There is an interesting chart on Page 4 of the Dymock parish register which gives the Pedigree of the Man of Ross. This was John Kyrle who was born at the White House in Dymock and baptised on 4 June 1637 and died in 1724. The chart shows his ancestry back for another 4 generations. I know nothing of his story, but thought it might be of interest.

For those with access to Ancestry the easiest way to find the image is to search for the baptism of Joane COOPER in 1660 in Dymock this will show you Page 91 of the 136 Page register. Then just go to Page 4.

Thanks Graham, I'll have a look at that chart tomorrow, too late now as still catching-up after a large part of our West London borough has been internet-less since Wednesday due to some rail contractors accidentally breaking the main BT/Sky/etc cable !...

Meanwhile here's a post abt John Kyrle which hopefully agrees with the chart and maybe adds a little to your knowledge, I posted as I was surprised he'd not been mentioned before.
http://www.forest-of-dean.net/fodmembers/index.php?id=42654