An index to wills for Berkshire. Wills are a valuable source of genealogical information. They can give details of family members, places of residence and burial as well as revealing details about their possessions. *Digitally enhanced images of the original text *Searchable *Bookmarked by major headings *Fully printable... More Info
This CD contains two volumes and allows you to find the pedigree of a family and learn about its coat of arms from the Heralds' Visitations of Berkshire. *Digitally enhanced images of the original text *Searchable by whole or part name *Bookmarked by major headings *Fully printable... More Info
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by Sue Burnay & Nigel Wardell - an interactive map based on a pre-tithe map of 1831, together with its associated terrier, listing the owners, occupiers, descriptions etc. of every building and plot of land in the parish. A beautiful example of early 19th century map-making - high resolution scans mean that every detail is visible.
by Eric Saxton - a history of education in the Ilsleys (East and West), including both private and public education spanning 200 years.
by Eric Saxton. A summary of all the executors, beneficiaries and witnesses is provided for each of the wills, together with a full transcript. A total of 27 wills pre-date the parish registers of the village. Includes a full name index to all of the people mentioed in the wills.
by Kay Sanderson. A series of notes on the parishioners of East Ilsley, compiled for an incoming rector in 1831. The notes are candid pen-portraits and often disparaging - particularly on their drinking habits! Includes a map and terrier of the village centre.
A summary of the history of this church and the main architectural features, with details of its 17th century clock and its bells.