Hi

Just discovered this message board!!!

My ancestors and Great Uncles owned the Bailey, Whitesmiths Arms etc.

My great grandfather was Albert Brown m Elizabeth

His father was Edwin Brown B July 13 1845 m Harriet Morse.

I know Albert (I think it was him either that or Edwin!!) had a mining accident and was given compensation which enabled him to buy the Old Coach House (I think) - It has now been turned to a house. Albert had several sons and 2 daughters Gladys (my grandmother) and Annie who lived in Lydney.

I know they were married into the James'

I do have more info but dont go back further than Edwin

Sorry waffling a bit! Any info would be great - Many thanks