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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Berkshire => England => Berkshire Lookup Requests => Topic started by: abro49 on Thursday 02 February 12 15:37 GMT (UK)
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Hello,
I am looking for the baptisms of James and Sarah Whitchelo children in Reading. I think they were married on 28th Nov 1824 in Reading. This is what I know so far.....
Emma 1832 Reading
Eliza 1834 St Giles, Westminster
Henry 1838 St Giles, Westminster
I cannot find any children between 1824 and 1832. It is possible they could be on the non conformist register. Also I do not know Sarahs maiden name, so any help on that would be much appreciated.
Thanks to anyone who can help
Regards,
Ann
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A birth cert of a child born after 1837 (i.e Henry) would give you mother's maiden name.
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Thats good advice, I'll def do that, thanks :)
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Hello Ann
I've checked the BFHS transcripts for the 3 main parishes in Reading and there are no baptisms of children to a James & Sarah Whitchelo, there is however the marriage in st Giles in 1821 of a Robert Whitchelo to Sarah Bowden and they have 3 children baptised between 1826 - 1835 In St Giles Reading.
Could your James have changed his name?
PaulC
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Thanks ever so much for looking Paul,
I don't think James would have changed his name, but it's certainly something to look at.
Thanks again for your help
Regards
Ann
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Hi Ann
I cant see the marriage of James & Sarah in the current Berks marriage index so as you suggested it may well have been a non -conformist marriage and baptisms, so perhaps as these transcripts are not yet available from the BFHS, some kind person may be able to check at the BRO for you
PaulC