Edward MORGAN 1825 -1887 Cinderford - prior thread (General)

by wamorgan , USA, Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 02:34 (4438 days ago) @ slowhands

Thanks, Slowhands. Research on Edward is slow, but I have not given up!

I have tried many things to narrow Edward down and his first wife, whoever that was, but Edward doesn't appear to want to be found yet.

I have census records for 1861+, his will, his death cert, his marriage cert to Betsy, and no mention of father or previous wife.. I also have to entertain that Edward came to FoD after his first marriage.

I have all children's births accounted for (baptismal transcripts here on FoDFH) except John and Mary Ann. They would be from the first marriage.

I found a John Morgan, Sept 1859 Keynsham and a Mary Ann Morgan, Mar 1861 also Keynsham. These appear to be the only two in the same location. I am assuming of course that they were living in the same area when they were both born. I guess I have nothing to lose but a few dollars. Unfortunately, I am not sure the certs will solve anything for me, but you never know.

Edward has always been listed as a collier, so I'm not sure about a carpenter's son, but all of this keeps me busy and out of trouble. :)

Thanks again, folks. You are always so helpful. Any new suggestions are welcome!

Wendy

P.S. I am also persistent...last week I broke through a 20 year brick wall. :)