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CLARK JAMES
- Woolstone
Looking for a James Clark B 1806 -1811 in Woolstone or surrounding villages married to a
Mary Ann Fletcher children Edward b 1836
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READ
- Wytham
Interested in Read family in Wytham, particularly connected with John Read born in Wytham in 1810, married Ann Buckingham in 1843 in Oxford. Also in Wytham Williams and Adkins families 1800 and before.
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Yattendon
- Yattendon
From Tymms's Camden's Britannia continued 1834
Thomas Carte wrote the greater part of his "History of England" here. He died in 1754 and lies buried in the Church without any memorial
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Yattendon
- Yattendon
I am looking for any information on a Thomas White born around 1845 who gave the name of this village as his birthplace in a census entry.
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LEWENDON
- Yattendon
FRANCIS HENRY LEWENDON WAS BORN ABT 1877 IN YATTENDON, HE FOUGHT IN THE BOER WAR LATER AND THEN WENT TO INDIA. AT LEAST I HAVE FOUND THIS RECORD OF HIS NAME AND BELIEVE THIS IS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER.. HIS FAMILY MOVED TO BRADFIELD . ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT !
THANKS
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Evelyn Annie Bright
- Yattendon
My grandmother Evelyn Annie Bright was the illegitimate daughter of William Chandler, born at Betchworth Surrey abt 1867. She lived with her Aunt & Uncle, Esther & Henry Alexander at Burnt Hill, from childhood until she married my grandfather John Marshall in 1885. I am trying to find the name of her mother. I can find no trace of registration of birth nor record of baptism. Any information would be welcome.
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George Wise circa 1780
- Yattendon
I believe George to have been born in Yattendon around 1780. p
Possible siblings
Sarah 1778
William 1783
John 1781
Their parents were Thomas Wise and Sarah neé Bedmead (Bidmead?) both born in Lambourn, Berks.
Any information much appreciated,
Thank you
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Hammerton& Brooks
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
Thomas Hammerton & Ann Brooks ;Parents of William Hammerton B:1807 he married Elizabeth Haines 1831 in Upton, Bucks (her parents John Haines& Deborah Mary Figgis ) Any-one come across these families along the way
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ABDY - HAWKES
- Berkshire
I am researching the name of ABDY/ABDEY, whilst I am looking for the birth of a John ABDY who married a Mary HAWKES I am also collecting all ABDYs. Thankyou.
Julie.
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John Allaway/oway b.abt.1820
- Berkshire
Looking for information on Allaway/oways of Beachill and Reading areas of Berkshire. I would like to find the parents of John b.abt.1820. John moved to Hillingdon cir.1840 his wife Ann Elizabeth Brown and his family were all born there.
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Winstone
- Berkshire
I am looking for family of Charles Winstone & Rosannah Baker who lived at Reading from abt 1865 to 1900. Children - Frederick,Charles,Henry,Minnie(Collingwood)Lillian (Jeffries) Emily (Milton)
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BISBOROUGH
- Berkshire
Has anyone heard of the place in Berkshire called Bisborough pls? I can find no record of it. My G/G/Grandmother Cutler originates from there acc. to 1881 Census. She married a Smith, widowed & married again to Conner from London.
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Captain Edmund Cantwell
- Berkshire
I'm looking for the origins of Capt. Edmund Cantwell. He was born about 1626, reportedly in Berkshire, and emigrated to Delaware in the US around 1650, where he was high sheriff for many years. Our surname is Anglo-Norman-Irish, so Capt. Edmund's family (father? grandfather?) may have emigrated from Ireland to England. Any information or suggestions would be appreciated!
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Wigmore/Pocock
- Berkshire
William Wigmore (bn abt 1823) Married Marie Pocock (bn abt 1828) in Thatcham in 1851 any info would be fantastic. I believe they had a son Edward bn in 1860 in Islington Middlesex any info especially on the Wigmores would be fantastic. Thanks for anyhelp, Paul.
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GREEN
- Berkshire
Looking for information on the GREEN family from Bayworth/Sunningwell/Wootton area of Berkshire. In the 1800's. All replies will be answered. Thank you
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PRATER
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
I am looking for any info on the family of William Prater who married Martha Hill (sometimes known as Pat)in 1909. They lived for a time in Kingsclere. The Hill family came from the Shaw area near Newbury.
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Morgan/Ivory
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
William Morgan and Mary Ann (nee Ivory) lived in the Windsor area from 1848 to 1859 in which time they had 6 children, William Frederic, Frederick, Henry Thomas, Thomas Aaron, Mary Ann Elizabeth, Harriet Ann. They then moved to the Finchley area MDX, where Sarah Ann, Maria Ann, Charlotte Ann, James George and Georgina Emma were born. James George is my grandfather. Any information of this family would be appreciated.
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Rumble
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
My ancestor, John Rumble, was born in Berkshire County on 28 Feb 1828. He immigrated to U.S. before 1860 - with no other family members. I do not know who his parents were or anything about his life before he came to the U.S. ANYTHING would be a blessing, as I have met my brick-wall on this side of the ocean.
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MANSER CHADDLEWORTH
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
My ancestor GG father - George Michael Barnett Manser b.1850 Chaddleworth - m. in West Bromwich 1871 to Sarah Jane Thomas b. abt 1852, West Bromwich, they had a son William James Manser b. 1876 who lived in New Zealand, married, and raised a family. Would like to hear from descendants in UK.
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The New Family in Berkshire
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
Does anyone know anything about an Edward New born somewhere? in Berkshire about 1794. He went at some time to live in London - Lambeth and Holborn and also possibly Clerkenwell. He married in 1837 in Ealing to Harriet Halsey from Middlesex. They had William, Elizabeth and John and possibly Emma.
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Re: Chaplin/ Dowham
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
Edward b1830 m Sarah ?b1831livid in easthampstead had ten children. Henry b 1854 m june 1874 Louisa (Dowham)b in West Iisley1853 had six children, livid in warfield berkshire. william b1876 m sept 1899 beatrice b 1882 they had children but how many?. If this is familar with your family history please send in your information.
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Bushell, Richard and Christiana Bennett
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
Richard BUSHELL born 1809 in Newbury, Berkshire, died 1879 in Bethnal Green. Married c1833 Christiana BENNETT born 1814. Had 8 children all born Bethnal Green or Hackney. Found in census 1851 at Wellington Row, Hackney as Porter. Have no records prior to 1851. Would appreciate any information on Berkshire Bushell's or Christiana Bennett's origins. Thanks
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Kingston Lisle, Berkshire
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
James Ammon b.1770 and his wife Rachael Beckingham had according to the IGI 11 children in the Berkshire town of Kingston Lisle. Spelling was not their strong point and the surname varies slightly from Ammon, Hammon, Hammond to Hammonds. Any info. on this family gratefully appreciated
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Harris family
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
I am trying to find any info on my ggrandfather who was born in Berkshire in 1870,we believe.His Father was John Edward Harris, a Publican. He had a connection to the Probyn family ,who were Brewers.I know he had a brother called Samuel W. Harris(1866).I have a listing in the 1901 census but cannot find any more information before that time.
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WILLIAM HEYDEN
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
I am searching for a WILLIAM HEYDEN. I know that he married a MARY BEDWELL in BUCKLAND BERKSHIRE in 1887. They had 8 chiildren: Mary 1788, Elizabeth 1791, John 1794, Rachel 1797, Harriet 1799 William 1801, Richard 1805, Charles 1809. I was wondering if any one has information on WILLIAM HEYDEN.
Any information gratefully received Caroline
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BOULT, HIDDEN, CROSS, Berkshire
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
Thomas BOULT b. Warfield, Berkshire about 1795 m Letitia HIDDEN
Daughter Jane BOULT b abt 1830 married Mark CROSS in Old Windsor in 1860. Other children of Letitia and Thomas: Thomas, Ellen, Mary, Albertina, Georgiana, Esther. Looking for links.
Daughter of Jane and Mark CROSS was Nellie Esther Jane CROSS b 1863 Old Windsor Berks,d.1913 Fremantle Western Australia
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COX, Caroline
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
My gt/gt/grandmother, Caroline Cox, was born c1835, in Berkshire. Her father's name may have been Charles. Caroline m Willam Thomas SIMS,1853,in London.They had 3children,Matilda, George and Sarah. They then emigrated to NSW Aust where their 4th child, Charles Robert (my gt/grandfather) was born in 1863. I cant find any records of Caroline's birth or marriage in the UK.
Can anyone help me?
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Gould, James - Berkshire
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
I am searching for details of James Gould born in Berkshire in 1837, son of William GOULD. He was a labourer who married Emily Jenner in 1858, Brighton, and then moved to Hounslow in Middlesex. Anyone have any news on James's father William, mother and family from Berkshire?
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BERKSHIRE RESIDENTS 1945/6
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
I have a copy of the Swindon Street Directory issued about 1944/5/6 it also contains SOME of the nearby Berkshire villages/hamlets, if you think your relatives lived in a certain village nearby to Swindon then I am willing to look up for you to see if they are listed, but PLEASE GIVE ME THEIR INITIALS and SURNAME AND NAME OF VILLAGE. Includes, Ashbury, Bourton, Coleshill, Compton Beauchamp, Coxwell (Great), Coxwell (Little), Lambourn,Longcot, Shrivenham, Uffington, and Watchfield)
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Stagg
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
I am looking for any information on Thomas Stagg, born East Garston, Berkshire, around 1792 and his wife Hannah, born Lambourn, Berkshire, around 1794. They moved to Clarendon Park, Wiltshire where their children were born. As I live in Australia, I would love any information on my ancestors.
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Goddard
- Berkshire (County, BRK, Berks, England)
Looking for any relatives of Louisa Goddard - born Sandhurst 1869, daughter of Albert and Harriet Goddard. Albert was a harness maker and Harriet a laundrymaid. Louisa moved to Manchester but believed to have kept in contact with relatives in Sandhurst/Aldershot until late 1920's
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