GRO index

[ColC]

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There is a William registered in 1838, and a Charles in 1839
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Note the mmn for  Charles is    BURHEL 

Colin

[ColC]

Carole, looking at the children's names on the census you posted I am more inclined to think William was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Bushell.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VF6Q-QVM

Colin

[chalkeydave]

Thank you all for your comments.You’re a wonderful bunch 🙂🙂.
To add to my original comment.
The Bible also stated Thomas b1863, John 1865, Sarah 1868,Louisa 1869.William 1873.
Mary Ann Alder was his wife and was married in 1864.
Perhaps as mentioned I should get hold of a marriage certificate and see if that divulges the fathers name.
Many thanks again

[Galium]

I was looking to see whether there was a newspaper announcement of the marriage - didn't find one, but did find this:

Berkshire Chronicle 06 February 1864
Kingsclere Petty Sessions____William Richardson of Woodcott was ordered to pay 15s 6d costs, and one shilling per week, under the "incidental population act", to Mary Ann Alder, of the parish of Ashmansworth, spinster. Defendant, who had been paying 1s 6d a week to the girl since 28 September 1863, now got off the odd sixpence, it having come to the knowledge of the Bench, that Mary Ann had been indiscreet on a former occasion.

[chalkeydave]

Thank you Galium,
What a great bit of research.
I can’t  begin to understand the proceedings,but will try and google it.
Thank you again for taking the time and trouble.

Chalkeydave

[jonw65]

In 1851 Thomas on the above census is a widower and only the two younger boys John & William are with him

In Tidcombe?

Death
RICHARDSON, WILLIAM   
Age at Death (in years): 16 
GRO Reference: 1854  D Quarter in HUNGERFORD  Volume 02C  Page 153

Burial at Tidcombe, 13 Nov 1854
William Richardson
abode Fosbury
age 16 years

[jonw65]

Has this one been mentioned?
1851 census, Shalbourne, has
William Richardson Gd Son 10 Scholar Berks Shalbourne

With his grandfather William Richardson, 66
Others there include grandchildren Thomas Richardson, 5, FrederickRichardson, 8
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGVY-22V

Birth reg for Frederick?
RICHARDSON, FREDERICK       
Mother's Maiden Surname: —
GRO Reference: 1842  S Quarter in HUNGERFORD UNION  Volume 06  Page 189

[jonw65]

Clicked the wrong thing!
In case it is of any use, 1841, Shalbourne
piece 1180 book 16 folio 6 page 18
Wm Richardson 55 Ag Labourer
Sarah 55
etc
Transcript
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M735-ZT5

Image
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L926-8NHT

[jonw65]

The William from Great Bedwyn has his supporters.
Perhaps the best bet is indeed to get hold of the 1864 marriage certificate. Possibly it was at Ashmansworth.