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Smeeth
- Adderbury
I am looking for information about Mary Anne Bilhah Smeeth who was christened 30 Oct 1846 in Adderbury. Fathers name was Edmund and mother shows on some papers as Sally, but have always been told it was different than this. Any help would be appreciated
Many thanks
Colin from New Zealand
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Further Details Sought
- Adderbury
I have traced my Judd(e) ancestors back to Isaac who married Anne.....?in 1700/1701. It is possible the Judd family may have been of Devon, Kent, London or Hertfordshire, any help appreciated.
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John EDDEN and Martha COSBE
- Adderbury
John EDDEN married Martha COSBE at Adderbury on 28 October 1739. Martha died in Adderbury in November 1779. Please can someone tell me where Martha COSBE was born.
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Alice West
- Adderbury
Alice married Richard Holtom from either Sibford Gower or Sibford Ferris in 1828. If anyone comes across this couple in Adderbury parish records, please let me know, many thanks.
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Richard Castle
- Adderbury
Looking for any information on Richard Castle, born in Adderbury in 1799. Richard married Ann Flint, they had several children, one being Samuel. Samuel was born in Adderbury in 1832 and married Ann Hirons
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confused
- Adderbury
i am searching for my great great grandfather sidney flint who was an agricultural labourer. he was born in 1835 adderbury east. there seems to be alot of flints around that area .i have found a sydney flint in the 1851 census an agricultural labourer born in the same year he was a living with a johanna flint she was born in 1791 maybe his grandmother ,she was 60 in 1851
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Gardner's
- Adderbury
Looking for the Gardner's who came from Adderbury and moved to london in the late 1800's. The head was william who married Elizabeth and worked as a mail delivery man. His son was also william born 1794 who also married Elizabeth. They had william born 1816 who married Maria west(?). They had a william (surprise surprise) born 1846 and he is the one who moved to london an dmarried emma Traies.
any help appreciated.
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Looking for Joan Burrell
- Adderbury
Looking for Joan Burrell, my younger sister who was adopted by The Burrell Family she was born 1961 in the north county of Durham May 4th she is now 46, I am her sister.
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SHEWELL WOODWARDS
- Adwell
Looking for families of Christopher SHEWELL b Adwell c1725 m Ann WOODWARDS of Adwell in 1752
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Wheatfield St Andrews
- Adwell
Looking for families from the area. Josiah NORTH m Ann SEXTON with children Ann, Jane and Elizabeth. Edmund PULLEN married Ann in 1819
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North family of Thame, Adwell, Shabbington
- Adwell
Looking for ancestors of James + Annie North (son Frederick torpedoed on HMS Formidable 1.1.1915) + has direct link to North family in Tempsford, Bedfordshire.
ALSO - any info re. Josiah North m Ann SEXTON in 1819, Adwell, Oxfordshire.
ALSO - any info re. Cook NELMS who married Mary North at Shabbington, Oxfordshire on 26 April 1791.
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French family, Alkerton
- Alkerton
I am researching the descendants of Samuel French (b. abt 1767) & his wife Ann (these were my 5x great grandparents). Their son Nathaniel (b. 1804) married Sarah Phipps, and had children Hannah, Ann, William (my 3x g.grandfather), Richard, John, Thomas & Henry. These were all baptised in Alkerton.
Any information greatfully received.
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COLLETT
- Alvescot
William COLLETT married Ann MAIZEY on 24 Nov 1824 and their daughter Ann was born in Alvescot 16 Apr 1837. She married Charles RICHARDS 1856 in Buckland, Berkshire (see entry under Buckland).
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Webb from Alvescot area
- Alvescot
Seeking any information on Jane Webb born about 1824 in the area of Alvescot in Oxfordshire. Possible parents William and Mary Webb of same area.
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COMPTON at Alvescot
- Alvescot
Tracing a COMPTON family tree, at Quenington, Coln St Aldwyn, Alvescot and Shilton. Pls contact me if you ar econnected.
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Warren At Ambrosden, Oxon
- Ambrosden
I am trying to link Beatrice M. and Ethel M. Warren who lived at Ambrosden, Oxfordshire, in 1913, to my Warren family from Catcott, Somerset. Would be pleased to hear from anyone who has connections to both these parties.
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Mumford
- Ambrosden
Looking for any Mumfords in the Ambrosden/Blackthorn area, i am decended from John and Mary Mumford who married in Ambrosden in 1830, would like to contact any other Mumford researchers.
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Wilkins
- Ambrosden
Looking for any Wilkins in the Ambrosden/Blackthorn area, my greatgrandfather was called Frederick.My great great grandfather was called William.I am trying to compose a family tree.
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Mortemore, Mortimer, Mortimore
- Ambrosden
I am looking for any information on the names Mortemore,Mortimer,Mortimore, especially in the Ambrosden area around 1700 and earlier, but any information would be gratefully received.
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Orsborn 's of Ambrosden , Banbury, Southam,
- Ambrosden
William Orsborn Born approx 1743-4
William Orsborn Married Mary---- in approx 1764. 2 Children so far could be more, William Orsborn born Ambrosden 1766 John Orsborn born Ambrosden 1770
(Do not know which one is the father yet of John Orsborn below but it more than lightly could be John)
John Orsborn… Born 1791 Ambrosden
John Orsborn and Mary Fawdry Marriage 1812
Children George Orsborn Birth 1820
George Orsborn married Harriot Fortnum Birth 1820 on the 18th October 1841
4 Children.......... Sarah Susanna Orsborn Born 15th November 1842 in Banbury......... Harriot Orsborn Born 10th October 1844 in Banbury........ George William Orsborn born 2nd July 1847 in Banbury........ and Silas Orsborn born 1st February 1852 in Southam..
Silas Orsborn. Married Sarah? Born1853..... 3 Children.... Christopher Orsborn Born 1878... Edith M Orsborn Born 1886... Charles J T Orsborn Born 1888
Any information On Silas's Family would be welcome i have information on George William Orsborn and Harriot Orsborn . I have no information On Sarah Susanna Orsborn does anyone have any information on her is she in your family tree anywhere did she marry at all and have children or like Harriot Orsborn stay a spinster?
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ALLEY LEVERETT
- Ambrosden
Can anyone tell me about this family who have the surname 'Alley or Leverett'? before 1696. Thomas bn August 1696 had son John Alley in 1741 and surname seems to be Alley therefafter for this line - but how did it arise? Thomas' father Johannis Alley or Leverett was born in Bicester in 1668 I think. Any info would be very helpful. Thanks.
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TURNER ALLEY
- Ambrosden
William Turner who m Martha Alley in 1797. Any info on his ancestry would be very helpful. Thanks.
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ALDRIDGE
- Ambrosden
Any information on Frances Aldridge who m John Alley in Ambrosden in 1772? Would be pleased to hear from anyone connected. Thanks.
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Orsborn Banbury Ambrosden Swalcliffe
- Ambrosden
Have you any of these in your famliy tree?
Sarah Susanna Orsborn and David Thomas Hyam born <1844> married <1861>… 8 Children… David Thomas Hyam b <1868>… Ellen Elizabeth Hyam born<1869>…George Osborn Hyam born <1872>…Edward Hyam born <1873>…Sarah Hyam born <1875>…Eliza Hyam born <1877> Lucy Hyam born <1878>…Alice Hyam born <1879>, get in touch if you have.
Fortnum William Fortnum who was a grocer by trade,He may have been born late 1700's his daughter Harriet the only child i know of so far as i am doing another family line at present, she was born abt <1820> married George Orsborn 1841 certificate puts them both as full age any information no matter how small please. Many thanks.
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Eldridge of Ambrosden
- Ambrosden
Looking for any descendents of John Eldridge and Sarah Alley. John and his descendents were the village carpenters and wheelwrights. Some of the family later moved into Bicester and beyond.
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Warren, Amrosden
- Ambrosden
I am trying to trace Ethel Warren who was born in Middlesex in about 1882. I believe she may have lived in Ambrosden in in Oxfordshire at some time. All help welcome.
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MUNDAY/GOODING/TUCKER
- Ambrosden
Any information on Robert Munday married 1762 Ambrosden Oxfordshire to Elizabeth Gooding - daughter Hannah Munday born around 1751 Berkshire - spouse James Tucker
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Hadland family in Ardley
- Ardley
Looking for any descendants of Charles Hadland and Mary Bates who married in Souldern in 1785, but whose children were all born in Ardley.
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Honeybone
- Ascott-under-Wychwood
Fanny Honeybone of Ascott was my great grandmother, she was one of the Ascott Martyrs. I would love to hear from anyone who is related to any of these people. many of my family also emigrated to New Zealand with some perishing on the ship Cospatrick.
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Pratley, Ellen, Anderson, Skuse, Smith
- Ascott-under-Wychwood
Seeking any info and descendants of Thomas Pratley and Elizabeth Ellen of Ascott-Under-Wychwood. And the descendants of their son Thomas Pratley and his wives: Sarah Skuse, jane Smith, and Elizabeth Smith (John? and Rachel Smith of Eastleach Turville)born 1827 Eastleach. Thomas and Elizabeth Smith had these children: Margaret, John, James, Frederick, William, Frank, George Edwin, Thomas Henry. I am descended from James born 1855 Eastleach Martin died 1923 Paddington R.D. Elizabeth Smith Pratleylater married Joseph Young after 1885. I am looking for all relatives and any descendants and info of Elizabeth Smith Pratley Young and Joseph Young. NB: John? and Rachel Smith had these children: Elizabeth 1827, Esther 1835, John 1836 (married Elizabeth Baxter), Thomas 1839 (married Mary Unknown).
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Smith/Shillam
- Ascott-under-Wychwood
I am looking for any connections with my great Grandmother Clara Smith (born in Ascott under Wychwood in 1851. Her father was Emanuel Smith (born 1823) and her mother was Rose Ann. I believe that Emanuel's father was John Smith and his wife's name was Mary. Clara married Richard Shillam in 1869 and Charles was born in 1869 and Fanny Shillam, my grandmother, in 1870.
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BARNES of Bruern, Ascott under Wychwood, Oxfordshire.
- Ascott-under-Wychwood
Father: Robert Barnes 1822-1879 married Charlotte Unknown b.1827 Kingham, Oxon, d.1859.
Daughter: Mary Barnes b. 1853, . 2nd wife of Thomas Rainbow mar.16 Oct 1889. Children Arthur John & Alice Ann.
Mary had siblings: Ann b. 1847 who mar. Walter Coombes. George b. 1849. Rebecca b. 1851. Ruth b.1856. Naomi b. 1859.
Father was Robert b. abt. 1823.
Any information about the BARNES family greatly appreciated.
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Kearse, Busby?
- Asthall
I'm looking for Kearse's in Langley and Asthall, My Great Great grandfather Ben Kearse married Lily May Cook, His father was George Kearse and Mother was Rizpah dore, I think George's father was Enos Kearse who was married to a Rachael, but I may be mistaken with this, Lily's father was Charles cook who Married Jane (busby?) and Charles father was James Cook who married Amelia Baker - Any information on either sides of this family would be greatly appreciated.
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Juster/Collins
- Asthall
looking for information about two famlies Juster and Collins.
Ann Juster was born 1781 she was the grandmother to Matilda Juster 1835 she married John Collins in 1855 in Oxford.
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Brooks
- Aston
Brooks James b 1840 Aston Oxford m Harriett Luckett 1862. Looking for parents of both James and Harriett
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Ball family tree
- Aston
I am researching the Ball family from Aston and am particulary intested in Arthur Henry Ball b 1893, married to Lily Fox. Also his brothers and sisters.William, Sarah, George, Joseph, Gertrude, Edith, Herbert, Ada, Frederick, Frederick David and Ethel.
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Costar
- Aston
looking for Suzanne M Costar b 1949 or Stephen J Costar b 1950. Parents Gordon William Costar and Sheila Jean Ball
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Marley
- Aston Rowant
I am looking for any information on the family of William Marley. He was baptised in the village church Oct 1834. He lived in france as an adult
parents William Marley and Ann Appelbee.
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Reading Room And Library
- Bampton
From Cassells Gazetter c1896
Bampton Oxon : 1891 Population : 2,313 - Has a reading room in ground
floor of Town hall,there is also a small lending library.
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Bowles In Bampton
- Bampton
I am looking for relations of my grandfather edwin bowles born in bampton 1857. I believe he had brothers,william,frederick james and jesse, and a sister sarah jane. all info greatly appreciated.
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Robins
- Bampton
Isaac Robins born, Bampton, Oxon. mar. Susannah Adams 17/4/1800. 2 of his sons were tailors, Alfred and Jasper. Jasper lived in Lechlade. Alfred married Elizabeth Hart, had 2 sons George and Edward, anyone researching this family
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Sidwell
- Bampton
JOHN Sidwell Yeoman. Signed 1641 Protestation Returns as Constable of the Parish. Sons - JOHN b 1639, Husbandman,NATHANIEL b 1646 Collar Maker.
All left Wills. Nathaniel had property at WEALD. JOHN b 1709 had land in Chadlington Hundreds - moved toLangley Marish Bucks. Family in Wool Trade until about 1700. Any information on Protestation Returns, or any Sidwell connections welcome.
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Bampton Weald Filkins areas Oxon
- Bampton
Looking for any info to help me trace further to find my great great great great grandfathers (James Cook)family. he was born in Filkins Oxon 1807 married Joyce Toy or Toys in 1826 thats as far as I have got If you are a Cook or know of any Cooks inBampton Weald Filkins area please get in touch. many thanks and good luck with your own search. Val.
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Bampton
- Bampton
Looking for information about the DUTTON family of Bampton, Oxfordshire.
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GREEN & CARTER FAMILIES - BAMPTON
- Bampton
I am interested in GREEN and CARTER surnames in Bampton - My g-grandmother was FANNY GREEN born 1854 In Bampton, daughter of ISAAC GREEN (b.c.1812) and FANNY CARTER (b.c.1806) Fanny Green married (1) JOHN BLACKWELL, b.c.1852 at Faringdon, and (2) FREDERICK TREADWELL b.c.1852 at Childrey. All later lived (and died) in Stanford-in-the-Vale.
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