I'm struggling to find the parents of Jane Mennell born 1841 in the Forest of Dean. She died in 1917 Durham and her married name was Appleyard. I believe she also married George Martin who was also born in the Forest of Dean in 1841. George died in 1877 in Kent. Any help greatly appreciated.

I can find no evidence that either Jane or George come from the Forest of Dean. They appear to have married in 1862 and the 1871 census suggests they were both born in Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire.

Ok, thank you for that. Much appreciated.

From Free BMD

Jane Mennell born 3rd quarter of 1840, Holbeach in Lincolnshire.

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Peter

This looks like the family from the 1851 census. There is a place called Long Sutton close to Holbeach which might explain the birthplace difference.

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Frances Mennell Head Male 50 Guisborough, Yorkshire
Mary Mennell Wife Female 47 Sutton, Lincolnshire
Thomas Mennell Son Male 24 Sutton, Lincolnshire
Mary Mennell Daughter Female 14 Sutton, Lincolnshire
William Mennell Son Male 13 Sutton, Lincolnshire
Jane Mennell Daughter Female 10 Sutton, Lincolnshire
Isaac Mennell Son Male 5 Sutton, Lincolnshire

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Peter

Hi Peter,
You may find this webpage helpful:
https://www.ukbmd.org.uk/reg/districts/holbeach.html

If using freebmd.org.uk when you get the result click on the Registration District and you will find a couple of helpful links.

Mike