You've been most helpful, thanks for this.

Further along in time Williams grandson Thomas Brain b. 1867 in Pilowell (son of Absalom Brain) died in a mining accident at Trafalgar Colliery Mosely Green acording to family information.

My grandfather can remember his father telling him about the accident which took place sometime before 1920. Any ideas how I might find out more acout this accident?

Regards

Melanie