Giles MEEK of Ruardean (General)

by pianoboogieman, Wednesday, November 08, 2006, 02:50 (6583 days ago)

My great great grandfather was Giles Meek born sometime between 1805 and 1811 according to the age given on censuses. He gives his birthplace as either Ashbrook (now Ampney St Mary) or Cirencester in Gloucestershire and appears on the census there in 1841.I have searched in vain for a baptism in that area to no avail .On his marriage certificate (second marriage) in 1866 'my'Giles states father unknown
The I.G.I only lists one Giles Meek baptised around the right time at Ruardean Independent Chapel son of Moses Meek and Ann (Braine ?).I am wondering whether this Giles could be 'my' Giles ? .Perhaps his parents died when he was very young or were unable to look after him and so he ended up in the Cirencester area. I know his parents were still alive in 1814 as they had another daughter Lydia .Does anyone know when they died or what happened to their son Giles
I'm clutching at straws a bit but if anyone can help to throw any light on the subject I would be very grateful.