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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Berkshire => Topic started by: cscmadison on Thursday 25 September 08 14:36 BST (UK)
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Old Squire Wilson died in 1829 at Ives Place. This Thomas Wilson is connected via his daughter to the Pococks. I would like to find his parents. As I am pretty new to Berkshire research I would appreciate any hints. I have his will so know his family but would like to find his forbears. Any help appreciated.
Ida
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I don't suppose this is any help and you probably have the Pocock history. Found this on Google and I know there was a family of poor Pococks in Maidenhead.
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Regards,
Abiam
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Yes I was aware of the Pocock painting. This was the home of Thomas Wilson [where the town hall is now]. The William Innes Pocock's had money. In fact the poor Pocock's of Bristol ended up producing WG Grace!
Do you know if there was a local paper in the 1810s? Maybe I just need to read the local news to see if I can turn Wilson up.
Clare
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I know there is The Maidenhead Advertiser but I think that was established around 1870/2. So no help there. I think your best be would be to contact Maidenhead Library (funnily enough in St Ives Road and more or less opposite where the house was) who I have found very helpful in the past,
Librarian: Enquiries
Libraries, Information, Heritage & Arts Services,
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
t: 01628 796981
e: chris.atkins@rbwm.gov.uk
w: http://www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/library_local_history.htm
Hope this will help,
Regards,
Abiam
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Thanks
Clare