Reading
Is there anyone who can remember name of the shoe shop in Broad Street, opposite Wellsteeds, which used to be where True Form shoes was. The owner was called Parker and I believe it was bomb damaged at probably the same time as Wellsteeds. I would be most grateful to hear from anyone who could tell me what it was called. It might, of course, have been Parkers.

Reading. - Reading
Doe's anyone have information on Henry Bargent born in St Marys, Reading c 1693 or any of the same Family and any connections there may be to other Families in the area.

Strickland Family - Photographs - Reading
William Henry Strickland was born in Peterborough 1837 to John and Mary Ann Strickland nee Pheasant. William was organist at St Mary's Church Reading from circa 1865 until his death in 1907. He was also instrumental in the formation of the Reading Philharmonic Society. His first wife was Annie Elizabeth Parnwell (4 children) and in 1868 married Ellen Thompson (5 children). I am interested in contacting anybody who may have any old family photographs which they would be willing to let me have copies of. Thanks

cennick,connick,cunnick - Reading
I am looking for information on the above circa 1650 to 1750. Thomas Cunnick was a Quaker, George Connick (Thomas's son) was a school teacher and John Cennick (George's son ) was a Methodist preacher. I would appreciate any info on especially Thomas and George please.

Werrell-Don - Reading
Am looking for Don as he was best man at my parents wedding in Ballarat Australia in 1951. My father was Ronald Barker and my mother, Betty Weightman.Don used to live at the YMCA in Ballarat around 1949-1950 and then boarded with my great grandmother in Ballarat.A letter that Don wrote to my father in around 1956 has surfaced with his adress being Shinfield, Reading Berkshire,UK.He is married to Rose.Hope to hear from anyone who has information on him or his family.

williams - Reading
hi,if anyone could help im looking up the name of my great granparents(rosa williams and john emmett their marriage was in 1917 newbury berkshire they had 4 children and lived in reading berkshire(great knollys st)anyone who has heard of them names please can you get in touch, thank you

Richards in Reading - Reading
Looking for anyone with connections to the Richards families baptised at st. Giles and St. Mary;s Reading. They go back to the 1500's here. Were they connected to the Richards family from Datchet Berks? Some descendants of the latter went to Mortlake Surrey and Middlesex. Thank you.

Reading - Reading
Looking for any information on the people connected to the public house opposite the Huntley and Palmer Factory in Reading circa 1900 to 1924 (might be called The Greyhound (not sure)(I might be mixing it up with another public house they ran in Aylesbury).....anyway the family names I am interested in connecting to the public house would be Simmonds; Annie Louisa Knapp (mother); May Knapp (child); Acocks; and Harvey. Grateful for any information.

Farr - Reading
Looking for info. on Farr family who lived in Reading during 1800's. Have George Farr (gr gr grandfather) living at 35 Broad Street in 1844 - occupation shoe & bootmaker - he married Lucy Jones at the Baptist Chapel that year. Any info. welcome

BARNETT - Remenham - Remenham
I am descended from a George BARNETT from Remenham. I am looking for anyone who may link into the BARNETT family in Remenham.

MINES family - Remenham
I am looking for any info or descendants on the MINES family. My 4 x gt g'father was a John Mines, born 'Berkshire' per 1841 census when family living Remenham. My 3 x gt g'mother was the daughter of John and his wife Mary. Her name was Eliza MINES born ca 1819 and married to Charles REED or READ in the Parish Church, Remenham in 1842. John and Mary's other children per 1841 census were James (c.1824) and Susanah (c.1825). Eliza and Charles REED (or READ) moved to Reading, where my 2xgt g'mother Caroline REEAD or READ was born around 1849. I can't seem to find John Mines or James and Susanah on later census records, though a Susan Mines married in Reading in 1846 so could be same person. Are there any MINES family still in the area?

Freeman - Remenham
Looking for information on Freeman family who were living in Aston Remenham in 1905 according to birth certificate of Reginald Francis Freeman. ANy information gratefully receivd

Remenham - Remenham
I am looking foe information on John Bargent born 1707 or Married 1707 in Remenham any help appreciated

Justice - Sandhurst
Researching the Justice family of Sandhurst, then Finchampstead in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Warner Family - Sandhurst
I am searching for information regarding the Warner family who lived in Sandhurst about 1870 onwards Thankyou Sue A

kimber, Moody, Jessop, Eccleston - Sandhurst
I am searching for any information concerning Susanna Kimber born c1799, who married George Moody 1829 Sandhurst Easthampstead. one known daughter Eliza married (1)Thomas Jessop 1866 Sandhurst Easthampstead (2)Henry Eccleston 1871 Sandhurst Easthampstead

Wright family - Sandhurst
I am looking for information for Hercules Wright born 1815 in Sandhurst who married Louisa Carter in 1865 in Warfield. Louisa married a Charles Carter. Her maiden name was Dowling Thanking you

HENDERSON, GILMORE - Scotland
Looking for the birth place of George HENDERSON born around 1833 somewhere in Scotland his parents were George HENDERSON & Jane-Jean GILMORE-GILMOUR. George came to Australia in approx 1855 and married Mary DURNING in 1865 in Rockhampton Queensland Australia

Vince,1751 - Shaw
looking for infomation William Vince,b. 1751 in/around Shaw.Married a Mary ??? around 1876. Then moved to Kings Somborne Hampshire where they had 8 kids: Betty, William, Thomas,Gary, Mary Ann, Rachel, Martha, & James. Doug Vince

Family Research - Shefford Woodlands
The surnames of Stratford seem to be linked by aliases to Kingston within this small community that has a Wesleyan Church. Does anyone know of the reason? Census and parish records in the 19th century have shown this alias. I have collated a lot ofinfo about these two families

Mills And Low / Lowe Of Shellingford Berkshire - Shellingford
MILLS or LOW / LOWE of Shellingford Berkshire Any descendants of Allen MILLS born circa 1825 and Esther LOW or LOWE from Shellingford Berkshire. The said family emigrated to Victoria Australia. Their daughter Elizabeth MILLS was my Great Grandmotherand she was born in 1849 in Shellingford Berkshire. Allen MILLS was born around 1825 and his wife Esther LOW or LOWE was born around 1822. I would like any information on the ancestors of this Allen MILLS and this Esther LOW or LOWE please. Elizabeth MILLS married Thomas Henry BROWN in Victoria Australia in 1870.

Ilot. James.(hilet) - Shellingford
James ILOT my G/G/Grandfather born Shellingford 1817, to William & Elizabeth.Brothers, Richard,Thomas,Joseph,sister Charlotte. Elizabeth died 1826.William re-married.James married in Sydney Australia 1841 to Anne English as James HILET.No immigration.Lost from 1817-1841.Any help appreciated on those years.9 children born in Australia.Have all info from 1841.

RICKSON - Shellingford
LOOKING FOR CONNECTIONS TO THE RICKSON FAMILY. THOMAS DAVIS OF FARINGDON MARRIED JANE RICKSON OF SHELLINGFORD ON THE 1ST APRIL 1689 AT FARINGDON.

GODDARD ROBERT - Shellingford
WE are looking for info on Robert born about 1729 we dont know where . he had house land in shellingford , wife Sybill allen m.1755 longcott . the goddards stayed in village untill 1930 , if you descendant we can may be help , lots of info. If any one knows where Robert came from or where born ,would love to hear from you

goddard house shellingford - Shellingford
does any one have photo of the old goddard house or photos of any thing to do with shellingfords past history.we are also trying to locate any documents to do with either the old goddard house , or the new one . Thankyou

GODDARD - Shellingford
Does any one have any info on JOSEPH GODDARD who bought Goddard house in Shellingford 1925, are you a relative ,if so please get in touch. Or if you are a Goddard descendant from Shellingford we would love to hear from you .

BOSI - Shellingford
We have a MRS B BOSI ON A DEED 1956 & A HANNAH BOSI on a deed 1965 are you related or know of them , if you have any info please get in touch .

GERRING, MOORE - Shellingford
THOMAS WILLIAM GERRING 1879 FARINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE; MARRIED AGNES JANE MOORE BORN MAY 1880 DITCHFIELD, LANE END, BUCKS. I HAVE DETAILS OF THE ANCESTORS OF SAID COUPLE, BUT WANT TO FIND THEIR CHILDREN. SHE WAS MY GREAT AUNT. REGARDS VITA.

COMPTON at Shilton - Shilton
Tracing a COMPTON family tree, at Quenington, Coln St Aldwyn, Alvescot. family lived briefly at Shilton (1840s). Pls contact me if you are connected.

Gardner - Shilton
Researching the Gardner family of Shilton

Critcher - Shinfield
Looking for any Critchers from Shinfield or surrounding area, especially any descendants or ancestors of Mark Critcher born about 1779.

Fox & Beauchamp - Shinfield
My 3xGreat grandfather John Beauchamp married Ann Fox in 1794 in Egham. I believe Ann may have come from Shinfield. I would appreciate any information that would prove/disprove this theory.

Pither - Shinfield
Any connection with the PITHER or PETHER's of Reading and the coach building industory. Or with Farming families in Bradfield, Shinfield, Beenham, Tilehurt, Swallowfield etc

Smithers Family - Shinfield
My Grandfather Frederick George, his brothers, William Edward, Walter Charles & a sister Elizabeth Mary were all born in this area around 1879 - 1886. Thay also lived & worked in the area of Wokingham, Egham & Staines. Frederick George married Mary Ann Baseley. Walter Charles married Catherine Brooks & I think Elizabeth Mary married a David Cook. Any links would be great news.

The Lodge, Shinfield - Shinfield
The Lodge at Shinfield is an old house built in 1814, I believe. During WWII it served as the Mess for RAF Flying Training Command. From 1971 to 2002 it was the social centre of the Met Office College. Some of the additions to The Lodge look likeWorld War I, Great War, vintage buildings. Does anyone know the history of the house during the Great War? It was a private house, but did it have any special war role?

Neave of Shinfield, Reading - Shinfield
2nd World War photographs of John Neave from Shinfield area of Reading are available to be passed on only to children or relatives. A Leading Aircraftman, Electrical Section, 5051 Squadron RAF (about 85 years old if living). Probably emigrated to South Africa

Palmer family - Shinfield
William palmer b 1637 in Shinfield may have been our William Palmer in East Garston.Large tree of Palmers in Lambourne and East Garston.

Wiggins - Shinfield
Searching information on John Wiggins and wife Margaret (nee Neville). John born c.1779 (in Burford,Oxford) worked as postillion for Alexander Cobham 1794-96. John died c.1833. Margaret his widow married William Neville in 1840.

MORRIS, GLOVER, WATTS - Shinfield
James MORRIS was baptised at Shinfield, Berkshire, England on 17.10.1762. A private in the NSW Corps(enlisted on 06.08.1789), James left England on the transport 'Surprise' on 13.11.1789 and arrived in Australia in 26.06.1790. James and Elizabeth WATTS (born circa 1774 at Dorset, England) had 6 children, all born at Sydney Cove, NSW Australia. I can share details of their descendants. I am searching for ancestors of James and Elizabeth. The only information I have is that James' parents were James MORRIS and Jane GLOVER.

Black Boy Inn, Shenfield - Shinfield
Searching for info on my great, great grandmother Harriet Maynard who was 'innkeeper' at the Black Boy, Shinfield (1851 Census). A widow, she lost her husband Richard in 1850. They had three children - George, Harriet and Richard, my great grandfather. She remarried a Henry Payne in 1853 and they had a daughter, Elizabeth. Thank you - Diana

CHASE - Shinfield - Shinfield
Researching Richard CHASE born Shinfield 1785/6 later settled in Wargrave or Waltham St Lawrence. Any information about the CHASE family welcome.

MAYNARD; HOUSTON - Shinfield
looking for details of Richard Maynard (my grandfather). My father was Alexander b. 1917 His mother was Gladys Houston (2nd marriage to Richard) She died very young, around 1922/23. My uncle Donald was their second child.b.1919. I have a brother also called Richard Maynard.

Mearing - Shinfield
I am descended from Sarah Mearing born c1783 Shinfield who married William Bedford born c1780 Wokingham on the 23/5/1805 Shinfield if anybody has any information on Sarah's ancestors i would be very grateful.

Cross Family - Shippon
Thirza Cross was born 1843 in Shippon so her family must have resided there at some time. Her parents were Sophia (nee Dauncy or Dancy probably married name as had son Joshua b.1833 when she married) and Charles Cross b.1805 Marcham, Berks. Her grandma was Sara Cross b.1770 Fyfield, Berks. Thirza married Wm Harding.

Dauncey/ Dancey/Dancy - Shippon
Sophia Thatcher (father William) married ? Dauncey and they had three children Caleb, Harriet and Joshua. By 1841 Sophia was a widow.