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Haversham, in Bucks., pleased the client immensely; thank you very much. N.B. We refer to the people whom we assist as clients; however, no charge is ever made to clients for any services rendered: it's all to further appreciation of onomastics--both toponymy and anthroponymy. Scott -----Original Message----- From: The English Place-Name List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Briggs Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 9:57 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [EPNL] Habersham/Habbersham Scat wrote: > Was the place-name Habercham in Lancashire (modern day Habergham > Eaves) ever spelled or pronounced with an 'sh' sound in lieu of a > 'tsh' in the deuterotheme? > I am trying to locate the origin of the surname Habersham (spelled > Habbersham according to the Thesaurus of British Surnames). As the earlier spellings of Habergham are Habringham (1242) and Habringeham (1296), it doesn't look promising! I think you are looking for Haversham, Bucks. John Briggs