Francis Beechey, c.1740, Burford (?)

[geoffpowers]

Looking for the birth and parentage of a Francis Beechey (+ variants) who settled in Bourton on the Hill, GLS after his marriage.

The Beechey surname seems to originate in the Burford area of Oxon., but I cannot find any Francis Beechey on IGI, so would appreciate any 'pointers'.

Geoff

[Geoffers]

Don't forget that in this period, there were outliers of other counties very close to Burford. Just to the east, Widford was in Gloucestershire - whilst to the south, Shilton was in Berkshire.

As well as the IGI, have you tried the original registers? The OFHS sell transcripts which are good research aids.

Geoffers

[geoffpowers]

Geoffers

I am well used to the 'outliers' problem with the detached 'bits' of Worcs and Gloucs. adjacent to and within Warwicks! Oxfordshire and points south are relatively new territory for me, so I am not familiar with Burford area. I expect to make a visit to the relevant CROs over the coming few months.

Thanks for the info anyway.

Regards

Geoff