Englefield Genealogical Records

Englefield Birth & Baptism Records

England & Wales Birth Index (1837-2006)

An index to births registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of birth certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Berkshire Birth Index (1837-2012)

An index to births registered in Berkshire. This index lists sub-registration district, which helps to narrow down your search.

Berkshire Baptisms (1538-1928)

Transcriptions of baptisms from 43 Anglican churches in Berkshire.

British Birth and Baptism Records (1400-2010)

A collection of indexes and transcripts of birth and baptism records that cover over 250 million people. Includes digital images of many records.

FreeBMD Births (1837-1957)

An index to births registered at the central authority for England & Wales. The index provides the area where the birth was registered, mother's maiden name from September 1911 and a reference to order a birth certificate.

Englefield Marriage & Divorce Records

England & Wales Marriage Index (1837-2008)

An index to marriages registered throughout England & Wales. This is the only national marriage index that allows you to search by both spouse's names. Provides a reference to order copies of marriage certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Oxford Diocese Marriage Bonds (1661-1850)

An index to bonds that record an intention to marry. Also includes affidavits.

Berkshire Marriage Index (1837-2012)

An index to Marriages registered in Berkshire. This index lists sub-registration district, which helps to narrow down your search.

Berkshire Marriages (1538-1927)

Transcriptions of over 200,000 marriages recorded in 89 parishes in Berkshire.

Vicar General’s Office Marriage Licences (1600-1679)

Abstracts of marriage licences granted by the Vicar-General in London. These licences could be used to marry in any church in the Province of Canterbury.

Englefield Death & Burial Records

England & Wales Death Index (1837-2006)

An index to deaths registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of death certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Berkshire Death Index (1837-2012)

An index to deaths registered in Berkshire. This index lists sub-registration district, which helps to narrow down your search.

Berkshire Burials (1536-1962)

Transcriptions of over 750,000 burial entries from parish registers held by 175 Berkshire parishes.

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

British Death and Burial Records (1379-2014)

A collection of indexes and transcripts of death and burial records that cover over 140 million people. Includes digital images of many records.

Englefield Census & Population Lists

1939 Register (1939)

An index to and digital images of records that detail 40 million civilians in England and Wales. Records list name, date of birth, address, marital status, occupation and details of trade or profession.

England, Wales, IoM & Channel Islands 1911 Census (1911)

The 1911 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

1901 British Census (1901)

The 1901 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

1891 British Census (1891)

The 1891 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

1881 British Census (1881)

The 1881 census provides details on an individual's age, residence and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows for searches on multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Newspapers Covering Englefield

South Bucks Free Press, Wycombe & Maidenhead Journal (1859-1865)

A record of births, marriages, deaths, legal, political, organisation and other news from the High Wycombe area. Original pages of the newspaper can be viewed and located by a full text search.

Reading Mercury (1770-1903)

A database allowing full text searches of a newspaper covering local news, family announcements, obituaries, court proceedings, business notices and more in the Reading area.

Western Gazette (1863-1950)

A regional newspaper covering the counties of Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire Hampshire and Berkshire. It covers local and national news, family announcements, business news, legal proceedings and more.

Berkshire Chronicle (1825-1870)

A conservative newspaper, publishing local news, family notices etc. It has a particular interest in agriculture.

The Daily Herald (1926)

A London newspaper that later became The Sun.

Englefield Wills & Probate Records

England & Wales National Probate Calendar (1858-1966)

Searchable index and original images of over 12.5 million probates and administrations granted by civil registries. Entries usually include the testator's name, date of death, date of probate and registry. Names of relations may be given.

Oxfordshire Wills (1516-1857)

Digital images of 93,245 wills made by residents of Oxfordshire. The record can provide a wide variety of details, most common of which are: family relationships, land owned, possessions and legal agreements. Wills can be located by a name index.

Archdeaconry of Berkshire Probate Index (1840-1857)

An index to the name, date of probate, residence and occupation of over 39,000 Berkshire inhabitants who left a will or property that was administered by the Archdeaconry Court.

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Admon Index (1559-1660)

An index to estate administrations performed by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. The index covers the southern two thirds of England & Wales, but may also contain entries for northerners.

Archdeaconry of Berkshire Probate & Admon Index (1508-1652)

An index to early wills and administrations granted by the Archdeaconry of Berkshire. Details contained are name of the deceased, their residence, type of grant and year of grant.

Englefield Immigration & Travel Records

Passenger Lists Leaving UK (1890-1960)

A name index connected to original images of passenger lists recording people travelling from Britain to destinations outside Europe. Records may detail a passenger's age or date of birth, residence, occupation, destination and more.

UK Incoming Passenger Lists (1878-1960)

A full index of passenger lists for vessels arriving in the UK linked to original images. Does not include lists from vessels sailing from European ports. Early entries can be brief, but later entries may include dates of births, occupations, home addresses and more. Useful for documenting immigration.

Victoria Assisted & Unassisted Passenger Lists (1839-1923)

An index to and images of documents recording over 1.65 million passengers who arrived in Victoria, Australia, including passengers whose voyage was paid for by others.

Alien Arrivals in England (1810-1869)

Details on over 600,000 non-British citizens arriving in England. Often includes age and professions. Useful for discerning the origin of immigrants.

17th Century British Emigrants to the U.S. (1600-1700)

Details on thousands of 17th century British immigrants to the U.S., detailing their origins and nature of their immigration.

Englefield Military Records

Berkshire & Wiltshire War Diaries (1914-1945)

Transcriptions of war diaries covering 15 regiments during World War I & II. The records detail war action and record names, generally those of officers.

War Service of the 1/4 Royal Berkshire Regiment (1914-1918)

A narrative of the regiment's movements during World War I. Includes a list of the regiment's personnel and decorations.

West Berkshire War Memorials (1914-1945)

A list of memorials recording those who fought and died in the world wars. Includes photographs and lists of names adorning them.

8th Royal Berkshire Regiment Officers (1914-1918)

An investigation into the officers of the regiment during WWI. Includes some primary source material.

Berkshire WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War One monuments in Berkshire, with some service details.

Roll and Writ File of the Berkshire Eyre (1248)

Transcriptions of pleas brought before a court. They largely concern land disputes.

Act Books of the Archbishops of Canterbury (1663-1859)

An index to names and places mentioned in act books of the Province of Canterbury. It records various licences and conferments, such as marriage and physician licences.

High Sheriffs of Berkshire (1066-1566)

A list of the county's high sheriffs, some with links to biographies.

Home Office Prison Calendars (1868-1929)

Records of over 300,000 prisoners held by quarter sessions in England & Wales. Records may contain age, occupation, criminal history, offence and trial proceedings.

Central Criminal Court After-trial Calendars (1855-1931)

Over 175,000 records detailing prisoner's alleged offences and the outcome of their trial. Contains genealogical information.

Englefield Taxation Records

Poll for the Knights of Berkshire (1798)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures (1710-1811)

An index linked to original images of registers recording apprenticeship indentures. Details are given on the trade and nature of apprenticeship. Many records list the parents of the apprentice.

Red Book of the Exchequer (1066-1230)

A compilation of records from the Court of the Exchequer primarily dealing with taxes and land. These records are in Latin.

Englefield Land & Property Records

Poll for the Knights of Berkshire (1798)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Enclosure in Berkshire (1738-1883)

Digital images of maps recording the distribution of common land. Maps can be viewed by location and an interactive map. Also includes award documents, which can be searched by name.

Berkshire Domesday Extracts (1066)

Extracts for Berkshire settlements found in the Domesday book. Includes the modern & 11th century place name, land owners and details of later history.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

Englefield Directories & Gazetteers

Webster's Reading Directory (1874)

Directory of Reading and 10 miles around.

Kelly's Directory of Berks, Bucks & Oxon (1939)

A directory of the counties detailing its history, agriculture, topography, economy and leading commercial, professional and private residents.

Kelly's Directory of Berkshire (1931)

A directory of settlements in Kent detailing their history, agriculture, topography, economy and leading commercial, professional and private residents.

Kelly's Directory of Berks, Bucks & Oxon (1920)

A directory to the settlements of the counties detailing their history, agriculture, topography, economy and leading commercial, professional and private residents.

Kelly's Directory of Berkshire (1915)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Englefield Cemeteries

Berkshire Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Berkshire's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Hampshire Church Monuments (1400-1700)

Photographs and descriptions of some of Hampshire's most illustrious church monuments. They often feature effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.

Mausolea and Monuments (1500-Present)

Profiles of several hundred mausolea found in the British Isles.

Englefield Obituaries

iAnnounce Obituaries (2006-Present)

The UKs largest repository of obituaries, containing millions of searchable notices.

United Kingdom and Ireland Obituary Collection (1882-Present)

A growing collection currently containing over 425,000 abstracts of obituaries with reference to the location of the full obituary.

Quakers Annual Monitor (1847-1848)

A collection of 364 obituaries of Quakers from the British Isles. The volume was published in 1849 and includes obituaries of those who died in late 1847 through 1848.

Musgrave's Obituaries (1421-1800)

This transcribed and searchable work by Sir William Musgrave contains 10,000s of brief obituaries. The work is a reference point for other works containing information on an individual.

British Medical Journal (1849-Present)

A text index and digital images of all editions of a journal containing medical articles and obituaries of medical practitioners.

Englefield Histories & Books

Victoria County History: Berkshire (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Berkshire Towns & Villages (2000 BC-2004)

Profiles of over 100 towns and villages in Berkshire, illustrated with photographs.

Berkshire Legends (849-1920)

A number of Berkshire legends and folk tales, including ballads and ghost stories.

Berkshire Church Photographs (1890-Present)

Photographs and images of churches in Berkshire.

Berkshire Boundaries and Population (1834-2001)

A history of some of Berkshire's boundaries and its population in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Englefield School & Education Records

Eton School Lists (1791-1850)

A list of boys who attended Eton School, with many short biographical and genealogical details.

Old Public School Boys' Who's Who - Eton (1933)

A biographical directory of Old Etonians who were living in 1933. Contains details on the individual's parents, spouse, and siblings, personal achievements, career and address.

National School Admission & Log Books (1870-1914)

A name index connected to digital images of registers recording millions of children educated in schools operated by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. Records contain a variety of information including genealogical details, education history, illnesses, exam result, fathers occupation and more.

Teacher's Registration Council Registers (1870-1948)

A name index linked to original images of registers recording the education and careers of teachers in England & Wales.

Oxford University Alumni (1500-1886)

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Englefield Occupation & Business Records

Broadmoor Revealed (1863-2013)

A book primarily detailing the famous and not-so-famous inmates of Berkshire's famous lunatic asylum.

Berkshire Police Examination Books (1856-1929)

A name index to records that detail appointment to the Berkshire police.

Horse-racing in Berkshire (1830-1897)

An article outlining the development of horse-racing in Berkshire.

Berkshire Pub Histories (1820-Present)

Histories of Berkshire pubs, with photographs and lists of owners or operators.

South England Mines Index (1896)

Profiles of coal and metal mines in the south of England.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Englefield

Berkshire Gentry Families (1200-1838)

A number of pedigrees and family histories, including heraldry and extracts from visitations.

Victoria County History: Berkshire (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Pedigrees of Berkshire Families (1066-1837)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Berkshire's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

Pedigrees of Berkshire Families (1000-1837)

A manuscript-book detailing notable Berkshire families. Includes biographical details, coats of arms and historical notes.

Ford's Landed Gentry of Berkshire (1000-2004)

A genealogical database with pedigrees of Berkshire gentry families.

Englefield Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Berkshire Gentry Families (1200-1838)

A number of pedigrees and family histories, including heraldry and extracts from visitations.

Victoria County History: Berkshire (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Pedigrees of Berkshire Families (1066-1837)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Berkshire's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

Visitations of Berkshire: 1532, 1566, 1623 & 1664-6 (1000-1666)

Four works rendering 16th and 17th century heraldic visitations in pedigree form. These works may list the lineage, marriage and collateral lines of Berkshire families who had the right to bear a coat of arms.

Pedigrees of Berkshire Families (1000-1837)

A manuscript-book detailing notable Berkshire families. Includes biographical details, coats of arms and historical notes.

Englefield Church Records

The Baptists of Berkshire (1650-1951)

A book detailing the history of the Baptist church in Berkshire, from origins, to persecution, to consolidation.

Congregational Church in the Berks, Oxon & Bucks (1414-1905)

A history of Congregationalism in Berkshire, South Oxfordshire and South Buckinghamshire, with profiles of each church.

Historic Churches in Berkshire (1100-2000)

Histories and photographs of Berkshire churches, shrines, abbeys and priories.

Thames Valley Papists (303-1829)

A well illustrated book, outlining the history of Catholics in the Thames Valley, with special notice to conspiracies, executions etc.

Act Books of the Archbishops of Canterbury (1663-1859)

An index to names and places mentioned in act books of the Province of Canterbury. It records various licences and conferments, such as marriage and physician licences.

Biographical Directories Covering Englefield

Eton School Lists (1791-1850)

A list of boys who attended Eton School, with many short biographical and genealogical details.

Berkshire Biographies (456-1900)

Over 300 biographies of Berkshire men and women.

Old Public School Boys' Who's Who - Eton (1933)

A biographical directory of Old Etonians who were living in 1933. Contains details on the individual's parents, spouse, and siblings, personal achievements, career and address.

Berkshire Aviators (1927-1960)

Biographies of the earliest Berkshire residents to take to the air.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Englefield Maps

Enclosure in Berkshire (1738-1883)

Digital images of maps recording the distribution of common land. Maps can be viewed by location and an interactive map. Also includes award documents, which can be searched by name.

Berkshire Parish Map (1841-1895)

A map naming and delineating parishes in the county of Berkshire. Also outlines poor law unions.

Maps of Berkshire (1607-1892)

A collection of digitalised maps covering the county.

John Fisher's Map of Berkshire (1840)

A map of the country depicting settlements, rail lines, roads, forests etc.

Berkshire Maps (1610-2004)

A selection of Berkshire maps, particularly from the early modern period. Includes a map showing royalist and parliamentarian divisions in the county.

Englefield Reference Works

England Research Guide (1538-Present)

A beginner’s guide to researching ancestry in England.

Parish Register Abstract (1538-1812)

Compiled in 1831, this book details the coverage and condition of parish registers in England & Wales.

Building History Research Guide (1066-Present)

A comprehensive guide to researching the history of buildings in the British Isles.

Surname Origins (1790-1911)

A service that provides advanced and custom surname maps for the British Isles and the US.

British Family Mottoes (1189-Present)

A dictionary of around 9,000 mottoes for British families who had right to bear arms.

Historical Description

Englefield, the site of a well known battle, fought between the Danes and the Saxons in 871. The village is pleasantly situated in a rich valley, which extends from Pangbourne westward nearly as far as Newbury.

In the parish Church there are several monuments of the Englefield family, and an interesting one to the memory of the second and last Marquis of Winchester, who so nobly defended Basing House for Charles I. On this monument are the following lines, written by Dryden:

"He who in impious times untainted stood,

And midst rebellion durst be great and good;

Whose arms asserted, and whose suff rings more

Confirmed the cause for which he fought before;

Rests here, rewarded by some heavenly Prince

For what his earthly could not recompense;

Pray, reader, that such times no more appear,

Or if they happen learn true honour here.

Ask of thy ages faith and loyalty,

Which to preserve them Heaven conferr’d on thee:

Few subjects could a king like thine deserve,

And fewer such a king so well could serve:

Blest king! blest subject! whose exalted state

By sufferings rose, and gave the law to fate:

Such souls are rare, but mighty patterns given

To earth, were meant for ornaments to heaven."

By John Dryden, Poet Laurent.

The seat of Richard Benyon, Esq. in this village formerly belonged to the Paulet family. The house is agreeably situated under a verdant hill, which shelters it from the north-east winds; a handsome lawn is in front, and a tine sheet of water, interspersed with several small islands, inhabited by numerous wild fowl.

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

ENGLEFIELD is a village and parish, one mile north-west from Theale railway station on the Great Western railway, 42 ½ miles from London, 5 west from Reading and 2 ½ south from Pangbourne station, in the Southern division of the county, hundred of Theale, Reading petty sessional division, Bradfield union, county court district of Reading, rural deanery of Bradfield, archdeaconry of Berks and diocese of Oxford. This parish is said to take its name from being the site of a battle fought here between the Dianes and Saxons, A.D. 871. The church of St. Mark, restored in 1857, and the chancel rebuilt at the sole expense of the late R. Benyon esq. is a building of flint and stone, consisting of chancel with north aisle, nave, south aisle, south porch and a western tower with broach spire, containing 6 bells, presented by Mr. Benyon in 1868; the north aisle was added to the chancel in 1514, and is known as the Englefield chapel, having been for a series of years the burial place of that family, which became extinct on the death of Sir Henry Charles Englefield bart. 21st March, 1882; Sir Thomas Englefield knt. Speaker of the House of Commons in 1496, and in the first Parliament of Henry VIII. the founder of the chapel, is here buried; his monument, an elegant altar-tomb, surmounted by a canopy and once bearing brasses, stands on the north side of the communion table; and there is also in the chapel a monument to Sir Francis Englefield bart. ob. Oct. 26, 1631, and Jane (Browne) his wife, with effigies of both, kneeling at a desk, and of several children besides other monuments of the Englefield family; there is also a monument to Charles Benyon, lieutenant in H.M.S. “Ajax,” killed while attempting to board a French vessel off the Isle of Elba; on the north wall is a mural tablet of black marble, with epitaph by Dryden, to John Powlet, fifth Marquess of Winchester, of Basing, Hants, who held Basing House for four years for King Charles I. but the mansion being eventually stormed by the Parliamentary forces was burnt to the ground; the Marquess died March 6th, 1674; the monument is surmounted by a shield of arms and the motto, “Donee pax redit terris;” a portion of this monument, hitherto missing, together with three other sepulchral stones, were discovered in the pavement of the church in September, 1878, during some alterations then proceeding, and the four slabs are now fixed upon the surface; that belonging to the monument of the Marquess bears a long inscription, detailing his public services, marriages and issue; the others are inscribed to Honora (de Burgh), his second wife, 1661; John Powlett, her eldest son, 1660; and to Honora Powlett, her youngest daughter, 1660; in the south aisle is a beautifully sculptured mural monument to Mary, wife of Richard Benyon esq. 1777, and another to Powlet Wright esq. 1779; over the pulpit is a mural brass inscribed to Richard de Beauvoir Benyon esq. 1854; in the south aisle, under two obtuse arches in the wall, are two recumbent effigies; one of these is a stone figure of a knight in full armour, with a surcoat, and bearing his shield upon his arm; the other figure is that of a lady in the costume of the 14th century, and is carved out of a solid piece of oak; the arcade between the nave and south aisle has Early English arches with very bold mouldings supported on plain round massive pillars, with Transition Norman caps; in the chancel is a piscina, discovered in removing part of the wall for the introduction of a window and sedilia; in 1878 a massive signet ring, of pure gold, of 16th century date and unusually large size, was found in the churchyard; it bears a sard, engraved with a helmeted head in profile, inclosed by a cable moulding, and is in possession of the rector; the church was partially rebuilt in 1874, at a cost of £2,200, and restored in 1891, at a cost of £450, defrayed by the patron. There are 265 sittings. The register of baptisms and marriages dates from the year 1567; burials 1569. The living is a rectory, net yearly value £300, with residence and 26 acres of glebe, let for £35, in the gift of the trustees of the late Richard Benyon esq, and held since 1896 by the Rev. Henry Savill Young M.A. of Brasenose College, Oxford, and surrogate. There is a charity of £27 yearly, left by an unknown donor, for apprenticing poor children; also a gift of £2 for bread on St. Thomas’ day. A Volunteer Fire Brigade of 12 members was formed here in 1893, and has a steam fire engine and various apparatus. James Herbert Benyon esq. J.P. is lord of the manor and principal landowner; his residence, Englefield House, is a fine Tudor mansion, charmingly situated on a gently rising slope of the fine deer-park, facing south and overlooking the valley of the Kennet, its many turreted pinnacles giving it a noble appearance; it was built by one of the Paulet or Powlett family, but reduced and modernized by one of their descendants, Paulet Wright esq. and has also been renovated and refaced by the present owner, who has added a new entrance hall, and converted the old hall into a magnificent library. Sir Francis Englefield being attainted of high treason in 1564, the manor became the property of Sir Francis Walsingham K.G. Secretary of State to Queen. Elizabeth; on one occasion the Queen visited this house, and Sir Francis, in order to save Her Highness the trouble of ascending the staircase, built a gallery 120 feet long, so as to reach the level of the hill outside at the back of the house; this gallery, reduced to 90 feet by modern alterations within the house, is now used, with Mr, Benyon’s permission, for parochial meetings, school fetes and similar useful purposes; from the second storey of the building, along its passage, an exit is gained to the park outside; a portrait of Queen Elizabeth, presented by herself in commemoration of this visit, still hangs on a wall in the library; in the hall and corridor are some exquisite sculptures by Munro, Foley, Power and others; the drawing room is a very fine apartment, with a painted ceiling representing the four seasons; in one of the upper rooms is a bedstead brought from Gidea Hall, Essex, and said to have been used by Charles I.; from these apartments and from the tower magnificent views are afforded of the beautiful woodland scenery, which is here the greatest charm of the far-stretching landscape; the gardens are very attractive, and many visitors from the neighbourhood avail themselves of the opportunity of inspecting them on Wednesday during the months of August and September, permission being kindly given by the proprietor. Elias Ashmole M.D. of Brasenose College, Oxford, Windsor Herald and a distinguished antiquary, retired to this village in 1647; during his lifetime he founded, by the bequest of the younger Tradescant, the museum at Oxford which now bears his name, and died at South Lambeth, May 18th, 1692, aged 76. The soil is gravel; subsoil, clay and chalk. The land is chiefly grass and woods. The area is 1,406 acres of land and 30 of water; rateable value, £2,365; the population in 1891 was 341.

National School, built in 1863 & enlarged by the late Richard Benyon esq. for 120 children; average attendance, 85.

Kelly's Directory of Berkshire (1899)

Most Common Surnames in Englefield

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Theale Hundred
1Cox291:132.34%5
2Davies241:1612.83%209
3Allen231:172.24%7
4Horne191:2017.27%393
5Rhind121:32100.00%2,474
6Harris111:351.19%10
7Wiggins101:394.52%168
8King91:430.93%8
8Bradley91:435.03%224
8May91:431.46%29
8Ballard91:433.95%159
12Buckland81:497.69%422
12Clutterbuck81:4933.33%1,494
14Phillips71:561.91%77
14Garrett71:565.79%355
14Hedges71:562.36%107
14Eastman71:5670.00%2,817
14Combes71:56100.00%3,673
14Adlum71:56100.00%3,673
20Dixon61:652.86%180
20Hayward61:653.64%243
20Wise61:651.34%56
20Vince61:6512.00%841
20Rosier61:653.66%246
25Knight51:781.15%57
25Chamberlain51:781.91%129
25Ducket51:7862.50%3,303
25Pilsnan51:78100.00%4,702
29Gibson41:974.00%445
29Gale41:971.98%189
29Haines41:970.88%52
29Aldridge41:971.19%84
29Sainsbury41:977.84%828
29Shrimpton41:9713.33%1,247
29Trinder41:973.13%330
36Smith31:1300.08%1
36Martin31:1300.44%23
36Burgess31:1301.13%127
36Townsend31:1300.98%104
36Swadling31:1304.05%589
36Pitheral31:13050.00%4,128
42Johnson21:1950.24%16
42Webb21:1950.22%11
42Pearce21:1950.35%35
42Norman21:1951.90%418
42Wyatt21:1951.18%238
42Richmond21:19511.76%1,902
42Grey21:1952.30%512
42Ham21:19510.00%1,694
42Lay21:1950.73%119
42Wickens21:1950.83%144
42Taplin21:1953.92%828
42Selwood21:1952.78%608
42Northway21:1953.70%797
42Mildenhall21:1951.96%433
42Awbery21:19525.00%3,303
57Parker11:3890.21%46
57West11:3890.21%49
57Bird11:3890.41%144
57Gregory11:3890.36%114
57Porter11:3890.60%241
57Frost11:3891.67%722
57Lambert11:3892.00%841
57Law11:3893.57%1,331
57Goddard11:3890.16%27
57Chandler11:3890.31%95
57Weaver11:3891.19%529
57Oakley11:3894.55%1,589
57Monk11:3891.28%569
57Biggs11:3891.92%814
57Holder11:3890.83%363
57Marlow11:3891.32%580
57Turton11:3894.35%1,541
57Bowyer11:3890.46%172
57Pocock11:3890.19%39
57Smyth11:3897.69%2,338
57Petty11:3898.33%2,474
57Chivers11:3890.85%368
57Gold11:3895.56%1,835
57Parson11:3894.76%1,634
57Warrilow11:3894.17%1,494
57Quelch11:3890.92%395
57Pinfold11:3893.23%1,215
57Peckett11:389100.00%8,625
57Jeffry11:38911.11%3,040
57Evason11:389100.00%8,625
57Barefoot11:3892.04%853
57Bulbeck11:389100.00%8,625
57Winchcombe11:3892.33%975
57Tugwood11:38914.29%3,673
57Kelby11:38950.00%7,103
57Kenge11:389100.00%8,625
57Beine11:389100.00%8,625