Hi Robert,   A nursechild was a child taken in from a family who could not care for the child, usualy as a result of father being posted abroad, although there are cases of mother being ill etc, hope this helps!   Den Budden

Hi list, I have an ancestor, Edward HUNT, born in Tilehurst but living in Croydon, Surrey. On the 1911 census is listed a child aged 7, a nursechild. Is this the same as our foster child? Wishing you all a very happy, safe & prosperous New Year, Bob

>From The Morning Chronicle ( London, England ), Monday, October 6, 1856; Issue 28012. MARRIED On the 2nd inst., at Walcot Church, Bath, Molyneux CLARKE, Captain H.M.'s 93rd Highlanders, eldest son of William Nelson CLARKE, formerly of Ardington-house, Berks, Esq., D.C.L., Ch. Ch., Oxon, to Harriette, second daughter of James Staunton LAMBERT, Esq., D.L. and J.P. for the county of Galway.

>From Daily Post ( London, England ), Wednesday, April 7, 1731; Issue 3604. On Friday last Thomas SHORTER, a Hog-Butcher, at Oakingham, Berks, who had been condemned at the late Assizes at Reading for the Murder of one Baker, a Carter, in Windsor Forest, gave Bail to plead to his Majesty's next most gracious General Free Pardon that shall come out for the poor Convicts in the Oxford Circuit, and was discharged accordingly.

>From London Evening Post, Tuesday, March 30, 1731; Issue 521. On Monday last his Majesty's most gracious free Pardon was sent to Reading for Thomas SHORTER, condemn'd at the late Assizes there for the Murder of one BAKER last Summer in Windsor-Forest.

>From British Journal ( 1722 ) ( London, England ), Saturday, June 15, 1723; Issue XXX1X. Last Saturday ended the Sessions held at Reading for trying the BERKSHIRE BLACKS before Mr. Baron PAGE, Mr. Baron GILBERT, and Mr. Justice DENTON; when four of those Malefactors receiv'd Sentence of Death for the Murder of the Keeper's Son of Old Windsor, viz. John HAWTHORN, John GILBERT, Thomas HATCH, and Leonard THORN; which last was the Person that shot him: Our Letters add, they were to be executed on this Day. Six were order'd for Transportation, viz. Edward COLLIER, Joseph MERCER, and Joseph MAGNAR, for Deer-stealing and Assault; and John CHAPMAN, Andrew HUGHES, and Charles GROUT, for Deer-stealing. But there being a Flaw in the Indictment against Joseph MERCER, Joseph MAGNAR, and Charles GROUT, Judgment is respited till the ensuing Assizes. One DIBBS was convicted of assaulting Mr. HENNINGTON; and one Thomas SHORTER was convicted of breaking down the Head of Mr. HANCOCK's Fish-Pond. George WYNN and John SYMMONS were discharged, there being no Indictment found against them.

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, May 29, 1824; Issue 3709. DIED At Newbury, aged 74, Mrs. SCOTFORD, relict of Mr. Thomas SCOTFORD; The wife of Mr. Thomas HOLDWAY, corn dealer and seedman; and Mrs JOHNSTONE, wife of Mr JOHNSTONE, of the Jack of Newbury Inn. At Donnington Mill, near Newbury, Mr George HISCOCK.

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This is my first post to this list in my attempts to trace William Jones. I have a probable baptism for William on 14th February 1819 to William & Mary of Spital, Bargeman. William married in Norwood, Lambeth in 1843. He has not been found on the 1841 census. From 1851 he lived in Hackney as a grocer/coal merchant. In 1867 he married for the second time and this marriage took place in Clewer, from which I assume there were family members still there. Unfortunately the witnesses to the marriage were Thomas Roake (parish clerk) and Eliza Lipscombe (pew opener). If anyone else is silly enough to research Jones in Clewer, I would love to hear from you. Regards Linda

Hi listers, Does anyone have an interest in or is connected to the Albrey's of Bray? specifically, I'm trying to find info on the following person: Richard ALBREY: bapt 25 August 1782 Bray, Berks. Parents: John & Martha. Thanks for any help that can be given, kindest regards, Jon

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, October 20, 1900; Issue 7701. DEATH DAWSON - October 13, at Princess-street, Camberley, John DAWSON, late of Abingdon, aged 65 years.

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, April 16, 1859; Issue 5529. DIED March 29, accidentally drowned at the Weir on the river Thames, at Windsor, in the 9th year of his age, William James, eldest son of Captain John DAWSON, of the 43rd Bengal Light Infantry.

>From Daily News ( London, England ), Thursday, August 26, 1897; Issue 16042. DROWNING FATALITY The body of a young man, named John SIMMS, was found in a backwater of the Thames near Abingdon on Tuesday evening. Deceased was subject to epileptic fits, and it is supposed that while fishing he was seized with a fit and fell into the water. An inquest was held yesterday by the Oxfordshire Coroner, and the jury returned a verdict of " Accidentally drowned."

Helen, I too have found these lists invaluable, they found my wife's family within a few days, the family is also Carter, from Hinton Waldist, any connection? Frank, Cromer, Norfolk ________________________________ From: Helen Carter <helen.carter28@yahoo.com> To: BERKSHIRE@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, 12 December, 2009 4:44:49 Subject: [BRK] A big THANKYOU I would like to say a big THANKYOU to those on this list who've helped me over the years, espcially the very kind lady who responed to my request some time ago for photos of my families old home and graves, I now have a wonderful collection of photos inculding church memorials from the early 1800's   To those of us who cannot walk over the road, or hop in the car and drive round the corner, these kind gestures are greatly appreciated, maybe more than those who help appreciate   Helen West Aust.       __________________________________________________________________________________ See what's on at the movies in your area. Find out now: http://au.movies.yahoo.com/session-times/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BERKSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I would like to say a big THANKYOU to those on this list who've helped me over the years, espcially the very kind lady who responed to my request some time ago for photos of my families old home and graves, I now have a wonderful collection of photos inculding church memorials from the early 1800's   To those of us who cannot walk over the road, or hop in the car and drive round the corner, these kind gestures are greatly appreciated, maybe more than those who help appreciate   Helen West Aust. __________________________________________________________________________________ See what's on at the movies in your area. Find out now: http://au.movies.yahoo.com/session-times/

I am new to the list and would appreciate any help on the following family of John Kirby and Sarah nee Marlow. Is there sks who could have a look at the BERKSHIRE BURIAL INDEX for burials for Kirby's in Shinfield please. Michelle Cook

Clear Day * * *There is a Harry George Gill buried in the Larges Lane Cemetery. d. Jan. 31, 1899, age 39. Does anyone else claim him for theirs as although the facts seem to fit we think we have a photo of him at a much older age. Ours was married to Margaret Pauline Corringham and some of his progeny emigrated to Canada and the US. *

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England), Saturday, August 24,1816; Issue 3305. OXFORD, Saturday, August 24. On Wednesday the 21st instant the grandson of Mr. John LINDSAY, of West Hagbourne, came of age, which event was celebrated by a numerous and respectable party of friends assembled on the occasion. The day was conducted with great hilarity, and completely in the stile of Old English Hospitality, and perfectly consistent with the species of character peculiar to this much envied land of rational liberty and independence, namely that of a Berkshire Yeoman; and which we hope to see revived again by the rejection of outlandish manners, and the adoption of dress, the indigenous produce of our native soil, and of our own manufacturers. The evening was concluded by the merry harp and fiddle, in a room tastefully decorated by a green foliage, fancifully intermingled with festoons of flowers, and which continued till Phoebus opened his gates, and his rays proclaimed the approach of day, when the party consigned themselves to the arms of Morpheus, after expressing to their hospitable host their heartfelt satisfaction on this happy occassion.

I would like to thank William,Terry,Paul and LeAnn for their help and suggestions with my Wilkins family enquiry. Peter Stevens, Brisbane, Aus.

The next meeting of the Reading Branch of the Berkshire Family History Society will be held at the usual venue - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 280 The Meadway, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4PE, on Thursday, 10th December 2009. The doors open at 7:15 for 7:45 pm. Our branch Chairman and other members will be speaking about "What their ancestors did in the war". This is an informal meeting more for the exchange of histories, knowledge, information and ideas between the members. There will also be the usual Help Desk, and Exchange Magazine Library. Everyone is welcome at our meetings, you do not have to be a member of our Society, so why not bring your friends along? Hope to see you at the meeting. Vicki Chesterman Programme Secretary Reading Branch, BFHS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------