I am trying to find out any records or any Lewis connections in the Lydney area, of my Great Great Grandfather George Lewis.On the 1851 Census for Heath Town in Wolverhampton was baptised in Lydney in 2nd July 1820? His father was probably a John Lewis and his mother Mary (nee Birt?).At the moment I am not sure where they were living between 1820 -1843?

There was another record of a George Lewis born in Saul 5th July 1818.His father was a Tin Man of Saul and later George became a Tin Roller in Wolverhampton by 1851 Census.

George married Caroline Beard at Kidderminster Parish Church on 3rd July 1843.We think Caroline Beard might have born in Penallt, Mons.

Keith McGraw

You say George Lewis was on the 1851 Census for Heath Town Wolverhampton?
Below are the 1851 England Census details for Lydney

George Lewis abt 1822 Lydney, Gloucestershire, England Son Lydney Gloucestershire
John Lewis abt 1788 N Head Lydney Gloucestershire
John Lewis abt 1848 Lydney, Gloucestershire, England Grandson Lydney Gloucestershire
Mary A Lewis abt 1798 Newnham, Gloucestershire, England Wife Lydney Gloucestershire
Mary A Lewis abt 1823 Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England Daughter-in-law Lydney Gloucestershire
Mary A Lewis abt 1850 Lydney, Gloucestershire, England Granddaughter Lydney Gloucestershire

1841 England Census - Lydney
George Lewis abt 1821 Gloucestershire, England Lydney Gloucestershire
John Lewis abt 1795 Gloucestershire, England Lydney Gloucestershire
Mary Lewis abt 1798 Gloucestershire, England Lydney Gloucestershire

Bertha
Thanks for you rapid reponse.Yes I am aware of this family of John Lewis and his son George.On the 1851 Census for Lydney, this family is still living in Lydney, with John listed as a 'Gardener'.In 1871 it looks as though the son George had taken over the business and was listed as a 'Gardener' at 1 High Street in Lydney.

My George Lewis had moved to Heath Town in the 1851 Census for Wolverhampton after marrying Caroline Beard at Kidderminster Parish Church in 1843.His trade was Tin Roller.

I would be interested in knowing if the 2 families are in any way linked?

Keith McGraw

Another one of those annoying instances where the family members have the same name and birth years, but are NOT the family you're looking for! <smile>