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I’m hoping to reconnect with anyone who was in Class A2 at Faringdon Secondary Modern School between 1953 and 1956. If you were a classmate—or knew someone from that era—I’d be delighted to hear from you. It would mean a great deal to share memories and catch up after all these years.
Richard Hunt [email protected] 10/9/25 Trying to locate traver paul Hartery. Sharon louise and angela. their dad was patrick Hartery that was Irish and their mam was Jean webb/weeb. Thank u in advance [email protected] 3/9/25 Hi - I'm an author and former resident of Faringdon working on a murder mystery. I was working on a new murder mystery that I wanted to base in an Oxfordshire village, and returning to Faringdon after many decades away, soon realised the town would be a perfect setting. The tunnels, the folly, the pubs all feature in this novel, which I have decided will now be a series, and I want to do more research into the town's history. Is there anyone would be interested in helping me? Many thanks Steve Grant [email protected] 8/8/25 Can anyone help me with information about Mr. H. Taconis from the Netherlands, who taught at Littleworth primary school during the 1920s. Mr. Taconis originated from the Netherlands. I would be most interested in hearing more about him. Best wishes, Jelle Krol [email protected] 18/7/25 My parents lived and worked at Faringdon house in the 1950’s. I was born in Swindon in 1956 and we immigrated to Canada in 1957. I have never been back. I am hoping to visit next fall and would love to visit Faringdon House when we tour through the area. Can anyone tell me who owns it now and how to contact them. [email protected] 2/1/25 Hello all, I am trying to contact a dear old friend of mine. We lost contact a few years ago when she was going through a difficult time. She has lived in Faringdon for over 20 years. If anyone knows her please ask her to contact me via email / Whatsapp (07444588470). Her name is Sylvie Lamare and she is French [email protected] Tariq Ahmed 4/11/24 I'm looking for Roderick Reynolds a student of Barcote Manor School whose home was in Uffington. Mother's name Jackie.Sister's name Nicole at the time she was living in South Africa. Can anybody help trace him please.I was also at Barcote Manor School in the late 60's.Common friends were Richard and Sue Hann, Lynn José Franco Portugal [email protected] 12 Apr 2024 This is a long shot but does anyone know if a man named Bob Hewitt is still alive as I believe he was a friend of my dad’s as I have a photo of him and my dad together my dad has sadly passed away but would just like to know if it is the man I’ve mentioned above obviously if this is not possible then I understand because of data protection thank you for your time. Heather Wheeler [email protected] 16/1/24 I hope that you might help me. I am seeking to speak to anyone in Faringdon who may have worked closely with my father Roger Clark. He used to have an antique shop in Faringdon before moving to Stow in the late 90s. Sadly my father died a year ago and it's really left a huge hole in my heart. Does anyone know anything about him personally that might help me find out more about my father? I will be in Faringdon on Monday and hope to meet anyone or happy to have a telephone call with anyone who knew him. Thanks very much in advance. Regards Rachel [email protected] 12/11/23 Hello, I'm hoping you can assist me or point me in the right direction. In the late 1980s or early 1990s, I visited Faringdon to spend time with relatives who owned or managed The Old Crown Coaching Inn. These relatives were Billy and Louise. Louise was my mother's cousin, and our family lost contact with her after my mother's passing in 2003. Unfortunately, I don't know Louise's last name after marrying Billy, but before that, she was Louise Batty, originally from Crouch End in London. I vaguely remember that after their time at The Old Crown, they moved to a guest house in Swindon, and later, I believe, they relocated to France. I think Louise was living in France when my mother passed away, and Louise came over for the funeral. I'm wondering if anyone recalls Billy and Louise or if they might provide information about what happened to them in recent years. I believe they had two daughters, but at the time of our visit to Faringdon, either the daughters were not born yet or were very young. Any assistance on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Craig [email protected] 3/9/23 Hello. I am trying to find any information that may be available on Martha Mundy who had to sell her farm at Longcot in the 1849/50 years. Does anyone know where the farm was or where she moved to. I know it's a longshot but thought I would give it a try. Thank you Carol Millar. [email protected] 12/6/23 My mothér, Mrs Roberts, ran the post office in Great Coxwell from 1945 until 1961. I went to school in Faringdon the Elms. Which I left in 1956 started nursing and eventually ended up in Zimbabwe where met my husband and we left there in 1979 (when it was still Rhodesia). As we were more or less in the same position as my parents were we decided to return to the area of my childhood to start again. My sister had continued to live in Faringdon until she passed away in 2019. Our family name was Sweetland and my sister was Rudkin . Phyllis 13/11/22 Hi, did anyone used to go to Ferndale Primary School at all? I'm specifically looking for anyone that might have attended in 1977, when the school took a whole school photograph. My parents used to have one but it's been lost or disposed of. I would be extremely happy if anyone who might have a copy of this photo would contact me on [email protected] Many thanks Rob Anson 19/8/22 KATHLEEN FRANKLIN - 1926 - 2016 I am researching my family tree and I believe that Kathleen Franklin lived at The Old School House, Eaton Hastings between 1948 - 1950 (according to the electoral rolls). She is shown on the 1939 census as attending school in Faringdon (not sure which one). In 1949 she gave birth to Margaret Franklin in Oxford - there is no father named on the birth certificate. Margaret was subsequently adopted by a family in Fyfield near Abingdon. I know that Kathleen married in 1960 and lived in Radley near Oxford. Margaret was my mother and Kathleen my grandmother. Does anyone out there have any information/pictures of Kathleen that they would be happy to share, I would love to hear from you! Any information would undoubtedly help to fill gaps in my tree. Many thanks in anticipation. [email protected] 3/7/22 LESLEY THOMAS - LONDON ST FISH & CHIP SHOP 1960s I posted on here in January 2020 about my years spent in Faringdon when my parents ran the business in London Street. I’m planning to visit the town 19-22 May, so if anyone remembers me or my family and would like to meet for a chat, do let me know. Lesley Risk (nee Thomas) [email protected] 29/4/22 I am trying to get in contact with someone who works at Faringdon House. He has recently started working in the gardens and is called Silus. If you are able to provide a number or email address of someone at the house that I would be able to leave my number with so he is able to get in contact with me that would be great! [email protected] 19/3/22 Trying to get back in touch with Mark Lane who now works in the Royal Air force, was in the Army. He is from this area his mother Daphne too. Please can anyone help Sarah MASTERSON [email protected] 17/3/22 My mother Alice Purbrick worked at Coxwell Hall in 1930 give or take a few years . I know it is currently a nursing home but can anybody inform me as to what it was in the 1930's and who owned it. Thanking you in anticipation Jenny Stowell j[email protected] 13/2/22 Nicholas STONE My father RALPH STONE was born and lived in Little Coxwell as a boy before moving to live with his older sister Mary in Stroud after their mum died. Ralph was born in 1927. His Aunt Ada King was land lady of The Eagle Tavern. Anyone remember dad or his family from the 1930s and 40s? Dad in now in his 95th year living in a Norwich care home. Be lovely if anyone can contact with memories I could share with dad from those times. Thanks Nick Stone [email protected] 1/2/22 I’m trying to research my grandmothers family as my children are fascinated by my dads stories of visits to the families farm. The family name was FRANKLIN. From what I know the farm was run by the family for generations. Stories from my dad of his mum were that she would walk to oxford to sell things for extra money, which is how she met my grandfather. He recalls it being close by to white horse hill, and his dad taking himself off to the pub nearby on visits. I believe Rhoda’s parents were John Franklin and Ann Franklin (née Bint) If anyone has any ideas on the family or the farm would be great to hear! Although I am aware it is a bit of a stretch. Rhoda was born in 1920! Thanks Abigail Brady [email protected] 25/2/21 Do you have someone in your Society that has knowledge of Sir Robert Pye (1620 - 1701)? Would you ask them to contact me on the above email address. I would like to know ‘What was name of the Regiment in which Robert Pye was a Captain of Horse in 1642?' Regards, Derek Lester member of Chalgrove Local History Group. [email protected] 3/1/21 I am currently researching the life of William Buckland (1784-1856), professor of geology at Oxford. I have just found a letter (I think from 1823 - possibly 1825) to him from Mary Morland (who would become his wife). In this letter she alludes to going to Farringdon "where I have seen some lamas and small antelopes running about). I wonder of there is any local historian who can help me identify who might have owned such animals or where they might have been seen by her? With grateful thanks for any help you might be able to give, Peter Lincoln [email protected] 1/1/21 I am searching for the grave of Thomas Irwin and his wife Mary Jane. I do not know the exact location of where they are buried, but I believe it is somewhere in Faringdon, where they died. Thomas died in 1985. Mary Jane died in 2001 [email protected] 14/12/20 Hello all, I am trying to contact a dear old friend of mine. We lost contact a couple of years ago when she was going through a difficult time. She has lived in Faringdon for well over 15 years and is still living there. If anyone knows her please ask her to contact me via FaceBook. Her name is Sylvie Lamare and she is a French Woman. [email protected] Tariq Ahmed 1/12/20 i wondered if you could try and help me please I am not sure if you deal with this sort of thing. I wondered if there was anybody who is still alive in Faringdon who is related to Arthur James davjs who is currently on Faringdon wall memorial. his father was arther John Davis and he married Eliza Rossiter who was from axbridge Somerset. Arthur was born there in 1910 by the 1930 the family had moved to Faringdon where my grandad (Eldred Albert Davis ) was born in Faringdon. he is currently buried in Faringdon. looking for any relatives has. Faringdon is a small place. also information we have managed to find is Eliza brother James rossiter died in a house fire at the burrows cheddar age 67. I have a birth certificate of Wilfred John Davis born 18 of March 1903 he is supposedly eldred albert davjs father. eldred was brought up in Faringdon by a miss Berry. this is the only name on the birth certificate of my grandad. there is not a full name any information would be great full received [email protected] 27/11/20 Hi all. I am looking for William Coughlan, possibly known as Sam/Samuel, who in 1960s lived in a caravan park and worked in Bayworth near Sunningwell Also in Faringdon in the 1960s. William/Sam(uel) Coughlan worked with horses, including as a freelance Bloodstock agent, and may have lived in Bayworth at times during 1969s. I'm William/Samuel Coughlan's daughter, adopted as a baby in 1967 and I'd hugely appreciate any information about him, good or bad. Many thanks, Sally [email protected] 15/11/20 Great site. I'm looking for Roderick Reynolds a student of Barcote Manor School whose home was in Uffington. Mother's name Jackie, Sister's name Simone who at the time was living in South Africa. Can anybody help trace him please.I was also at Barcote Manor School in the late 60's.Common friends were Richard and Sue Hann, Lynn.Also Damien Rolo-Walker was also a common friend. José Franco [email protected][email protected] Portugal 28/10/20 Am looking for Mr Derek living in faringdon watchfield, he is an old man whom my step father Anthony Ande Wani was living with in 2009 during his military training in military college Swindon town. am a South Sudanese you can Gmail me at lokomichael96@gmailcom or contacting me on+211922824073 thanks. 5/8/20 Hello, I am trying to find a relative of mine, she is my great auntie named Philis Preedy, she was married to a gentleman named Bill Preedy. They use to live at 35 malthouse, buscot before they moved to Brampton. Any information with regards to the where abouts of my great auntie and uncle would be really grateful. Thank you Sara Hewings [email protected] 24/7/20 I would like to contact a mrs penny baradell if possible. I worked with her husband a very long time. I would pleased if you could Terry Randall terryrandall70 @ bt internet.com 1/9/19 Good Afternoon, I have an unusual enquiry that I hope a local historian may be able to help me with. It concerns Stanford in The Vale, and as I cannot access their website at the moment I have contacted yourselves. I am researching and writing a book on my mother's maiden name ancestors, Gunter, several generations of Gunter ancestors lived in Stanford between the 16th and 18th centuries, later moving to Faringdon and Wanborough and then various areas of Swindon. I was born in Haydon Wick, Wiltshire, although I was brought up in Essex, sadly. My query is that I have a copy of a book by Violet Howse, it is a transcribed book called 'Stanford in The Vale Churchwarden's Accounts 1753-1906. In some years it refers to receipts for the 'Church Ham', and also the 'Church Hay Way'. I have no idea what these terms refer to, can anyone help me please? Google searches have been no help. I would like to add about these to my story to illustrate what my ancestors would have been familiar with in their day. Kind Regards, Joan [email protected] 21/8/19 Hi Faringdon, I am still researching my great grancha Albert Edward Belcher who died fighting with the Glouster regiment in world war 1. He was born in Great Coxwell to Charles and Eliza and had 2 siblings named Joseph and Louisa, I have looked through the list of soldiers who were killed in the first world war and could not find any mention of him could this be because he was from Great Coxwell and not Faringdon? and also I am visiting soon , could anybody direct me to the church or cemetery that my family would be buried ? (1800 onwards) many thanks [email protected] 19/8/19 Looking to trace a Paul Kellett resident in Faringdon, who is a relative of my wife she is seeking find......any information or contact details gratefully received... [email protected] 16/8/19 I have recently found a little diary/ booklet called ‘The welcome photographic exposure record and diary’ It is dated 1911 and the inscription inside says L Burrage andB McTavish Coates House Littleworth. There is also a name printed on the outside, W H Eccleston. I was just wondering if you’re community might know of these names or the families Regards Tony Simonds [email protected] Harwich Essex 28/7/19 I am searching my family history and came across an article about Folly Hill which was used as a residential nursery school during WWII. Can you let me know if you have any information on this nursery as I believe my maternal grandmother was a volunteer? Sincerely David Roberts [email protected] 17/7/19 I want to know if stuart pearce is sill living in marlborough gardens faringdon it would have think it would be 20 years when I last saw him he was in royal navy ann mary theresa sines [email protected] 15/3/19 I grew up in Faringdon 1961 to the early 80’s. How very sad it is to visit now, my beautiful little home town has gone. So much building! Out of town stores look hideous, and the heart of the town has been devastated. Very very sad. 11/3/19 A long shot I lived in Buckland 1952/54 and met a girl who came from . we were very close but sadly I moved in 1955 to go into the R.A.F I think she was Faringdon carnival or beauty queen in 1953/54. l would be so grateful to know her whereabouts the only name I have is Dorreen Brian Neville 25/10/18 I am researching my family history and discovered an ancestor was the reverend at Coleshill village church from 1907 until around 1920. Herbert Harold Scofield. I was hoping someone may be able to advise of there are any old church records which may hold information about him or maybe even a photograph, he is listed in 1910 as living at the vicarage with his wife Frances Annie Scofield. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Lee. [email protected] 29/8/18 This is a shot in the dark, we are trying to locate the whereabouts of a Mr Les Hurst (think he is a retired electrician) probably in his eighties, and also a Mrs Mary Wheeler. Both of these people where last seen in the Faringdon area. We are at a loss and dont really know what to do to find these individuals Regards Jon Vallas [email protected] 26/7/17 Visited Faringdon in May this year(2017) where my 3 x Grandfather Richard Merchant was born and lived. (THRUP - 1800 then left for Australia 1825 - worked on the Beckett Estate ) I noted the WW1 Roll of Honour Merchant's still lived in the area. If any relatives, descendants or associated have information I would love to hear from you. Denise Overton (Australia) [email protected] 2/7/17 Does anybody have any trace of Joseph (Leslie) Eaton, said to have been born in Faringdon in 1877? There is no record of his birth on the BMD transcripts. He left permanently for London before 1891 to become an apprentice watchmaker. Also of Albert Sellwood whose birth in 1877 in Faringdon is recorded. The two are thought to have been schoolboy friends. Albert also ended up in London as a watchmaker. Also the father of Joseph above, another Joseph Eaton, clerk, born circa 1850 and died before 1902, place unknown. Many Thanks. Keith Andrews [email protected] 3/4/17 Hi, my name is Sue. I'm trying to find my uncle Pete Downie, I know he lives in a flat somewhere in Faringdon, I would love to make contact and come to Faringdon to visit him. Sue [email protected] 8/3/17 hello, I am trying to find some information about the Faringdon Tea Gardens which was situated in Coxwell Street. I have a postcard depicting the Gardens and house advertising as a Cyclists Rest. The postcard was published by Haworth Farringdon. Were they the owners? The house is named as Orchard House [email protected]m 13/2/17 Hello,I'm trying to trace Joseph webb my great grandfather, he lodged with a Mrs Lewis 1920s any information would be gratefully received. Thankyou Nicola Coughlan [email protected] 21/8/16 I had a school friend, David Le Gassick, son of a military man who lived in Shrivenham or Faringdon in the 1960s. I heard a rumour that he died in 1968...does anyone know please? Charles Moseley [email protected] 12/7/16 Hi, I was recently looking through some old documents and found reference to a gentleman called Fenton Duke who lived in the Faringdon area in 1960. Does anyone remember him and where he may have moved to? Thank you [email protected] 16/6/16 the Fishers home in London destroyed during the blitz. Moved to Faringdon...Am trying to locate anyone who knows the location of Victor Fisher who had Mom,several sisters & brother. He entered the Army & was stationed in Germany. Am returning to visit the Gordon Dowells & Helga Bohm Tuckwell. Would so enjoy if Victor could join us. But where is he? Tudy Wannamaker [email protected] 3/5/16 Does anyone know where the "Faringdon Advertiser and Vale of White Horse Gazette" was located in London Street about 1885, please. It was "owned" by a Charles Luker. The present address would be useful. Thanks. Trevor Noyes [email protected] 5/1/16 I am researching into my wife's family history. The family name is goodenough, I have tracked them to Coleshill in the late 16th century but am really keen to get more information and go back further. Please can you suggest someone who might be able to help? Best wishes and thanks Clive Harry [email protected] 5/1/16 I am wondering if anyone remembers Virginia Brown who used to live in the Bakers Arms in Uffington, together with her daughter Jemima in the 1970s. I would very much like to learn how life workout for her since they left. David Thomas [email protected] 5/1/16 I wonder if someone can can help me. In the census of 1841 there is a place called 'Red Row' off Gravel Walk. The houses were numbered 1-6 so it's possible they may have been coverted in to larger houses. Does anyone know where Red Row was please. Many Thanks Don Stevenson [email protected] 30/11/15 have been looking for old school friend she will be 63 now her name is Kathleen Y Green and she will know me as Eve and our third friend was Sonya thankyou. Lyn Hewin [email protected] 15/10/15 May I first say what an excellent website for the village this is one of the best I have visited so much info. Can you please help me with my research on an AVENELL family tree that I am currently working on. I cannot find any information on a STELLA MARY AVENELL (NEE HARTERY) born 1900 who was the wife of ARTHUR CECIL AVENELL licencee of the FOLLY public House. your website give me some information regarding their son DAVID but I cannot find her death. I have searched newspaper sites and this site and Ancestry with no results. does anyone know what happened to her? Thank you Michael Avenell [email protected] 14/9/15 Hello, I wonder if you can help me at all - I am trying to find someone called David who lived at 11 Marlborough Close, Faringdon during the 1960s. He would probably be in his late 60s now and used to know my father, Malcolm Stuart Anderson. I found a letter from him in my Father's house when I was clearing it out following his death. As the letter is addressed to Dear 'Dad' I am as you can probably guess, quite curious about just who this person is. I'm sorry I don't have a surname, but perhaps someone might be able to help me out? Many thanks, Sarah [email protected] 31/8/15 Hope this mail finds you well and your business thriving I'm contacting, if possible, all of my loyal customers. Business and personal alike. I have enjoyed working in the community over the last 6 years and learnt a great deal from working at Faringdon Post Office. Thank you for your custom and I'm sorry that my departure was so rapid that I never had a chance to say goodbye to anyone. Julie 31/8/15 I'm still looking for whereabouts of MICHAEL BUCK who used to work at Southern Electricity Board, Faringdon. He attended King Alfred's School, Wantage. Thanks . Mike Liddiard [email protected] I am currently writing the biography of the rally driver Betty Haig who lived with Barbara Marshall at Shellingford House in the 1960s and 1970s. Barbara died in 1977. Does anyone in the History Society remember either Barbara or Betty? I would like to speak to anyone in the community who knew them. Many Thanks Roger Farmer, Fincham, Norfolk [email protected] 5/7/15 Hi there, I am tracing the history of George Lane a butcher and farmer who was, I assume, the owner of Spain Farm in the 1840s onwards for many years. His address was given as Spain Farm House in 1851. He had three sons, George, Frederick and Henry Burgess, who emigrated to New Zealand. Two of them married two sisters of my great-grandmother. I was wondering if the original farm house is still in existence? Regards, Paddy [email protected] 2/4/15 Hello, i have been working on my family tree & searching / studying all about the civil war 1642-1646 , i have been trying to locate books etc on it to find out more about my ancestors , who they were & what the did , i have discovered that Sir Robert Pye was in fact part of my family line, i am so impressed with what i have learned so far that i would be so grateful if you have any more info you can forward to me on him and his family/ career etc. My mailing address is #75 Anglerock Drive Unit 17 Cambridge Ontario Canada ... I thank you so much for this awesome site i have got a little bit of info on and hope you have more you could mail me ... I thank - you so much :))) I am disabled and I collect unwritten colored postcards and self-adhesive stickers from towns and villages in your region. Do you have such cards and stickers to send to me ? Many thanks J.E. Walraven Merwe Donk 51 NL 4207 XA Gorinchem The Netherlands 24/2/15 [email protected] FileSelect OneEnquiriesCommentHello, I'm hoping you can assist me or point me in the right direction. In the late 1980s or early 1990s, I visited Faringdon to spend time with relatives who owned or managed The Old Crown Coaching Inn. These relatives were Billy and Louise. Louise was my mother's cousin, and our family lost contact with her after my mother's passing in 2003. Unfortunately, I don't know Louise's last name after marrying Billy, but before that, she was Louise Batty, originally from Crouch End in London. I vaguely remember that after their time at The Old Crown, they moved to a guest house in Swindon, and later, I believe, they relocated to France. I think Louise was living in France when my mother passed away, and Louise came over for the funeral. I'm wondering if anyone recalls Billy and Louise or if they might provide information about what happened to them in recent years. I believe they had two daughters, but at the time of our visit to Faringdon, either the daughters were not born yet or were very young. Any assistance on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Craicraig.k@me. |
There is a good deal of information and pictures on this site to help you remember people and places. Have a look at: All Saints Churchyard memorial inscriptions (Excel file) WWI and WWII memorial Photographs of the town since 1970s 
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I contact you because I've seen on your website some memories about WWII at Faringdon. My grandfather – Aldo Silvestri - was prisoner of war in camp n.43 from 1941 to 1946. He worked in a farm. In attachment you can see him standing on the left with two other Italian prisoners. The man and the woman at the centre of the photo are the owners of the farm. Unfortunately I don't know their names. I wonder if you could help me to find more information or you could suggest where to ask.
Marco Tonnarelli
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15/2/15
Marco Tonnarelli
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15/2/15
I am disabled and I collect unwritten colored postcards and self-adhesive stickers from towns and villages in your region.
Do you have such cards and stickers to send to me ?
Many thanks
J.E. Walraven
Merwe Donk 51 NL 4207 XA Gorinchem The Netherlands
24/2/15
I am researching my great uncle Henry James who died at 1 Back Street Faringdon on 3rd February 1931. Can you tell me whether 1 Back Street would have been a private dwelling house or part of the workhouse? I understand that from 1930 the workhouse was divided into individual flats and wonder if he would have been a resident or was living in a private house.
I would be grateful for any information that you may have or if you could suggest where else I might look.
Many thanks for your help
Stuart James
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11/1/15
There used to be a City of Oxford bus garage in Faringdon situated on Station Road SN7 7BN. It closed circa 1982. It is still there or has it long since been demolished please? I will be visiting Faringdon shortly and would be grateful if you are able to tell me what building now exists on the site of the former bus garage. I hope that you can help me.
Thanks
Keith Shayshutt [email protected]
5/12/14
Greetings,
I'm researching my family tree and looking for some information on my relatives that lived in Faringdon from 1911. Due to the 1921 Census not yet available, it's a bit more difficult to find household members from that time.
My great grandmother Mary Herietta Hayward worked as a scullery maid and rose to the rank of ladies maid in Thomas William Anns household; or possibly that of Lionel John Anns (Thomas Anns son)household in Shrivenham? The dates are post 1911 Census as she worked in another location for that census. She got pregnant by Lionel Anns and the cook of the house adopted the child, Daphne (Hayward?). It's at this point I'm stuck as I do not know the name of the cook. If you can supply any information or send me a source where I can find household members and servants in Faringdon from between 1912-1922 would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much!
Gregory Knight [email protected]
29/11/14
Hi, I'm hoping you can help me? I'm searching for my uncle, his name is Peter Downie and I last visited him about 8-9 yrs ago with my late
Dad ( Petes brother) we lost touch due to family disagreements. I remember he lived in a flat. I'm coming to try find him the second week of November but thought I'd try here anyway to maybe make my seach easier.
Many thanks.
Sue Shaw. [email protected]
26/10/14
I would like to contact an old King Alfred's school friend by name MICHAEL BUCK. Does anyone know where I can find him ?
Mike Liddiard
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14/9/14
Looking for Michael Buck. Used to be with Southern Electricity Board, Faringdon. Where is he now ?
Mike Liddiard
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6/9/14
I am desperately trying to find a contact number for a local man named Kevin Lewis! I've searched the usual sources and sent an email through Facebook but I'm hoping someone out there knows him personally. If any one can get him to drop me a line, I would be most grateful!
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6/8/14
I'd be grateful if I could find out more about my grand father Thomas Deacon and his wife Mary Louisa, and whether I have any relatives.
He was a clerk in the Faringdon Brewery in the mid to late 1800's, a colour sergeant in the 1st volunteer battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment and a notable shot.
He had two children, Maurice George and Norah May, born late 1800's
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Mike Deacon
18/7/14
does anybody remember the old sec modern school in faringdon lots fun there and my maiden name ebsworth
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27/6/14
i am researching my family tree. my Uncle Norman wheeler lived in oral cottage they had a period of time when they were haunted. do you know of any newspaper articles or any where this may have been documented
thanks
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26/4/14
I lived in Faringdon in the early 80s,can you tell me if the Waring family still lives there (Russ and Graham)
Thank You
Dave Patton
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26/4/14
I am looking for the adopted family of my great uncle Dudley A J Edwards 1933 - 1936 I would love to hear any information on Dudley, particularly where his resting place is. His death certificate was registered in Faringdon but I have had no luck tracing him if you could be off any help please do not hesitate to contact me. Many thanks x
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5/3/14
I would like to contact anyone who attended the Elms Grammar school in Faringdon during the years 1945 to 1950. My sister, Christine Mary Woolman who has lived in Australia since 1953 and attended the Elms is asking if anyone has a photograph of her in the school uniform. As she is not well and many miles away from home I should, if possible love to send such a photo to her to cheer her up. I too loved Faringdon. We lived at Watchfield. Thank you. Jennifer.
Jennifer Morris nee Woolman
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21/2/14
I'm trying to find Gordon Dowell, Helga Bohm, any of the Fishers who moved to Faringdon from London (war)fs
I lived in Faringdon and left in 1956. The Bohm';s had a farm & built homes for European refugees. they farmed using no modern machinery. Gordon Dowell went into the Army...I would dearly love to reconnect with them.
can you help?
Tudy Wanamaker
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5/2/14
My father was an RCAF pilot during WW2. He died in 2008. We recently found a letter which he had written to his parents in December 1941, in which he recounts his experience in Faringdon on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, on leave from training at RAF Abingdon. A young lady named Betty Cook had found him and a chum wandering the streets and invited them to meet her family and friends. He was so impressed by meeting them all, and overwhelmed by their hospitality. It helped to shape a life-long love of the English.
I am contacting you in the faint hope that someone might remember them or that Betty herself might be alive (although she would certainly be 90 or more) or perhaps her children if she had any later on. Another name mentioned in his letter is Ken Kerr, who gave them a ride back to their base. Thank you.
Jon Conquist
Victoria, BC, Canada
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27/12/13
I hope someone of Faringdon can help me in locating Jane Bennett (widow of Fred) and formerly Jean Leckie.
Jane is my half aunt and we have been anxiously trying to reach her for the last few weeks to inform her that her half brother (my father, also George) passed away suddenly on 2nd November 2013.
We have also written but have received no reply.
If there is any news of Jane please be kind enough to reply to the email address provided.
Thank you.George Leckie
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9/12/13
My ancestors ADAMS came from Faringdon,Longworth,Great Coxwell, Stanford in the Vale, Charney and Hinton Waldrist. I've traced them back to the 1600's and I would love to hear from anyone who might be connected to us.
I have just ordered the first volume of the 'Longworth Rose' which sounds very interesting. A smashing little site.
Linda Brown
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27/11/13
My Gran and Grandad lived in Marlborough Gardens. They were called Sally (Thelma) & Granville Clifford. They had 2 daughters Susan & Jenny. I am Susans' daughter Samantha.. I would love to hear from anyone who knew my family.
Samantha Stafford nee Clifford
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14/11/13
I would like to say what a joy to see a web page dedicated to Faringdon my Birthplace.
I have just seen the obituary of my Aunt "Marjory Mercer" with whome I share a birthday. Aunty Marj delivered me at home at 15 Marlborough Gdns on New Years Day 1963 the year of the bad snow storms.
RIP Aunty Marj.
Does anybody know the whereabouts of the Sharpes family also from Marlborough Gardens.
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15/10/13
Great site. attended faringdon secondry modern school from1951-55 I am trying to trace any relatives of J reynolds who was born around 1922 attended ashbury school in the late twenties he lived at 20 idstone road ashbury and then moved to uffington if anyone has any information please email me [email protected]
15/10/13
I have an ancient bible dated 1807, there are a list of names with birth dates as well as deaths in the family tree of "Bryan Reynolds" who married Mary Ward on Oct 16, 1823,from Faringdon. Their son "Bryan William Reynolds" was born on 19 April 1826.
The last entry in this Bible is 20th of August 1865 which was the baptism of "Geraldine Ellen" born 6 October 1864.
It's is the holy bible old and new testaments printed in 1806.
Is there any contact details for members of the Reynolds or Ward family, as we would like to return this Bible to its
family?
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26/9/13
Hello I'm trying to get in touch with Derek Vickers who used to live in Tuckers Road, and I was wondering if he still lived there, his wife is called Una, and he used to work at Vale of White Horse District Council. I'll be passing through Abingdon on September 29th and wondered if I could meet up with Derek if I can find him! I'm coming through on a charity kayaking trip, more information here: www.gutlesskayaking.com If he is around and you know him, please pass on my email address to him so we could arrange to meet up if he would like. Many thanks for your help
Alice
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5/9/13
Hello, I am trying to track down the grave of this Police Officer who died during WW2 who is buried somewhere in Gt Coxwell
Police War Reserve Constable Frederick George Newman
Died 27 October 1942, aged 38
'Funeral of MR F. C. Newman – The funeral took place at Great Coxwell on Saturday of Police War Reserve Frederick Newman. Who was killed in a road accident when his motorcycle was in collision with another vehicle on the Faringdon Shrivenham Road. Newman who was 38 years old. Leaves a wife and two children. Four members of the Berkshire Police War Reserve Messers A, Green A, Chapman L, Gough and V. Harris were the bearers' - Oxford Mail 6th November 1942
From the records he is buried in St Giles but his grave is unmarked - does anyone have any grandparents/parents who might remember where 'the police man' is buried as it would have been a memorable funeral even for 1942 I have looked all over the churchyard so it must be sadly unmarked.
Thanks
Paul
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28/8/13
My name is Sean Dowler.I used to go to Tollington and The Elms back in 1976 until 1980. I lived in Watchfield at 9 High St. My brothers name was Paul.Does anyone remember me,or Andy Maw,Dave Goodall,Andy Morris,Caroline Pinchin,Carole Frier(now Titcombe),Tommy Adams,Derek Woolford,Nicky Hayden?Would be great to find my old mates!
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8/8/13
I am trying to trace my family tree.
I have been told that my Grandfather's sister had a café called 'Janes Pantry'.
Does anyone know any history of the owner/staff or business?
My Grandfather (Frederick James Keene, known as Jack) was born, raised & lived in Stanford. He & my Nan had the White Horse Café.
I hope someone can shed some light for me.
Carol Allen
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5/8/13
My Mum, Phyllis Margaret Keene, went to the Elms in the 1940's .Unfortunately she died 1961.
I am trying to find any photos of her time at school. She was very fond of playing the piano and I can recollect seeing a photo of her playing.
Has anyone any memories of the Elms?
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5/8/13
In a census of 1841 mention is given to a street name off Gravel Walk called Red Row? Does anyone have any knowledge of this .
The houses were numbered one to six so may be they were just small cottages which have since been converted into a larger house or two
Don Stevenson
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9/5/13
My late father Gordon Reid was manager of the Express Dairy in Faringdon 1947-8. I visited Faringdon recently to see if the dairy/building was still there. Nothing. Later I looked on the web, hoping there might be some old pics. There seemed to be nothing. I did learn from that surf the dairy had been knocked down.
If any of your readers have photographs or can point me to websites with photos of the dairy, I'd be delighted to hear.
Andrew Reid
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27/4/13
Hello to all the people of Faringdon,my name is roberto avagnano.I lived in Faringdon from 1965 until 1978 when we left Faringdon to come back to Italy .If there is somebody who remembers me.I would be glad if somebody contacts me.
Roberto Avagnano
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22/4/13
hello my grandfather came from faringdon.Ernest john Edmonds married amy bowman, had a brother who lived there lance if i remember ferndale street. an uncle who drove the first car in faringdon, a john edmonds who ran a flower shop. i wonder if any one knew the family or any family member has researched the family history.thank you
Daniel Rees.
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March 2013
Hi. A shot in the dark, but I was in the Grenadier Guards with Dave Parsons in 1961, and have just come across a letter I had from him in 1967 saying that he was now living in Faringdon. I wonder if he is still around, if so i would love to hear from him. He would remember me from working in the officers Mess at Brigade HQ winterbourne Gunner.
Graham Armishaw.
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January 2013
I thought you'd like to know that I posted a message on your board about 2 years ago looking for a friend I had in Faringdon years & years ago and this year, would you believe, she accidentally came across it and we have renewed contact after 50 years, she lives in Barcelona and last week we met up in Hertfordshire to celebrate my 70th Birthday!
Thank you all so much
Kath Stronach
December 2012
My brother Richard and I are looking for someone called Sally
SALLY was about five foot high ,fair complexion, medium build, blue eyes , light coloured wavy hair , and of a very pleasant and happy disposition. I cannot remember SALLY 's last name or where she lived , only that she did live within a five (5) mile radius of FARINGDON .
I am sorry that my information is vague to say the least. SALLY is married and had two children
If you think you can help please contact
Rosalie Allen ( nee Ebsworth)
Queensland, Australia
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What a What a pleasant surprise!
Whilst browsing through Internet I have just discovered your web page and to my surprise found a message from someone who was trying to locate me back at the beginning of last year.
Shame I didn’t see it before as the e-mail address given at the foot of the message : [email protected] seems to be obselete.
My name is Philomena Coffey. Patricia Coffey, or Patsy as she was better known, was my sister. Patsy died of cancer back in 1986 when she was just 45 years old. She left two daughters who still live in the area, not that far from Faringdon.
As for me, after attending the secretarial college of the Lycée Français in London, I moved to Geneva and some 14 months later went on to Munich where I spent two and a half years. In 1967 I decided to pack my bags again and headed for Barcelona where I have been ever since (except for a year in Madrid in my bachelor-girl days and then three years in Paris with my husband and our two children). My husband (who is Spanish) and I are both retired now and are enjoying life to the full with four wonderful grandsons, two of whom live in Madrid and two in Barcelona. Grandchild number five is programmed for August – yet another boy! Following Spanish custom, and as British law makes no objection, although married, I am still able to use my maiden name on all official documents, something my descendents will doubtless appreciate if they ever want to build the family tree!
I would very much like to contact the person who placed the message with you – and possibly with other neighbours from the Faringdon area or friends from The Elms School. Shortly before Christmas I revisited Faringdon with my daughter, her husband and their two little boys. I rediscovered just how fortunate I had been to grow up in such a beautiful part of the country and was delighted to find so many familiar “landmarks” intact.
Congratulations on the initiative of setting up and maintain this very interesting web site.
My e-mail address is [email protected]
Philomena Coffey
I am looking for my brother , Simon Llewellyn Boyd , last known residence is Birmingham and Worcester. If anybody knows him please could they get him to contact me. I would be very grateful for any help.
26/3/12 I wanted to provide you with a little additional information in the event that anyone may remember my mother and somehow have some sort of connection to my brother. Not only was she friends with Cicely and Meriell Tower but with Joan Selby-Lowndes as well in the Abingdon region as far as I can remember. They all lived in the same small village whose name escapes me but which I will try to find and send to you , as that will narrow things a bit. Admittedly anybody in her circle of friends still alive would be decidedly elderly !
I have registered on a site which promises to send out alerts on my behalf but so far I have not heard anything. I will try to be patient though ! Someone somewhere will pass the message on to him . One day !
Nonetheless I do thank you for your efforts on my behalf. Do have a good day further.
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21/3/2012
I have the birth certificate of Charles Carter who was born September 23 1862 to James Carter and Ann Williams in Littleworth, Faringdon. James and Ann ,I think, were married the December 1/4 1854 in Faringdon according to the BMD"S.
In the 1861 census James was farming 161 acres in Enum District of Faringdon with his family, but by the 1871 census he was farming 385 acres at Nodbey Farm, Faringdon with 15 farm Workers, His wife Ann and Children, James(14), Albert (12). Lydia(10),Charles(8),Henry (6), and Earnest (1).. I think that James died in the December 1/4 1878 in Faringdon but Ann was only 42 when he died with a Farm and 5 children under the age of 19, Did Ann die in Faringdon in the December 1/4 of 1876 at age 41 ( a fit?) or did she live on and remarry???? If she died where did the children go as I can only trace Lydia???? Apart from the question of the deaths of James and Ann, was James a tenant Farmer or did he own Nodbey farm and what happened to it after his death???
According to the 1841 census James was born in 1829/30 in Great Waddley with Littleworth, Faringdon to John Carter and Caroline --both born in 1791( no birth place), Apart from James there was a Richard born in 1816 and an Harriett in 1823. In the 1851 census John Carter, aged 60 and a Bargeman born in Oxford, was living with an Elizabeth Carter, aged 32 and a shirt maker at Oak St, St Helen, Abingdon with 3 daughters.....Was Elizabeth married to John's son Richard??????.
I appreciate that you may not be able to answer any of these Questions( apart from name places) but I need to get my questions all on the same page while I am able.I can't travel as I am recovering from the effects of 4 falls, which have further damaged my brain since my stroke in 2006 at the age of 76, otherwise I would fly over and do the research myself as I am a member of Cambridgeshire FHS and also the FFHS.So any advice you can give me on how to proceed would be gratefully received.
Was there a church in Littleworth??? If so. and if the records are available, it could be very informative.
Many thanks for taking the time to read this email.
Brian E Disbury,
11724 N Cassiopeia Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85737.
520 575 6693
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21/3/2012