The MALVERN surname (General)

by jackmalvern, Saturday, January 31, 2009, 02:27 (5848 days ago) @ slowhands

Slowhands, I owe you a debt of gratitude for the 1851 census results as well as the earlier MALVERNEs.

The 1851 census entry for Charles (b1792) and Maria confirms that the 1861 census entry of Newent was not a mistake. That is a relief.
Thomas is, according to my theory, the adoptive brother and biological cousin of Charles (b1792). I did not know about Thomas's children. Nor did I know when the Malverns moved from Tewkesbury to Cheltenham. I now know that it was between 1837 and 1847. I wonder if it was something to do with their Wesleyan faith?

On the subject of the MALVERNEs, I'm fairly sure that I'm related to Simon MALVERNE of Oxenhall, just outside Newent. It seems that he was the first MALVERNE to come to Newent and it seems likely that he came from Tirley. There are records for MALVERNs in Tirley until the early 19th century.

Thank you very much. All very illuminating.

I'm still curious to know about adoption practices. If anyone has any knowledge on this topic then please do tell.

Jack