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Title: Richard Frift or Thrift orThript or even Frit
Post by: Grangreet on Thursday 25 July 13 11:42 BST (UK)

Hi Everybody

I really think the person i am looking for was found under a gooseberry bush. Really stuck until I  can find parents of Richard Frift or any of the above spellings apparently born 1748 He married Martha Matthews, August 1777 in Hurst.
Any help appreciated, thank you.
Greta :)

Title: Re: Richard Frift or Thrift orThript or even Frit
Post by: Kimbrey on Thursday 25 July 13 12:17 BST (UK)

Hi

The Berkshire Baptisms Index has this:-

Wargrave St Mary
1) 13 Jan 1750/1 -Richard Thrift s William
2) 06 May 1753-Richard Thrift s William (this entry is not in date order in register)

Could be the same Richard :)

Wargrave is adjacent to Hurst

Kim

Title: Re: Richard Frift or Thrift orThript or even Frit
Post by: Grangreet on Friday 26 July 13 12:59 BST (UK)

Thanks Kim, a glimmer of hope to follow up. ;D

Title: Re: Richard Frift or Thrift orThript or even Frit
Post by: jillruss on Friday 26 July 13 16:22 BST (UK)

Sorry to rain on your parade, Greta, but the Wargrave PRs have these burials:

26.3.1752 Richard Thrift
18.4.1762 Richard Thrift

Unfortunately, there is no additional information given, other then the name, but it would seem likely that in both cases they are the burials of the Richard Thrift baptisms which Kim has given you.

Also, I have Friths in my tree - plenty around this area, mine are in Great Marlow, about 12 miles from Hurst. Infact, one of the Frith wills I managed to obtain was actually headed THRIFT alias FRITH. It might be worth looking out for Friths as well - just to add to your burden!!  ;D

Jill

Title: Re: Richard Frift or Thrift orThript or even Frit
Post by: Grangreet on Sunday 28 July 13 21:25 BST (UK)

Hi Jill
many thanks for that, bit more for the drawing board. Just looking at your brick walls.
Greta