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| I visited the Forest in 1999 researching my great grandfather Alfred Hatton who was born in Coleford in 1837. It was such a lovely area that I would love to return and live in the Forest as my ancestors did. Kerrie McInnes(nee Hatton) Sydney, New South Wales Australia |
| I have Family Tree magazines 1989 to 1999 [most years complete] to give away free to anyone willing to collect them from my address near Lydney Lindsey Blake-Mizen Lydney, Glos UK |
| Looking for information about the Hirst's of Bream and the Holder's who ran the Sithy there in the 1800's. Paul Hirst Elgin, Moray Scotland |
| Looking for futher info on John Bennett b.1761 d.1830 born Gloucestershire,Eng. buried in John the Babtist ,Ruardean Wife, Elizabeth b.1770 d.1835 sons Thomas,Richard,James Thanks all , Jack Jack Bennett McGregor, Ont Canada |
| Searching for descendants of George and Sarah Beach Jenkins. Jerri Jenkins Jones Shermans Dale, PA USA |
| Searching for descendants of George and Sarah Beach Jenkins. Jerri Jenkins Jones Shermans Dale, PA USA |
| I have been researching Yemms Forest of Dean since 1962 will be pleased to hear from any descendants of Yemms. Irene Yemm Cheltenham, Glos U.K. |
| Dear Sir / Madam, As an old boy of Bilson,Double View, Forest of Dean Mining and Technical College and East Dean Grammar School. I am interested in contacting all old pupils. David Baldwin Merthyr Tydfil, Wales |
| Best wishes for a happy Christmas and great New Year. Dulcie Innes Christchurch, New Zealand |
| looking to trace the origin of my grandfather,Louis John Haile of Victoria street,Cinderford.He died in about 1956 and was born around1885 i think. He was a builder by trade and i think originated in Popes Hill. Bill Haile Fareham,Hants, Monday, December 20, 1999 at 01:01:50 |
| looking for decendents of chadwick dean born april 7, 1893 lawrence county pa usa died march 3, 1990 new castle pa usa Wesley Dean Neshannock, pa usa |
| Researching for Alfred Cole's Ancestors Researching George Devine's Ancestors D Cole Grand Rapids, MI USA |
| I would love to know who (ancestor-wise) decided to emigrate...why...and when (seems like 1830s-40s)...(Predictably, the CSA had the advantage of their service)...I have enjoyed having this plain English name all my life...I'd like to know more. kenneth e. dean st. louis, mo us |
| Searching for descendants of Merrick S. P. Dean Barb Marshall Half Moon Bay, CA USA |
| What a wonderful find. At last a web page relevent to my research. My grandfather was George BULLOCK who was born c1878 Steam Mills, East Dean. He was killed 1914 in France. George's father was also George. Any help would be appreciated. Rita Downham Port Noarlunga, South Australia Australia |
| Well presented an interesting site Garth PATRICK Brisbane, Queensland Australia |
| Am trying to locate ancestors of William Hammond who was a resident of York,Massachusetts (later the state of Maine)who was born in 1597 and was reportedly from Slymbridge. It was reported that he deeded a farm and orchard in Yorkshire to a relative.He was married to a Benedadictine Gouch (or Gooch) Thank You WAverly R. Hammond Waverly Hammond Portland, Maine usa |
| It's nice to a local interest in Genealogy. And well presented. Brian Brian Hastings Gloucester GL4 0SN, UK |
| I'm searching the forest of dean area for the harding family. and the gibbs family.richard gibbs married annie bullock around 1867, george harding married annie loisa gibbs around 1894, daniel harding married eliza smith. more info available. thanking you steven dunn stephen dunn hamilton, new zealand |
| I have just found your page today so decided to leave yet another message hoping to find something. Names I am researching are Holtham/Wixey (Winchcombe area) and Allsop/Sharp (I have no idea what so ever where these two were before coming to Australia. Helen Southam Redcliffe, Queensland Australia |
| Researching: KINGS; COTTERELL; CLEWER; RIDLER; EDWARDS; SMITH; MORETON. 1795-1880. Thanks, Brian Kings Brian Kings Geraldton, WA Australia |
| I am trying to locate any information on a William WARD and his Wife Sophia? (or maybe Mary). There was a daughter Hannah b. (c) 1815 and a son Cornrlius baptised 25 May 1828 in the church of Blakeney and Chapel of Awre. They had moved to Cheltenham by 1831 where their descendents live to this day. I'd be grateful if anyone has any possible info. no matter how vague as I'm butting against the proverbial brick wall. Ron WARD Cheltenham, Glos England |
| I am trying to locate relatives of a Jessie Cooke who lived in Lydney at 15 Bream (?) Road. I have a letter written by her to my mother, Jessie Cooke,was named after her. The letter was written during the war and posted in Jan of 1945. It is signed Jessie Cooke, but I know she is married and not sure if she married a Cook. Any help in locating members of this family appreciated. Donald J Boyle Brantford, ON Canada |
| Greetings, I am looking for links with the BELLAMYs who seem to have been centred in Westbury on Severn before my branch moved to Hadnock (Dixton)in Monmouthshire around 1700. They all seemed to have been connected with the leather trade. Other names associated with this family are COBB, BEUTE(?),BULLOCK, PROSSER, LEWIS, ROBERTS and SANSOM. BULLOCK and SANSOM Patricia Brown Sydney, NSW Australia |
| If you come across the name TAWNEY in the United Kingdom please let me know. All queries willingly answered. Tony Tawney Bedfordshire England |
| I would love to hear from anyone researching the family of John Gwynne HUGHES (1828 Grosmont - 1902 St. Briavels) and Emmc HIGHLEY (c1828 - 1874 St. Briavels). Both are buried in the parish church at St. Briavels, together with John's second wife. Their son, Watkin William HUGHES, was born c1853 at St. Briavels, and came to Australia in the late 1870s. John John Graham Sydney, NSW Australia |
| Seeking information on: Thomas Poland b. 1590 Glochestershire d. 1660 Lynn, Mass., USA - any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Charles Poland Streator, IL USA |
| Here are some details of my WATKINS of Ruardean I am descended from Esther WATKINS (b.1838) a daughter of John WATKINS (b.1811). Esther had 7 children, all presumably illegitimate as there is no mention of a father. All have the surname of WATKINS. Joseph (b.1867) my Great-grandfather is one of those 7 children. Most of this information has been obtained from censuses. Of the 7 children, I have only managed to find a record of one birth, that of Oliver. On his birth certificate the fathers name is left blank. I'm sure there is more to it than meets the eye, especially as the way illegitimacy was looked upon in those times, hopefully something will come to light in the future. Family History of John WATKINS John WATKINS born 1811 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England died 19 Nov 1877 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England buried 27 Nov 1877 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England married 9 May 1831 in Goodrich, Herefordshire, England Comfort COLE born 1807 in Welsh Bicknor, Monmouthshire, Wales christened 30 Aug 1807 in Welsh Bicknor, Monmouthshire, Wales died 27 Jul 1885 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England buried 29 Jul 1885 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England daughter of William COLE and Martha HOAR 1 Elizabeth WATKINS born about 1831 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England christened 28 Aug 1831 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England married (unknown) 2 Sarah WATKINS born about 1834 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England christened 16 Feb 1834 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England married (unknown) 3 Joseph WATKINS born 1836 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England christened 1836 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England died 5 Mar 1837 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England 4 Esther WATKINS born 1838 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England christened 4 Mar 1838 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England married (unknown) 5 John WATKINS born 1840 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England christened 23 Feb 1840 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England died 1921 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England buried 18 Jan 1921 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England married 7 Oct 1860 in Drybrook, Gloucestershire, England Annie JONES born about 1840 daughter of Samuel JONES 6 Eve WATKINS born 1844 in High Beech, Gloucestershire, England christened 13 Mar 1844 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England 7 Jane Hannah WATKINS born 1846 in High Beech, Gloucestershire, England christened 25 Jan 1846 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England married ? JORDAN. 8 Mary WATKINS born 1853 David Watkins Darlington, Western Australia |
| i was just browsing thru the internet and put in my maiden name of cherington and found this wonderful website....keep up the good work........God bless you all.. Linda Jeanne Cherington Mesa, AZ U.S.A. |
| Does anyone know about Valerie Marlene Elliott Who was Daughter to Sidney Elliott known as The Count They lived in Whitecroft. Sidney was one of seven brothers I believe. Some moved to Australia ?? I went to Pillowell School and left when it turned 100 years old in 1977. My Grandfather and Great Grandfather went to the same school. Anyone know anything ? Rachel Campbell Perth, WA Australia |
| Interested in Anything to do with Whitecroft Nr Lydney Gloucestershire and the stories about the Spanish Celts Rachel Campbell (Formally Elliott) Perth, WA Australia |
| Enjoyed your web page. Victoria L. Peggs Parkersburg, WV USA |
| I am researching the Jones and Atkins families of Tidenham, the Cox, Hewlett, Worgan and Williams families of St Briavels and the Wetherspoons of Newland. Does anyone have a connection with any of these? Cherio Liz Ougarezos Liz Ougarezos Perth, W.A. Australia |
| Still son of Jack Worgan From soudley now cinderford. Hello Mark Ibelieve you Dad my uncle JIM saw you recently Hope to here from you or any other Worgans from the FORREST of DEANCatch you later.John John Howard Worgan uckfield, E Sussex England |
| Old forester feeling homesick.Ive recently visited Ruspigde August-september 99. Anthony Roberts (Tony) Perth, WA Australia |
| I'm searching the BENNETT family of Westbury on Severn. Particularly trying to find out the maiden name of Mary Anne BENNETT (b 22.11.1826) who married William BENNETT (b 1.4.1827). Mary Anne was William's second wife. Also keen to know the maiden name of William's mother Patience who was born around 1800. She married William's father (also called William b around 1796)though the date of the marriage isn't known. Thanks for any help anyone can give. Jenny Jones Jenny Jones Liskeard, Cornwall UK |
| This is on behalf of my Dad (Bill Hook of Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset) who is researching the Hook family of Lydney, Glos. The period of interest is 1750-1850. Already have information about the descentdants of George Hook (c.1776 - 1830. Happy to hear from other researchers. Bill Hook's (proper name is Percy Baden Hook) home address: 2 Chandos Court, Ellenborough Park North, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XH. Doug Hook Dunstable, Beds Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 23:27:52 |
| Looking for any information on Jones family of Cinderford & Ruardean areas late 19th C & early 20th C. Also related Trigg family. Peter Kitchen Poulton Le Fylde, Lancashire UK |
| I am researching the Bingle family from the Minchinhampton Area or anywhere I can find them. Do you know any in AustraliA. Thanks Kind regards. Mrs Pat Shaw nee Bingle Preston, Lancs. England |
| Looking for family of Leonard Giles Watkins of Oklahoma. His father was Mose Watkins. cynthia ok Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 12:03:59 |
| Hello there. As a 'new-comer' to this system I'm looking for help in searching for information on Aaron Hale B.1764. c.22 Dec.1765, married an Ann ... in 1791 at Little Dean, in the Forest O' Dean, Gloucester.England.They had sons James 1792, Thomas 1794, & Aaron 1795. I believe Aaron's father was also named Aaron Hale, possibly about B.1740, married about 1763. Thanks for reading this note. Hope to hear from some-one soon. I am 77 yrs old and wanting to find more of my fore-bearers. Thanks again for listening. Edwin Hale. Melbourne, Victoria Australia |
| Just found this site and I loved all of the information. Thanks to this site I have found the church where my husband's great grandparents were married and now know where to get more information on them. Thank you so much, I have enjoyed everything especially the pictures of the area. Nancy Nancy Page Richings Salem, OR USA |
| Searching for James and John Richings in Glocestershire and Mary Birt and James Birt in the Forest of Dean Nancy Page Richings Salem,, OR USA |
| I am trying to track down information on an ancestor of mine who was a forest keeper in the Forest of Dean. I cannot find a book that is late enough in date (from 1850s onwards) that would list him. His name is William Christie and I think he was at Herbert Lodge. He came down from Scotland in the 1850s. I believe there was another William Christie who was living at Kensla Lodge (could be his son). I would be most grateful of any information or leads anyone can give. Mike Christie Surrey England |
| I am looking for information on both the Bond and Preddy families Stuart Preddy Dunedin, Otago New Zealand |
| I'm unsure if my Dean ancestors are related to the Deans of this webpage, but I do know they came from England. I'm searching for any information on two brothers,John and William Dean(e). They left England in the mid 1750's and boarded a Dutch ship sailing to the state of Pennsylvania in th United States. They later moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia and settled. Any help or information at all would be GREATLY appreciated!! Much thanks in advance. Joseph Miller Joseph Miller Grottoes, VA USA |
| Interested in the Guy's of Gloucestershire, including King's Stanley, Arlingham, Frampton-on-Severn. Names include William, John, James, Grantley. Carol Aston Bristol, Bristol England |
| Hi, my Grand Mother came from St. Briavels area of the forest. Lovely area, right by the Castle with views over the Wye valley. Since my father recently died, I have re- visited several times and started to trace my ancestors back. I have discovered my ggfather Alfred Hulin married a Hannah Addis, both from St. Briavel [she was in fact from Lower Meen(e)? about 1/4 mile down towards the wye], but can't find any record of the marriage or banns for St Mary's Church. His parents, another Alfred Hulin, Married an Elizabeth Morgan from Tintern Parva, circa 1853. If anyone has any details or connections on any of these I would love to hear from them. David Coates Glos, UK |
| My grandfather was George Washington Dean, Sr. of Farmerville, Louisiana. All my Dean kinfolks orifinated from that area. I would be pleased to know more about your Deans. We are just getting on the Web and as yet do not have and E-Mail. Please watch for us to get one and let us hear from you. Kathleen Ann Dean Hayes Port Neches, TX U.S.A. |
| Harrold (HarrY) George RUSSELL became a doctor, was a Harley Street Specialist and Physician to the King. This after 1920 I believe. Son of Francis Richard RUSSELL (known as Bedford). RUSSELL snr and family went to England, homeland of wife Amy (HOLLOWAY) and their 5 children around 1920. By this time youngest child, Lois Olive, would be 22. She married Earl Bandon, of Bernard Castle, County Cork. I am looking for any and all information on this family. Frank RUSSELLsnr, wife Amy, children Harry (Dr), Brian, Eileen Frances, Mildred Erina. The father of Frank Snr was my GG Grandfather, came to Oz in 1856. Helpers help Helpers. Nandina Morris Melbourne, Victoria Australia |
| Born - Rotherham U.K. 1973 (m. Matthew Thistlewood) Family - Dad Brian Yemm born 1932 Mum Susan nee Cuff born 1941 Sisters Alison born 1967 ( m. Richard, daughter Megan born 1994) and Jacky born 1969. Carolyn Yemm Cardiff, Wales |
| John Witts (1816-1899) and his wife Jane (nee Thomas from Lydbrook) lived in Staunton near Coleford. They had 4 children :- Sarah b.1837 (m. Edwin Frowen ); Robert b.1839 m. Jane Hannah Webb b.1839; Elizabeth b.1842; Thomas b.1844 m. Hannah Morgan b.1848: I believe that John Witts father's name was Thomas Witts and that the family came from Woodstock Oxf. after 1820. If anyone has a connection to any of these people please make contact. Kevin Violich Whakatane, New Zealand 3080 |
| Hello there,I am new at this game;can anyone help with the name Aaron Hale B.1764 c.22nd.Dec.1765 at Little Dean,F'O Dean.married an Ann....? Had a son James Hale B.2 Jan. 1792 at Little dean,Mar. Mary Geaorge c.1.Jan.1792. mar. 9.Aug 1816. Her father was George George & mother Ann of Blakeney. hope to have a reply Thenks for reading this Kind regards, Edwin. Edwin James Hale Melbourne, Victoria Australia |
| Just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed your pages.....I haven't got a URL of my own so can't oblige there yet I am afraid, nonetheless my question is this: I do have roots in St. Briavels [Forest of Dean] & it would appear, in Tintern too, I was therefore wondering how my claim to being part Welsh would stand up.....the surnames in question being, by generation, g-mother Hulin, gg-parents Hulin/Addis ggg-parents Hulin/Morgan [from Tintern] Dave Coates Glos, UK |
| why is pillowell not mentioned in your towns and villages list? i lived there for 17 years,i know it exsists but no body else ever will if it keeps being ignored by map makers and people like you!so get it sorted or i'll send a fat drunken farmer round to knock your front gate over and puke cider on your door step!!!!ta. klaire london, where do you think? |
| I am looking for any information relating to my grandparents Charles Whitmore Smith (born 1891) and Agnes May Smith (born 1893 Davison)in Staunton, Coleford and Milkwall. Also my great grantparents Robert Henry Smith and Joyce Smith. Sarah Haxton Southampton, Hants UK |
| I am looking for the family of my great grandmother Mary Jane Crosby, of Rochdale, England. She married George Henry Stanley and with several children sailed to Boston, Mass. in late 1890/1900(?) Geo. Stanley was from Manchester,England. My mother is very interested in this piece of family history. Thank you. Anne Anderson Wolfeboro,, N. H. USA |
| Hello folk, from a damp spring morning. I want to find what happened to my RUSSELL family. Was Vicar at Frampton-on-Severn in 1881, I believe. Son of Garrett John and Susan (GREEN). (Cork, Ireland). Married Emily? ch: Maxwell, Annie and HArdwicke. 1881 census has family at Stroud. After that I've lost them. Nandina Morris Melbourne, Vic Australia |
| Looking for information on Moses Stephens and his wife Eliza Adams who where married in ChristChurch, West Dean (on the marrage license). Eliza Adams' father was a Coal Agent. Information on either one would be welcome. Richard Hilson Sunnyvale, Calif USA |
| A good site! Thanks. Researching Mathew Tingle b 1813, Ruardean, and family. Joy Nichol London, UK |
| I am researching my ancestors Richard and Elizabeth Edwards (nee Powell) They arrived in Perth Western Australia in 1830 on the Hoogley as free settlers. They were farmers and apparently reclaimed land in the Forest of Dean for the farm. They came to Australia with 5 children Richard, Joshua, Mathew, Samuel and Dinah. Richard Richardmay have been previously married and we believe there may have been a son Josiah left behind. I am a newcomer to this Family researching but I am enjoying it very much. I would be very happy to contact anyone in England who is doing the same research. I would also b be happy to help one who is wants to follow up reasearch out here (in Perth that it) Cheers Judith van der Linden (family names being researched are Leach/Edwards/Muldeary/Ryan Judith van der Linden Perth, WA Australia |
| Looking for Travelling Hawkers, JAMES, MARSHALL Mike James WOODEND, New Zealand |
| Researching the following surnames in the Forest of Dean area - POWELL(Coleford and Ellwood), RUSSELL (Newent and Fetterhill),HILL(Newent Parish), TERRETT (Newent Parish), DALE (Newent Parish), SPENCER(Wotton-under-edge and Stroud), HOWELL(Wotton-under-Edge) and PAGE (Wotton-under-Edge). Carol Oldroyd Laguna Hills, CA USA |
| I run the BURGUM FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY which researches, traces and contacts Burgums all over the world. (Burgums live in Australia, Brazil, South Africa, the United States and the UK. Most of these Burgums have ancestors who originated in the Foresy of Dean. Doug Burgum Forest of Dean, Glos UK |
| My great great greatgrandfather was Thomas Nicholson, a Baptist minister who lived at Yorkley in the Forest of Dean; born April 13, 1805. He was living in Lydney when my great grandfather, John Nicholson was born in Lydney, November 16, 1834. Any information on these people would be greatly appreciated. John and his wife,, Jane Benger Kendall came to American in 1872. My grandfather was born here, he was their youngest child. Thank you for any info. Jane Nicholson Smith Jane Kenall Nicholson Smith Winchester, TN USA |
| I am interested in researching the following families in the forest of Dean. Plaisteads,Whites of eastdene,Harpers,Cavander Bennet and Weale.great idea john white john white Sleaford, Lincolnshire England |
| I was just browsing, actually looking for Ruardean where my brother lives. I enjoyed visiting your lovely area when I came home about four years ago. Are the sheep still keeping motorists on their toes? Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Jean Schoonover Jean Schoonover Chula Vista, California USA |
| Just looking for roots...Help! Michael S. Dean Mt. Airy , Md USA |
| My 2 x gr grandmother Elizabeth Malson was born in Abenhall. Her father was William Malson and her mother was Catherine ? I have not been ablt to find the marriage of these two but have found the christening of William and his parents. Any help or hints appreciated. Thanks Jackie Jackie smith Bahama, NC USA |
| Looking for any information on the following surnames: ALLEN, BENFIELD, BOWDEN, COOK, GAISFORD, GILBERT, HALKYARD, HAMPTON, KITTO, MINER, MORT, PRITCHARD, PURDY, WILLIAMS, WILMORE. Any information wholeheartedly welcome and appreciated. Geraldine R. Gilbert Santa Rosa, CA USA |
| Hello I'm searching for my gr-gr-grandfather Henry Samuel Walkley. He was a carpenter by trade and had atleast 3 daughters, Tot, Molly and Elizabeth Susan Walkley b. 8-8-1858. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank You. Janis M. Hopkins Hartselle, Al USA |
| Looking for the ancestors of Sarah Edwards circa 1910. Her last son Fredrick wasd sent to Canada with Branardos orphans and she had one daughter left. Lily. Please contact me Cathy Williamson Kelowna, BC Canada |
| I can't find my grandfather John GOAD - supposedly owned a hardware store in Clifton around 1902. Involved in a scandal and came to Canada around 1908 died shortly after when his wife Sara and 2 daughter - Daisy and Marion Blanche were due to sail around 191o. Any help appreciated. Eileen eileen stewart reese MAR, Ont Canada |
| Just found this site,will be back later Joan Davison, Auckland, New Zealand |
| I appreciate your invitation to view your site. I recently discovered two lines in my family extending back to England. They are WESCOTT, Stukely from Yeovil and BARKER, Willaim & Ada b abt 1859. William & Ada were found in Danbury NH where I will begin my search back to England. Thanks for inviting me aboard. Mary Mary Strovink Daukas Pine Mountain, CA Monday, September 20, 1999 at 00:47:53 |
| I am interested in the name MOREWENT. They were very prolific in Westbury-on-Severn, but I cannot locate any of this name today. The married into the HYETT family which seems to have deep roots in the Forest of Dean area. I would like to hear from any families of these names. Regards, Colin Durston ex-Bristolian now retired in Weymouth, Dorset. Colin Durston Weymouth, DT4__8UH,England,UK., Dorset England, UK. |
| Searching for BUFFREY/ERY in FOD. Especially looking for the baptism of Henry BUFFREY, James BUFFREY and Margaret BUFFREY (hopefully the children of Worgan BUFFREY & Margaret TYLER). Henry is the direct ancestor (born 1765-1771). Many Thanks. Susan Susan Buffrey Ipswich, United Kingdom |
| Nothing todo with the genealogy quest, just to say I enjoyed your site, plus, even more the time spent at Coleford in 1997, with the Hayward family. Thanks, Dorothy. Dorothy Coombe Melbourne, Victoria Australia |
| Researching KING/S/COT/T/E ANYWHERE Arthur A Kingscott Smethwick, England |
| I am researching REEKS/REEKES. I have quite a bit of data on the REEKS of GLO and Forest of Dean. I would like to check my data with any REEKS/REEKES of GLO to add to, modify, correct, etc. my data base and share. I have over 7,000 REEKS/REEKES worldwide in my data bsse. Sincerely, Dick Richard W. Reeks Virginia Beach, VA USA |
| I am looking for one William Ward and his spouse Sophia (Maiden name unknown but could be Harris) my GGGParents, who presumably lived in the FoD in early 19th C. All I know of them is that there was a daughter Hannah born (c)1815, a son Cornelius (my GGF) who was baptised on the 25 May 1828 in the Parish of Blakeney and Chapel of Awre and a daughter Priscilla who was baptised on 3 Nov 1830 in Cheltenham Parish Church. Sophia's place of birth was given as Malmsbury, WIL in the 1851 Cheltenham census. She died in 1854. Hannah married Richard Stacey in 1834 in Cheltenham, Cornelius married Sarah Ann Reeves in 1857 in Cheltenham, but nothing is known of Priscilla's subsequent life. If any memories have been jogged I'd like to hear from you. Meanwhile good luck with all your researches. Ron Ward Cheltenham, Glos. England |
| I have recently found on Kelly's Commercial Directory for Lydney a reference to five different Garlands: 1. Charles Garland (General Agent) at Lydney 2. Thomas Garland (Farmer) at Park Farm 3. William Garland (Farmer) at Cross 4. William Garland (Farmer) at Tump Farm 5. Samuel Garland (Farmer) at Lodge farm Samuel Garland is my g-g-g-grandfather and I would like to find out more about the other four Garlands and their property. Please get in touch if you should know anything about these five men. Julia Knight Redruth, Cornwall UK |
| 4239 D Cline Road Fort Campbell, Ky 42223, USA I was born in Lydney in 1973 and would like some information on Lydney and the Forest of Dean. I am presently serving in the United States Army in Korea, but my mailing address in Kentucky is still valid. Thank you for your time. Steve Tofanelli Fort Campbell, KY USA |
| I was borne in The Forest of Dean [Cinderford] on March 28, 1946. I'm looking into a move back and need some information on realestate costs in and around the Forest. My Mother maiden name is Woodhouse. Sincerely Graham Hallett Graham David Hallett Toronto, Ont. Canada |
| I have traced my Dean ancestor only to 1850 in Pennsylvania on the census. John A. Dean, Wife, Jane(?) and 11 children. I would like to know where they came from. John was 45 in 1850, so he would have been born 1805. I am hoping to trace his family back to their origin, which was either England or Ireland. Thanks Mary Lou Reifel Baton Rouge, LA USA |
| I am researching the families of Garland, Knight and Bevan. Julia Knight Redruth, Cornwall Sunday, September 12, 1999 at 21:20:20 |
| Hi iF ANY ONE HAS INFORMATION ON JOHN SHATFORD WHO EMIGRATED TO NEW ZEALAND IN THE MIDDLE 1800S FROM ENGLAND/IRELAND. I HAVE INFO THAT TWO BROTHERS CAME BUT LIMITED ON DETAIL. THINK THIS IS A GREAT IDEA REGARDS TO ALL Morris Shatford Bendigo, Victoria Australia |
| Info on families Garland, Knight, Pick. 1800 -1900 Beverly Hulme Penryn, Cornwall UK |
| My grandmother Sarah Baker, eldest daughter of Thomas Baker and his wife Elizabeth Morgan,came to Australia in 1879. Sarah always considered herself to be Welsh. Can anyone explain this for me as Lydbrook always appears to have been in England? Her parents are said to have kept the Philanthropic Inn in the Lydbrook area. Can anyone give me any information about it? John Baskerville Bagnall Sydney, NSW Australia |
| Searching for info about Ernest Elsmore b.1886 Forest of Dean,or Tonnapandy Wales Warren Elsmore Barberton, OH USA |
| If anyone out there knows anything about Prudence Harris, who became Prudence Collins, then Gibbs I would love to hear from them. I am her great grand-daughter. I would particularly like to hear from anyone from the Collins' family. Gaynor O'Sullivan(Nee Gibbs) Oxford, Oxon England |
| Am seeking any descendants of ELIZA CLIFFORD. She was a daughter of James Verry, Shoemaker of Drybrook and born circa 1850. As far as I know the Clifford's had a farm at Drybrook. I wonder if any of them still reside in the area. Thank you for providing this opportunity. Adrian Verry ADRIAN VERRY Wanganui, New Zealand |
| I actually love the information in this document. I am a decendant of Thomas Fleming Gough. I have information about the Forest of Dean including a very old journal of monies taken by tenants.. names, amounts, etc. I womder if this is of value to you. Also a very old Will dated 1853 of Thomas Gough setting out properties owned by him. I would also like to know of my family background. Are you able to help? Thanks for an incredibly informative document. Jill. Jill Melbourne, Vic Australia |
| I have tried to no avail to look in the 1851 census to confirm if there was a Cornelius Walding and wife Maria. Children may have been Adelaide 15 Cornelius 11 George 10 Mary 7 Julia 5 James 3 Joseph 1. I assumed they lived in Ruardean Hill or surrounds. The parents were probably about 40!! Walding could be Walden? Thanks for any assistance. Malcom Somerville Maleny, Qld Australia |
| I am looking for confirmation that Mary Walding born to Cornelius Walding and Maria Brookshaw 7 Jun 1844 Ruardean Hill is the same Mary Walding that married Timothy Burgum (b.9 Mar 1843 Littledean) at Littledean on 12 Mar 1871. Timothy's wife died 1900 and he came to Australia in 1911 and died in Maleny Queensland in 1931. Malcolm Somerville maleny, qld australia |
| I asked Jeeves about the surname of Loukinen and I was directed to this site. I do not know why. (The e-mail address is for the Ontonagon County Historical Society musuem where I work.) Ruth Loukinen Ristola Ontonagon, Michigan Friday, August 06, 1999 at 09:49:22 |
| Researching: Morgan Humphreys Lloyd Waite Price Wendy Larson Downers Grove, IL USA |
| My g-grandmother, Florence Yeam or Yemm and her brothers George and Thomas were from Ruardean. They were living in the USA by 1888 and Florence and George had moved to Canada by 1910. Florence's death certificate lists her father as William Yeam and her mother's maiden name as Lucy Buffin. The different spelling of the surname is a bit confusing, but I know they spelled it both ways. Maureen Adamson Surrey, BC Canada |
| I amresearching the Hulin(g) family at Awre. If any one has any connections in or around Awre please let me know. John Shepherd Thornbury, Bristol UK |
| Looking for info on the following: Thomas MILES b around 1845 m Mary Jane CORBET William Henry MILES b app 1812 m Elizabeth JENKINS some of their children : Henry, Morgan, James, Harold, Thomas & Eliza (apparently there were another 6 chn also) Supposedly from Forest of Dean area - looking for info if anyone can help or an e-mail address of someone that may poss be able to help from that area. Can supply details of Miles family in South Island NZ where possible. Gail Woods New Zealand |
| I am just starting out at this game (2 days), and have already come to brickwall. I have found my Great-great-grandfather, John Watkins who married Phoebe Avery(Every) in Victoria, Australia, in 1857. This is all the information I have, and would appreciate any help I could get. I have already recorded 74 relatives with several cousins still to be entered once I find out their names or their parents names to make the links back to my Great-great-aunts. I have found several relatives with links to Hotham, Victria, as well as several other Watkins born in Hotham, which could possibly be from sibblings of John. I was once told that one of my direct relatives swam the last few miles to Australia, after being shipwrecked of Wilsons Promontory, in SE Victoria, and the Watkins Family settled in the Kangaroo Flats/Bendigo area of Victoria. The branch I am part of, then pioneered the Thorpdale area in Gippsland, along with the Gunn Family, which I am also related to. Glenn Watkins Morwell, Vic Australia |
| Is there anyone, anywhere, researching the name of Catchmaid? They lived at St Briavels and at Brixweir in the 17th and possibly 18th centuries. I believe the name has completely died out now and I have never come across anyone else interested in it. I believe they were linked with my Gwinnett ancestors, who lived at Shurdington and Badgeworth at that time. I would love to hear from anyone interested in either name. Lesley O'Connell Suffolk UK |
| My greatgrandfather is William Easthope Woolley, my greatgrandmother Sophia Wintle, and my great aunt Naomi Marfell, all from the Wye Valley so I have just begun some research into my forebears. amanda woolley brush creek, nsw australia |
| Searching for connections to the MILES family in Forest of Dean area. I'm related down the lines from THOMAS MILES (1845)and MARY JANE CORBET - they had 13 chn (2 before leaving in 1870's). Also had another relation come to NZ George Raymond MILES (1880) from Clearwell. Can supply details of family in NZ Gail Woods Waimate, South Canterbury New Zealand |
| I need help tracing Thomas JOHNSON, b. 3 Apr 1844 or 1847 to William Johnson, a woodman, and, we think a woman named TURLEY, in the Forest of Dean. Also tracing Martha GLIDDEN, b. 28 April 1849, his wife. She is d. of Charles Glidden and Mary Ann TURLEY of Forest of Dean. Thank you for any assistance. Susan M. Johnson Ft Mitchell, KY USA |
| Well I am a Gough descendent I hold a journal, including the tenants occupying the Forest of Dean. I am a direct descendant of Thomas Fleming Gough. Jill de Groot Boronia, Vic. Australia |
| I am a direct descendant of the Jayne family from the forest of Dean. My grandmothers family name was Yemm. They owned the Nelson Arms hotel and China Court at one time. Grandfather Robert Yemm was one of Queen Victoira Hussars and trained horses. My grandfather worked in the mines from the age of 13 and his name was Austin Jayne. Anyone with any information on either the Yemms or the Jaynes families, I would be very interested in knowing. Thank-you for your time Jayne Chalmers Surrey, BC Canada |
| My mother's mother's family lived in Cinderford. Her name was Kathleen Hill born in 1892 in sub-district of Newnham to Charles and Jane Hill (Hall). Charles was a Tinman. Lived in Bilson Green, east Dean at time of kathleen's birth. Looking for descendants or any information that may help me trace the Hill family history. Rumour is that there is a link to Sir Rowland Hill. Is there any possibility this is true? David Oliver MA USA |
| Fascinating to discover this site winston baldock Newent, Friday, July 02, 1999 at 04:59:04 |
| Hi! We are trying to find out about our ancestors, one of whom was Lady Felicity Sadler who lived in the area during the 1800s. She eloped, we believe, with Thomas Miles. Her fatherâs groom. In his will, Felicityâs father supposedly left her a shilling to buy a rope with which to hang herself. We would love to trace any of this story. Thanking you in advance, Jill McGhie Jill McGhie Burlington, Ontario Canada |
| Would be very interested to hear from anyone with information about the name Newnham. Peter Phillips Newnham Havant, Hants England |
| Just dropped in hopeing my grgrandmother's name is Dean. She named one of her daughters Daisy Dean. Brenda Stewart Madison, IN USA |
| Ny Gt Granadfather William James, declared in the 1881 census that he came from Bunney Hill Wood, West Dean, Gloucester. I know for a fact from his birth certificate he was born In Yorkley, Newland. Is Bunney Hill Wood, near Yorkley, or a local nickname? Any help would be gratefully received. Jonesy Keith McFadzien Jones Lincoln, Lincolnshire England |
| I am looking for decendants of brothers James and Richard Hawkins of Llangrove and later Berry Hill Cynthia Hawkins Wood Uniontown, Pa. U.S.A. |
| I,m trying to trace my geneaology my grand fathers name was maurice frederick wilce and married a turley. stephen wilce sydney, nsw australia |
| looking for any descendcants of lowe family originating from the durham area. trevor redmayne canterbury, england |
| Most interesting. My father (Roland Newton Watkins) family who i am no longer in touch with or have been ,was born in or just outside Newent.I must have relatives in the area that i do not know.Would be pleased to hear from anyone. Gordon Bryan Watkins Morecambe, Lancs UK |
| COOK - I am researching my family history and I am interested in 'Cook' families - Forest of Dean circa 1800 particularly in Mitcheldean, Drybrook. - have previously posted message but now changed e-mail address. P.S. does anybody know the Cook family - I think Rose Cottage, Stenders ? Mitcheldean. Paul R Cook Cardiff, Wales |
| Interested in Mills family of Cinderford/Brierley/Ruspidge Steve Bartlam (Mills) Auckland, New Zealand |
| I am interested in the Merry family who lived at Oakwood, Bream, West Dean in the 1870s Denis Daniels Bexleyheath, Kent UK |
| Looking for information on surname Adsett in this area Margaret Adsett Ottawa, Ont Canada |
| Looking for anything on Calloway Dean. Married Nan Ward from Missouri. I think he was born in Texas. Had son,Alva Grant Dean B. 11/25/1881. married Angia(Angie Grote). Had children, Fred, Stella, Henry,Renzo, Leroy,Cleda, and Betty.Last known address where Calloway died is Fresno, Ca. Bured in Del Rey,Ca.No other info on him. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Billie Dean Vargas Parlier, Ca. U.S.A. |
| I am researching ELLIS of Newent. John(1776-1845)and his wife Jane PEARCE(?),their son William(1815-1840) and his wife Charlotte DOWLING,their son Heber Dowling M.D.(1840-1906),his first wife Laura Mary DYETT and his second Frances Audrey WEBB. If you have any news of either the above or their siblings, I'd love to hear from you. Valerie Saari Dunnville, Ontario Canada |
| I have been looking for information on the Royal Forest of Dean Archery Club. My gggrandfather was presented with a silver tray by them in 1865. His name was Robert Rochester Hurle. If anyone has information on the Archery Club would you mind contacting me. Thanks in anticipation. Ray Hurle Townsville, Qld Australia |
| I am still searching HOARES and WOORES like you..nothing further on your Martha from Jenny Jenny Smith Cirencester, Glos England |
| I am interested in finding Baynhams in general. We also have Jeffersons, Fords and Ashbys in our immediate past. Any info would be appreciated. Maryann Baynham Oakley Providence, KY USA |
| Looking for Colin Harris from Coleford/Broadwell area. I went to Berryhill Secondary school in the '70's. If anyone has any info about Colin, I would be pleased to hear from you. Charles Allum Calgary, Ab Canada |
| I very much enjoyed these pages. My ancestors came from Lydney (Hathaways) and I am currently doing research on this line of my families. Thank you very much for such interesting information. Carla Isaac Page IL USA |
| I am looking for the parents of Austin HORR. I do not have date of birth, or any other helpful information. He was married to a Katherine. They had 5 children: (1) William D. Horr b. July 17, 1866, Cape Vincent, NY, d. March 20, 1935. (2) Charles A. Horr. (3) Ida Horr, b. December 27, 1862, d. 1915. She was a teacher and graduated from Potsdam Normal School, Potsdam, NY. (4) Fourth child is unknown to me, but I know he/she m. W.A.Ackroyd. Possibly lived in CA. (5) The fifth child is an unknown female. This family lived in the state of NY, mainly in Watertown, Cape Vincent and Potsdam. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you, Sharon Nagy Sharon Nagy Sedona, AZ USA |
| Enjoying researching my maden name of ROWLAND in UK. Bettie Wright Huntsville, al usa |
| I am looking for the ancestors of a Richard Dean b1760 who had children, Micajah, Elijah Sr. I feel like he came from England, I do not know who he was married to or anything beyond him. If you have any information, I would love to know. I know he died in Muscogee Co., GA. Thanks, stacy stacy dean statesboro, ga usa |
| CONDY,CONDITT,CONDUIT,CLEMENTS, CAMERON. Messages show for these names giving e.mail address as rcondy**mingara.com.au should read rcondy**mingara.net.au Robert CONDY Erina, NSW AUSTRALIA |
| Hi, The ex pat' Forest of Dean community in Brisbane is organising another reunion later this year. We would like to get in contact with any Dean Foresters in Queensland or in the rest of Australia. Can you help? Peter Wilce Brisbane, qld australia |
| I am researching the name of SHOELL or SHEWELL. Speciffically the name of Daniel Shewell born 1753 in Painswick. Milton D. King Farmington, Utah USA |
| Hi I am looking for William Henry Jordan born abt. 1849 in Cinderford. Wife Mary Ann Rodway. Their son Thomas William Rodway Jordan born abt. 1877 in Cinderford . Both Miners Carole Bowman Brackley, NN13 6LX England |
| Hello to all who read this. My interest in in the names Lucas and Darby, both of the Forest. My GG grandfather was Emmanuel Lucas, a farmer who lived in Bream and died in Mill Hill in 1881. My G Grandfather was Jesse Lucas, born in Aylburton in 1852. Emmanuel married Sarah Darby of Hewelsfield. I have loads more info on these and if anyone has a common interest I will only be too glad to trade information. Robert. Robert Lucas Caerphilly, UK |
| My maternal grandfather, from whom I seem to have inherited the genealogy gene, was Frank Step Hockaday. He lived in Highbury, Lydney, and was the proprietor of a coal-mine called Parkend Deep Navigation. He was supposed to have researched the Consistory court records. He died before I was born (1931), so I'd like to learn more of his background. He's buried, with his wife and one daughter, in the churchyard of St Mary's, Lydney (I've photographed his MI). Your site is pretty interesting, and well-organised. Colin Wilton-Davies St Helier, Jersey CI |
| Looking for descendants of William Merell Watkins b 4-03-1800 in New Hampshire, U.S. Sherrill Watkins Graves Ulysses, PA U.S. |
| Looking for descendants of William Watkins Sherrill Watkins Graves Ulysses, PA U.S. |
| I have an Ellen Dean and would like to know if you have any info on her husband, George Chester Talbott. Sally Shiffer Sally Shiffer LaPine, OR USA |
| Looking for John or George Sisson prior to 1776. Linda Beth Sisson (maiden) Edmond, OK USA |
| Good references to start search for a Frank Sinclair Gay-Ormond/e born 1/1/1871 in the Forest of Dean Maggie Luscombe Plymouth, Sunday, April 11, 1999 at 19:25:52 |
| WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WATKINS FAMILY TREE MY FATHER DIED WHEN I WAS A CHILD GRANDFATHERS NAME WAS FRANKLIN A WATKINS NEVER MET HIM , THANKS LWAT1329322AOL.COM Lawrence G Watkins Battle Creek, mi USA |
| Looking for information on the Cordy family of Gloucestershire, particularly around the Cinderford area circa 1830-1920. Arian Collins San Diego, CA USA |
| researching PERKINS in the SCOWLES,Newlands area of the forest. nettie edwards cheltenham, gls. uk |
| My father is Richard Hugh Watkins 1903 to 1979, son of Thomas Sheen Watkins 1865 to 1937. Ken Ken Watkins Salmon Arm, BC Canada |
| Hello, I Would like information on the following names, all are from the Forest of Dean. JACKSON John, EVANS Mary, JACKSON Daniel b. 1940, ANNIS Sarah b. 1935, HYDE Sidney b. 1878, TURLEY Martha b. 1880, Maryanne MORSE b. 1853, TURLEY Edward married Maryanne STERRY 1844. If you can help, Thanks. It will be nice to here from you. Tania Akehurst Waimana, New Zealand |
| I would appreciate any help with the families of Morgan, Payne, Lucas, Bridges. William Payne b 1820 at Blakeney, Glouc married Martha Sophia Bridges b 8/6/1818 at Painswick, dau of George and Ann at Flaxley nr the Forest of Dean. Their issue being William b 1840, Richard b 1846, Ann chr 1848, Henry chr 1850, James b 13/3/1852 West Dean. James Payne married Anne Morgan b 1874, his second marriage. First marriage was to Emma Lucas, dau of Emmanuel and Ann, in 2/2/1876. Particually interested if there were any issue of James and Emma Payne and date she died. All information would be very much appreciated on any of these families. Joyce Bryant Stanthorpe, Qld Australia |
| I am researching the Pettigrove family, Grandparents are Elmer Earl Pettigrove m. Jenny Fredericka Benson about 1900. They were from Michigan. I am just starting out so don't have a whole lot of information, any help would be much appreciated. I do know they were Swedish (Jenny 100%) and Elmer (50%) with maybe some English. Marilyn Swartz Fremont, NE USA |
| I am researching the ADDIS family and attempting to establish a link between WILLIAM ADDIS, perfumer and razor strop maker, Fleet Street, London, with the family in Gloucestershire. In his will he left a freehold house in Cainscross, near Stonehouse, Glos to his wife Sarah (nee Mitchell - I think). No further address was given. Any help welcomed. Thank you. Evelyn Smith Evelyn Smith Epsom, Surrey, England |
| Looking for Dean, Sebring, Miller, Meek, Farber, Hassinger linda laird sykesville, md usa |
| I have been told that my grandmothers uncle became Sir Francis Hyatt of The Forest of Dean in the 1800's. Can anyone shed any light on this? Lisa Usher Bedworth, Warwickshire England |
| I am researching Sleeman genealogy. Please visit my web page. Let's share information about the Sleeman family. Richard W. Sleeman Sterling, VA US |
| I am a descendant of Horr, Hoar, Hoare, etc. george m robetson jr Redmond, WA US |
| I would like to say a farewell to my first cousin once removed, May Celia Hart (nee Griffiths) b 10-05-1913 Ponty pool Gwent Wales. daughter of Morris Daniel Griffiths of Soudley & Roseanna Edwards. She passed away 21-02-1999 in Brisbane Australia. She will be missed by us all Colin COLIN GRIFFITHS Margaret River, WA Australia |
| I live inAdelaide, South Australia. My family migrated from Gloucestershire in the 1830's. I am decended from the families of Gazzard, Ashmeade/ Ashmade and Window. Jennifer Hamilton (nee Window) Wednesday, March 03, 1999 at 11:03:49 |
| So far all my research so shows that all my family has been from the Forest of Dean. My gggg-grandparents were Catherine Smith DREW (b.1804), and James (John) DREW of Cinderford. I also have gggg-grandparents William and Mary SLEEMAN of Mitcheldean (circa 1820s). Would love to share information with others researching the same. Marie Marie Murray Sims Vancouver, BC Canada |
| I would like to make contact with descendants or anybody who may know of the Hurle Family. My GGGF was the Rev Robert Rochester Hurle and he was the incumbant at the Blaisdon church during the 1860', he was also presented with a silver tray in recognition of his services to the The Royal Forest of Dean Archery Club in 1861. Any infomation gladly accepted Ray Hurle Townsville, Qld Australia |
| Looking for information on Henry HORWOOD who lived in Newland at the time of the 1881 census. More specifically I'm looking for the ancestry of this wife Sophia RASBATCH or RASHBATCH or RASBRATCH or RUSBATCH. May also be known as Ellen. Believed to be born in 1851 at Ellwood. Don Horwood Cochrane, Alberta Canada |
| I am searching for an Ann Dean born in 9 July 1800 at Cononley, Yorkshire, England Married John Smith 22 February 1814 at Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. Her mother was named Hannah. We don't know who her father was. Janine B. JOLLEY Cedar City, UT US |
| Am looking for any information re Christie Anna Bixx, (Bix, Bicks) Thank you Leona Jensen Pender Island, B. C. Canada |
| Looking for my root connection to The Dean/Deen surname Rennie Johnson Sand Fork, WV US |
| I am looking for any information regarding my family name. I know nothing about the past history of the name Hurcum. Any data would be appreciated. Phillip Hurcum Mission, B.C. Canada |
| I am researching, RUSSELLS, NEWNHAMS, MERCERS, JONES amongst others of my Tree - any help would be greatly appreciated. Chris CHRIS RUSSELL PORTSMOUTH, HANTS UK |
| I am looking for my uncle Charles Dean. He lived in MD. He was born in Ohio His wife's maiden name wass Butts also an English family. Any information would be helpful Ron Librngood Ephrata, Pa U. S. A. |
| Timothy HILL, b. circa 1748 - stated he was from the Parish of Newland, on marriage at St Clement Danes, London 1771. Family were iron workers, later ironmongers in London. Brother Moses b. circa 1750. sue woods Melbourne, Vic Australia |
| Trying to trace family history of Florence Emily Brown. She was resident at Milend untill her marriage at Parkend Baptist Chapel. Her father was Benjamin Brown, possibly had a middle name, he may have married twice, his first wife was Mary Elizabeth Crowson. Florence Emily Brown married James Pockett December 1905. HE-E-E-ELP Please. Bryan Dougals-Matthews Denbigh , LL16 5RT North Wales |
| Ann Macarthur, Ref Deborah worgan, there are references in my family tree to Brian Worgan-Brown the son of William J. Brown and Kathleen Anne Worgan her dates are b, 1900 - 1985, her husband is believed to be my grand uncle. If info correct relatives also in America. Contact me, Bryan Bryan Douglas-Matthews Denbigh, North Wales |
| I'm looking for info on Elizabeth Dean Thacker who was the daughter of Daniel Dean. She was born about 1853 in Wayne, VA. She married William Thacker on 07-06-1870. Wanda Thacker Chesapeake, OH USA |
| looking for any data on Rider/Ryder.In particular George Ryder in America 1891 born in Gloucestershire. Data available on Glos. Ryders. robert ryder Mitcheldean, Glos england |
| Hello to members of the Scrivens family and also to any old school mates who were at East Dean Grammar School circa. 1943-48. I'm just starting reseach on the Scrivens and Watson families. My paternal grandfather was William Henry Scrivens of Edge End, born 1864. My maternal Grandfather was Joseph Watson, of Coppet Hill, Goodrich - family lore says the Watsons originated in Scotland. Thoroughly enjoying the opportunity this site gives to keep in touch with the Forest. Elizabeth Chapple Chagrin Falls, OH USA |
| Attention: Lindsay Blake-Mizen Hello Lindsay, Michael Gwilliam suggested that I contact you for information on the GWILLIAM & DAVIES families. I appreciate any information that you can provide me. Sincerely Dick Richard A.E.Williams 8249 Big Bear Circle Buena Park,California, U.S.A.90621-1353 Richard A.E. Williams Buena Park, CA. U.S.A. |
| I have made a few changes on my page, take a look Family trees for the Griffiths, Scrivens, Bullock, Thomas and other relations of the Forest of Dean. And a farewell to my Aunt Doreen Griffiths (nee Dean) who passed away just after Christmas. she lived in souldley most of her life and has sons still there. We will all miss her! She will be missed by all COLIN GRIFFITHS Margaret River, WA Australia |
| Looking for Edith Dean...brn in Turkey, TX...late 1800's Charlie campbellsville, ky Sunday, January 31, 1999 at 11:42:56 |
| JONES of Chepstow. Trying to connect JAMES JONES and his uncle HENRY PACE, of this 1881 census of Gloucestershire, Cirencester or Stapleton. Jones and Henry's wife Matilda were from Chepstow. I'm trying to determine if they are the same people of the same name that are in Alberta Canada some 20 years later, HENRY died 1899 in Lethbridge and JONES lived in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Henry of Lethbridge had two sisters from Bristol around 1899. Trying to determine the relationship of these chaps to my grandfather, Charles Vicarage Pace, who also died at Lethbridge, Alberta, in 1926. Also if the Henry of this census who had a father RICHARD. if Richard was a relative of the WILLIAM who married FANNY JORDAN of the Forest, and mentioned in last weeks queries. Thanks in advance for any assistance, Gord Pace Gord Pace Brighton/Colborne, Ontario Canada |
| I put a message on here trying to find Wadkins, so far nothing. I'm also trying to find my grandmother family tree. Her name was Julia Luetta Adams, born 9-4-1869.She had 1 sister named Elizabeth Adams (Young). Grandmother married name was Sturgis. Thank You, Julia Wadkins Julia Wadkins Drummond, Okla. USA |
| i was born in lydney 8/6/54.father john george.grandfather caleb.any info re ancestors or relatives welcome david miles portsmouth, uk |
| HODGKINS,BROOKS & CLEMENTS research.I've been to Gloucester, The Cotswolds , Stow on the Wold and I loved every minute of it. Two sets of my family once lived in this lovely county. HODGKINS & CLEMENTS and I can't se why they left ! I am now reseraching them in the 19th C. Please visit my website http://members.xoom.com/PJMarch/index.htm and please GLOUCESTER don't ever change ! Paul Paul J Allen Rochester, Kent England |
| Researching Family History for Hyett, Freemen of Gloucester Jackie Pritchet Ringwood, Hants England |
| I'm a third generation of Martin L & Edith Sleeman, who lived on Ruardeen Hill from around 1905 to 1960. My cousin David (still in the Forest) is also working on genealohgy of the Sleeman family. Robert (Bob) M Sleeman Croydon, Surrey UK |
| interested in parish of Newlands and extra-parochial areas of Dean in 18th century; also iron-making and [my] family of VAUGHANs p. vaughan reading, berks Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 01:17:28 |
| Interested in Pace family of 1851 census of Ellwood: William Pace 36/Fanny Jordan Is William connected to family of Richard Pace, Keynsham, Somerset? and later Jones family of Chepstow, Mon. -GP- Gordon Pace Brighton, ON Canada |
| Sorry all. I sent (twice!) before finishing my message. I am searching for information on Deborah Worgan (1711-1777) who married William Brown of Brislington Bristol England (1705-1783) and also her family. She is said to have come from Wollaston (?) Forest of Dean.. Ann Sydney, Australia |
| Loved the Forest when I visited it 6 years ago. Delighted to discover I have an ancestor who came from there. Hope I can discover something about her from your pages. Ann Sydney, Australia |
| Searching for any reference to the name FORTEY/FORTY - any assistance most gratefully received. Thank you for the opportunity to make this known. Liz Trow Christchurch, New Zealand |
| I'm trying to do the Wadkins Family Tree. I know some change their names. I nwill check back. Thank You, Julia Wadkins boomer**pldi.net Julia Wadkins Drummond, Okla. USA |
| Good Stuff !! I will be checking for more additions. Particularly St. Briavels Area. Louise E. Perry Milwaukee, Wi USA |
| I am seeking details of John Meredith, carpenter born in Hay 27th April 1816 and Eliza Court of Ruardean. I can find no deails of wedding although first child, Ellen is registered as baptised c1840 in Ruardean Church with no mention of being illegitimate. Can anyone help please? Maurice John Watkins Northampton, England |
| I am looking for info on Mary Thomas,who was married to Thomas Martin,they were living at THE FENCE St Brievels Forest of Dean in 1889.Does anyone know if THE FENCE was an area of St Brievels,or just the name of their property, Appreciate any info,Keith Keith Smart Gloucester, Glos UK |
| I have family born in Kempley.Longhope.and Blaisdon.when checking for birth certificates,what registration district will they be registered under.Also what parish will have there records. I have enjoyed my trip through your forest and hope one day to visit the place of my ancestors birth.Thank you. John Pearcey Shelley, W.A Australia |
| Have tried to place my interest in the Bowkett Family on the members interest list but failed perhaps you can help Ray Pattemore and Derek Godfrey NEWPORT, South Wales |
| Looking for WHITEs of East Dean. Other names HALE, BRAIN, BENNETT, BARNARD, HUNT, ROBERTS, Thanks Bill White Hamilton, Ont Canada |
| Looking for Pace/Smart/Mountjoy/Martin/Jordan,Sayes/I have got some Pace back to 1851,The Mountjoy I am looking for was a well known and respected man,who I think was a miner down the Forest,in 1925 and also did work for a Mr Bright,at Dean Forest Newspapers,any help on any of these names would be a good help to me.Regards Keith Keith Smart Gloucester, Glos UK |
| I have just started in Computers,and family history,so I am very much a novice as you can tell,like the site very much.keep up the good work. regards keith keith smart gloucester, glos uk |
| Perpetually in search of HALEs and variants in the Forest and elsewhere in Gloucestershire. Glyn Hale Stroud, Glos UK |
| Thanks for sharing all of this wonderful information, Noreen Hatton Ernest HATTON Winter Park, FL. USA |
| I am looking for any information on the WATSON family who came to America from Glouceshire. James Christopher WATSON m. Frances Kate PRITCHARD and left England in 1920 with one son Kenneth C. WATSON b. 1916. Any information on this family would be a great help. Thank you . Lori Mounts Pitcairn, PA USA |
| I originally came from Berry Hill. Emigrated in 1962. Trying to find the whereabouts of John Powderhill, last known whereabouts Devonport Tasmania. Alan Teague Auckland, Auckland New Zealand |
| If anyone knows the whereabouts of Marion Beddis (maiden name ) born approx 1928 I would be most appreciative. J G Barry Davies Wellington, New Zealand |
| Looking for info on ancestors of Simmons Watkins, October 15, 1813--Deceber 17, 1861; married Eliza Carwell Jennings May 15, 1836; father of Hannah. Probably born in Kentucky or Virginia. Jack Thomas Colorado Springs, CO USA |