Willis - Henley-on-Thames
need help come to a stand still in my tree ive traced my 3 x great grandad Arthur Willis who lived on Friday street with his 2 brothers Walter Altred and 2 sisters Ethel and Esther thier mother my 4 x great gran was Isabel this is on the 1891 cencus Isabel was widowed so i dont have my 4 x great ggrandads name if any one can would be most greatfull

Weaver/Perry Family - Henley-on-Thames
My Grandfather George Henry Perry was born in Henley circa 1877. He also used the surname Weaver and in 1881 was living with his grandparents William Leah and Mary Ann Weaver in New Street. His mother was allegedly an actress who disowned him due to his illegitimacy. Have not found him after 25 years searching. Any help gratefully received.

Tombs family - Henley-on-Thames
am seeking any information on the Tombs from Henley. have drawn a blank at john tombs c1736 he married martha stokes in henley in 1758. he may not have been born there though. anyone with info please contact.

Brooks / Deane families of Henley-on-Thames - Henley-on-Thames
I have managed to trace the Brooks back to 1726,Thomas Brooks b1726, James Brooks b1746, James Brooks b1779 was a surgeon in Henley he had two sons James b1807 & Charles b1809 (my husbands grt grt grandad)and daughter Susannah Brooks. James b1807 and his son Arthur b1833 ran a General Practitioners from Market Place, Henley-on-Thames definately between 1841-1881. Charles b1809 was also a surgeon? Does anyone have any more details about this? Also James Brooks b.1779 married a Susannah Deane in Hambleden 1803, I have not been able to find out her parents names or confirm brother/sisters? Have found a Deane family in Market Place, Henley between 1841-1871, then they move to Fingest, Hambleden. There are also a number of Deane's in the Hambleden area but no Susanna??? Can anyone help???

clements - Henley-on-Thames
I am researching the clements family who were resident in henley on thames from at least 1650. I am particularly intersted in Samuel Clements b.1703 and his son (also Samuel) b.1736. Both were Innkeepers. Does anyone have information on this family from these dates or up to the present day?

Anne Darvell b 1819 - Henley-on-Thames
Any information greatly appreciated on this lady. Am desperate to find any relations/decendants of hers.

George/Slade Family Henley on Thames area - Henley-on-Thames
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has information on the above family names. My grandmother was Bertha Rosetta George (born 1896) - she was one of many children (10 or 11) they lived in Queen Street. My great grandfathers name was Eleazar he married Fanny (Slade)on 15th January 1881. I have lots of names and locations around the Henley area.

Hoopers Boat Builders - Henley-on-Thames
James Hooper Boat builder and publican Born Oxfordshire c 1810. Married to Sarah. Lived in Eton and Henley on Thames. Worked and lived at pubs 'Cricketers'Eton and 'The Wharf'Henley. Several children including Henry and George. Daughter Prudence Sophia born 1844 could possibly be grand daughter of James. She was born in Windsor and married Robert Metcalf in London

March Lock and Mills - Henley-on-Thames
I moved into what was called 'The Bungalow' a year ago and would love to find some photos of when it was first built around 1950. It may be included in photos of March Lock and Mills taken from the meadow side of the river. It was originally just a boat house before the build of the bungalow. Any info would be great.

buckingham broardhead - Henley-on-Thames
John buckingham was master of the national school in henley-on-thames would be glad if anyone could tell me about any schools he may have been at, his daughter Ellen-Maria married Theodore-henry BROADHEAD IN 1859 he was a clerk in holy orders, any help on this would be appreciated

Gladall Family or Triest Family - Henley-on-Thames
Interested in any information regarding a Mr. Gladall (perhaps Claud) residing in Henley on thames near the end of the 1700s or early 1800s. He was married with 1 child. He had a brother in law, Captian Trundell (or Frundell) any information would be helpful.

KEEN DREW - Henley-on-Thames
My great-aunt Constance Kate Keen (born 1885 Harpsden) married Charles Drew at Henley register office in 1910. They were in service at Rotherfield Greys.

TOMALIN - HENLEY ON THAMES - Henley-on-Thames
looking for information regarding TOMALIN family who moved to WENTWORTH ONTARIO.

Davis Family - Henley-on-Thames
Trying to find a Timothy Paul Davis (b. 31 Mar 1964 Reading) and his brother, Nicholas James Davis (b. 03 Oct 1967). Their parents were Clive I Davis and Bernice Anne Green (b. 03 Jan 1938 Wokingham d. May 1984 Henley). The family lived in Greys Road, Henley.

Bowling - Henley-on-Thames
Any information on the Bowling family. Thomas Bowling, Surgeon. Lived in Alms houses at the church

Freeman - Henley-on-Thames
Looking for connections to Willian Reginald Freeman born Henley on Thames 1886, Married Lizzie Margaret Swaddling on Henley on Thames in 1904, sons Reginald Francis Freeman B 1905, James A and Sydney G. Reginakd Francis married Phyllis Florence Jennings in 1924 son Francis Ernest Freeman (my fayher) born 1925, any information gratefully recieved.

Fellow(e)s - Henley-on-Thames
Charles Fellows a cutler, born in Henley on Thames c1780 his second marriage to Eleanor Buckney Golsborough was in 1816 - any in formation on his first marriage and also of his daughter Susanna and her husband Joseph Barrett would be appreciated. Val.

Coles - Henley-on-Thames
Looking for information on the Coles family. John Coles b 1827. married Matilda b 1836 Greys Henley. daughter Jane Matilda b 1869 Henley-on-Thames, who married George Joseph Whitehead in 1889.

Goodyear/Pond - Henley-on-Thames
Am looking for further details of Florence Kate Pond (nee Goodyear)buried in Langley. She married Joseph James Pond and died aged 32. Did she have children with Joseph?Who was the father of her 2 other children?I am connected to her son and am looking for more family

Boarded cottages newtown - Henley-on-Thames
Anyone know of no.4 Boarded cottages Newtown Henley? came from a birth cert in 1906.

Peacy/Peacey/Pacey - Henley-on-Thames
Am researching my husband's family of George PEACEY and Mary PHEBY who married in 1849 at Reading, Berkshire, and then moved to Henley-on-Thames. George was a cordwainer. George and Mary had three known children between 1849 to 1853 all in Henley-on-Thames. Willing to share information.

COOK FAMILY - Henley-on-Thames
Looking for information on COOK family that resided in Henley (too many individual names to list) on Greys Hill and West Hill.

Hensington - Hensington
Looking for information about this village. I may have a birth there C1853.

Dawkins - Hethe
Ruth Dawkins, born 1768, in Hethe, Oxon, may have been daughter of Thomas and Anne Dawkins. Would appreciate any info about Dawkins in Hethe.

Family of Jane 1805 - Hethe
I have followed the Lake, Scott family and am searching for the parents of JANE born 1803- 1806 in Hethe. She married William Lake and raised the family in Stewkley, Bucks. Their children were James, Frederick, John, Caroline, Joseph. I expect some of these are named from her siblings.

Stevens/Heydon - Hethe
I am interested in the families of Richard Stevens and Martha (nee Heydon) from Hethe. Richard was born abt. 1802 and died 1841; Martha was born abt. 1805 and died 1846. I believe Richard was a carpenter. Any further information appreciated. They had at least 7 children: George, Joseph, Mary, Emma, Ann, Thomas and Jane.

Hemmings At Heythrop - Heythrop
I am looking for anyone with knowledge of the Hemmings family who were living at Heythrop in 1882. Samson and Selina Hemmings had their youngest daughter, Elizabeth, at that time.

Messengers - Holton
I am researching the Messenger family from Holton, Oxford. my gt gt grandfather was Henry Messenger, born 1832, married Eleanor Roads from Grendon Underwood, Bucks. they had at least 4 children. I would be grateful for any assistance, thanks, Rose

Mander / Maunder, Messenger - Holton
My G-G Granndmother was Harriet Messenger,Born 2nd July 1837,daughter of William Messenger and Elizabeth (nee Wakelin)in Wheatley,Oxfordshire. Harriet married Charles Mander in Holton on the 12th November 1860. Charles & Harriet later emigrated to Moreton Bay (Brisbane)Q.L.D. on the "Royal Dane" in 1874. The family of descendants is now wide spread throughout Australia. I would be pleased to make contact with any Messenger,Mander/Maunder relatives in the U.K. Des.

HOLTON PARK & HOLTON COTTAGE - Holton
I have just discovered where my great great grandparents courted! John Walker married Maria Tookey in Exton, Rutland, but their courtship took place in the village of Holton, Oxfordshire. John was working for William E Biscoe Esq, a local JP and landowner. John was a steward/gamekeeper, and was lodging in the village with a family called Messenger. Maria was a lady's maid in the Norris household. Her employer was Henry Crawley Norris who was in the 8th Hussars. Holton Park is now part of Wheatley Park School. Love to hear from anyone whose ancestors were the Messengers, Biscoe's or Norris's of Holton, especially if you have any records on their servants in the 1860's or 1870's!

Messenger and Strange families - Holton
I am researching the Messenger and Strange families in Holton, Oxfordshire. John Messenger was born in the 1740's in Holton and Married Rebecca Strange, born 1773 in Holton. They had about 11 children. William Messenger, their youngest child born 1792 was my Gr x 3 grandfather. He married Martha Allwright who was born in 1799 in Goring Oxfordshire. I would like to hear frm anyone researching this family. o

Burrows of Wheatley, Holton, Forrest Hill, Beckley - Holton
I am a direct decendent of Burrows family who lived in the Forest Hill area 1711 onwards whose children expanded into Wheatley, Holton, Stanton St John, Beckley and the Otmoor villages, they then moved to Wheatfield in 1821 and William, James, Ann left for Australia in 1849 to work for Capt John Hepburn followed by Thomas and Mary Ann in 1851 in the great gold rush. William was Millers 1780s, Thomas and son Bakers 1790-1830s and William/James were Farmers and Thomas was an orchardist. The patriarchal heads are Francis 1680?, Thomas 1690? in Forest Hill early 1700s, sons William, James, Thomas were in Stanton, Holton, Beckley in the late 1700s and 1800s. Some of the Burrows in Headington are also related ie. Southfield Farm. It is suspected a John Burrows about 1670-90 in Bicester is also related. Spouses names include; Osborne, Rogers, Price, Mander, Parker, Bossingham, Duffell, Slade. Main subject is tracking pre-1700 Burrows of Francis or Thomas. contact Steve, Australia

John Messenger - Holton
Hi, I'm trying to prove that my grt grt grandfather John Messenger who lived most of his life and eventually died in Australia was the John Messenger who disappeared off the 1841 census in Holton Oxfordshire(son of William and Martha Messenger). I have found quite a bit of information at the Australian end and feel qite sure it is the same person, but would like some confirming information from the English end. His birth dates appear to be the same for day and month although there appears to be a little confusion through the family links here with the year. Holton records show baptised 21 march 1825, an local families believed he was born 12 march 1826. The birth and Baptised dates correspond as there was always a couple of weeks between birth and baptism. As for the one year difference,I believe the family may be wrong and holton registration correct. The only ship to Australia that I have found that carried a John Messenger of that age was on the "Wallace" in 1844(assisted passage) which corresponds with him disappearing off the census in 1841. On that shipping register if I have the correct John, it said he was 18 years, from oxfordshire, was protestant, reads only can't write, calling - groom (horse groom I believe)and is designated in his certificate as a farm servant. I believe he had to work for a man named Sutherland from Bunningyong in Victoria on arrival. Does anyone have any conflicting information or proving information from your side of the world. I feel fairly certain it is him but would be happy to hear any other opinions. Thanks, Tim

Ring - Holton
Researching the family of John RING born 1725 at Holton, son of John Ring (born 1700 at Stanton St John) and Sarah Banbury. It is probable that this John's father and mother were John (1672) and Margaret (Burrus). Ring appears to alternate with 'Wing' as the family moved between the two villages.

Mallard 1700 - 1875 - Holwell
Searching for any details of the Mallard family in Holwell (also nearby Broadwell, Westwell, Minster Lovell) between 1700 and late 1800's. Especially interested in a Rose Daunce (b. abt 1781) who married Thomas Mallard in 1813 in Westwell.

GEORGE, William - Holwell
Info required in William GEORGE (Gamekeeper) at Bradwell Grove in 1837 died in 1846. Wife's name Sarah and Son named Richard. Possibly buried in Broadwell Churchyard.

frederick gray - Holwell
Anybody got Frederick Gray born 1835 and John Thomas born 1837 in Holwell? Thanks

Averis - Holwell
I am looking for any descendents of William Averis b. 1813 in Holwell, Oxfordshire. He died in 1893 in Timaru New Zealand. He married Hannah Newman in Great Rissington (Gloustershire). They lived in Holwell where they had ten children.

Walford Astell - Hook Norton
Looking for Walford and Astell connections in this area of Oxfordshire

Kench Burbury Wedding 1848 - Hook Norton
William Burbury, born Stoneleigh 1822, married Elizabeth Kench at Hook Norton in 1848. We have family stories about a falling out with William's family over relgious views, but don't know how he met Elizabeth - they moved back to Warwickshire after their first child, Mary Mitchell Burbury was born in 1849. Elizabeth's parents were Thomas Kench of Hook Norton, and Elizabeth Phipps. They were married in 1822. Elizabeth's sister Sarah married Henry Burden in 1845. She appears to have died young, asHenry remarried after 1850.

Hemmings - Hook Norton
I am looking for decendants of Samson Hemmings, born 1845 at Stow on the Wold. He lived in Hook Norton with his wife, Selina Hands and their children, Lydia Ann Hemmings - who married John Smith, daugther Annie Elizabeth; Charles William Hemmings, bn 1875; Anna Mary Hemmings - who married Frederick Robins; Elizabeth Hemmings - who married Edward Weller, son Robert Weller, daughter Audrey Weller. I would like to hear from anyone who has any positive links.

Mobley - Richard or James - Hook Norton
looking for father/mother details of above Richard was born at hook norton in 1818 and also james 1822

Bench Family - Hook Norton
I'm looking for information on the Bench family in the late 1700's. Thomas bench was a thatcher in the village.

Holtom - Hook Norton
John Holtom born c 1833 in Hook Norton. Later married Sarah and lived in Handborough where he was a Grocer. He later moved to Hillmorton, Rugby, Warks where he was a farmer.He had 5 children, my grandmother, Matilda being the only girl.I believe he died in 1909. Any info on his parentage much appreciated

Cross Family - Hook Norton
Anne Cross, born 1855, and her brother, Amos, born 1860, both of Hook Norton, appear on the 1891 census for Great Berkhamsted, Herts. She was married to Walter Warren. Amos was an unmarried brother living with them. Can anyone give us information about the Cross family? Help much appreciated.

Preedy family - Hook Norton
Am looking for any details or remaining family of MICHAEL PREEDY who died mid eighties who had lived in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire

Burrows - Hook Norton
I have just found out that my grandmother's maiden name was burrows. She was born in Hook Norton in Oxfordshire 1885. Her mother's name was Julia Burrows (Gully)I do not know the first name of her father. Does any one have any further information

Rowles - Hook Norton
I am looking for any information on Henry Thomas Rowles from Hook Norton,England. He died in 1880 at the age of 30 in Southboro,Ma USA

Rose,Harrison-Hook Norton - Hook Norton
Please can anyone help me?I have come to a total stand still.I recently had some information that was very helpful,thankyou J.I have managed to get Mary Ann Roses`birth certificate seeing her mother was Elizabeth Ann Rose (nee)Harrison,and Thomas Rose.I know they lived in Down end in 1901 census but I can`t find any more info on Thomas Rose b 1861.He was an ironstone quarryman/miner

Beechey Family - Hook Norton
Researching Beechey Family living in Hook Norton around 1891 onwards. Father was Frank Beechey born abt 1856 in Bristol Wife, Lucy Brn Abt 1854 in Kingham. 2 of their Children, Florence & Alice Beechey were school teachers on 1901 Census, probably at local school. Frank was a Station master on 1891 Census. Any help would be appreciated