Reasons for leaving? (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 22:31 (6594 days ago) @ faymaree

often wonder if the families knew each other before they left Gloucestershire

The simple answer is there will be a mix of independent "families" as well as those who moved either as a group or with friends and relatives.

The later group - those with relatives are easy to prove from Census data - the others would need letters or similar supporting documents.