Wills Index
Wills Index
You can search this index of over 38,000 entries to see what Archdeaconry of Berkshire wills, administrations and inventories we have for the period 1480 to 1857.
Let's explain the difference between these records.
Wills: this is the most common record in which an individual sets out their intentions as to what should happen to their possessions after death and to appoint executors.
Administrations (admons): If a person died without making a will (intestate), the court had to appoint people to administer the estate and issued letters of administration. The appointed persons would then enter an administration bond to carry out various tasks. However, they do not reveal anything about actual possessions unless an inventory is included.
Inventories: This was made as a true record of the extent and value of the deceased’s estate and often included debts as well as possessions.
It's also worth noting that sometimes, all that survives is a registered copy of a probate record, which is a hand written version in a bound volume.
How to use the wills index:
The index is listed by surname, but also provides details of place name and occupation as well the document reference of the record and what microfilm/fiche (MF) copies we have.
To use the Name Search simply enter the name as surname, first name. For example: Blackmore, Dennis.
You can also search by surname only or first name only.
For place names or occupations please use the Keyword Search.
If you would like to look at or order copies of any of the records listed, please Contact Us.
| Name | Place Name | Occupation | Year | BRO Ref | MF Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRATFORD, Jane | Kintbury | 1843 | D/A1/231/103 | MF96130 | |
| STRATFORD, John | Aldermaston | Husbandman | 1575 | D/A1/115/116 D/A1/10/009 | MF538 MF10047A |
| STRATFORD, Samuel | Shinfield | Yeoman | 1748 | D/A1/124/168 | MF544 |
| STRATTEN, Richard Snr | White Waltham | Gardener | 1709 | D/A1/216/1 | MF96100 |
| STRATTEN, Thomas | Watchfield, Shrivenham | Yeoman | 1641 | D/A1/214/055 D/A1/169/083 | MF96096 MF96002 |
| STRATTON , Richard Snr | White Waltham | Gardener | 1709 | D/A1/216/1 | MF96100 |
| STRATTON , Richard Snr | Inkpen | Yeoman | 1756 | D/A1/125/6 | MF544 |
| STRATTON, Alexander | Kingston Lisle, Sparsholt | Yeoman | 1600 | D/A1/116/172 D/A1/13/513 | MF539 MF10049 |
| STRATTON, Edward | Watchfield, Shrivenham | Husbandman | 1625 | D/A1/213/137 | MF96095 |
| STRATTON, Edward | Longcot, Shrivenham | Yeoman | 1691 | D/A1/215/72 | MF96098 |
| STRATTON, Edward | Watchfield, Shrivenham | 1743 | D/A1/124/129 | MF544 | |
| STRATTON, Edward | Shrivenham | Yeoman | 1746 | D/A1/216/188 | MF96101 |
| STRATTON, Edward | Fernham, Shrivenham | 1805 | D/A1/161/122 | MF583 | |
| STRATTON, Edward | Longcot, Shrivenham | Yeoman | 1815 | D/A1/161/100 | MF583 |
| STRATTON, Elizabeth | Watchfield, Shrivenham | 1635 | D/A1/119/040 | MF540 | |
| STRATTON, Elizabeth | Bray | 1667 | D/A1/120/157 | MF541 | |
| STRATTON, Elizabeth | Watchfield, Shrivenham | 1704 | D/A1/122/132 | MF543 | |
| STRATTON, Elizabeth | Watchfield, Shrivenham | 1721 | D/A1/123/83 | MF543 | |
| STRATTON, Ellen | New Windsor, Windsor | 1619 | D/A1/118/005 | MF540 | |
| STRATTON, Grace | Longcot, Shrivenham | 1705 | D/A1/122/138 | MF543 | |
| STRATTON, Jane | Watchfield, Shrivenham | 1642 | D/A1/214/058 D/A1/169/083 | MF96096 MF96002 | |
| STRATTON, Jane | Longcot, Shrivenham | 1807 | D/A1/161/121 | MF583 | |
| STRATTON, Joan | Watchfield, Shrivenham | 1662 | D/A1/120/115 | MF541 | |
| STRATTON, John | Reading St Laurence | 1588 | D/A1/115/231 D/A1/11/259 | MF538 MF10047B | |
| STRATTON, John | New Windsor, Windsor | 1617 | D/A1/213/104 | MF96094 | |
| STRATTON, John | New Windsor, Windsor | 1617 | D/A1/168/140 | MF96001 | |
| STRATTON, John | Watchfield, Shrivenham | Husbandman | 1642 | D/A1/119/154 | MF541 |
| STRATTON, John | Shrivenham | 1673 | D/A1/121/48 | MF542 | |
| STRATTON, John | Watchfield, Shrivenham | Husbandman | 1699 | D/A1/122/88 | MF542 |
| STRATTON, John | Shrivenham | Yeoman | 1702 | D/A1/122/117 | MF543 |
| STRATTON, John | Inkpen | Yeoman | 1715 | D/A1/123/38 | MF543 |
| STRATTON, John | Letcombe Bassett | Yeoman | 1731 | D/A1/124/26 | MF544 |
| STRATTON, John | Longcot, Shrivenham | 1743 | D/A1/124/130 | MF544 | |
| STRATTON, John | Kintbury | 1745 | D/A1/124/141 | MF544 | |
| STRATTON, John | Inkpen | Yeoman | 1755 | D/A1/125/2 | MF544 |
| STRATTON, Jonas | Letcombe Bassett | Felt Maker | 1680 | D/A1/214/202 | MF96097 |
| STRATTON, Lettice | Letcombe Bassett | 1733 | D/A1/216/126 | MF96101 | |
| STRATTON, Mary | Watchfield, Shrivenham | 1758 | D/A1/125/23 | MF544 | |
| STRATTON, Nathaniel | New Windsor, Windsor | Tailor | 1638 | D/A1/214/034 D/A1/16/479 | MF96096 MF10066 |
| STRATTON, Nathaniel | New Windsor, Windsor | 1638 | D/A1/169/083 | MF96002 | |
| STRATTON, Richard | White Waltham | Husbandman | 1661 | D/A1/120/93 | MF541 |
| STRATTON, Richard | Inkpen | Wheeler | 1703 | D/A1/215/144 | MF96099 |
| STRATTON, Richard | Inkpen | 1755 | D/A1/216/208 | MF96102 | |
| STRATTON, Sarah | Shrivenham | Gentlewoman | 1749 | D/A1/124/172 | MF544 |
| STRATTON, Thomas | Shrivenham | Yeoman | 1587 | D/A1/115/236 D/A1/11/115 | MF538 MF10047B |
| STRATTON, Thomas | Shrivenham | 1631 | D/A1/168/202 | MF96001 | |
| STRATTON, Thomas | Watchfield, Shrivenham | Yeoman | 1642 | D/A1/214/059 | MF96096 |
| STRATTON, Thomas | Inkpen | Yeoman | 1691 | D/A1/122/30 | MF542 |
| STRATTON, Thomas | Letcombe Bassett | Yeoman | 1711 | D/A1/123/12 | MF543 |
| STRATTON, Thomas | Letcombe Bassett | Yeoman | 1711 | D/A1/123/1 | MF543 |
| STRATTON, Thomas | Leckhampstead, Chieveley | 1782 | D/A1/216/247 | MF96102 | |
| STRATTON, Thomas | Newbury | Carpenter | 1830 | D/A1/162/31 | MF583 |
| STRATTON, Thomas Jnr | Inkpen | Wheeler | 1684 | D/A1/215/20 | MF96098 |
| STRATTON, Thomas Snr | Shrivenham | Yeoman | 1631 | D/A1/118/152 | MF540 |
| STRATTON, Thomas Snr | Shrivenham | 1641 | D/A1/119/156 D/A1/169/083 | MF541 MF96002 | |
| STRATTON, Thomas Snr | Letcombe Bassett | Felt Maker, Yeoman | 1661 | D/A1/120/82 | MF541 |
| STRATTON, Thomas Snr | Watchfield, Shrivenham | Yeoman | 1702 | D/A1/122/118 | MF543 |
| STRATTON, William | Letcombe Bassett | 1608 | D/A1/213/056 | MF96094 | |
| STRATTON, William | Letcombe Bassett | 1608 | D/A1/168/032 | MF96001 | |
| STRATTON, William | Sulhamstead Bannister | Husbandman | 1669 | D/A1/120/169 | MF541 |
| STRATTON, William | Watchfield, Shrivenham | Yeoman | 1708 | D/A1/122/168 | MF543 |
| STRATTON, William | Inkpen | Yeoman | 1721 | D/A1/123/81 | MF543 |
| STRATTON, William | Longcot, Shrivenham | Yeoman | 1790 | D/A1/125/149 | MF544 |
| STRATTON, William | Inkpen | Yeoman | 1830 | D/A1/162/30 | MF583 |
| STRATTONE, Robert | Carswell Marsh, Buckland | 1611 | D/A1/213/069 D/A1/168/077 | MF96094 MF96001 | |
| STRAUNGE, John | Bradfield | Husbandman | 1588 | D/A1/115/247 D/A1/11/173 | MF538 MF10047B |
| STRAUNGE, Richard | Radley | 1545 | D/A1/1/231 | MF10042 | |
| STRAWFORDE, John | Abingdon | 1616 | D/A1/117/120 D/A1/15/567 | MF539 MF10065 | |
| STRAYNGE, Edmund | Charney, Longworth | Husbandman | 1574 | D/A1/115/111 D/A1/9/436 | MF538 MF10046 |
| STRAYNGE, James | Charney, Longworth | Husbandman | 1574 | D/A1/115/108 D/A1/9/421 | MF538 MF10046 |
| STRAYNGE, Margaret | Charney Bassett, Longworth | 1635 | D/A1/119/047 | MF540 | |
| STRAYNGE, Philip | Charney, Longworth | Yeoman | 1595 | D/A1/116/083 | MF538 |
| STRAYNGE, Richard | 1545 | D/A1/114/106 | MF537 | ||
| STRAYNNGE, Joan | Charney, Longworth | 1573 | D/A1/115/099 D/A1/9/364 | MF538 MF10046 | |
| STRAYTE, Richard | East Chawley, Cumnor | Weaver | 1567 | D/A1/115/027 D/A1/9/077 | MF538 MF10046 |
| STREAT , John Snr | Lambourn | Labourer | 1739 | D/A1/124/95 | MF544 |
| STREAT , John Snr | Lambourn Woodlands, Lambourn | Yeoman | 1768 | D/A1/125/74 | MF544 |
| STREAT , William Snr | Lambourn Woodlands, Lambourn | Yeoman | 1640 | D/A1/119/123 | MF541 |
| STREAT, George | Reading St Giles | Coachman | 1706 | D/A1/122/149 | MF543 |
| STREAT, Rachel | Shrivenham | 1850 | D/A1/163/17 | MF584 | |
| STREAT, Thomas | Chipping Lambourn, Lambourn | Husbandman, Blacksmith | 1708 | D/A1/215/185 | MF96099 |
| STREAT, William | Chaddleworth | Bricklayer | 1855 | D/A1/231/122 | MF96130 |
| STREATE, Agnes | Lambourn Woodlands, Lambourn | 1600 | D/A1/116/189 D/A1/13/549 | MF539 MF10049 | |
| STREATE, Dorothy | Uplambourn, Lambourn | 1667 | D/A1/120/152 | MF541 | |
| STREATE, Edmund | Sutton Courtenay | 1645 | D/A1/120/022 | MF541 | |
| STREATE, Edward | 1645 | D/A1/214/076 | MF96096 | ||
| STREATE, Elizabeth | Uplambourn, Lambourn | 1671 | D/A1/121/30 | MF542 | |
| STREATE, John | Hinton Waldrist | 1562 | D/A1/212/057 | MF96092 | |
| STREATE, Marian | East Lockinge | 1593 | D/A1/116/057 D/A1/12/061 | MF538 MF10048 | |
| STREATE, Michael | East Lockinge | 1599 | D/A1/116/166 D/A1/13/465 | MF539 MF10049 | |
| STREATE, Richard | Upper Lambourn, Lambourn | Yeoman | 1598 | D/A1/116/150 D/A1/13/300b | MF539 MF10049 |
| STREATE, Robert | East Lockinge | Yeoman | 1590 | D/A1/116/020 D/A1/11/228 | MF538 MF10047B |
| STREATE, Thomas | Abingdon | Cordwainer | 1546 | D/A1/233/275 | MF96132 |
| STREATE, Thomas | Eastbury, Lambourn | Husbandman | 1581 | D/A1/115/171 D/A1/10/259 | MF538 MF10047A |
| STREATE, Tobias | Chipping Lambourn, Lambourn | Husbandman | 1671 | D/A1/121/28 | MF542 |
| STREATE, William | Eastbury, Lambourn | Yeoman | 1593 | D/A1/116/061 D/A1/207/120/2 D/A1/12/076 | MF538 MF96078 MF10048 |
| STREATE, William | Lambourn | Yeoman | 1717 | D/A1/216/41 | MF96100 |
| STREATELY, John | Idstone, Ashbury | 1592 | D/A1/12/070 | MF10048 | |
| STREATIN, John | Winkfield | Yeoman | 1668 | D/A1/120/163 | MF541 |
| STREATLEY , John Snr | Chieveley | Yeoman | 1725 | D/A1/123/137 | MF543 |