Dear Susan Thanks for responding. The furthest back I have in relation to direct ancestors is: EDWARD & MARY SLADE Edward Slade was born in Gloucestershire in 1811 (source Phil Slade from 1841 Census), at Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire in 1809 (source 1851 Census; 1861 Census) and was baptised at ?, Gloucestershire on (source ). He was a weaver (Phil Slade from BC of Kezia & DC of Kezia/Caroline; Phil Slade from MC of Ellen), labourer (source Phil Slade from DC of Joshua; Stephen Slade from BC of Ann 1841; BC of Maria 1843; Phil Slade from MC of Ann), an agricultural labourer (source 1841 Census; 1851 Census), a quill winder silk (source 1861 Census), cloth worker (source MC of Maria Slade 1864), a woollen cloth worker (source Stephen Slade from Death Certificate). His parents were Slade and Slade (nee) (source). He died at Walls Quarry, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire on 8 September 1868 (source Stephen Slade from Death Certificate) and the death was registered at Stroud, Gloucestershire in the third quarter of 1868 (source St Catherine's Index), and was buried at ? Cemetery (source ). He died of Stricture of the Urethra with J. Slade present at death (source Stephen Slade from Death Certificate). He joined Shortwood Baptist Church, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire (member 1262) on 31 May 1831 and was excluded on 30 September 1841 (source Stephen Slade from Church Records). He made his mark at the registration of the birth of Ann (source Stephen Slade from BC of Ann 1841). Mary Verby/Vereby/Feraby/Ferriby/Ferreby/Feriby/Feribee (oh which is correct as spellings taken from various death/birth certificates) was born in Gloucestershire in 1811 (source Phil Slade from 1841 Census), at Avening, Gloucestershire in 1810 (source 1851 Census; AT), at Forest Green, Horsley, Gloucestershire in 1810 (source 1861 Census), at Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire in 1810 (source 1871 Census) and was baptised at Horsley on 18 (source IGI). She was a woollen cloth worker - hand loom weaver (source 1851 Census), a quill winder (silk) (source 1861 Census), a housekeeper (source 1871 Census). Her parents were ???. She died in on 18 and was buried at Cemetery (source ). [not located on 1881 Census] Edward Slade married Mary Verby at Avening, Gloucestershire on 16 June 1829 (source AT). He signed [is this correct?] and she made her mark (source Stephen Slade from Parish Records; Stephen Slade from Gloucestershire Marriage Index). Married by banns with witnesses Thomas Tranter and William Close (source Phil Slade from PRM). The children of Edward and Mary Slade appear to be: • Mary Ann who was born at Avening, Gloucestershire in 1831 (source 1851 Census; AT), at Awre, Gloucestershire in 1835 (source 1881 Census), nurse (source Phil Slade from 1841 Census) and married Simpson at in 1851 (source AT) [and had a daughter Elizabeth Simpson who was born at Rodborough, Gloucestershire in 1850 (source 1851 Census), in 1851 (source AT)] [not located in GLS in 1861 Census, 1871 Census] [q in Yorkshire in 1881 Census] • James who was born at Avening, Gloucestershire in 1834 (source 1851 Census; AT – q John), at Stroud, Gloucestershire in 1836 (source 1881 Census), gardener (source 1881 Census) (aka Henry source Stephen Slade from 1841 Census at Walkley Wood) (moved to Wales source Stephen Slade) and married Charlotte Mayled (see below) • Ellen who was born at Avening, Gloucestershire in 1835-36 (source 1861 Census; Stephen Slade from 1841 Census shown as Hellen; Passenger Lists 1874 mf reel 66 Ak1 Lib), Horsley, Gloucestershire on 16 December 1835 (source AT) and was baptised at Horsley on 1836, woollen worker (source Phil Slade from 1841 Census) and married Stephen Clark at Rodborough on 20 April 1858 (see Clark Family History notes) and died in Auckland on 11 May 1897 (source AT) • Kezia who was born at [q Colliers Wood (source Phil Slade)] Avening, Gloucestershire on 10 May 1838 (source Stephen Slade from BC) and who, named Caroline, died on 10 August 1838 at 13 weeks (source Stephen Slade from DC) [cause of death Visitation of God (source Stephen Slade from DC)] and female infant of Edward Slade who was born probably between 1837 and 1838 and whose death was registered at Shortwood Baptist Church, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire on 13 August 1838 (source Stephen Slade from Church Records) [Note: At this time in the Baptist Church childhood baptisms were not practiced and one had to be over 18 years of age [query an adult] before baptism was permitted] • Joshua who was born at Winsoredge, Gloucestershire in May 1839 (source Phil Slade), in 1839 (source Stephen Slade from DC) and died at Avening, Gloucestershire aged 1 year on 5 August 1840 (source Stephen Slade from DC) [cause of death Inflammation of the lungs. Edward Slade registered his death and was present at the death (source Stephen Slade from DC)] and male infant of Edward Slade whose death was registered at Shortwood Baptist Church, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire on 9 August 1840 (source Stephen Slade from Church Records) • Ann who was born at Walkley Wood, Horsley, Gloucestershire on 15 June 1841 (source Stephen Slade from BC – father made his mark), at Horsley, Gloucestershire in 1842 (source 1851 Census; AT), at Walkley Wood, Gloucestershire in fourth quarter 1841 (source St Catherine's Index), at Walkley Wood, Horsley, Gloucestershire in 1841-1842 (source 1861 Census) and was baptised at Stroud, Gloucestershire on 21 September 1861 (source IGI), silk worker (source 1861 Census) and married Thomas White (see below) • Maria who was born at Horsley, Gloucestershire on 23 August 1843 (source BC), at Horsley, Gloucestershire in 1844 (source 1851 Census; AT), at Walkley Wood, Horsley, Gloucestershire in 1844 (source 1861 Census) and was baptised at Stroud, Gloucestershire on 21 September 1861 (source IGI), silk worker (source 1861 Census) and married Clement Browning (see above) • Hannah who was born at Horsley, Gloucestershire in 1846 (source 1851 Census; AT), at Walkley Wood, Gloucestershire in fourth quarter 1845 (source St Catherine's Index), at Walkley Wood, Horsley, Gloucestershire in 1845-1846 (source 1861 Census)¸ at Winesedge, Gloucestershire in 1846 (source 1881 Census), at Horsley in 1845 (source AT) and was baptised at Stroud, Gloucestershire on 27 September 1857 (source IGI), silk worker (source 1861 Census) and married James Hodges (1845-1878) at Stroud in fourth quarter 1868 (source St Catherine's Index) (see above) • John William who was born at Rodborough, Gloucestershire in first quarter 1850 (source St Catherine's Index), at Rodborough, Gloucestershire on 18 December 1849 and registered by mother 25 January 1850 (source Stephen Slade from BC), at Rodborough, Gloucestershire in 1850 (source 1851 Census; 1861 Census; 1871 Census; 1881 Census) and was baptised at Rodborough on 185 (source), twine spinner (source 1861 Census), coachman (source 1871 Census), gardener & coachman (source 1881 Census) and married Charlotte Daniels at the New Baptist Church, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire on 28 June 1871, her father Joseph Daniels, a Stone Mason (source Stephen Slade from MC), at Rodborough in second quarter 1871 (source St Catherine's Index) (see below) • Elizabeth who was born at Rodborough, Gloucestershire in 1851 (source 1861 Census) and was baptised at Rodborough on 185 (source), scholar (source 1861 Census) • Eliza Jane who was born at Gastrel, Rodborough, Gloucestershire on 24 March 1852, [father shown as a weaver, Mary Slade mother made her mark when registering the birth] (source Stephen Slade from BC), at Rodborough in first quarter 1852 (source St Catherine's Index), at Rodborough in 1852 (source 1861 Census) and was baptised at Stroud, Gloucestershire on 27 September 1857 (source IGI), scholar (source 1861 Census) They lived at: • Horsley, Gloucestershire • Windsors Edge, Gloucestershire (source Stephen Slade from DC of Joshua above in 1840) • Walkley Wood, Horsley, Gloucestershire (source Phil Slade from 1841 Census; Stephen Slade from BC of Ann in 1841; BC of Maria 1843) • Rodborough, Gloucestershire • the Gastrells, Rodborough, Gloucestershire (source 1851 Census HO107-1965/444/26/108) • Far Thrupp, tything of part of Lower Lippiath?, Stroud, Gloucestershire (source 1861 Census RG9-1774/119/21/167107) • Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire (source 1871 Census RG10-2634/44/37/2014 - Mary Slade widow living with unmarried son John W Slade who is shown as head of the household) Descendents include Stephen Slade (thru James), David Williams, Avis Taylor (thru Ellen), Kenneth Window (thru Maria). However this is another 90 pages of notes about other Slade families of Gloucestershire so there may be information relevant to you in the notes on slade families. If you are interested I would be happy to send the notes to you. There may be an earlier connection. Best Regards David Williams email: [email protected] tel: (61) 2 9958 3332 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Susan Teague Sent: Monday, 24 November 2008 2:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [GLS] CLISSOLD AND SLADE Hi David, I have Slades in Gloucestershire in Westonbirt, Tetbury and Bristol. Contact me off list to see if we have any connections. Thanks Susan Teague (Slade) _____________________________________________ Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on www.freebmd.org.uk , giving your contact details? Other researchers will then be able to make contact. 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