Severn Trow - book (General)

by bristolloggerheads , Tuesday, June 02, 2009, 12:45 (5725 days ago) @ BTPBATH

My family (Syner) were trowmen on the upper Severn as early as 1637 but I have them back in the area to the 1550s. There is a branch of Syners who worked out of Brockweir and then Redbrook from 1700 onwards. They appear around 1600 but it is difficult to find records of occupations back this far. While I can't find the connection I can't believe they aren't linked at some point in the past.

The Gloucester Port Books Database should have details of voyages and cargoes for your family.

Peter