Sandhurst christening - WILLIAM HOPE - help please!

[adamson342]

Hello,

I hope that someone may be able to help. I am looking for the birth of a William HOPE in Sandhurst.

The first time I encountered him was on the 1851 census for Caernarfon. His birthplace is down as Sandhurst, Hants.  (I presume that Sandhurst Hants and Sandhurst Berks is the same place?)

He was 54 in 1851 so was born c. 1797.

Later in life he was recorded as being at one time a musician and another as a sergeant major. This may give a clue to his father's profession?

So just to recap, William HOPE, born c 1797, Sandhurst.

If anyone were kind enough to take the time to look it up at the record office, I would be most grateful.

Many thanks in advance,
Sam Adamson

[acorngen]

Sandhurst Hants doesnt exist and Sandhurst Berks does.

Rob

[newbie]

there is also a Sandhurst, Glos.
Newbie

[adamson342]

Hi everyone,

I think that it will be Sandhurst Berks,  as on the 1851 census it did say Sandhurst, *Hants*.  And, as I think we have decided,  "Sandhurst Hants doesn't exist and Sandhurst Berks does."

Would anyone be able to help with my request for looking up the birth? I understand if no-one has the time. That said, I'm in no rush!

Thanks,
Sam

[acorngen]

Sam,

Have you tried FreeBMD or 1837online for a certificate? 

Rob

[newbie]

Hello again,
I actually live in that area, I will add your request to my list for a look up at the Berks Record Office, but not sure when, but as long as you're in no rush......
Newbie

[adamson342]

Hi,

That's great - thanks newbie.

I didn't look on freebmd etc because the birth was pre1837.

Thanks again newbie, I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,
Sam

[newbie]

Just a thought did you try the IGI - LDS search?
http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
came up with a few but none in Berks.
Newbie

[adamson342]

Yeah, I did have a look, but nothing obvious came up, as you said.

Sam