Beresford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Beresford- William (1865-1956) and his father Phillip

tonitrombley1 — 2012-04-10 03:35:16Z

Hello Marguerite, My father was William Joseph Beresford Jr. and his Mother was Margaret Brennan not Duggan. They immigrated from Ireland in the late 1800's. My father had one full sister (Catherine) and several half siblings from his father's first marriage. I do remember hearing my Mother talk about keeping in touch with Marguerite who would have been my father's half-sister.

I would love to hear from anyone related to this line of Beresfords. Please feel free to e-mail me at toni@tonitrombley.com.
Toni Beresford Trombley
Nee: Mona (Toni) Kathryn Beresford

Re: Martha Harriet BERESFORD - born about 1875

bjornem — 2012-03-01 14:49:47Z

Thanks for the photo.I was very interested to see Martha's daughter.
Unfortunately I don't have any photos of Martha Cockman/Beresford/Henwood/Pays but I do have one of her older sister, Fanny Cockman, and there seems to be a likeness to your Frances Elizabeth.
Do you have an email address where I can more easily forward info than on here? You probably have to disguise it in your message or Ancestry might delete it. I am bjornem followed by at hotmail dot com. Failing that I'll revert to this message box system.
Thanks, Marion

Re: Martha Harriet BERESFORD - born about 1875

sheridonlamb — 2012-03-01 13:17:00Z

Thanks, It would be great if you could send me Frances E Beresfords'Birth Certificate and other info about Cockmans and Beresfords. I'm now convinced that Martha Cockman's daughter Frances(Fanny) Elizabeth is my Grandmother. I have a Photograph of her I'll send you. One more thing Martha married a Beresford in 1869, Henwood in 1886 and Pays in 1894 which one are you related to?(if you don't mind me asking)
Sheridon

Re: Martha Harriet BERESFORD - born about 1875

bjornem — 2012-02-29 21:44:05Z

Thanks for yuour reply.
I agree with all the info that you have given.I too have found no futher trace of Henry Law Beresford. I wonder whether he is recorded as "father deceased" on Martha H's or Fanny's marriage certs.
Martha nee Cockman was my great grandmother, she married twice more in London in 1886 and 1894 but there are some discrepancies on the certs.so she might have been covering up her original marriage to Henry Law Beresford. Martha had 3 further children.
I'm sure now that the Fanny/Frances Elizabeth we are talking about is Martha and Henry's daughter. The 1901 & 1911 census record her birthplace as Stratford nr London/Finney Stratford. Fanny was born in Fenny Stratford Bucks but the family was always on the move so she probably didn't remember the correct place name.
I have Fanny's birth cert - would you like me to email you a copy?
I also have info re the Cockmans, back to 1841, and the Beresfords ..but not what happened to Henry Law or why the family were in Stoke on Trent.
Regards, Marion

Re: Martha Harriet BERESFORD - born about 1875

sheridonlamb — 2012-02-29 20:05:57Z

Thanks Marion,this is what I know about the family of Henry Law Beresford. Henry L born 1847 Huntingdon married Martha Cockman (b.1852 Bedford) in 1869. Their children were William Henry b.1870-Bedford, Martha Harriet b.1873-Bedford,
Fanny Elizabeth b. 1875-Buckinghamshire, Sarah Ann b.1878-Saffron Waldon and Louisa Elizabeth b.1880-Bury St Edmunds.
Last time they were together was 1881, then as you say the family suffers a disaster and family splits and moves.
William H turns up in London, married, the other siblings all turn up in Stoke on Trent. 1891 Census has Martha Harriet as adopted daughter of William & Caroline Pugh and Frances (spelt Francis) is servant to John and Lucy Jackson.
In 1895 Martha Harriet marries Joseph Wild in Longton. Fanny (Frances) may be my Grandmother marrying Edward Lamb in 1896. As you say Sarah and Louisa were sent to Canada arriving in 1890. I cannot find death of Henry Law nor remarriage of Martha Cockman. Have you any information about her?
Best regards - Sheridon

Re: Martha Harriet BERESFORD - born about 1875

bjornem — 2012-02-27 15:59:48Z

Am also trying to trace some Beresfords - last found on 1881census. I have birth cert for Frances(Fanny) Elizabeth Beresford, born 1875, Bucks. She was a daughter of Henry Law Beresford and sister of Martha Harriet.
I think something untoward happened to the family after 1881 and two of the younger sisters were sent by Stoke on Trent Board of Guardians to Canada. The mother, Martha (Cockman) Beresford, my great grandmother, remarried in 1886 but I have no trace of Henry's death.

Regards, Marion. bjornem@hotmail.com

Re: Martha Harriet BERESFORD - born about 1875

bjornem — 2012-02-27 15:41:48Z

I have Martha Harriet Beresford born 1873 in Bedford, daughter of Henry Law Beresford. I had no trace of her after 1881 census in Suffolk

Her mother remarried but I can't trace what happened to Martha's father and siblings.

Do you have more info. please
Regards
Marion bjornem@hotmail.com

Re: Martha Harriet BERESFORD - born about 1875

sheridonlamb — 2012-02-07 13:44:24Z

Discovered Martha Harriet Beresford whilst looking for my Grandmother Frances Elizabeth Berrisford B.1875 - married Edward Lamb in 1896 at Edensor St Pauls Longton North Staffs. Martha and Frances may be sisters but still trying to prove it. As you say, researching the Berrisfords is complcated by different spellings However,Martha Harriet Beresford B 1873 in Bedfordshire - Father Henry Law Beresford B 1847 Huntingdon-Mother Martha Cockman who married in 1869 had 5 children. Family last found together in 1881 census surname Bereford with some children misnamed.
Martha Harriet BERRISFORD then found in 1891 census as adopted daughter of William and Caroline Pugh living in Longton, North Staffs. She married Joseph Wild 1895.

William A Beresford

reshot20250 — 2011-11-13 20:10:38Z

Looking for my grandmother's brother William Anthony Berrisford born 1883 Birmingham England. Emigrated to US around 1906-07. He changed spelling of surname to Beresford. He married and had several children one possibly named Leslie. Would be grateful for any information. Thanks.

Re: Charles Beresford

Purplerob — 2011-09-19 13:58:47Z

Thank you for the information.

Unfortunately this is not "my" Charles Beresford - he was born in Ireland after all!

Re: Charles Beresford

cyclopsphil — 2011-09-15 11:25:21Z

Hi,

If you are still looking, Charles James BERSFORD born 1850 in Agra married Mary Ann CARNEY on 23 June 1873, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. (Sialkot was part of India in 1873)

I have found 2 known kids for them:
Otto Ernest BERESFORD born 17 July 1887 Fyzabad, Uttar Pradesh, India and christened 22 Dec 1887 Fyzabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Rowena Violet BERESFORD born 2 Dec 1888 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India and christened 20 Dec 1888 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Charles James BERESFORD died and was buried 31 May 1928 Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Hope this helps.

Chelsea

Re: Need some help fining my Beresfords...

johnselves — 2011-08-07 19:59:39Z

I have a Grand Father William Beresford I also joined the Beresford Society for thee years he died 25th Jan 1960 in
My mother was Winifred Beresford
But I have not found his Granfathers dates of Birth or Marriage I met him in and afer the WW11 in Maidstone Kent He lived and had chilren with Elizabeth Judd I knew as Grandma I have asked the living family members including the last Son Leslie Beresford b 1940 who has found no more and run out of people and places to find He also had Joined to Beresford Society before me John Selves I was born in 1934
More about William & Elizabeth Beresford

They had four Children but not all
William Beresford was born we think about 1888/89 in UK possibly from conversation in Nuneaton area He was not in 1914-1918 Army
I hope that in a limited way helps Becky it is ongoing searching

All the best in your efforts to add to your Family tree

John Selves

Re: Need some help fining my Beresfords...

johnselves — 2011-08-07 19:59:34Z

Re: Need some help fining my Beresfords...

johnselves — 2011-08-07 19:59:30Z

Re: Helen Jane Beresford nee Gemmell

elspethdornan1 — 2011-06-04 06:49:56Z

Thank you very much. they would have been presbyterian, but i've no idea where from. I think it may be Co down, but that's only based om other people's entries that may be mine. Last night I emailed the Beresford Family site to see if they can give me any pointers

Re: Helen Jane Beresford nee Gemmell

elwynsoutter1 — 2011-06-03 23:24:50Z

Unfortunately Ireland doesn’t have an equivalent to Scotlandspeople.

All the censuses prior to 1901 have been destroyed, save for a few fragments. 1901 & 1911 censuses are available free on:

www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/?then

Statutory recording of births and marriages only started in 1864. Protestant and nonconformist marriages were recorded from 1845, RC marriages from 1864. You can search for them on:

http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#...

If you find a likely event, you need to send off for the certificate. Alternatively some pay to view sites will give you a summary of the information.

Some parish records are on line on some pay to view sites but many are not. It’s not like Scpotlandspeople where all Church of Scotland records are on the one site. You have to search the records of the individual church your ancestor attended. You need to know their exact religion and parish. If you know that, copies of many records are kept in PRONI, Belfast. They are on microfilm. You can order them in to your nearest LDS library. (But you need to know which church).With a name like Gemmell it's likely to be Presbyterian, but then you need to know where they came from.

www.proni.gov.uk/index/research_and_records_held/catalogues_...

It might be worth checking out any military records to see if they give a more precise place of birth, to narrow your search.

Helen Jane Beresford nee Gemmell

elspethdornan1 — 2011-06-03 18:08:56Z

Hi I hope someone can help!! I have John Beresford who is recorded on 1871 census as a widower, with Children, incl my great grandad Samuel Beresford also born in Ireland. I can't trace his wife Helen Jane Gemmell in deaths in Scotland at all, and think she may have even died in Ireland before they came to Scotland. Is there a version of Scotland's People? I discovered on his death cert that his father was a soldier, and mother was Dorothea Beck. I don't know how to go on. I think it may have been Co Down, but that's an assumption from FS. Helen Jane Gemmell was dead by son Samuel's marriage in 1881

Bettine Mary Sloman de la Poer Beresford Ash (1888-1927)

gyp22m — 2011-04-29 16:27:12Z

I am looking for any help or advice in researching this lady who married my mother's uncle Gilbert Cornelius Grenon Muller on 1 July 1913 in St. George's Church, Penang. It is believed that she was born in County Mayo, Ireland, but I have been unable to trace any records. She appears to have died on board ship sailing from England to Singapore in 1927, possibly as a result of suicide.

She had two daughters, both born in Penang, but neither ever had any contact with the family of their mother. They only had contact with the family of their father. She also had a son Anthony Grenon de la Poer Beresford Muller who was also born in Penang and died in England at the age of 3, in 1919.

Re: Beresfords in Airdrie Lanarkshire Scotland

elspethdornan1 — 2011-04-27 21:13:56Z

Hello Jim,

Where in Park St? My husband is originally from Park St...left it a long time ago. I'm originally from Glenmavis, where my lot of Beresfords come from. My gran was a Beresford,Elizabeth. She'd sisters called Helen (Nell) and Jessie. Brothers were Daniel, Samuel & John. Have you had a look at my family tree? Do you still stay in Airdrie?

Re: Beresfords in Airdrie Lanarkshire Scotland

jberesford114 — 2011-04-24 21:48:17Z

jim beresford originaly from park street airdrie mother jessie, father john always called jock, brother john sisters betty and lynne

Re: Surname Beresford

bookkee1 — 2011-04-08 17:02:11Z

I would like to chat about your post my gramma was a beresford.

Beresfords in Airdrie Lanarkshire Scotland

elspethdornan1 — 2011-04-07 09:48:23Z

Hi, Are there any of you out there?????

Re: Surname Beresford

jimbe9 — 2011-02-18 07:18:28Z

Hi there it's intrusting see that you have never talked to any other Beresford's as we can be found in just about every state in the USA and all over the world. I myself m from Canada.

Re: John BERESFORD born 1845 Durham city

monk261 — 2011-01-10 19:39:57Z

Hi, not sure if this help but my grandmothers father was John Beresford born 1906 in Durham, his father called George, that is all the information I have though, sorry just seen the date on this reply too!

Re: Patrick Beresford, born Deelish 1749

tompberesford — 2010-12-28 17:36:45Z

I am trying to trace the various Beresford families that live in Co. Waterford. I am a descendent of Thomas Beresford (b 1794, d 1865) of Annstown Co. Waterford.

I am also aware of the Deelish family which includes the Coolnagour and Castlequarter family lines. My understanding of that line is that Patrick Beresford (b 1749) had a son Nicholas (b 1767, d 1815) who married Ellen O’Connor (b 1763, d 1854), who in turn had a son Philip. Philip had at least three sons, James, Nicholas (married Johanne Kirwan) and Philip who gave rise to the Deelish, Coolnagoure and Castlequarter families respectively. He also had two daughters, Ellen (b1834, d 1850) and Alice (b 1837, d 1900) who married Pierce Kirwin.

Does anyone have further information on these families? I am particularly interested in determining if there is a link between the Deelish group of families and that of the Annstown family.

Re: Need some help fining my Beresfords...

jamesmgray1 — 2010-12-15 07:53:11Z

If it helps, there is a Charles, a Thomas, a James, a W., a Nicholas and a Frank Beresford that fought in the American Civil War; some with the South and some with the North.

Mrs Beresford, Jersey, Channel Islands

RogerClark1789 — 2010-12-10 11:25:52Z

Anyone know anything about this lady who married my great-great-great grandfather, William Clark, probably in the late 1820s. They had four sons James, John, Horatio and William Clark three of whom emigrated to Australia. William died in St Helier in 1835 but I know nothing about his second wife (Mrs Beresford). Any help gratefully received.

Roger Clark

Re: Thomas Henebury

sab1161 — 2010-12-08 01:37:52Z

I have an Effie Noseworthy in my family, when she was married to Alfred Noseworthy. They lived in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. Would this be the same person

Augustus George Richard Beresford

jamesmgray1 — 2010-11-20 06:33:04Z

I am looking for information on Mr. Augustus George Richard Beresford was born in Surrey, England on December 17, 1836.
He served in the Crimean War as a boy, in the Indian Mutiny under General Havelock and later participated in the American Civil War at Bulls Run under Confederate General P.T. Beauregard and at Sligo under General Jackson; attaining the rank of Major. He eventually migrated to Australia and was living at 900 Wellington Street in Perth, Western Australia in May 1929.
I need information to compile a memorial story for him so he can be placed on the Australian Veterans Memorial website; www.acwv.info.
Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,

James M. Gray
Commander
William Kenyon Australian Confederates Camp 2160
Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc.
Australia
jamesmgray@bigpond.com

raymond beresford-peirse

grendav2001 — 2010-11-13 12:11:16Z

the following is for beresford-peirse researchers.

the marriage at holy trinity church, seaton carew, west hartlepool, on 3rd july 1923.

raymond windham de la poer beresford-peirse, aged 27 and an esquire.
son of windham de la poer beresford-peirse, a clerk in holy orders.
address: the rectory, bedale, yorkshire.

aileen phyllis thomlinson, aged 26 and a spinster.
daughter of lieutenant colonel william thomlinson.
address: the green, seaton carew.

witnesses were w thomlinson, ethel beresford-peirse and h thomlinson.

Re: Pte E Beresford, died Dieppe 1942

beresford97 — 2010-09-30 12:57:16Z

I am fortunate that all my uncles served in Canada on Coastal Defense ( West Coast). I am sorry for your family's loss.

Re: Pte E Beresford, died Dieppe 1942

jimbe9 — 2010-09-30 09:00:53Z

My family is from Quebec and we lost to uncles in wwii on James Beresford at sea. Willium at beny sur mar 2 days after D day

Pte E Beresford, died Dieppe 1942

beresford97 — 2010-08-09 04:28:18Z

I have a photograph of the headstone of Pte E Beresford, D61566, Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, died 19 Aug 1942. Grave in Dieppe Cemetery, France.
If there are any relatives interested in having this picture, please let me know

Re: Charles Beresford

Purplerob — 2010-07-28 22:14:17Z

there is no link to india.

Re: Colin Beresford

CMBeresford — 2010-07-11 10:00:08Z

Sorry Marie we don,t recognize anyone on the photo. My father in law wasn't in the war as he worked and lived in a mining community in the south yorkshire area. Sorry I could,t be of more help. Hope you find out more information and would love to know how you get on.
Regards Lynne

Colin Beresford

genealmarie — 2010-07-10 19:55:47Z

Does anyone recognise the person on the right of the attached photo. It is my husband's father and I believe his name is Colin Beresford. The picture was taken in Frinton on Sea during the second world war.

Elizabeth Beresford [1680-1718] (Parents and Ancestors)

cedeez69 — 2010-02-13 20:51:45Z

I am looking for the parents and ancestors of my 8th great grandmother, Elizabeth Beresford , who was born in 1680 in Craven County, North Carolina and died in 1718 and married James Moore, who was born in 1675 in Craven County, North Carolina and died 1724 in St. James, Berkeley County, South Carolina and Elizabeth and James had the following children:

1. James [1700-1771]
2. John Moore [1702-?]
3. Elizabeth Moore [1703-?]
4. Jehu Moore [1704-?]
5. Margaret Moore [1706-?]
6. Mary Moore [1708-?]

If anyone happens to have any information about Elizabeth's parents and ancestors, I would really like to exchange information with you?

Thanks In Advance,
K.Chris Vickery

Elizabeth Beresford [1680->1718] (w/o James Moore) {Parents and Ancestors}

cedeez69 — 2010-02-01 12:51:57Z

I am looking for the parents and ancestors of Elizabeth Beresford, she was born in 1680 and died >1718 and she married James Moore [1675-1724]and together they had the following children:
1. James Moore [1700-1771]
2. Maragret Moore [1707-1775]
3. Elizabeth Moore [1703-?]
4. John Moore [1702-?]
5. Jehu Moore [1704-1744]
6. Mary Moore [1708-?]

I do know that James' parents were; James Moore [1640-1729] and Margaret Berringer [1643-1720], if anyone happens to have any information on the parents of Elizabeth Beresford, I would be happy to share what information that I have?

Thanks In Advance,
K.Chris Vickery

Frances, Malcolm & Peter Beresford

beckyberesford79 — 2009-10-27 16:06:15Z

I am looking for my Grandfathers first family/children

Before he married my Grandma Iris he was married to Lillian Mutti, born 1920, they had three children: Frances A Beresford born 1946, Malcolm D Beresford born 1947 and Peter J Beresford born 1949.

I can find their births but nothing more, would love to find them and get in touch

Need some help fining my Beresfords...

beckyberesford79 — 2009-10-27 09:42:33Z

I Am trying to work through my family tree and have no relatives who can assist me, even the Beresford society have tried and come to a dead end so i am hoping someone out there can help:-)

I have found my Grandfather Raymond Frank Beresford born 1919, his father Frank James Beresford born around 1890/1896(i have a couple of documents where it could be either year). however i have looked through endless birth certificates and census records from 1890-1896 and cannot find his birth anywhere!..
I know Frank married in 1917 to Lenna Adeline Mears in southend and on his death certificate it lists his birth place as London.
On Frank and Lenna's marriage certificate it lists his father as William Alfred Beresford and Williams occupation as an orchestral musician.. that is where i come to a dead end..

If anyone can help i would really appreciate it

Thanks Becky

Thomas M. Beresford

mausecat — 2009-10-07 03:32:26Z

Looking for any information about Thomas M. Beresford. He was born between 1845 and 1848 in Staffordshire and was in the 3rd Waikato Militia in New Zealand between 1864 and about 1867.No next of kin on army enrollment forms, marriage cert or birth cert of his only child. He died in 1868,washed overboard and body not recovered so no death certificate or inquest.
Any help appreciated

Beresford in Dublin (Ireland)

denph62 — 2009-09-14 10:43:08Z

Looking for more information on the Beresford family in Ireland.

Joseph Beresford was the son of John Beresford. Joseph married in 1873 to Sarah Rooney.

Any help is appreciated

Thanks

Denis
email: denph62@yahoo.co.uk

Re: Martha Harriet BERESFORD

bjornem — 2009-09-07 09:50:37Z

Would this be Martha Harriet Beresford born 1873, Bedford?
Her father was Henry Law Beresford from Huntingdon and her mother was Martha Beresford?
Let me know if you need more info (or can give me any)

Re: Robert H. Beresford

paula4317 — 2009-06-30 20:34:29Z

I am helping a friend w/ her family tree. Info she gave me from another family member states that Edwin Ruthven Isler b 1812 KY d 1840 Adams MS married Margaret A Beresford b 1821 PA d aft 1900. Isler was the son of Peter b 1775 d 1833 Hinds MS married Elizabeth Dromgoole b 1790 d 1865 PA. Margaret was the dau of Robert Beresford b 1785 England d 1865 PA married Margaret Lawrence b NJ d 1828 PA. Peter Isler left PA in the early 1800's and is listed as "printer to the Territory of Mississippi". Robert was also a printer but stayed in PA. one son of Edwin and Margaret was Robert Beresford Isler b 1838 MS d 1897 MS married Annie Reeves b 1851 MS d 1919. I can't go any farther back w/ either of these lines. If you have had any luck, please respond. Thanks in advance.

Re: Beresford of Newfoundland

cmurphy1021 — 2009-06-30 15:13:30Z

Are Nel's parents John Murphy & Johanna Oliver of Job's Cove? Did she have a brother named Arthur and a sister Catherine?

Re: Beresford of Newfoundland

toopolished10 — 2009-06-30 15:12:25Z

Hi cmurphy1021,

Yes that is my grandmother Nellie. She had a brother Arthur and 3 sisters. Catherine, Theresa and Mary. I didn't know who my great grandparents were. I was only 9 when she passed away. She had 2 sons Jack and Tom Hennebury. I believe Tom stayed in NL or was in Halifax. I will ask my mother for more information.Thanks for that info, do you have anymore? Are we related? I have 2 cousins on that side who are nieces of 2 of them and children of the sisters

Re: Beresford of Newfoundland

cmurphy1021 — 2009-06-30 15:11:47Z

I believe we are related. I have more information to share. Email me at cmurphy000@hotmail.com

Re: Parwich, Derbyshire Beresfords

denbybarks — 2009-05-21 19:26:02Z

I too am from the Beresford line. My grandmother was Sarah watson the daughter of Hannah Watson and Robert Beresford and came from Parwich. I believe they married in 1861 and had two further children Samual and Hannah Hannah Senior died in 1874 but I can't find any records for Robert. Can you help please

Re: Beresfords in Derbyshire.

denbybarks — 2009-05-21 18:46:08Z

I'm searching for a Robert Beresford who married Hannah Watson .They had a daughter, Sarah Watson which gives Robert Beresford as her father on her Marriage certificate. I beleive they also had two further children, Samual and Hannah Beresford. Robert's wife Hannah died in 1874.

Beresford Y-DNA Group

nicolasblackhurst — 2009-03-18 00:30:53Z

Hi

As there didn't seem to be a Beresford Y-DNA Group set up anywhere I have set one up on Ancestry.com the address is http://groups.ancestry.com/site/57861626/

As only males carry Y-DNA this is a male only project, but that doesn't mean that you ladies cannot take part. You can do so provided that you can find a close Beresford male to take a DNA test for you, i.e. Brother, Father, Uncle or Cousin.

This is only for those who carry the Beresford surname or those who suspect that they are actually Beresford's (like myself.)

Regards,

Nick Blackhurst (nicolasblackhurst@toucansurf.com)