Monthly Archives: August 1986

Puttenham Church Wardens from 1718 – 1762

This is part of the Puttenham One-Name Study 1718 William TICE  1721 Abraham TOFT  1723 John MERSH  1724 John SMITH 1725 Arthur KILSEY 1727 John LOVE 1734 Richard SMITH 1730 John MARTIN 1735 Ralph TOFT 1737 Ralph TOFT 1738 Ralph TOFT … Continue reading

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Puttenham and Neighbouring Parishes

It is really important to understand the location, in particular if you have lost someone! Think back to rural England before the world of cars or even bicycles. People would walk or perhaps use a pony and trap. They would … Continue reading

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Perambulation of Puttenham Parish 1824

This forms part of the Puttenham One-Place Study Copy of a memorandum deposited in the Parish chest with the Churchwarden accounts. After public notice having been given in this and the adjoining parishes the bounds of the aforesaid Parish were … Continue reading

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Background to the Puttenham Study

Like the majority of Genealogists I started my research by working from the known to the unknown. My major known fact was that my grandfather was born in the Parish of Wanborough, which is the neighbouring parish. As I worked … Continue reading

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Marriage Bond & Allegation – John Benham & Elizabeth Budd – 15th Sept 1770

Marriage Bond & Allegation – John Benham & Elizabeth Budd – 15th Sept 1770 Elizabeth BUDD, Spinster, Wanborough, parish of Saint John, Puttenham , married John BENHAM. Marriage bond and allegation Diocese of Winchester, Archdeaconry of Surrey. Source – Marriage … Continue reading

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Puttenham and Henry III Fine Rolls

Henry III Fine Rolls which reflect the period of 1216 – 1272. The site can be searched via surname, subject and place and a quick search for Puttenham revealed this:“235 – “Concerning lands that are to be taken into the king’s hand. … Continue reading

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Puttenham ~ Bastardy Papers 1822 – 1839

This page forms part of the Puttenham One-Place Study – listed in chronological order. 1822 – Susannah CHESTER of Puttenham & Henry NICHOLLS, Yeoman of Buckworth, Huntingdon 1823 – Harriett BUDD of Puttenham & Daniel DOLLY of Ash 1827 – Charlotte BUDD … Continue reading

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Puttenham Folk – Wills and Legal Documents

This forms part of the Puttenham One-Place Study The documents below are listed in Chronological order, in the following order: Year, Date, Month, Name (Surnames in CAPITALS) and then type of record: 1770 – 15 September, John BENHAM & Elizabeth … Continue reading

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Greyfriars, Puttenham – Julian Sturgis 1897

This post forms part of the Puttenham One-Place Study. This incredibly striking image is of Greyfriars, (initially known as Merlshanger and subsequently as Wancote), became a Grade II listed building in December 1984 (1), and is located on the outskirts … Continue reading

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Buildings and Land in Puttenham and Wanborough, Surrey

This post forms part of the Puttenham One-Place Study The geographical locations that our ancestors lived in, or were associated with, are of course made up of various farms, houses, buildings, churches, and plots of land. All of these can … Continue reading

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