Forest of Dean Family History Forum

DREW, George b. Little Dean 1803 (reply)

Jacey — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:11:14 +0000

Thanks m p griffiths.
I hadn't spotted the nonconfornmist baptisms of the later children. Thanks for that.

Could you find anything for George Drew the father, 1803?

According to the census returns George Drew and Mary Cross' children were:
Mary Anna Drew, 1828
George Drew, 1831
Lucy Sarah Drew, 1835
Henry Drew, 1837
Elizabeth Drew, 1840
William Cross Drew, 1842
Thomas Drew 1847
John Drew 1850
Charles Alfred Drew (known as Alfred), 1852 (My gggrandfather)

Of course census dates can be + or - 1 year depending on the date of birth and the date of the census

I can't find a baptism record for George the son (1837) but Mary Anna, Lucy and Henry were all baptised in Little Dean - presumably at the parish church.
source film number: 91530. I haven't found Elizabeth or William's baptosm yet, but - yes - Thoms and John were baptised at the WEesleyan church in Coleford - six miles there and six miles back again through the forest. They must have been pretty determined nonconformists by that time.

And then by 1852, Charles Alfred is baptised at the independent church in Little Dean. Do we know what date that opened for business?

Record_ID: 1055633
Entry_Number: 54
Year: 1852
Month: Sep
Day: 11
Parents_Surname: DREW
Child_Forenames: Charles Alfred
Fathers_Forenames: George
Mothers_Forenames: Mary
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: CalamoreLittle DeanGlos
Occupation: Labourer
Officiating_Minister: B. Jenkyn
Event: Baptism
Memoranda: Born April 21st 1852
Notes:
Register_Reference: D6514 1/1
Page_Number: 4
Parish_Chapel: Littledean Independent
Soundex: D600

Fascinating stuff, but I'm still no nearer to finding George Drew b. 1803, Little Dean.

Cheers

Jacey

DREW, George b. Little Dean 1803 (reply)

m p griffiths — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:49:40 +0000

There are a number of baptisms on FOD records for children of James DREW & Mary at Kempley.

DREW, George b. Little Dean 1803 (reply)

Jacey — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:38:28 +0000

I managed to post this without all the full information. Here's wat I meant to post:

I need some local knowledge to figure out this one. All help gratefully received.

I'm trying to find a baptism record for George Drew. He was born in (approx.) 1803 in Little Dean according to all the census records from 1851 - 1871. Can anyone help please?

I've found this one, but he seems to have been baptised at Alvington not Little Dean. Is that likely? I know there was a parish church at Little Dean when George's children were baptised, ut how about in 1803? Was there a parish church at Little Dean then or was it built after the Napoleonic wars in the rash of church-building that took place?

Possible Baptism
Record_ID: 391439
Entry_Number: 19
Year: 1803
Month: May
Day: 22
Parents_Surname: DREWE
Child_Forenames: George
Fathers_Forenames: James
Mothers_Forenames: Mary
Mothers_Surname:
Residence:
Occupation:
Officiating_Minister: T Lewis BA Curate
Event: Baptism
Memoranda: son of
Notes:
Register_Reference: P12 IN 1/3
Page_Number:
Parish_Chapel: Alvington
Soundex: D600
-o0o-

He married Mary Cross in Abenhall in 1828 and from the 1841, 1851 and 1861 census returns their 9 children were all born in Little Dean between 1828 and 1852
MARRIAGE
Record_ID: 123
Entry_Number: 123
Year: 1828,
Month:Apr, Day 27
Grooms_Surname: DREW
Grooms_Forenames: George
Groom_Condition: Bachelor
Grooms_Residence: Hund[re]d of St. Briavils
Brides_Surname: CROSS -
Brides_Forenames: Mary
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Residence: Hund[re]d of St. Braivils
Licence_or_Banns: Banns Date_of_Banns:
Signature_or_Mark: He marks; she signs
Witness_1: Joseph Barnett Witness_2: Ann Dobbs
Officiating_Minister: Edmund Probyn Rector
Event: Marriage
Memoranda: With consent of Friends
Notes: Register_Reference: P1 IN 1/9
Page_Number: 41
Parish_Chapel: Abenhall
-o0o-

His first child was baptised at Little Dean.
name: Mary Anna Drew
gender: Female
baptism/christening date: 04 Jan 1829
baptism/christening place: LITTLE DEAN,GLOUCESTER,ENGLAND
father's name: George Drew
mother's name: Mary
indexing project (batch) number: C02996-1
system origin: England-ODM
source film number: 91530

Thanks

Jacey

DREW, George b. Little Dean 1803 (reply)

m p griffiths — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:34:03 +0000

Looking at GloucestershireBDM - DREW - mother's maiden name CROSS

two of their children carry the middle name of WESLEY !!!

Thomas Wesley DREW - 1846 - Forest of Dean - Westbury on Severn
John Wesley DREW - 1850 - ditto

(there does seem to be quite a few WASLEY's on Gloucestershirebdm)

and

William CROSS DREW - 1842 - Forest of Dean - Westbury on Severn

DREW, George b. Little Dean 1803

Jacey — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:14:57 +0000

I'm trying to discover a baptism record for George Drew. He was born in 1803 Little Dean according to all the census records from 1851 - 1871.

He married Mary Cross in Abenhall in 1828
MARRIAGE
Record_ID: 123 Entry_Number: 123
Year: 1828, Month:Apr, Day 27
Grooms_Surname: DREW - Grooms_Forenames: George
Groom_Condition: Bachelor
Grooms_Residence:Hund[re]d of St. Briavils
Brides_Surname: CROSS - Brides_Forenames: Mary
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Residence: Hund[re]d of St. Braivils
Licence_or_Banns: Banns Date_of_Banns:
Signature_or_Mark: He marks; she signs
Witness_1: Joseph Barnett Witness_2: Ann Dobbs
Officiating_Minister: Edmund Probyn Rector
Event: Marriage
Memoranda: With consent of Friends
Notes: Register_Reference: P1 IN 1/9
Page_Number: 41
Parish_Chapel: Abenhall

James MORGAN and Sarah (BETHEL?) MORGAN Ruardean (reply)

KathyJ — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:46:27 +0000

Hi I have Sarah and James Morgan on my family tree, Sarah parents William Bethel and Sarah Stephens,

Emanuel ASTON Lane End (reply)

Breny — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:05:07 +0000

I have Henry and Thos in the US and marrying women from Pennsylvania

I have Emanuel with his wife Ann & his 3 Sons in the U.S. Emanuel had several other children born in West Virginia as did his sons that were born in West Dean. There certainly seems to be a preference for the name "Emanuel" as just about every one had a son with that name. This Emanuel & Ann had two. One died and they had another son a year later and name him Emanuel.

I cannot, however, find any passenger/ship records of when they came to the US. I did find one for a Thos Aston in 1855 but unless he came by himself, that isn't him

Mary BARBER Ross on Wye (reply)

slowhands — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:44:34 +0000

1891
Mary Barber abt 1821 Dean Head Ross, Herefordshire
Mary Barber abt 1855 Ross, Herefordshire, England Daughter Ross, Herefordshire
Rose Barber abt 1889 Ross, Herefordshire, England Granddaughter Ross, Herefordshire

Census and BMD data

1881
Mary Barber abt 1840 Ross, Hereford, England Head Ross, Herefordshire
Mary Ann Barber abt 1856 Ross, Hereford, England Daughter Ross, Herefordshire
Henry Barber abt 1877 Ross, Hereford, England Son Ross, Herefordshire

Emanuel ASTON Lane End (reply)

slowhands — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:41:15 +0000

I'm researching Aston descendent's that have moved to the United States.

I believe my line is
Richard 1745 - Susanna Evans 1750
Son of Richard: Emanuel 1787 - Elizabeth Rudge 1874
Son of Emanuel: Henry 1832 (who moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and then Mason County West Virginia)

I also believe Henry's two brothers Emanuel 1822 & Thomas 1834 also moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and then Mason County West Virginia.

Just to fill in the geographic context

1851 Lane End
Emanuel Aston abt 1787 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Aston abt 1788 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Henry Aston abt 1832 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Thos Aston abt 1834 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire

Emanuel Aston abt 1823 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Ann Aston abt 1824 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Hubert Aston abt 1845 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
George Aston abt 1846 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Emanuel Aston abt 1848 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire

John DIX 1878-1938 & Rose BARBER 1888-1956 Ross on Wye (reply)

Niceonetidy — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:37:29 +0000

Wow, I need to decode some of this, so much is true, where does the information come from?

Descendents of Richard Aston 1745 (reply)

Breny — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:22:18 +0000

I'm researching Aston descendent's that have moved to the United States.

I believe my line is
Richard 1745 - Susanna Evans 1750
Son of Richard: Emanuel 1787 - Elizabeth Rudge 1874
Son of Emanuel: Henry 1832 (who moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and then Mason County West Virginia)

I also believe Henry's two brothers Emanuel 1822 & Thomas 1834 also moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and then Mason County West Virginia.

Other than lots of coincidences, I have no "proof" that my Henry Aston is from this family. From what I've found, there is no mention of these brothers after the 1851 UK Census. Does anyone have any further information? Also, in this Census the family is woodcutters, but the Aston's that moved to the US are miners.

Also, is this Richard of 1745 the same one that was sent to Sidney as a convict in 1800? I find it hard to believe as it appears he has a lot of wealth as reflected in his will.

John DIX 1878-1938 & Rose BARBER 1888-1956 Ross on Wye (reply)

slowhands — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:08:35 +0000

Hello,

I'm looking for Dix family history, were from Ross on Wye, my Gran was Rose Barber, and I believe from the forest, did anyone have a great aunt called that name. She was married to John (Jack) Dix, We think he was from Lydney area?

Name: John Dix
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1878
Registration district: Ross
Inferred County: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Hereford and Worcester
Volume: 6a
Page: 504

1881
James Dix abt 1851 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England Head Ross, Herefordshire
Elizabeth Dix abt 1853 Llaugarren, Hereford, England Wife Ross, Herefordshire
Sarah A. Dix abt 1871 Lydneg, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Ross, Herefordshire
Margaret Dix abt 1873 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Ross, Herefordshire
Elizabeth Dix abt 1874 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Ross, Herefordshire
Rhoda Dix abt 1876 Ross, Hereford, England Daughter Ross, Herefordshire
John Dix abt 1879 Ross, Hereford, England Son Ross, Herefordshire
James Dix Ross, Hereford, England Son Ross, Herefordshire
Edwin Price abt 1821 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Lodger Ross, Herefordshire
George Jones abt 1862 Ross, Hereford, England Lodger Ross, Herefordshire

Name: Rosa Barber
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1888
Registration district: Ross
Inferred County: Herefordshire
Volume: 6a
Page: 441

1891
James Dix abt 1849 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England Head Ross, Herefordshire
Elizabeth Dix abt 1851 Llangarron, Herefordshire, England Wife Ross, Herefordshire
Rhoda Dix abt 1876 Ross, Herefordshire, England Daughter Ross, Herefordshire
John Dix abt 1880 Ross, Herefordshire, England Son Ross, Herefordshire
James Dix abt 1881 Ross, Herefordshire, England Son Ross, Herefordshire
William Dix abt 1884 Ross, Herefordshire, England Son Ross, Herefordshire
Frederick Dix abt 1886 Ross, Herefordshire, England Son Ross, Herefordshire
Clara Dix abt 1888 Ross, Herefordshire, England Daughter Ross, Herefordshire
Alfred Dix abt 1890 Ross, Herefordshire, England Son Ross, Herefordshire

1891
Mary Barber abt 1821 Dean Head Ross, Herefordshire
Mary Barber abt 1855 Ross, Herefordshire, England Daughter Ross, Herefordshire
Rose Barber abt 1889 Ross, Herefordshire, England Granddaughter Ross, Herefordshire

nAME: John Dix
Name: Rose Barber
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1906
Registration district: Ross
Inferred County: Herefordshire
Volume Number: 6a
Page Number: 1084

1911 Cawdor Cottages, Brampton St, Ross
John Dix 31
Rose Dix 26
Elizabeth Dix 5
Rose Dix 3
Beatrice Dix 2

(all from Ross)

Name: John Dix
Birth Date: abt 1878
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1938
Age at Death: 60
Registration district: Ross
Inferred County: Herefordshire
Volume: 6a
Page: 585

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Name: Rose Dix
Birth Date: abt 1888
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1956
Age at Death: 68
Registration district: Gloucester City
Inferred County: Gloucestershire
Volume: 7b
Page: 417

Dix - Barber family history,

Niceonetidy — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:15:14 +0000

Hello,

I'm looking for Dix family history, were from Ross on Wye, my Gran was Rose Barber, and I believe from the forest, did anyone have a great aunt called that name. She was married to John (Jack) Dix, We think he was from Lydney area?

George DREW 1805 Littledean (reply)

slowhands — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:12:03 +0000

i wonder if this is George DREW ?

Year 1805
Month Jun
Day 9
Parents Surname DEANE
Child Forenames George
Fathers Forenames John
Mothers Forenames Elizabeth
Mothers Surname
Residence
Occupation
Officiating Minister
Event Baptism
Memoranda
Notes
Register Reference P1 IN 1/4
Page Number 3
Parish Chapel Abenhall

or if the year is incorrect and a late baptism....

Year 1812
Month Oct
Day 4
Parents Surname DREW
Child Forenames James
Fathers Forenames James
Mothers Forenames Catherine
Mothers Surname
Residence
Occupation
Officiating Minister Henry Prowse Jones Curate
Event Baptism
Memoranda son of Born 1812 Sep[tembe]r 20
Notes Not in BTs
Register Reference P110 IN 1/4
Page Number 19
Parish Chapel Littledean

or a sibling

Year: 1806
Month: Dec
Day: 14
Parents_Surname: DREW
Child_Forenames: Susanah
Fathers_Forenames: James
Mothers_Forenames: Catherine
Mothers_Surname:
Residence:
Occupation:
Officiating_Minister:
Event: Baptism
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P1 IN 1/4
Page_Number: 4
Parish_Chapel: Abenhall

with these parents:-
Year: 1806
Month: Jan
Day: 1
Grooms_Surname: DREW
Grooms_Forenames: James
Grooms_Age:
Groom_Condition: Bachelor
Grooms_Occupation:
Grooms_Residence: Extraparochial adjoining
Grooms_Fathers_Surname:
Grooms_Fathers_Forenames:
Grooms_Fathers_Occupation:
Brides_Surname: SMITH
Brides_Forenames: Catherine
Brides_Age:
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Occupation:
Brides_Residence: Extraparochial
Brides_Fathers_Surname:
Brides_Fathers_Forenames:
Brides_Fathers_Occupation:
Licence_or_Banns: Banns
Date_of_Banns: 15 22 & 29 December 1805
Signature_or_Mark: Both sign
Witness_1: James Tingle
Witness_2: Mark of Ann Nichols
Other_Witnesses: Chas Rose
Officiating_Minister: Richd Wetherall (Curate)
Event: Marriage
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P145 IN 1/5
Page_Number: 24
Parish_Chapel: Flaxley

BALLARD (SKIPP of Dymock - Inquest) (reply)

dormin — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:05:44 +0000

Yes, the Skipps or Skyppes were prominent in Ledbury - see Ledbury A Medieval Borough by Joe Hillaby. Should be available on an inter-library loan or from Ledbury library. Photos of portraits John Skyppe 1574-1619 and John Skyppe, Bishop of Hereford 1539-1552, a Norfolk man. John Skyppe of Upper Hall died 1812. Ledbury Church also worth a visit.

George DREW b.1805 Littledean ?? prior thread (reply)

slowhands — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:28:14 +0000

I have a George Drew b.1805, I am looking for information re his parents,
I have two marrages for him, one to a Mary Cross 27th April 1828 Abenhall and another to Mary Ann Chisholme 7th March Staint Thomas, Salisbury.
Can anyone help with confirming if he was married to both or who he was married to and any info on his parents.

Thank you

Ruth

Some more context might help - why you suspect he married twice - where he was living ( Abenhall and Salisbury are some way apart) - where he died - any children etc

1851
George Drew abt 1805 Little Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head Little Dean, Gloucestershire
Mary Drew abt 1807 Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England Wife Little Dean, Gloucestershire
Lucy S Drew abt 1836 Little Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Little Dean, Gloucestershire
Henry Drew abt 1838 Little Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Little Dean,
Elizabeth Drew abt 1840 Little Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Little Dean, Gloucestershire
William Drew abt 1842 Little Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Little Dean, Gloucestershire
Thomas Drew abt 1847 Little Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Little Dean, Gloucestershire
John Drew abt 1850 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Little Dean, Gloucestershire

George Drew b.1805 (reply)

walker — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:20:16 +0000

I have a George Drew b.1805, I am looking for information re his parents,
I have two marrages for him, one to a Mary Cross 27th April 1828 Abenhall and another to Mary Ann Chisholme 7th March Staint Thomas, Salisbury.
Can anyone help with confirming if he was married to both or who he was married to and any info on his parents.

Thank you

Ruth

Sorry George was born in Little Dean 1805
I'm not sure whether he was married twice on not.

James EDWARDS 1796 -1856 Parkend/Lydney area (reply)

slowhands — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:48 +0000

1841
James Edwards abt 1796 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire
Ann Edwards abt 1796 Newland, Gloucestershire
Charles Edwards abt 1821 Newland, Gloucestershire
James Edwards abt 1823 Newland, Gloucestershire
William Edwards abt 1825 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire
Hester Edwards abt 1827 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire
Frances Edwards abt 1829 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire
Henry Edwards abt 1831 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire
next door to
William Edwards abt 1752 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire

Year: 1796
Month: Jan
Day: 24
Parents_Surname: EDWARDS
Child_Forenames: James
Fathers_Forenames: William
Mothers_Forenames: Hester
Mothers_Surname:
Residence:
Occupation:
Officiating_Minister: Wm. Jones Curate
Event: Baptism
Memoranda: Son of
Notes: Father's name expanded
Register_Reference: P209 IN 1/2
Page_Number: 67
Parish_Chapel: Lydney

1851 Bream
James Edwards abt 1796 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head Newland, Gloucestershire
Mary Edwards abt 1795 Habton, Worcestershire, England Wife Newland, Gloucestershire
Esther Edwards abt 1828 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland, Gloucestershire
Fanny Edwards abt 1830 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland, Gloucestershire
Henry Edwards abt 1833 Gloucestershire, England Son Newland, Gloucestershire

Year: 1856
Month: Nov
Day: 13
Surname: EDWARDS
Forenames: James
Residence: Yorkley Grove
Age_at_death: 59 years
Officiating_Minister: Hy Poole Minister
Event: Burial
Cause_of_death:
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P245 IN 1/34
Page_No: 11
Parish_Chapel: Parkend

<><><><> Father ?

1841 Yorkley
William Edwards abt 1752 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire

Year: 1846
Month: Sep
Day: 27
Surname: EDWARDS
Forenames: William
Residence: Pillowell
Age_at_death: 89 years
Officiating_Minister: H[enr]y Poole Minister
Event: Burial
Cause_of_death:
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P245 IN 1/29
Page_No: 54
Parish_Chapel: Parkend

Albert Reginald BROWN 1908 - 1992 Parkend (reply)

slowhands — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:43:46 +0000

1911 40 Jones Street Phillips Town New Tredegar

Paul Brown 27
Cann Ann Brown 25
Samuel James Brown 3
Albert Reginald Brown 2
William Clifford Brown 9/12

Name: Albert Reginald Brown
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1908
Registration district: Merthyr Tydfil
Inferred County: Glamorganshire
Volume: 11a
Page: 775

Year: 1941
Month: Apr
Day: 12
Grooms_Surname: BROWN
Grooms_Forenames: Albert Reginald
Grooms_Age: 32
Groom_Condition: Bachelor
Grooms_Occupation: Stationary engine driver
Grooms_Residence: Parkend Glos
Grooms_Fathers_Surname: BROWN
Grooms_Fathers_Forenames: Paul
Grooms_Fathers_Occupation: Farmer
Brides_Surname: WARD
Brides_Forenames: Beatrice Alice May
Brides_Age: 26
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Occupation:
Brides_Residence: Lydbrook Glos
Brides_Fathers_Surname: WARD
Brides_Fathers_Forenames: William Edward
Brides_Fathers_Occupation: Collier
Licence_or_Banns: [not stated]
Date_of_Banns:
Signature_or_Mark: Both sign
Witness_1: William E.Ward
Witness_2: William Clifford Brown
Other_Witnesses:
Officiating_Minister: R.W.E.Robinson Vicar
Event: Marriage
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P208 IN 1/7
Page_Number: 7
Parish_Chapel: Lydbrook

BROWN Albert Reginald
WARD Beatrice Alice May
Forest of Dean Lydbrook Holy Jesus
1941 3 14

Name: Albert Reginald Brown
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1908
Date of Registration: Oct 1992
Age at Death: 83
Registration district: Gloucester
Inferred County: Gloucestershire
Volume: 22
Page: 1833

Cora Ann BROWN nee EDWARDS 1885 - 1914 Dukestown, MON (reply)

slowhands — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:33:11 +0000

hi jenny, have you found a cora edwards c.1884 in your family tree? this was my grandmother and she married paul brown in gelligaer where my father was born in 1908. regards from south africa carol

1841
James Edwards abt 1796 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire
Ann Edwards abt 1796 Newland, Gloucestershire
Charles Edwards abt 1821 Newland, Gloucestershire
James Edwards abt 1823 Newland, Gloucestershire
William Edwards abt 1825 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire
Hester Edwards abt 1827 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire
Frances Edwards abt 1829 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire
Henry Edwards abt 1831 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire
next door to
William Edwards abt 1752 Gloucestershire, England Newland, Gloucestershire

Year: 1849
Month: Nov
Day: 11
Grooms_Surname: EDWARDS
Grooms_Forenames: James
Grooms_Age: 26
Groom_Condition: Bachelor
Grooms_Occupation: Collier
Grooms_Residence: Pillowell
Grooms_Fathers_Surname: EDWARDS
Grooms_Fathers_Forenames: James
Grooms_Fathers_Occupation: Collier
Brides_Surname: ADAMS
Brides_Forenames: Ann
Brides_Age: 22
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Occupation:
Brides_Residence: Yorkley
Brides_Fathers_Surname: ADAMS
Brides_Fathers_Forenames: Thomas
Brides_Fathers_Occupation: Labourer
Licence_or_Banns: Banns
Date_of_Banns:
Signature_or_Mark: he marks she signs
Witness_1: Mark of Charles Edwards
Witness_2: Elizabeth Edwards
Other_Witnesses:
Officiating_Minister: Henry Poole
Event: Marriage
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P145 IN 1/20
Page_Number: 78
Parish_Chapel: Parkend

1851
James Edwards abt 1824 Harbury, Staffordshire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire {HANBURY near Burton on Trent ?}
Ann Edwards abt 1829 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Charles Edwards abt 1850 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire

Year: 1859
Month: Aug
Day: 21
Parents_Surname: EDWARDS
Child_Forenames: Samuel
Fathers_Forenames: James
Mothers_Forenames: Ann
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Yorkley
Occupation: Collier
Officiating_Minister: Alen C. Ponton Curate
Event: Baptism
Memoranda: son of
Notes:
Register_Reference: P245 IN 1/11
Page_Number: 62
Parish_Chapel: Parkend

1861
James Edwards abt 1822 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Ann Edwards abt 1829 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Charles Edwards abt 1851 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Edwards abt 1854 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
James Edwards abt 1857 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
William Henry Edward abt 1858 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Samuell Edwards abt 1860 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire

1871 Yorkley
James Edwards 47
Ann Edwards 42
Charles Edwards 20
Elizabeth Edwards 18
Thomas Edwards 15
James Edwards 14
William Edwards 13
Samuel Edwards 12
Frank Edwards 7
Emma Edwards 5

Name: Corrae Ann Edwards
Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1885
Registration district: Crickhowell
Inferred County: Breconshire, Monmouthshire
Volume: 11b
Page: 111

1891
Samuel Edwards abt 1860 Gloucestershire, England Head Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
Emily Edwards abt 1863 Gloucestershire, England Wife Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
Norah A Edwards abt 1886 Monmouthshire, Wales Daughter Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
Beatrice Edwards abt 1888 Monmouthshire, Wales Daughter Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
Franks Edwards abt 1890 Monmouthshire, Wales Son Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
Franke Edwards abt 1864 Gloucestershire, England Boarder Bedwellty, Monmouthshire

1901
Samuel Edwards abt 1860 Yorkley, Glamorgan, Wales Head Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
Emily Edwards abt 1863 North, Staffordshire, England Wife Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
Cora Ann Edwards abt 1886 Bakes Sown, Breconshire, Wales Daughter Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
Beatrice Edwards abt 1888 Tredegar, Monmouthshire, Wales Daughter Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
Frank J Edwards abt 1890 New Tredgar, Monmouthshire, Wales Son Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
Ethel Eva Edwards abt 1892 New Tredgar, Monmouthshire, Wales Daughter Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
James Hy Edwards abt 1893 New Tredgar, Monmouthshire, Wales Son Bedwellty, Monmouthshire
William John Edwards abt 1895 New Tredgar, Monmouthshire, Wales Son Bedwellty,

1911 40 Jones Street Phillips Town New Tredegar

Paul Brown 27
Cann Ann Brown 25
Samuel James Brown 3
Albert Reginald Brown 2
William Clifford Brown 9/12

Name: Cora Ann Edwards
Name: Paul Brown
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1907
Registration district: Bedwelty
Inferred County: Monmouthshire
Volume Number: 11a
Page Number: 193

Name: Cora A Brown
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
Date of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar 1914
Age at Death: 30
Registration district: Newport
Inferred County: Monmouthshire
Volume: 11a
Page: 391

Henry (Harry) Edwards born 1859 in Lydney Glos (reply)

winky — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:39:32 +0000

I only know that Margaret (Esther) was blind but was still single and working as a charwoman in 1871. I cannot find her after this date and think she possibly passed away but have been unable to find any details. If you would like to contact me on email I will give you the information I have obtained. I have only had one real previous cousin contact with the Edwards family much to my disappointment. My grandmother was Cora Edwards and she sadly passed away with breast cancer when my father was young.
Best wishes
Carol

William HERBERT 1758-1824 & Martha JONES? (reply)

cjk136 — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:44:26 +0000

Me again! Just a thought...

JONES William & Martha possible baptisms:
431569 1746 JONES Martha Robert Mary Monmouth
418991 1755 JONES William Robert Mary Monmouth
419245 1759 JONES Robert Robert Mary sweep chimney Monmouth

Does anyone think that it's worth persuing my next theory? The above might possibly be brothers and a sister who were born in Monmouth and moved to Ruardean with William JONES marrying Susannah HERBERT on 15 Jul 1770 and Martha JONES becoming William HERBERT's second wife in 1796?

Second thoughts - Martha would probably be too old to have had all her children, so I think I have to discount this.

Nevertheless all ideas gratefully received!

William Henry JONES 1870 Kempley / Tibberton (reply)

slowhands — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:16:42 +0000

Year: 1870
Month: Jun
Day: 19
Parents_Surname: JONES
Child_Forenames: William John
Fathers_Forenames: John
Mothers_Forenames: Elizabeth
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Priest House
Occupation: Bailiff
Officiating_Minister: Arthur J. Street
Event: Baptism
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P188 IN 1/6
Page_Number: 63
Parish_Chapel: Kempley

1871
John Jones 34 Farmer Dymock
Elizabeth Jones 38 Dymock
John Jones 3 Kempley
William Jones 11 Months Kempley
Mark Lane 70

1881
John Jones abt 1837 Dymock, Gloucestershire, England Head Tibberton, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Jones abt 1834 Dymock, Gloucestershire, England Wife Tibberton, Gloucestershire
John S. Jones abt 1868 Kemply, Gloucestershire, England Son Tibberton, Gloucestershire
William H. Jones abt 1871 Kemply, Gloucestershire, England Son Tibberton, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Jones abt 1873 Kemply, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Tibberton, Gloucestershire
Sarah Jones abt 1878 Linton, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Tibberton, Gloucestershire

1891
Sidney W Warren abt 1862 Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire, England Head Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire
Susan Warren abt 1866 Bulley, Gloucestershire, England Wife Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire
Christopher Warren abt 1887 Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire, England Son Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire
Nora Ellen Warren abt 1890 Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire
William Jones abt 1871 Tibberton, Gloucestershire, England Boarder Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire

William HERBERT 1758-1824 & Martha JONES ? continued (reply)

slowhands — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:25:38 +0000

Needs some more work but instinct says 2 families ....

continues here _

http://www.forest-of-dean.net/fodmembers/index.php?id=37006

William HERBERT 1758-1824 & Martha JONES? (reply)

cjk136 — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:41:55 +0000

Thank you for your reply djmfhr111, I haven't found any other offspring in Llantillio. But I have just realised that William's elder sister Susannah HERBERT/HARBERT 1746 married a William JONES in Ruardean on 15 Jul 1770:

Record ID 16423
Entry Number
Year 1770
Month Jul
Day 15
Grooms Surname JONES
Grooms Forenames William
Grooms Age
Groom Condition
Grooms Occupation
Grooms Residence Ruardean
Grooms Fathers Surname
Grooms Fathers Forenames
Grooms Fathers Occupation
Brides Surname HARBERT
Brides Forenames Susannah
Brides Age
Brides Condition
Brides Occupation
Brides Residence Ruardean
Brides Fathers Surname
Brides Fathers Forenames
Brides Fathers Occupation
Licence or Banns Banns
Date of Banns
Signature or Mark he signed her mark
Witness 1 Jno CRADOCK
Witness 2 Joseph HARPER
Other Witnesses
Officiating Minister no minister mentioned but in handwriting of H THOM
Event Marriage
Memoranda
Notes
Register Reference P275 IN 1/3
Page Number 67
Parish Chapel Ruardean

I am now looking for a connection between William JONES and Martha JONES...!

William Henry Jones (reply)

m p griffiths — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:25:21 +0000

(for Starters) FOD records

Marriage at Cinderford St John 22 February 1896 (not 1894 as per your message)

William Henry JONES , age 25 Bachelor, Farmer, residence : Cindeford

father: Jones JONES (Farmer)

married

Ellen Elizabeth CLEMENTS - age 24 Spinster, residence: Cinderford

father: Joseph CLEMENTS (Gardener)

by banns

witnesses; John Samuel JONES/Annie BALDWIN

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Looking at Gloucestershirebdm for JONES - mother's maiden name: CLEMENTS

two possibilities:

Sarah Ann 1897 - Redmarley, and William Henry - 1896 Redmarley

and

FOD records

Baptism at Tibberton - 30 May 1896

William Henry JONES, father: William Henry - mother Ellen Elizabeth

residence; Kempley, Farmer

Watts of Lydney book 1851 - 1965 (reply)

ajones5440 — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:36:56 +0000

That's a very good idea Forest, I hadn't thought of that option.

William HERBERT 1758-1824 & Martha (reply)

djmfhr111 — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:06:17 +0000

Martha Herbert abt 1774-1846 who died in Ruardean is probably the one (aged 65 ish) on the 1841 census in Ruardean Hill and is recorded on that census as being born in Gloucestershire (not Monmouthshire)

If she is also the Martha Jones who married William Herbert in Llantillio in 1796 then:
She could have married in Monmouthshire but was born in Gloucestershire?
She could have been born in Monmouthshire but this did not get noted for the 1841 census?

As William and Martha Herbert of Ruardean don't baptise any children in Ruardean until 8 years after 1796 - do we know if there any additional Herbert baptisms near Llantillio to a William and Martha between 1796 and 1804?

BALLARD (SKIPP of Dymock - Inquest) (reply)

jeremy parsons — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:09:58 +0000

Thanks for t his information. I do have some of it though the info on John Ballard buried at Gloucester is new and interesting. When John left The Grange at Dymock the newspaper notes that he was leaving for a distant part of the country. Could this have been Gloucester I wonder?

Thomas Ballard, his brother James and hios brother Richard all worked as Paper Stainers in London.

Thank you again for taking the time to look on my behalf.

The Skipp side is especially interesting - they seem to have been prominent in Ledbury.

Hyett before 1635 (reply)

Richard Hulan — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:06:45 +0000

Actually the primary subject matter of my musings (about Welsh names, as variously pronounced and spelled by people whose native language wasn't Welsh, or even Celtic) is largely covered in this article, found elsewhere on this site:

http://www.forest-of-dean.net/downloads/Stories_Articles/Life_in_Hewelsfield_and_Brockw...

That does contain a fairly debatable assertion that Hewelsfield derives from "High wold," rather than "Hywel" (although Powell is from "ap Hywel"). Anyway, it's a very interesting article.

William Henry JONES Kempley 1871 (reply)

Winslow Boy — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:32:04 +0000

I would like any information anyone may have of William H Jones born Kempley 1871 son of John and Elizabeth maiden name possibly Phillips. He married Ellen Elizabeth Clements at St Johns Cinderford 22nd Feb 1894 She was the daughter of Joseph Clements and Ellen nee Parry married at Dymock 4th May 1871 Sadly she died as a result of giving birth to twins 15th Nov 1871 Ellen E above and Clarinda Salina who died in 1872.

In the 1881 census Ellen E Clements aged 9 was living with William and Hannah B Catlin at Jubilee St Mile End Old Town London Middlesex. In 1891 she was back living in Dymock with her grandparents Thomas and Sarah Ann Spencer it was a second marriage for Sarah Ann her first marriage was to Henry Parry in about 1848/9 her maiden name was Jones.

I know nothing of William H Jones and Ellen after there marriage did they have children live locally any news would be welcome.

Thanks Winslow Boy.

William HERBERT 1758-1824 & Martha (reply)

cjk136 — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:13:40 +0000

MP Griffiths thank you very much for your reply. I think that the Martha HERBERT who was a witness in Goodrich was probably Martha nee WOORE, and not 'mine'!

I agree with you that Poole Keynes seems too far away. But it prompted me to search again in a different way and I came up with this possibility which is much closer to home as it were:

William HERBERT & Martha possible marriage

Transcription page details
Day:17
Month:Jun
Year:1796
Groom's Forename(s):William
Groom's Surname:Herbert
Groom's Parish:Llantillio Crosssenny
Groom's Status / Notes:
Bride's Forename(s):Martha
Bride's Surname:Jones
Bride's Parish:Llantillio Crossenny
Bride's Status / Notes:
Banns / Licence:Banns
Consent:
Parish:Llantilio Crossenny
Church:St. Tilio
County:Monmouthshire
Record source:Gwent FHS Marriages - Chepstow Branch
Data provider:Gwent Family History Society
Transcriptions © Gwent Family History Society

Though not relishing looking for 'Jones' in Wales, I'd welcome any help at all, especially if someone has already researched this route!

William HERBERT 1758-1824 & Martha (reply)

m p griffiths — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:55:13 +0000

A Martha HERBERT was a witness, along with William POWELL at a marriage in Goodrich 3 December 1804 of William POWELL and Mary FROST - so assume this confirms the two family theory.

The Gloucestershire Marriage Index does have a marriage of a William HERBERT of Poole Keynes to Martha HUMPHREYS at Coates 17 May 1797 - but this would seem to far away...

William Beaven Birth 11 Mar 1810 in Dilwyn, He (reply)

m p griffiths — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:21:35 +0000

Not sure if this is your tree on Public Members Tree Ancestry or whether any connection to the Forest of Dean

William BEAVEN - 1 March 1810, Dilwyn, Herefordshire, parents Walter BEAVEN 1768-1848 and Hannah POWELL - 1779-1848

etc etc

Watts of Lydney book 1851 - 1965 (reply)

forest — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:06 +0000

Have you thought about donating the book the Gage Library at Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley. All items kept in secure air conditioned environment.

regards
Forest

BALLARD (SKIPP of Dymock - Inquest) (reply)

m p griffiths — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:53:53 +0000

Richard SKIPP - August 7 1785- Gloucester Inquests from Gloucester Journal 1722-1838

http://www.forest-of-dean.net/fodmembers/index.php?mode=thread&id=10750

'On Monday last at the Duke, in this City, Mr Richard SKIPP of the Old Grange - in the Parish of Dymock who was unfortunately kicked a fortnight ago by a vicious horse as he was mounting to return home from market' ***

(7th item down the list of inquests)

FOD records at Dymock 15 March 1836 - Mary SKIPP (the Old Grange)

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*** On the FOD - Bigland Transcripts for Dymock : Richard SKIPP - 1 August 1785 age 40

-------

???

Gloucestershire Burial Index

Glos. St Mary de lobe

John BALLARD - age 63 - 20 November 1836 - residence, Glos. St Catherine
Ann BALLARD - age 73 - 19 September 1841 - residence, Barton St Mary

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trying to put 'some bones' on your request.....

Assume this could be a relative of yours (old message Gloucestershire Rootsweb 2006)

'My particular interest is in John BALLARD who I think originated from Kempley. Born circa 1760 possibly married Ann SKIPP in Dymock 1786. This needs confirmation. Seems to have dotted about Herefordshire/Gloucester border. Children born in Fownhope and Dymock in 1780-1800s.

My particular interest is in his son Thomas 1801-94 who worked with his brother James as a paper stainer in Marylebone after 1841. Thomas married Ann REDMOND or REDMAN in Marylebone in 1844. Thomas said he was born at The Grange which I believe is in Dymock and may be connected to the SKIPP family'

----

Ancestry : (Actual Marriage copy) at Brynaston St Mary 14 February 1844

Thomas BALLARD of full age, Bachelor, Paper Stainer, address 15 Duke Street, father John BALLARD
married
Ann REDMOND - of full age, Spinster, same address, father Michael REDMOND

witnesses: James BALLARD and Ann COLLIER

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FOD records - Marriage at Dymock - 11 December 1786

John BALLARD, Bachelor, residence Kempley, Gloucestershire

married

Ann SKIPP, Spinster, residence Dymock

by Licence

witnesses: Richard SKIPP and Mary HIATT (this couple married at Dymock 10 July 1789)

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Using the advance search (for witnesses at weddings of a John BALLARD there are a couple of earlier ones around 1750's, but

John BALLARD and Thomas SKIPP were witnesses at the wedding in Dymock 11 May 1786, when John POWELL married Margaret SKIPP by licence.

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James BALLARD married Jane MASON at the same Church (as his brother Thomas) 24 December 1845, and his father John BALLARD (decd)

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1841 Census, Middx, St Marylebone

Manchester Street

BALLAND

James - 40 Stainer - not born in County
Thomas - 40 ditto

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1851 Census, Middx, St Marylebone

Mary BALLARD - age 58 - Widow, born Gloucestershire
George - son - Errand boy - 15 - born Marylebone

1841 Census, Middx, St Marylebone

BALLARD

Mary - 45 - not born in County
Thomas - 17 - Smith - born in County
Elizabeth - 12
George - 5

William Beaven Birth 11 Mar 1810 in Dilwyn, He

jangriffiths — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:51:52 +0000

I am looking for information on
William Beaven
Birth 11 Mar 1810 in Dilwyn, Herefordshire, England
Death 29 Apr 1887 in Yarramalong, New South Wales, Australia.

or information of his parents/granparents and any old photographs.

William HERBERT 1758-1824 & Martha

cjk136 — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:26:36 +0000

Thank you slowhands and Jim for considering my previous post William & Martha HERBERT - 2 different families??? which is now locked: http://www.forest-of-dean.net/fodmembers/index.php?id=36978

From your replies would it be reasonable to assume that sometime after his first wife Hannah YEMM 1758-1789 died, William HERBERT 1758-1824 and Martha [UNKNOWN now not WOORE] lived in Ruardean Hill and had 5 children:

Elizabeth HERBERT bap 11 Mar 1804 (died before 1808)
Margaret HERBERT bap 9 Feb 1806 married George PARSONS 1804-1875
Elizabeth HERBERT bap 26 Apr 1808 - bur 21 Jan 1880 age 79
William HERBERT bap 26 Feb 1809 - bur 13 Dec 1839 age 30 married Sarah DOBBS
Charles HERBERT bap 6 Dec- bur 15 Dec 1811

If so, I presume that there is no known record for William's second marriage to Martha possibly between 1789 and 1804. Or they may not have married? Is there any way to find out who she was?

According to a note in JL Phillips-Evans article The Herbert Family of Ruardean, when William & Martha's first son William was baptised on 26 Feb 1809 the mother's name was given as 'Ann'. Could this be a clue or a red herring?

As usual, all comments very welcome and any help most appreciated.

Richard KNIGHT born about 1761

Paula — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:14:08 +0000

I'm searching for the marriage of Richard Knight to Anne ?
There is a possible marriage of Richard Knight to Anne Roberts 1798 at Upton Bishop. Also a baptism of Anne Roberts date 1769

Richard Knight born about 1761

On the 1841 census for St Brides Netherwent it stated he was not born in Monmouthshire

Richard died 3rd March 1846 at St Brides Netherwent Monmouthshire age 85

Richard was married to Anne ?

Anne born about 1770 died 31st March 1841 at St Brides Netherwent age 71

They had 3 known children

Thomas
Baptised at St Brides Netherwent Church on 20th August 1808 (this is the earliest record that I have of Richard & Anne living in St Brides Netherwent Monmouthshire)
Died February 12th 1832 age 25 years

Anne
Baptised at St Brides Netherwent Church on 24th August 1810
Died 20th May 1825 age 15 years

John (my great great grandfather)
Baptised at St Brides Netherwent Church 4th July 1816
Died 9th December 1881 at St Brides Netherwent

I have detailed records of the family from Richard and Anne if anyone connects into the family but where did Richard come from?

Regards

Paula

COSLETTs (reply)

ritpetite — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:41:38 +0000

Hello Pogle

Yes I prefer to find out about their lives and occupations rather than just put names onto a tree.

The Cosletts I am concerned with seem to shift around a lot. One born in France, Monmouth, Carmarthenshire, Abertillery and Parkend in the Forest. I think the one in France may have just been a oncer, however in saying that I see that the origin of the name came from there.

I think that all Cosletts are connected so would not rule out anyone.At least I know that the family line goes back through Dennis Coslett's side.

Thanks for the info

Rita
NZ

COSLETTs (reply)

pogle — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:24:05 +0000

Hi,

I appealed for some help a coiuple of years ago in tracing my g Grandmother who was born Coslett and moved to FOD in the 1890s where she lived until she passed away in 1930. The help I received was fantastic and helped me a great deal. Although I have a great deal of information in respect of names, I still regularly look at the forum as I'm keen to understand more about life in the Forest rather than just having a list of names.

In terms of gatherting names as an exercise in itself, I hit a brick wall some time ago in the Coslett line. Unusual names are very much a two-edged sword. My ancestors came from Llangyfelach in Glamorgan - there's no census records or other records for them for 1851 or 1861 - and I came across the post below. I've been advised thast the person who posted it has since left the forum but if anyone can either shed any light on this branch or could contact Andrew I'd be extremely grateful.

In my research, I've not found any connection to the French Cosletts mentioned here although I did spend some time on a red herring trail when I first found them! It may of course be that there is a connection even further back.

As this is largely off topic, I'm happy for folks to mail me via the members list.

Post by andrew walford
Hannah, I have Coslett ancestors who came from the Llangyfelach, Llansamlet area near Swansea and moved to Gwent around 1820-1840, have you checked this area for your Coslett's? There are quite a few Coslett's in West Wales.

Ballard of Dymock

jeremy parsons — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:04:39 +0000

I am researching the family of Thomas Ballard (b.1801, Dymock) son of John Ballard and Ann Skipp. I believe they lived at The Old Grange in Dymock. John was farming there in 1798 (Land Tax) and left in 1812 (auction notice Hereford Journal). Thomas had siblings Richard, James, Ann, Charles, Robert and Frederick.
Does anyone have any firm knowledge of John. He could be the John baptised at Dymock in 1766 the son of John and Sarah. Is it possible the family came from Much Marcle? There are several Ballards there in the 1690s onwards with similar forenames.
Any information on the family gratefully received.

Jeremy Parsons

William COSLET 1821 -1859 Bassaleg MON (reply)

ritpetite — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:39:33 +0000

Thank you very much slowhands.

Regards
Rita

William COSLET 1821 -1859 Bassaleg MON (reply)

slowhands — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:39:58 +0000

And as a plus if anyone knows where William was born would be great.Could be wales

Thanks to this site for all your help

Rita
NZ

Year: 1859
Month: Jun
Day: 16
Surname: COSLETT
Forenames: William
Residence: Whitecroft
Age_at_death: 38 years
Officiating_Minister: Jno Jas Ebsworth Incumbent
Event: Burial
Cause_of_death:
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P245 IN 1/34
Page_No: 27
Parish_Chapel: Parkend

1851 Blaenavon
John Parry 35
Margret Parry 30
Edwyn Parry 9
Hanah Maniah Parry 6
Alford Parry 5
William Coslet 30 Basaleg Millwright
John Coslet 9 France
John Cale 35

http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/MON/Bassaleg/index.html

William's father is a John...

and one probably related record

WILLIAM COSLET
--------------------------------------------
Marriages:
Spouse: ANNE JONES
Marriage: 21 JUN 1824 Bassaleg, Monmouth, England
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Messages:
Form submitted by a member of the LDS Church. The form lists the submitter's
name and address and may include source information. The address may be outdated
Details vary. To find the form, you must know the batch and sheet number.
------------------------------
Source Information:
Batch Number: 7114725
Sheet: 61
Source Call No.: 1235283 Type: Film

John COSLETT born in France 1844 ish (reply)

ritpetite — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:27:41 +0000

Hello and thank you for any help already received.

I have since found out that William was in France in 1841ish and had son John Coslett by whom I dont know and not sure if William married the mother.

But thanks to Hannah I have found out that William married Adelaide/Adeline Vines and when he died in 1859 she married John her stepson.

I now want to find out where John was born in France and was his mother married to William.

And as a plus if anyone knows where William was born would be great.Could be wales

Thanks to this site for all your help

Rita
NZ

Was John COSLETT or his wife born in France (reply)

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:12:57 +0000

Their great grandson is coming over to visit in June so would like to know more about the family before then. Much appreciated.

Hope someone can help

Thank you

Rita
NZ

WATTS/STEPHENS/PEARCE - previous thread (reply)

m p griffiths — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:24:30 +0000

http://www.forest-of-dean.net/fodmembers/index.php?id=10320

Looking for Parents & Birth of Jeremiah Goode 1781 (reply)

Rachelmac — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:00:46 +0000

Jeremiah Goode was my great great great great grandfather. b.1781 d.1st May 1866 in Abenhall.

His mother was Martha Jones b.1741 Mitcheldean and d.1836 Mitcheldean.
Father was Samuel Goode b.1737 Mitcheldean d.1832 Mitcheldean

Samuel Goode's father was John Goode b. abt 1704

John Goode's father was Thomas Goode and mother Mary Hill. They married in Mitcheldean 4 Feb 1701.

Hope this helps!

Rachel

WATTS of Lydney (History) STEPHENS/PEARCE (reply)

m p griffiths — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:37:58 +0000

Watts of Lydney

Early photo of the inside of Watts Gararge Lydney
http://www.forest-of-dean.net/gallery/lydney/pages/page_47.html

History of the Watts Group
http://www.wattsgroup.co.uk/history.html

Graces Guide - Watts of Lydney Group
http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Watts

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1911 Wales Census - Josiah STEPHENS WATTS
44 High Street, Lydney (living in 12 rooms)

WATTS

Josiah Stephens - 55 - married 24 years, 5 children born alive, 5 living - Ironmonger, born Lydney
Clara Esther - 47 - born Bristol
Arthur Joseph - 23 - Ironmonger, all born Lydney
John Hylton - 21 - ditto
Mary Clara - 19
Hilda Marguerita - 12
Wilfred Douglas - 10
Elizabeth GILBERT - 74 - mother-in=law - born Horfield, Bristol
Sarah Annie WEBB - age 20 General Servant, born Bream

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1901 Census - Lydney 17 High Street

Josiah WATTS + his wife, family, mother-in-law and one Nurse Domestic (Florence REES age 15, born Lydney and a Gertrude LEVI? age 17 Servant, born Lydney
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1891 Census - Lydney High Street

Josiah WATTS + Clara/Arthur 3 + John 1. One Servant Caroline BRASSEY age 19 = General Domestic, born Lydney

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FOD records

Marriage at Newland 7 August 1851

David WATTS, full age, Widower, Carpenter, residence: Lydney
father: Joseph WATTS, Carpenter

married

Elizabeth STEPHENS - full age, Spinster, residence: Clearwell

father: William STEPHENS, Currier

by banns

witnesses: Wm & Mary STEPHENS

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1871 Census, Lydney

WATTS

Elizabeth - Widow - 50 Grocer & Draper, born Clearwell
David - 17 - born Lydney
Esther - 12
Sarah J THOMAS, General Servant unmarried - 24, born Lidbrook

1861 Census, Lydney
Newerne

WATTS

David L - 48 - Grocer, Wesleyan Local Preacher - 48 - born Devon Tamerton (buried 16 June 1862) Lydney
Elizabeth - 40 - born Clearwell
David L - 7 (buried 1 March 1876 age 22) Lydney
William S - 6
Josiah - 5
Benjamin S - 3
Esther - 2
Ruth STEPHENS - Niece, 14, Grocers Assistant, born Clearwell

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1851 Census, Newland, Clearwell

STEPHENS

William - 73, Widower, Tanner & Currier, all born Newland
Josiah - son - 35 - ditto
Benjamin - son - 27 - ditto
Elizabeth - unmarried daughter - 30 Housekeeper
Thomas - grandson - 9

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1841 Census, Newland, Clearwell

Wm STEPHENS - 64 Currier, all born in County
Sarah - 61
Josiah - 20

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at least these 5 children Newland

Richard - 1814
Esther - 1819
Josiah - 1819 (married twice, Juliana ROWLAND & Ann?)
Ruth - 1819
Benjamin - 1824 - m Priscilla TOWNSEND 1854

'Old Message on Gloucestershire Rootsweb Archives 2001

William STEPHENS married Sarah PEARCE - 20 May 1802 - Mitcheldean
Issue -
Mary Shayle c - 18 January 1803 - St Briavels
William c - 17 September 1805, Newland
Thomas C 29 January 1807, Newland, m Cordelia JONES - 14 December 1840, Newland
Matthew - c 12 January 1809, Newland, m Elizabeth Tommy BENNETT - 4 April 1836, Llanvinangel, Torymyndd, Monmouth
Sarah Wood c 31 July 1811, Newland, m James LOCK - 15 February 1842, Newland
+ the 5 children quoted above...'

FOD records

Marriage at Mitcheldean 20 May 1802

William STEPHENS - occupation: Currier, Parish of Newland
married
Sarah PEARCE, Spinster of this Parish

witnesses: Esther STEPHENS & Thomas STEPHENS

Watts of Lydney book 1851 - 1965

ajones5440 — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:58:07 +0000

I have a copy of this book which was written by Cyril Hart in 1965 and describes the history of the Watts family and their businesses. There are some interesting photographs of the Watts family, Watts employees and of Lydney and the surrounding area.

I would like to pass the book on to someone who is interested in the book and will appreciate it, so I will offer it free of charge to the first person who contacts me by email.