Clearwell 1740 - 1800 (General)

by tonyjenkins , Thursday, June 11, 2009, 06:03 (5718 days ago)

I have traced my Family back to 4x GGrandfather Peter Jenkins b 1778 S/O William and Elizabeth.

I believe William married Elizabeth Doward at Newland in 1764.

The family are all residence of Clearwell

Although other Jenkins families live in the surrounding villages I have not been able to confirm any links.

I believe my family are connected to the Jenkins family of Mellingriffith/Llandaff and moved to Clearwell betweem 1745 and 1755.

The brother of my 3x GGrandfather married Susannah Jenkins of Cwmcarvan at Bath Abbey in 1832. I cannot understand why they choose Bath abbey. Unless we are connected to the Jenkins family of Priston Manor.Priston Manor is six miles south west of Bath.

Can anyone help further my research?

1. When did Clearwell develope as a Village?
2. Are there any connections between FOD families of Vaughans and Jenkins with Priston near Bath?
3. Was Bath/Priston ever recorded in the county of Gloucestershire?

Regards

Tony Jenkins