Hi I am researching the HIGGS branch of my family tree , I am a decendant of Joshua HIGGS b London 1820, who emigrated to Australia with his family in 1852.I believe his father , also named Joshua originally came from "Sunnyside" Cold Ash Thatcham Berkshire.
Do you have any additional information about the HIGGS family , any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Trevor Sullivan
Hobart
Tasmania
Australia

I am researching bareknuckle prizefights held in Berkshire in the 18th and 19th centuries. There was one held at Crookham Common between Ben Caunt and Nick Ward on 2nd
February 1841 and was wondering if you have any information on it or or any advice as where to look.

Thankyou

Mick Hill

Are there any old photos of Beverley house in existance?  The reason I am interested is that my grandmother was in service there just prior to her marriage ( at least that was the address give on her marriage certificate).

Martin Barrett

I am researching the Streetley/Streatley family who came from Thatcham if anyone has any information.Loraine Hall

I am researching the family of Edward Howard, he was my ggg grandfather and have searched the census records from 1841 to 1891 for Edward Howard.  I was surprised to uncover that after Emily’s death the following census (1871) lists Edward Howard’s spouse as Elizabeth but I cannot find a marriage listed.  From the details provided on this site it states that Edward is buried with Emily.  Do you have any further information about Elizabeth, born in Old Basing, Hampshire, 1816?  Any details would be gratefully received.

On researching my family tree, it appears that quite a few of my ancestors lived in and around Thatcham in the 1700 and 1800's. They were the Hyde/Hide’s. Is there anything that you can tell me about them? My Great, great Grandfather Joseph Hyde was born in Thatcham in c1825 to John Hide and Charlotte King… I would love to know more

Yours hopefully, Sandra Clare