Hi there listers, I am researching the Lydbrook and Rhiw Sir Dafydd, Mynyddyslwyn, R.D Townsend family, they lived in the area until approx 1930 and then moved to the East Midlands of England.. I believe many of the family worked in the Mines, Oakdale, Gelligaer and Mountain Ash.. Would SKS assist me by locating my ancestors please in Lydbrook area, My Grandfathers birth was registered in Rhiw Sir Dafydd, Mynyddyslwyn, R.D Thomas James Townsend born 07 Oct 1899.. My aim is to pin the family down so I can get birthdates for his siblings.. In case it helps his parents were Thomas Townsend of Lydbrook (Postman) born Abt 1877 and his mother was Elizabeth Jane Carter also born abt 1877, they were married in Bedwelty, Monmouthshire. in abt 1898.. Known siblings of Thomas James were Alice, Gilliam, Morvith, Mary? Cheers Jim Patterson-Brewin Brentwood Bay,BC. Cheers Jim Patterson-Brewin Brentwood Bay,BC.

I have been given a copy of a census sheet for Catherine POWELL who was 18 on the 1851 census for Herefordshire. She lived at 334, Breinton road St Nicholas Hereford Her mother Sarah was head so presumably her father was dead. She had a brother Charles 27, a sister Emily 22 and another sister Sarah 20. All born Bullingham except the mother who was born Allenmore. There were other people presentJames DAVIES(boarder) 60and servants Joseph GRIFFITHS 27, Thomas BISHOP21, Charles FIELD, 19 and John PREECE 13. There was also a visitor Sarah GOATMAN14,visitor. would be grateful for any info. about this POWELL family Sylvia

My husband's grandfather (James Tyler b 1893) was gassed during the first world war and spent some time in a sanitorium on his return (not sure if he went straight to the sanitorium or whether it was later) - what I would like to know is if there is a sanitorium in the Forest that he may have gone to or whether he was likely to be sent further afield. Are there any internet sites that would have a list of sanitoriums and/or residents in the Gloucestershire area, is there any way of finding out what regiment he was in? It's rather a lot of questions!! Would be grateful for any information Thanks Shirley

Many thank to the kind people who answered my request for information on the Isolation Hospital. Katharine Alison Prince   --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 19/11/2004

Hello Folks, I wonder if SKS could look up the 1861 Census of Chelternham.Am looking for a William WEBB - born Nailsworth 1832. One of his sons, William was born at Chelten in 1859 so 1861 would be, perhaps, as follows:- Head- William WEBB.M. age 29 Boot /Shoe maker. born-Nailsworth GLOS Wife Agnes Webb 33 " Newlands ?GLOs Son William WEBB 2 " Cheltenham Glos. ( In 1871 the family were living at No 10 Gratton Terrace.) Any help would be appreciated TIA Peter Webb UK

You can actually find a picture of it on the web as it is now an education centre www.wildernesscentre.co.uk . I have quite a lot of material on the house before it was a hospital. If you visit the place, it has the most fantastic views over the countryside - supposedly you can see 5 counties from there, but I could only see three. Wishing you every success in your researches, Giles Colchester, researching family COLCHESTER, any place any time any spelling ----- Original Message ----- From: Kate Prince <kate.prince@rsm.com.au> To: <ENG-GLOS-FOREST-DEAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 1:16 AM Subject: Wilderness isolation hospital > Hi, > Can any body tell me where I might find some information on the isolation > hospital? > My Dad was there as a small boy in 1920 and remembers being made to peel > potatoes even though he was ill with typhoid fever. > Many thanks. > > Katharine Alison Lane Prince > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.798 / Virus Database: 542 - Release Date: 18/11/2004 > > > ______________________________

Hi, Can any body tell me where I might find some information on the isolation hospital? My Dad was there as a small boy in 1920 and remembers being made to peel potatoes even though he was ill with typhoid fever. Many thanks. Katharine Alison Lane Prince   --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.798 / Virus Database: 542 - Release Date: 18/11/2004

Hi there appear to have been two Isolation hospitals fairly close to each other, One at the Wilderness and one in Green Bottom. >>>>Green Bottom http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=23269 for a short history of Public services in the Forest. I would place the Wilderness as Plump Hill, Mitcheldean. < Wild Deers Nest originally ?> but the isolation hospital I recall was in Green Bottom , ( on the road from Littledean towards Flaxley Woods) http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=23266 contains a few words dating the original house and the erection of the "iron" building in its garden that became the isolation hospital. >>> Wilderness http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cbennett/abenhall1927.htm refers to the Wilderness as the isolation Hospital http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=23259 referred to the Wilderness or Hill house and its use as an isolation hospital. Today it is use as a Learning centre http://www.wildernesscentre.co.uk/ Regards S All e'mail scanned by McAfee virusscan

Hi Could someone do a lookup for me for a James JONES born c1841 in Lydbrook He should be in East Dean for the 1861 and in West Dean for the 1871 census thank you Sylvia ___________________________________________________________ FREE weekend phone calls! NO monthly fee, NO contract! http://www.tiscali.co.uk/services/smarttalk/?StartupCode=OL063&srccode=COD_563

Hello listers and special helpers, Before I continue my search and overlook the special folk that have helped me in my learning and search I wanted to say you are all appreciated and I thank you.. Over the last few weeks although the lists have been experiencing difficulties and I do not know whether my e mails will ever reach there intended viewers I wanted to make sure that the List Owners plus the addressee's for this e mail received special thanks from me. Please know I am very grateful for all the assistance, guidance and help received from the special folk on our lists, you are greatly appreciated by me and my family thank you. If anyone subscribes to the Monmouth Gwent list maybe someone could let me know if the list is working yet please???? No word.. My search continues for Townsend, Dobbs, Brain, Brewin and Webster's at present.. Cheers, Jim Patterson-Brewin Brentwood Bay, B.C.

Hi All, Please can anyone tell me where or if there is still a house called Pillowell House, Pillowell. My GT. Grandfather lived there, and if it still exists I would like to see it on my next visit to the Forest. Many Thanks Kathy Jones

You are very welcome Jim. Cheers...Hazel ---original message--- Thanks for the links Hazel, very helpful indeed.. Keep up the great work, people like you really make this world a better place.. Jim... -----Original Message----- From: SWLady123@aol.com [mailto:SWLady123@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 2:44 PM To: ENG-GLOS-FOREST-DEAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FoD] Dobbs-1881 & 1851 census Jim, I am pleased I could help. You can find them all online. These are the urls for 1881 census, Gloucestershire 1851 & 1901. You will also find FreeBMD useful. I am posting to the list, as it may help other 'New' researchers. 1881 census http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=census/searc h_ census.asp 1851 Gloucestershire census http://www.rootsweb.com/~cotswold/GLSontheweb.htm You may care to take another look at West Dean, because there are many more DODDs 1901 census http://www.census.pro.gov.uk/ Free BMD http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/cgi/search.pl but remember that West Dean BMDs were registered in Monmouth Registration District. Another valuable site is... http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/GLS/ There was an error on the 1881 census I sent you, they were born in West Dean, not East Dean !! Cheers....Hazel

In 1891 James ,50 and Betsy, 48 are living in Brockhollands, Bream - no children at home All e'mail scanned by McAfee virusscan

Jim, I am pleased I could help. You can find them all online. These are the urls for 1881 census, Gloucestershire 1851 & 1901. You will also find FreeBMD useful. I am posting to the list, as it may help other 'New' researchers. 1881 census http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=census/search_ census.asp 1851 Gloucestershire census http://www.rootsweb.com/~cotswold/GLSontheweb.htm You may care to take another look at West Dean, because there are many more DODDs 1901 census http://www.census.pro.gov.uk/ Free BMD http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/cgi/search.pl but remember that West Dean BMDs were registered in Monmouth Registration District. Another valuable site is... http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/GLS/ There was an error on the 1881 census I sent you, they were born in West Dean, not East Dean !! Cheers....Hazel ---original messages--- Hiya Hazel, Boy talk about fast work? I thought I would post a little more info than the last time I tried this as I got little response and the Dobbs have been a real challenge for me to locate within the existing family structure, most of them that I knew are already passed over.. I am fairly new to this hobby-lifestyle but love the challenge, just wish I understood more?? I guess one would say take baby steps and all must walk before they can run :-) I cannot thank you enough Hazel. Much appreciated.. So how did you figure out to look in York for a family I thought was from Gloucestershire??? I know, experience and knowledge.. Is there any specific source of information you suggest I subscribe to to assist me in my searches? Cheers, Jim... -----Original Message----- From: SWLady123@aol.com [mailto:SWLady123@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:40 PM To: ENG-GLOS-FOREST-DEAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [FoD] Dobbs-1881 & 1851 census Hi Jim, Have you looked for them in the 1881 census online? if not, this looks like your family. Source Information: 1881 Dwelling 25 Eldon Road Census Place Rotherham, York James DOBBS Head M Male 40 Whitecroft East Dean, Glos Coal Miner Elizabeth DOBBS Wife M Female 36 Whitecroft East Dean, Gloucester George DOBBS Son U Male 20 Whitecroft East Dean, Glos Coal Miner James A. DOBBS Son Male 13 Whitecroft East Dean, Glos Coal Miner It looks like you have a long line of James !! Here they are in 1851 census of West Dean, Glos, which gives you another generation.. DOBBS James 47 Coal Miner West Dean Elizabeth 41 Wollaston Emma 15 West Dean Elizabeth 13 West Dean James 10 West Dean William 8 West Dean Sarah 6 West Dean Jane 2 West Dean Good Luck with your research, Best Wishes for a speedy recovery......Hazel

Hi Jim, Have you looked for them in the 1881 census online? if not, this looks like your family. Source Information: 1881 Dwelling 25 Eldon Road Census Place Rotherham, York James DOBBS Head M Male 40 Whitecroft East Dean, Glos Coal Miner Elizabeth DOBBS Wife M Female 36 Whitecroft East Dean, Gloucester George DOBBS Son U Male 20 Whitecroft East Dean, Glos Coal Miner James A. DOBBS Son Male 13 Whitecroft East Dean, Glos Coal Miner It looks like you have a long line of James !! Here they are in 1851 census of West Dean, Glos, which gives you another generation.. DOBBS James 47 Coal Miner West Dean Elizabeth 41 Wollaston Emma 15 West Dean Elizabeth 13 West Dean James 10 West Dean William 8 West Dean Sarah 6 West Dean Jane 2 West Dean Good Luck with your research, Best Wishes for a speedy recovery......Hazel

Hello lister's, Just getting back to the list after having surgery, two new bionic knee's.. :-) Would SKS please assist me in locating the names of my Great Grand parents please.. Their two offspring were James Dobbs and George Dobbs of Coleford, Forest of Dean. Like of a village called Whitecroft.. Also if anyone recognizes this family please contact me either on or off list.. Generation No. 1 1. GRAMPA1 DOBBS He married GRANNY GEORGE. Children of GRAMPA DOBBS and GRANNY GEORGE are: 2. i. GRANCHER JAMES2 DOBBS. 3. ii. GEORGE DOBBS. Generation No. 2 2. GRANCHER JAMES2 DOBBS (GRAMPA1) He married (1) HARRIET MORGAN. He married (2) MINNIE. Children of JAMES DOBBS and HARRIET MORGAN are: 4. i. BESSY MATILDA3 DOBBS, b. 24 Mar 1901, Whitecroft Near,Coleford, Monmouth; d. 09 Jul 1995, Coalville Nursing Home, Albert Road , Leicestershire, UK. ii. EVA DOBBS, b. 11 Mar, Coleford, Monmouth; d. Deswbury, Yorks.; m. ARTHUR MORTIMER; d. Blackpool at the Tower Hotel. iii. SARAH DOBBS, b. Coleford, Monmouth; m. WILLIAM LEAR. 5. iv. JIM DOBBS, b. Coleford, Monmouth. Children of JAMES DOBBS and MINNIE are: 6. v. MANLEY JOE3 DOBBS, d. Abt. 1986. 7. vi. RHYS DOBBS. vii. NANCY DOBBS. viii. RUBY DOBBS. ix. MORFYDD DOBBS, b. Aberbargoed.. x. #6 DOBBS. xi. #7 DOBBS. xii. #8 DOBBS. xiii. #9 DOBBS. xiv. #10 DOBBS. xv. #11 DOBBS. xvi. #12 DOBBS. xvii. #13 DOBBS. xviii. #14 DOBBS. xix. #15 DOBBS. xx. #16 DOBBS. xxi. #17 DOBBS. 3. GEORGE2 DOBBS (GRAMPA1) He married BELLA. Children of GEORGE DOBBS and BELLA are: i. DEREK3 DOBBS. Died in his 20's Pit Accident? Oakfield pit? ii. 2 DOBBS. iii. 3 DOBBS. iv. 4 DOBBS. v. 5 DOBBS. vi. 6 DOBBS. vii. 7 DOBBS. viii. 8 DOBBS. ix. 9 DOBBS. x. 10 DOBBS. xi. 11 DOBBS. xii. 12 DOBBS. xiii. 13 DOBBS. xiv. 14 DOBBS. xv. 15 DOBBS. xvi. 16 DOBBS. xvii. 17 DOBBS. Cheers, Jim. Patterson-Brewin Brentwood Bay, B.C. Canada..

To All the people that answered my query about the Gloucester List. Thank you very much for your replies and explanations. I shall be patient and try again a bit later, Best Wishes Joan NZ

I am writing to this list in desperation as I have been trying for several days to subscribe to the Gloucester Mailing list without success, I followed the instructions correctly. After several e.mails I sent one to the list administrator but still no response. Has any one a suggestion as to what the problem might be. I have subscribed successfully to 2 other lists. Thank for any help Joan

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/gfhs/prices.htm I think the microfiche are available from GFHS... Gloucestershire Non-Conformist Register Transcripts and Overall Index containing ALL of the following: Alkerton Wesleyan Chapel 1902-1837 Baptisms Avening, Upper Forest Green Independent 1822-1837 Baptisms Avening, Forest Green Independent, Nailsworth 1776-1814 Baptisms Avening, Forest Green Independent, Nailsworth 1785-1837 Baptisms All e'mail scanned by McAfee virusscan

Hi folks, Anyone know where the following records can be found? Forest Green Chapel (Avening, Gloucestershire : Independent) Titles Births and baptisms, 1776-1837 . Looking for details re- Isaac WEBB. born 1809 at Horsley, baptised 12 years later in 1821. at - Was / is Forest green a Baptist Chapel ( forgive ny ignorance) any info appreciated Rgds. Peter Webb