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Transcription of Probate Copy of the Will of William Oades, Clothier of Reading, Berkshire Written 21 August 1659 Proved December 1659 In the name of God Amen The First and Twenti
I am further descended down from his son, Thomas Oades, baptised on 25 March 1639 at St. Giles, Reading, Berkshire, England and his wife Katherine Philpe, born 1644 in the same location.
William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, had connections with Reading. He attended the old quaker meeting house on the site of the classical-temple-looking hall-cum-church, now a pub, in London Street and his ghost was said to haunt the old London Street Bookshop next door.
Nov 7, 2024 · Reading is a Parliamentary borough and the capital of Berkshire, and it is rapidly growing. In 1911 the borough boundaries were enlarged to take in the urban district of Caversham. The town despite its antiquity is neither handsome nor interesting.
Berkshire Family History Society works to meet the needs of those researching their ancestry across the UK and overseas – as well as those looking for former relatives in historic Berkshire. You do not need to be a member to benefit. The society offers: Research Zone in central Reading that is free to use and open to all
Reeve, William, of Binfield, Berks, gent., bachelor, about 26, and Mrs. Letticia Wilmer, of Reading, said county, spinster, about 21, consent of her guardian — at Beinsfield or Binfield, said county. 14 April, 1669.
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This page is a plain text version of our Guide to School Records for Reading which should be suitable for screen readers. If you would prefer to view a downloadable PDF of this guide, please click this link. This is a guide to sources at the RBA for schools in the Reading area.
