Harley/Roberts family from Ruardean, Cinderford & Fleur-de-l (General)

by HalkyardT, Sunday, March 18, 2018, 21:54 (2229 days ago)

Hi I am looking for information on the family of Emily Roberts & Thomas Harley. Emily b) 1890 in East Dean & d) 1980, was the Aunty of my Grandad Len Roberts & kept in touch with him & his Wife Doris here in West Yorkshire. At some time Emily & Thomas lived on Leonard Street, Fleur-de-lis. I only know of 1 son Ron Harley b) 1935 Bedwelty.
There were stories passed down of Emily losing most of their family in very tragic cercumstances & i'm trying to find out if there is any truth in these stories.
1) Some were said to have died in a house fire
2) she had another son (i dont know the name) who was possibly killed by the local school caretaker, who also killed another pupil & his own Wife. I believe at the time they lived on Leonard Street.
3) she also lost some family in the Aberfan disaster.
I have been trying for some time to research this but without success. Does anyone know the family or have heard of these stories, or where i can find out more.
Many thanks
Tracy