William POWELL born about 1864 Shirenewton (General)
by H Stephens 
, Wednesday, June 09, 2010, 17:05 (5358 days ago)
82 Year old needs HELP Please.
I have found records of my Grandmothers Baptism,Marraige and possible death on this site,but am unable to find any ref to her Father.
He was WILLIAM POWELL Born according to the 1891 Census in 1864 at ShireNewton,Monmouthshire.
In the 1991 Census he is,
Living in Rosmary Lane,Tidenham, Beachley,Monmouthshire.
William Powell Head born 1864 Shirenewton
Harriet Powell Wife born 1863 Tidenham
James Powell Son born 1886 Tidenham
Eliza Ann Powell born 1888 Tidenham This was my Grandmother.
Thomas Powell born 1890 Tidenham
Have tried all sources,Find my Past, G.Reunited but can find nothing about
William. Could some kind soul help please.
John Stephens.
William POWELL born about 1864 Shirenewton
by j hargreaves , Wednesday, June 09, 2010, 17:59 (5358 days ago) @ H Stephens
This is from the 1911 census
POWELL, WILLIAM HEAD MARRIED 25 M 48 FARM LABOURER TIDENHAM GLO
POWELL, H SOPHIA WIFE MARRIED F 49 TIDENHAM GLO
POWELL, ARTHUR SON SINGLE M 21 FARM LABOURER TIDENHAM GLO
POWELL, HERBERT SON SINGLE M 19 UNDER GARDENER TIDENHAM GLO
POWELL, MAUD DAUGHTER F 17 TIDENHAM GLO
POWELL, WILLIE SON M 15 TIDENHAM GLO
POWELL, ETHEL DAUGHTER F 13 SCHOOL TIDENHAM GLO
POWELL, SIDNEY SON M 11 SCHOOL TIDENHAM GLO
PITT, BERT LODGER SINGLE M 19 FARM LABOURER TIDENHAM GLO
Living at Boughspring, Tidenham
From the 1901 census
William 37 carter on farm
Harriet 28
James 14
Arthur 11
Herbert 9
Maud 7
William 5
Ethel 3
Sydney 1
Hope this helps a little.
Good luck
William POWELL born about 1864 Shirenewton
I've found a William Powell who married Harriet Davis in 1885 (Newport volume 11a page 298). If you think this may be the right one (hopefully you will have your grandmother's birth certificate which will tell you) and get the marriage certificate you will then have William's father's name. It will then be easier to find him on the 1881 and 1871 census returns. I'm a member of Ancestry and I'm more than willing to look them up for you. I've had a quick look but without the name of at least one parent its a bit like looking for the proverbial needle as there are so many William Powells.
William POWELL born about 1864 Shirenewton
by m p griffiths , Wednesday, June 09, 2010, 18:36 (5358 days ago) @ claire
The children of William & Harriet POWELL - baptised at Tidenham - the mother's name is Harriet Sophia
James Albert - 20 June 1886
Eliza Ann - 26 June 1887
Thomas Arthur - 1 February 1890
Transcribed as DAVIES - but reads DAVIS
1871 Census - Tidenham
James DAVIS - 45, Farm Labourer - all born Tidenham
Ann - 42
Albert - 12
Harriet S - 10
Eliza - 7
William POWELL born about 1864 Shirenewton
by shepway , Wednesday, June 09, 2010, 19:15 (5358 days ago) @ m p griffiths
And this could be Harriet's baptism:
Year: 1860
Month: Sep
Day: 30
Parents_Surname: DAVIS
Child_Forenames: Harriet Sophia
Fathers_Forenames: James
Mothers_Forenames: Ann
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Tidenham
Occupation: Labourer
Officiating_Minister: Samuel Booth Curate
Event: Baptism
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P33/1 IN 1/4
Page_Number: 90
Parish_Chapel: Tidenham
Which suggests that the marriage found by Claire could provide the link needed.
Marriages Dec 1885
DAVIS Harriet Newport, M. 11a 298
Powell William Newport M 11a 298
Mike
William POWELL born about 1864 Shirenewton
by H Stephens , Friday, June 11, 2010, 14:33 (5356 days ago) @ H Stephens
Many Thanks to all who have given me something to work on.
Will add more when all is assimulated and confirmed.
Thank You,John Stephens.