Sunninghay, Oxford?

[mckha489]

Sonning meadow

https://maps.nls.uk/view/102339971


definitely the right area

see the mileage to Henley and Reading on this map   https://maps.nls.uk/view/102346849

Have attached screen shot

[ShaunJ]

Marriage at St Andrew, Sonning 11 July 1768: William Forster and Judith Kimber, a minor. By Licence. (Berkshire Marriage Index).

Also there's a 1780 marriage licence bond - William Forster of Reading St Mary and Hanna Rickson of Sonning. (Sarum Marriage Licence Bonds)

[Mandy Forster]

Thanks ShaunJ & Mckha489.
To move forward with finding this William Forster in Sonning (Sonninghay) I suppose I need to find a census and trawl through to see if Butler's existed then and who lived there? Although, the earliest one would be 1841 which is a long shot to see if any relatives were still living there? Any suggestions would be helpful.

[Mandy Forster]

I have found the will of John Williams, the person mentioned in the first clipping. It mentions where the property is however, I am unable to read it! Can any one decipher please.

[ShaunJ]

...Sunning Hay near Sunning in the county of Oxford  in the possession or occupation of William Forster...

[Mandy Forster]

Thanks but, what are the three words after situate? ?? and ? Second and third seem to begin with G.

[ShaunJ]

...situate lying and being....


it's legalese

[Mandy Forster]

Ooh you are clever, well done. Still none the wiser though!

[youngtug]

If that is a "wharfe" listed then it is one more clue pointing to Sonningeye