Ancestors of Oxford

There are numerous notable people buried in Oxford's cemetries. The list include the author J.R.R. Tolkien and the philosopher Sir Isaiah Berlin.

Other famous people buried in Oxford include:

Holywell Cemetery
Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932), author of "The Wind in the Willows"
Sir John Stainer, composer
Walter Pater (1839-1894), critic, essayist and mentor of Oscar Wilde
Theophilus Carter, whom Lewis Carroll is said to have based his character 'The Mad Hatter' in 'Alice in Wonderland' on this eccentric Oxford individual

St John's Chapel
William Land, 17th Century Archbishop of Cantebury

Holy Trinity Churchyard, Headington
CS Lewis, author

Genealogy
If you are intersted in genealogy or tracing your family tree why not visit the Oxfordshire Record Office.