Hi

Looking for assistance with the Bennett Family from the Nailbridge area. I have my great grandmother, Teresa Bennett (b 1861, d 1903) who married William Hale (b 1854 d 1932) at Nailbridge in 1884.

James Bennett was Teresa's father and a collier by profession. I believe he also had a son Thomas, who married Elizabeth Gammond in Chepstow in 1890. He probably also had another son R Bennett too.

I have hit a brick wall on further information about James, his parents, and other relatives - any help appreciated.

Thanks

Karl Lamb

in 1901
Andrew Hale 2 Bell Hill, Lydbrook Son West Dean Monmouthshire
Eva Hale Bell Hill, Lydbrook Daughter West Dean Monmouthshire
Lillie Hale Bell Hill, Lydbrook Daughter West Dean Monmouthshire
Lottie Hale Bell Hill, Lydbrook Daughter West Dean Monmouthshire
Tresea Hale Bell Hill, Lydbrook Wife West Dean Monmouthshire
William Hale 46 Bell Hill, Lydbrook Head West Dean Monmouthshire

Source information: RG13/4922
Registration district: Monmouth
Sub-registration district: Coleford
ED, institution, or vessel: 20
Folio: 98
Page: 7
Household schedule number: 34

in 1871 Anchorberry Hill
Andrew Bennett 2 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean Gloucestershire
Catherine Bennett 38 Merthyr-Tydfil, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean Gloucestershire
Ellen Bennett 6 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean Gloucestershire
Esther Ann Bennett 4 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean Gloucestershire
James Bennett 42 Walford, Herefordshire, England Head West Dean Gloucestershire
James Bennett 8 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean Gloucestershire
Theresa Bennett 12 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean Gloucestershire
William Bennett 10 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean Gloucestershire

Source information: RG10/5300
Registration district: Monmouth
Sub-registration district: Coleford
ED, institution, or vessel: 22
Folio: 81
Page: 4
Household schedule number: 19

In 1881
Andrew Bennett abt 1869 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean
Annie Bennett abt 1867 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean
Catherine Bennett abt 1833 Myrther, Monmouth, Wales Wife West Dean
Ellen Bennett abt 1865 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean
George Bennett abt 1876 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean
James Bennett abt 1829 Walford, Hereford, England Head West Dean
James Bennett abt 1863 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean
William Bennett abt 1861 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean

Address: New Road Hangerberry
Civil parish: West Dean
Source information: RG11/5225
Registration district: Monmouth
Sub-registration district: Coleford
ED, institution, or vessel: 25
Folio: 94
Page: 4

1861
William Hale abt 1830 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head East Dean, Gloucestershire
Charlotte Hale abt 1831 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife East Dean, Gloucestershire
Charlotte Hale abt 1857 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire
Isaac Hale abt 1859 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Thomas Hale abt 1855 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
William Hale abt 1853 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire

1871 High Beech
William Hale 41
Charlotte Hale 41
Amos Hale 6
Caroline Hale 9
Charlotte Hale 14
Elizabeth Hale 2
Isaac Hale 72
Moses Hale 4 months
Thomas Hale 16
William Hale 17

1881
William Hale abt 1830 Woodside, Gloucestershire, England Head Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Charlotte Hale abt 1832 Baily Hill, Gloucestershire, England Wife Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Amos Hale abt 1865 Ploods, Gloucestershire, England Son Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Caroline Hale abt 1862 Ploods, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Hale abt 1869 Ploods, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Isaac Hale abt 1860 Ploods, Gloucestershire, England Son Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Moses Hale abt 1871 Ploods, Gloucestershire, England Son Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
William Hale abt 1854 Ploods, Gloucestershire, England Son Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire

Year: 1884
Month: Feb
Day: 11
Grooms_Surname: HALE
Grooms_Forenames: William
Grooms_Age: 30
Groom_Condition: Bachelor
Grooms_Occupation: Coal Miner
Grooms_Residence: The Pluds
Grooms_Fathers_Surname: Hale
Grooms_Fathers_Forenames: William
Grooms_Fathers_Occupation: Labourer
Brides_Surname: BENNETT
Brides_Forenames: Teresa
Brides_Age: 23
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Occupation: [not stated]
Brides_Residence: The Pluds
Brides_Fathers_Surname: Bennett
Brides_Fathers_Forenames: James
Brides_Fathers_Occupation: Coal Miner
Licence_or_Banns: Banns
Date_of_Banns: [not stated]
Signature_or_Mark: He signs she marks
Witness_1: James Bennett
Witness_2: Carlione[sic] Hale
Other_Witnesses:
Officiating_Minister: William Barker Vicar
Event: Marriage
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P109 IN 1/7
Page_Number: 245
Parish_Chapel: Drybrook

Name: Eva Ann Hale
Year of Registration: 1889
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
District: Westbury On Severn
County: Gloucestershire
Volume: 6a
Page: 249

1891
William Hale abt 1853 Phedds Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Head East Dean, Gloucestershire
Theresa Hale abt 1860 Lydbrook West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife East Dean, Gloucestershire
Eva Hale abt 1890 Joys Green Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire

1901
William Hale abt 1855 Bell Hill, Lydbrook Head West Dean, Monmouthshire
Tresea Hale abt 1861 Bell Hill, Lydbrook Wife West Dean, Monmouthshire
Andrew Hale abt 1899 Bell Hill, Lydbrook Son West Dean, Monmouthshire
Eva Hale abt 1890 Bell Hill, Lydbrook Daughter West Dean, Monmouthshire
Lillie Hale abt 1897 Bell Hill, Lydbrook Daughter West Dean, Monmouthshire
Lottie Hale abt 1894 Bell Hill, Lydbrook Daughter West Dean, Monmouthshire

Name: Charlotte Mary Hale
Year of Registration: 1893
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
District: Monmouth (1837-1939)
County: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire
Volume: 11a
Page: 22

Name: Thomas Andrew Hale
Year of Registration: 1899
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
District: Monmouth (1837-1939)
County: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire
Volume: 11a
Page: 29

Name: Lilian Hale
Year of Registration: 1896
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
District: Monmouth (1837-1939)
County: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire
Volume: 11a
Page: 27

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1841
George Bennet abt 1806 Walford, Herefordshire
Elizabeth Bennet abt 1806 Walford, Herefordshire
Elizabeth Bennet abt 1839 Herefordshire, England Walford, Herefordshire
George Bennet abt 1837 Herefordshire, England Walford, Herefordshire
James Bennet abt 1831 Herefordshire, England Walford, Herefordshire
John Bennet abt 1829 Herefordshire, England Walford, Herefordshire
Sarah Bennet abt 1836 Herefordshire, England Walford, Herefordshire

Suspect marriage and transcription error

Name: Catharine Clancy
Year of Registration: 1858
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
District: Monmouth (1837-1939)
County: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire
Volume: 11a
Page: 78

Name: James Bennett
Year of Registration: 1858
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
District: Monmouth (1837-1939)
County: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire
Volume: 11a
Page: 70

1861
James Bennet abt 1832 Walford, Herefordshire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Catherine Bennet abt 1840 Marhthalydvil, Monmouthshire, Wales Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Bennet abt 1859 Lydbrock, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
William Bennet abt 1861 Lydbrock, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Ellen Clancy abt 1838 Marthalydvil, Monmouthshire, Wales Boarder West Dean, Gloucestershire

1891
James Bennett abt 1829 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Catherin Bennett abt 1832 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Andrew Bennett abt 1869 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Ellen Bennett abt 1867 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Eva Bennett abt 1883 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Grandchild West Dean, Gloucestershire
George Bennett abt 1875 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire

Year: 1899
Month: Mar
Day: 19
Surname: BENNETT
Forenames: Catherine
Residence: Hangerbury Lydbrook
Age_at_death: 66 years
Officiating_Minister:
Event: Burial
Cause_of_death:
Memoranda: Certified by James Bennett under the Burials Amendment Act 1880
Notes:
Register_Reference: P208 1N 1/12
Page_No: 48
Parish_Chapel: Lydbrook

Year: 1903
Month: May
Day: 21
Surname: BENNETT
Forenames: James
Residence: The Bell Hill Lydbrook
Age_at_death: 70 years
Officiating_Minister: H. T. Hoitt Vicar
Event: Burial
Cause_of_death:
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P208 1N 1/12
Page_No: 63
Parish_Chapel: Lydbrook

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http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=3

which now probably clears up this earlier thread

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The Harthill estate, comprising Harthill Court and 136 a. in 1840, (fn. 82) passed with Clearwell until 1870 (fn. 83) or later, but by 1881 it belonged to Francis Lamb, (fn. 84) who lived at a large new house called Harthill Grange built on the north part of Hewelsfield common. (fn. 85) Edward Lamb owned the estate in 1910 and 1939. (fn. 86)

From: 'Hewelsfield and Brockweir', A History of the County of Gloucester: Volume 5: Bledisloe Hundred, St. Briavels Hundred, The Forest of Dean (1996), pp. 150-159. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=23257. Date accessed: 31 July 2008.

1901 Harthill Grange
Francis Lamb abt 1819 India, Middlesex, England Head Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth M Lamb abt 1818 India, Middlesex, England Wife Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire

1891
Francis Lamb abt 1819 Holborn, London, England Head Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth M Lamb abt 1818 St Martin Le Grant, London, England Wife Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire
Edward A Lamb abt 1861 Islington, London, England Son Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire
Frances E Lamb abt 1858 Islington, London, England Daughter Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire
Sarah E Lamb abt 1831 Islington, London, England Sister Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire
Emma Lamb abt 1829 Islington, London, England Sister Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire

1881
Francis Lamb abt 1812 London, Middlesex, England Head Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire
Mary Elizth. Lamb abt 1818 London, Middlesex, England Wife Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire

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1901 Woodspring House
Edward Lamb abt 1861 London, England Head St Briavels, Gloucestershire
M A Lamb abt 1871 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Daughter [WIFE] St Briavels, Gloucestershire

Year: 1891
Month: Sep
Day: 28
Grooms_Surname: LAMB
Grooms_Forenames: Edward Alfred
Grooms_Age: 30
Groom_Condition: Bachelor
Grooms_Occupation: Gentleman
Grooms_Residence: Hewelsfield Gloucestershire
Grooms_Fathers_Surname: Lamb
Grooms_Fathers_Forenames: Francis
Grooms_Fathers_Occupation: Gentleman

Brides_Surname: GAMMOND
Brides_Forenames: Anne
Brides_Age: 23
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Occupation: Servant
Brides_Residence: Walford
Brides_Fathers_Surname: Gammond
Brides_Fathers_Forenames: Benjamin
Brides_Fathers_Occupation: Farmer
Licence_or_Banns: Licence
Date_of_Banns: [not stated]
Signature_or_Mark: both sign
Witness_1: George Hatter
Witness_2: Mary Janet Hughes
Other_Witnesses:
Officiating_Minister: Kentish Bache Vicar
Event: Marriage
Memoranda:
Notes: Bride signed Anne Milicent Gammond
Register_Reference: AO19/11
Page_Number: 187
Parish_Chapel: Walford

1881 Anchorberry Hill
Benjamin Gammond abt 1834 Walford, Hereford, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Sarah Gammond abt 1835 Walford, Hereford, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
George Gammond abt 1873 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
John Gammond h abt 1864 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Mary Ann Gammond abt 1870 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
William Gammond abt 1866 Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire

1871 Anchorberry Hill
Benjamin Gammon 34
Sarah Gammon 34
Elizabeth Gammon 10
Fanny Gammon 1 month
Louisa Gammon 1 month
Mary Ann Gammon 2
Sarah Ann Gammon 11
Thomas Gammon 8
William Gammon 4

Year: 1869
Month: May
Day: 11
Parents_Surname: GAMMON
Child_Forenames: Mary Ann
Fathers_Forenames: Benjamin
Mothers_Forenames: Sarah
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Lydbrook
Occupation: Collier
Officiating_Minister: Wm Wall
Event: Baptism
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: D2598 3/3
Page_Number: 40
Parish_Chapel: West Dean Methodist Circuit

1861
Benjamin Gammond abt 1837 Walford, Herefordshire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Sarah Gammond abt 1836 Walford, Herefordshire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Sarah Ann Gammond abt 1860 Lydnock, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire

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so this completes the circle !

Year: 1860
Month: Aug
Day: 5
Grooms_Surname: GAMMOND
Grooms_Forenames: Benjamin
Grooms_Age: full age
Groom_Condition: Bachelor
Grooms_Occupation: Labourer
Grooms_Residence: Walford
Grooms_Fathers_Surname: Gammond
Grooms_Fathers_Forenames: Francis
Grooms_Fathers_Occupation: Labourer
Brides_Surname: BENNETT
Brides_Forenames: Sarah
Brides_Age: full age
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Occupation: [not stated]
Brides_Residence: Walford
Brides_Fathers_Surname: Bennett
Brides_Fathers_Forenames: George
Brides_Fathers_Occupation: Labourer
Licence_or_Banns: Banns
Date_of_Banns: [not stated]
Signature_or_Mark: both mark
Witness_1: Henry Webb
Witness_2: Mark of Fanny Bennett
Other_Witnesses:
Officiating_Minister: T.H. Edwards
Event: Marriage
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: AO19/11
Page_Number: 109
Parish_Chapel: Walford

1841
George Bennet abt 1806 Walford, Herefordshire
Elizabeth Bennet abt 1806 Walford, Herefordshire
Elizabeth Bennet abt 1839 Herefordshire, England Walford, Herefordshire
George Bennet abt 1837 Herefordshire, England Walford, Herefordshire
James Bennet abt 1831 Herefordshire, England Walford, Herefordshire
John Bennet abt 1829 Herefordshire, England Walford, Herefordshire
Sarah Bennet abt 1836 Herefordshire, England Walford, Herefordshire

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1851 Lane End
William Claney abt 1797 Ireland Head West Dean, Gloucestershire Ag Lab
Mary Claney abt 1800 Ireland Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Catharine Claney abt 1833 Wales Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elen Claney abt 1838 Wales Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire

then maybe moved back to Wales

1861Eglwysilan
William Clansy abt 1796 Ireland Head Eglwysilan, Glamorgan
Mary Clansy abt 1796 Ireland Wife Eglwysilan, Glamorgan

1871 Eglwysilan
William Claney 73
Mary Claney 66

meanwhile back in Merthyr

1851 Picton St Merthyr Tydfil
All from Ireland
Thomas Aylward 40
Johanna Aylward 30
John Aylward 7
Michael Aylward 9
Thomas Clancy 38
Johanna Clancy 28
Bridget Clancy 6
James Clancy 2

1861
Thomas Clansey abt 1821 Ireland Head Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan
Joannah Clansey abt 1829 Ireland Wife Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan
Bridget Clansey abt 1847 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales Daughter Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan
Daniel Clansey abt 1856 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales Son Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan
James Clansey abt 1851 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales Son Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan
Mary Ellen Clansey abt 1858 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales Daughter Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan
Thomas Clansey abt 1854 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales Son Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan

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this looks like the marriage -

Year: 1852
Month: Oct
Day: 3
Grooms_Surname: HALE
Grooms_Forenames: William
Grooms_Age: 24
Groom_Condition: Bachelor
Grooms_Occupation: Collier
Grooms_Residence: East Dean
Grooms_Fathers_Surname: Hale
Grooms_Fathers_Forenames: William
Grooms_Fathers_Occupation: Collier
Brides_Surname: MEEK
Brides_Forenames: Charlotte
Brides_Age: 22
Brides_Condition: Spinster
Brides_Occupation:
Brides_Residence: East Dean
Brides_Fathers_Surname: Meek
Brides_Fathers_Forenames: Barzillai
Brides_Fathers_Occupation: Quaryman
Licence_or_Banns: Banns
Date_of_Banns:
Signature_or_Mark: He signs She marks
Witness_1: Mark of Thomas Adams
Witness_2: Mark of Ann Adams
Other_Witnesses:
Officiating_Minister: T. G. Smythies
Event: Marriage
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P85/1 IN 1/4
Page_Number: 60
Parish_Chapel: Cinderford St Johns

Year: 1829
Month: Sep
Day: 27
Parents_Surname: HALE
Child_Forenames: William
Fathers_Forenames: William
Mothers_Forenames: Bia [>> Abiah ?]
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Lidbrook
Occupation: Collier
Officiating_Minister: H. Berkin
Event: Baptism
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P109 IN 1/1
Page_Number: 96
Parish_Chapel: Drybrook

HALE transcribed as COLE

1841 Forgehill nr Moorwood
Wm P Cole abt 1806 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire
Abiah Cole abt 1808 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Cole abt 1835 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire
Isaac Cole abt 1839 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire
Mary Cole abt 1836 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire
Moses Cole abt 1832 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire
Wm Cole abt 1830 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire

HALE transcribed as NALE

1851 Hausley
William Nale abt 1811 East Deane Iladdloke, Gloucestershire, England Head East Dean Gloucestershire
Abya Nale abt 1812 Ruardean Woodsinda Wife East Dean Gloucestershire
Abya Nale abt 1850 Hansley Woodsinda Daughter East Dean Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Nale abt 1834 Hansley Woodsinda Daughter East Dean Gloucestershire
Isaac Nale abt 1839 Hansley Woodsinda Son East Dean Gloucestershire
Marcy Nale abt 1835 Hansley Woodsinda Daughter East Dean Gloucestershire
Moses Nale abt 1833 Lydbrook Woodsinda Son East Dean Gloucestershire
Tom Nale abt 1842 Hansley Woodsinda Son East Dean Gloucestershire
William Nale abt 1830 Ruardean Woodsinda Son East Dean Gloucestershire

Year: 1831
Month: mar
Day: 20
Parents_Surname: MEEK
Child_Forenames: Charlotte
Fathers_Forenames: Bazil
Mothers_Forenames: Elizabeth
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Over Drybrook
Occupation: Labourer
Officiating_Minister: H. Berkin
Event: Baptism
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P109 IN 1/1
Page_Number: 110
Parish_Chapel: Drybrook

1841
Barzillas Meek abt 1793 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Charlotte Meek abt 1831 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Meek abt 1826 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Maria Meek abt 1829 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire

1851
Barzilla Mick abt 1793 Dean; Forest, Gloucestershire, England Head East Dean, Gloucestershire
Diannah Mick abt 1821 Dean; Forest, Gloucestershire, England Wife East Dean, Gloucestershire
Maria Mick abt 1829 Dean; Forest, Gloucestershire, England Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire
Mary Ann Cowmeadon abt 1837 Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England Aop Daur Migshwate East Dean,
Gloucestershire

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Thank you Slowhands - once again you have cleared up a number of puzzles for me, especially on the Bennett side of the family. The Clancy connection was unknown to me. Do you know of any sites similar to this that cover the Merthyr area?

Karl

You need to thank Diane C for gently pushing me in this direction !

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I have found this (along with the Clancy/Claney post)has helped confirm a few things. Thank you.
I am interested in Eva Bennett (born abt 1883). Her father was William Bennett but I have been unable to find out anything about her mother. I have searched the Catherine House index to find Eva's birth without success. If she was born in Lydbrook (thats assuming the information given on the census returns are correct) where would her birth be registered?

Catherine Clancey "is" Eva's mother

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If possible could you elaborate on this please.
The 1891 Census Has Catherine down as the wife of James Bennett her age is given as 59. Eva is down as G Child with her age being given as 8.
Eva Bennetts marriage certificate (to Herbert Stanley Bulcock 18th September 1905 Blackburn Register Office, Lancashire) gives her father as William (Catherine's son born abt 1861).

less haste me thinks :-)

and need to see if this is actually Eva...

Name: Evan Bennett
Year of Registration: 1884
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
District: Monmouth (1837-1939)
County: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire
Volume: 11a
Page: 40

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Thank you. I am starting to get the horrible feeling that I may have spent the last year chasing after the wrong Eva. Looks like I will have to wait for the release of the 1911 Census to clear things up.

Can I just say a massive thank you for everyone who has pulled this detail together.

My name is Craig Cooper, my Grandmother is Lillian May Creed who was the daughter of Lillian (Lillie on the 1901 Cencus) Lillie was the sister of Eva, Lottie, and Andrew Hale who died Thomas Andrew Hale.

My Grandmother always believed that Andrew was adopted by a family called Lamb, who she believed was a Lord and Lady and owned a Manor House in Wales.

Everything I have found myself and that you have recorded here seems to match up although not sure on the Lord and Lady status.

Thanks again, happy to share anything I have found if needed.

Many thanks Craig

Hi,

I wonder if you can help.

It would appear that Thomas Andrew Hale (1899) died as Thomas Andrew Lamb and I think is linked to the Lamb family reading numerous threads on here.

My Grandmother Lillian May Creed (1916) believes that Thomas (or Andrew as he seemed to be known) was adopted by the Lambs in a Manor House (Assume Harthill Grange) however, I can not see any evidence of this apart from his death records which show him under the Lamb family.

Have you come across any information that might shed light on this?

Many thanks,

Craig

?

1911 census - Household in Westbury on Severn with

Aguneess Lily HALE - 1897

William HALE - 1852 - age 59
Mary HALE - 1877 - age 34
Charlotte Mary HALE - 1894 - age 17