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Buckinghamshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Thomas DELL - Princes Risborough
Looking for Thomas Dell born about 1736 married Ann Jacob 10 Jul 1764 at Princes Risborough. Known children are Thomas bapt 9 Jun 1765 and Mary bapt/birth 31 May 1767 both at Princes Risborough

Quainton - Quainton
Names: Bass Mainwood Whalesby

CLIFTON - Quainton
Looking for descendants of Joseph CLIFFEN/CLIFTON & Ann GIBBS married 18 Oct 1762 Quainton. Children of this marriage; Joseph, Richard (married Ann HAINES), Benjamin, James, Ann & William. Also descendants of Richard CLIFTON & Ann HAINESmarried 6 Jun 1827 Waddesdon Buckingham. Children of this marriage Benjamin (married Ann Stechia GEORGE 1855 Waddesdon) & Clarissa (married John KINGSTON 1851 in Sydney Australia

Pittoms, Pitham, Pittam - Quainton
Benjamin Pittoms (b. 1711) & wife Mary Howton lived in Quainton with their children John, Martha, Mary & William. Would be pleased to hear from any family members. Maternal Grandmother was a Pittam and her line comes from John Pittoms

HITCHCOCK - Quainton
I have recently compiled a history of the HITCHCOCK family since arrival in New Zealand in 1854. Father Thomas was a baker in Ford. Still looking for more info on family as some doubt still exists over the original family.

Perrin - Quainton
I am trying to put together the Perrin family tree as most of my husbands family are there any help?

Lee and King in Quainton - Quainton
Researching the above names in Quainton Bucks.

Cliftons/Cliffen of Quainton - Quainton
Looking for descendants of Joseph CLIFFEN/CLIFTON & Ann GIBBS married 18 Oct 1762 Quainton. Children of this marriage; Joseph 1763-1777, Richard 1764-1835 (married Ann HAINES), Benjamin 1766-1768, Benjamin 1768, James 1769, Ann 1771 & William 1773.

Mainwood & Perrin - Quainton
My ggg grandparents were William Mainwood (b:1808)& Elizabeth Perrin (b:8/01/1810) in Quainton.They married 11 April 1842 in Quainton.

Emma Elizabeth Forman - Quainton
Looking for the family of my Great Grandparents from Suffolk. Emma married Edward Charles Rogers. Does anyone have connections with surnames Forman/Foreman/Rogers/Naylor. Originating from this area?

Plaisteds of Quainton - Quainton
I have been researching this family and came across a reference that the Plaisted Family (part of) lived in Quainton from the 14th - 17th century and then made there way to London. My husbands line of Plaisteds start in 1777 in Shoreditch London and i an trying to now track further backwards. JOhn Plaisted was born in about 1740 don't know where..his son Thomas b. 1777 in Shoreditch London. If anyone has any info on the Plaisted family or could give me a direction then please let me know. Thanks Claire

Black Grove Cottage - Quainton
Can anyone supply any information about the above address please? A relative and I are visiting the area in early September and are hoping to track down where an ancestor lived. General information about the area circa 1890-1900 would be much appreciated.

Henshaw of Quainton - Quainton
Has anyone got any info on the surname HENSHAW of Quainton, Bucks? My 6th gt grandmother was Mary HENSHAW bc 1680. I have no details of her parents or any siblings. Mary married Henry GURDEN b 1677 of Ludgershall, Bucks.They married in Aylesbury in 1706.

Salmon - Radclive
Radclive cum Chackmore. Am researching my family tree. Welcome any information on farming family Salmon of Radclive cum Chackmore, Bucks, particularly pre 1860

Queens Head Public House - Radclive
Radclive cum Chackmore. Researching family tree. HALL family who ran the Queens Head in Chackmore from 1870 to 1930. Would welcome any information.Pub in my family from 1850 to 1950 in family names SALMON,HALL,REYNOLDS.

Sir William Smith - Radclive
Born in Radclive Abt 1616 and Died in Stepney in 1696. Created Baronet of Radclive in 1661, he was also a Member of Parliament for Buckingham. He had a daughter named Margaret Smith who had a son called William King who I am trying to trace. He was Born in 1684 in Stepney.

Bowers Nee Bowdrey - Radnage
My 4XG Grandparents were William Bowdrey and Elizabeth Bowers who married 27 December 1796 at Radnage. Elizabeth died in 1802 and was buried at Radnage. Three sons came from the marriage; Robert, John and Thomas. Robert was my 3XG Grandfather and hemarried Mary Mason in 1822 at Hughenden, they had 9 children. If anyone has come across these people please let me know. I no longer live locally so it's very difficult to research.

Lawson, Shakeshaft, North End Farm, Ravenstone 1881 - Ravenstone
Seeking information about the North End Farm (listed in 1881 Census as 286 Acres, 6 men, 3 boys) where my great grandmother Tryphena Lawson (incorrectly written as Lawmon) worked as a domestic Servant aged 18. Also about the Shakeshaft family who ran it - Farmer W. Brice aged 24, born Ravenstone, and his wife Emma, 26 yrs, born Hanslope, and son Thomas S. 9 months b. Ravenstone.

Shakeshaft William Brice - Ravenstone
He was my Great Grandfather. I would like to know when he took over the tenacy of the farm and any further information about him and his wife Emma nee Thomason who used to live at of Bickerings Park Ridgmont.

Allen William / George - Ravenstone
My great grandfarther Arthur Allen was born in Ravenstone 1873, his parents were Mary and William Allen, William was a Blacksmith as was his farther George. I can't read mary's maiden name on the certificate, her father George was a labourer. They lived in Shakeshaft Row.

Curl Family - Ringshall
I have traced the Curl family back to William Curl born 26 July 1780 and his wife Elizabeth Whetstone born in 1773. Both died in Ringshall, 1856 & 1859 and they had 8 children (that I know about!) BUT I CANNOT FIND ANCESTORS FOR EITHER OF THEM.Can anyone help please

Waterton family tree - Ringshall
I am looking for information on John Waterton born c1800, married to Frances ? born in Redbourne c1800, children Joseph & Sarah

TRANTUM, TRENTAM, COLEMAN - Seer Green
Lucy Trantum born c.1815 in Seer Green, Bucks., the daughter of Henry Trantum, a Potter, and his wife Hannah (nee Coleman), who had married in 1812, Henry being a widower with a daughter Elizabeth. Lucy married James Brown in Farnworth near Prescot, Lancs. in 1833 and lived in Prescot thereafter. They had 9 children. Lucy died in 1880. Lucy's father Henry Trantum died in Prescot in 1839, her mother Hannah, sisters Mary and Elizabeth and other siblings, were all living in the Prescot/ Eccleston area and Hannah lived with her various children after she was widowed. I should like to hear from anyone with connections to this family.

boddy and shepphard family - Seer Green
am looking for information on joseph boddy his wife ann and children william ann and annie shepphard for research into my family tree. Would be appreciated

Payne in Seer Green, Bucks. - Seer Green
If you have any connection to the Payne surname and the village of Seer Green, please get in touch.

NELMS of Shabbington - Shabbington
Cook NELMS was baptised at Shabbington on 23 Mar 1766. He married Mary NORTH at Shabbington on 26 April 1791 (after banns had been published on 20 Feb, 27 Feb and 6 Mar). The curate, Thomas Plaskett, married them and the witnesses were William Tipping and Mary Broom.

Webb - Shabbington
Looking for more information about a Mr and Mrs Thomas and Hannah Webb, married in Shabbington in 1813. Would like to find out about Thomas' brother Joseph, Thomas' birthplace, and Thomas' parents.

Bradbury - Shabbington
Looking for information of the Bradburys of Shabbington and Ickford. My great grandfather was John Bradbury (b1860) who was born in Shabbington. His father I believe was Henry Bradbury (b1837) who was married to Adelaide Adams. For some reason at least 2 Bradbury families (Henry and Alfred) then moved to Leeds between 1871-81

Harris Family - Shenley Brook End
I have done a fair bit of research into the HARRIS family of Shenley, my Gt. Grandmother was Emma Jane HARRIS who married William HIGGS from Loughton. Interested to hear from anyone with a family connection, or any interest at all.

Mead in Sherington Bucks. - 1750 onward - Sherington
Any information about Joseph Mead , his 2 wives,Sarah ? and Elizabeth Brittain m 1789, woul be welcomed.Did Joseph come from outside the village? or did his family live in the village? He had several children, including John, Felix, and Joseph.

Green-Alger of Sherington - Sherington
I am looking for details of Robert Green Alger and his family who ran the Swan at Sherington. They also lived in Wolverton, Bucks but possibly ame from the London area originally.

PULLEN - Shipton Lee
Looking for families. PULLEN from Quainton John b c 1720 m Mary in 1722. Their son William m Elizabeth SHEWELL / SEWELL from Adwell, Oxford. Also William FORD from Denham m Mary GATES from West Hyde at Denham in 1819

John and Elizabeth Sear - Singleborough
My 3 x great-grandfather John Sear was landlord at the Six Lords Pub, Singleborough c1851 - c1870, wife Elizabeth Tompkins, children Ann, Joseph, Thomas, Edmund, James, Mary, John and Martha. Any information on the pub, John or his descendents much appreciated.

The Six Lords - Singleborough
John and Elizabeth Sear are my husband's 2 x great grandparents.

Sadler's Cottage - Skirmett
My grandfather, Edward John HARRIS, lived in Skirmett when he was first married. In the 1891 census the address was listed as "Sadlers" and was the entry after the Old Crown. Does anyone know which house this was?

Lawrence, Lovelock - Skirmett
William Lawrence was the blacksmith and Licensed Victualler of the Old Crown pub. Has anyone any information on either him, his wife Emma (nee Lovelock) or his children from this marriage. William was previously married to an Elizabeth with whom he had 4 children before she died in early 1880.

Lawrence - Blacksmith and Publican - Skirmett
My grandfather who was born in Skirmett where his father William was a blacksmith and publican. He emigrated to Australia in 1910, as did one of his brothers. I am interested in finding out any information on the Lawrence family who may have come originally from Ireland. His mother's family name was Lovelock.

Hurnall - Slapton
Looking for information on the Hurnall family in particular Joseph b.1756.

Church Family - Slapton - Slapton
I am looking for any information on: Thomas CHURCH, born Slapton, c1888 Sarah CHURCH, born Slapton, c1889 Frederick CHURCH, born Slapton, c1892 Maud CHURCH, born Slapton, c1894 Horace CHURCH, born Slapton, c1896 Eva CHURCH, born Slapton, c1898 MinnieCHURCH, born Slapton, 1901

Gower family in Slapton Bucks - Slapton
I am looking for any Gowers living in Slapton from 1720 to mid 1800s. I have found Thomas Gower married to Mercy Smith 1753 at St Leonards Buckingham Their son was Thomas b.1758, d.1791 who was married to Sarah Pantlin in 1782 in Slapton. Their children were born in Slapton. James b. 1785 , Sarah b. 1788,Thomas b.1791,Mercy b.1792 and Elizabeth b. 1793. Thomas b. 1791 married Sarah Read in 1809 at Edlesborough. Their children were James b.1833, Jane b.1826 and Thomas b.1829 I also have a William Gower born in Slapton in 1811 but am not sure whether he was born to Thomas with Sarah Pantlin or Thomas with Sarah Read - it could be either! Jane Gower married John London Bolton in Ivinghoe in 1844. Any branches out there? ..... a little leaf would do Hope to hear from someone soon Lynda

Esther Golding - Slapton
I'm looking for info on Esther Golding, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Golding who was christened in Slapton 2 Aug 1772. She married James Goss in 1794 in Slapton and so far I know they had one daughter named Hannah born in 1816. Any information about Esther and her parents would be appreciated.

Christopher Buckmaster - Slapton
Looking for information on Christopher Buckmaster born abt 1796 Slapton Bucks, wife ?Sarah(1841 census) Daughter Mary Ann( born abt 1821 Slapton) married Charles Blackabey of Dunstable 7/12/1840 on marriage certificate Christopher listed as farmer, Christopher on the 1841 census listed as farmer of ?20 acres Charles and Mary Ann worked in the hat trade in Dunstable, Mary Ann according to the 1871 census was living with her father in the Leighton Buzzard district. Not sure if there were any other children,

Stevens, Knight - Slough
My Stevens and Knight families come from Upton cum Chalvey, this area is now known as Slough

Bloomfield, Davi(d)s - Slough
My gggrandparents Richard Gray Bloomfield and Ann Jessie Davis or Davids were married in Slough (then Upton cum Calvey, Bucks.) in 1841. Her father is said to be C.K.Davids. I can find no other information about either family in the files availableon line, (I'm in the USA) except that a Maria Jane Bloomfield married a William Hitchcock in 1827 in the same village. Might this ring a bell with anyone?

PURRETT/PARROT FAMILY - Slough
Researching the Purrett family of Slough. My greatgrandmother Ellen Purrett b 1865 Upton cum Chalvey (Slough) daughter of John and Sarah. Originally the Purrett family came from Richmansworth. Would be interested in any information about this family.

Lensh, Bertha - Slough
Bertha Lensh lived at 8 Grays Place, Stoke Road, Slough in 1950 and worked at Langley Alloys. She lost touch with her brother, to whom my husband is related. Can anyone help?

Morgan - Slough
I am looking for any info. on William Morgan married to Mary Ann Ivory in 1847. Their children William Frederic, Henry Thomas, Thomas Aaron, Mary Ann Elizabeth were baptised at Upton Cum Chalvey. Sarah and James George were baptised in Middlesex.William Morgan parents were Frederick and Elizabeth. Any help at all would be appreciated. Thanks.

Miller - Slough
Searching for half-brother, Steve Miller, son of Leslie Carole and Keith Miller. Steven born 1971 and went to school at Langleywood School, Slough until 1987.

BALL - Slough
I'm interested in any details about the BALL family of Langley/Slough in C18th or before.

Ramsay - Wellington Street - Slough
I'm trying to trace what happened to the widow of George Graham Ramsay. Esther Alice Ramsay (nee Taylor also Russell) was born about 1874. Ramsay died in 1926 in Wellesley Villas, Wellington Street where Esther continued to live for at least another couple of years. Esther was his third wife.


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