Fanny POWELL baptd 1846

Fanny POWELL was the daughter of William and Mary Ann POWELL living at Berry Hill. She was baptised at Christchurch in 1846.She had a daughter Elizabeth in 1868. They were both living with William and Mary Ann at least until 1871(census).In 1881 Elizabeth was living with her aunt Eliza TEAGUE but Fanny was not with them.
I haven`t been able to find a marriage for Fanny but did find a burial entry for a Fanny POWELL aged 82 in 1931(so the age is right). There was an address given in the parish records 82 Church Street Cinderford St John`s.Does anyone know if a burial certificate dated 1931 gives any clue to identify if she`s the one I`m looking for?
Sylvia

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Sylvia,

I've just looked at the 1911 census to find the Fanny Powell you speak of being buried in Cinderford. I would say she's not yours. The entry is as follows:

1911 Census RG14PN15231 RG78PN921 RD323 SD2 ED9 SN8

Address : Union Terrace, Church Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire.

District : Westbury On Severn Sub District : East Dean

Samuel Powell Head 61 Coal Miner Hewer Born Cinderford Gloucestershire
Fanny Powell Wife 62 Born Cinderford Gloucetsershire
Fred Powell Son 30 Single Coal Miner Hewer Born Cinderford Gloucestershire
Bert Powell Son 22 Single Woodman Born Cinderford Gloucestershire
Percy Powell Son 17 Single Shoe-Maker Born Cinderford Gloucestershire
Leslie Powell GD Son 12 no other details are indexed

with the 1911 census index it doesn't show marital status until you pay so see the transcript. There are 8 Fanny Powell's who have a connection to Gloucestershire. None are close to a 1846 birth date. Is it possible she did marry or move away? Sorry its making more questions than answers, but I'm sure you'll get to the bottom of it by process of elimination.

Regards
Dave

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Hi Dave
Thanks for your messagewith the info. Since writing mine I`ve found two records . The marriage of Fanny POWELL to Samuel POWELL in 1871(WEstbury) and the 1881census entry for Samuel and Fanny`s family at White Street Westbury East Dean.
thanks again and best wishes
Sylvia

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Sylvia,

Then maybe the 1911 census is correct for you then? I did find that marriage on the Free BMD, but couldn't be sure without any documental evidence (copy to show address, ages, fathers etc)

Looks like you could be on your way

Regards
Dave

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Sylvia,

No worries about the 1911. I'm sure we answered the same thread earlier for Rachel about the Powell family in Kingston, Herefordshire. There was mention of one of my direct ancestors marrying into Powell family. I know its a common name,
but I always think If I help someone I'm bound to be helped myself at some point so its all cool. I wouldn't do it everyday (pay that is) but I did it of my own free will...

I've looked at the 1871 census showing Fanny Powell, as daughter to the head of household. The last entry is for Elizabeth Powell Grand daughter. Is Elizabeth 100% Fanny's daughter. Could she be the daughter of another sibling of Fanny. Have you found her baptism showing just Fanny as mother, or do you have the birth certificate.

Regards
Dave

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Hi Dave
Reading your message again I see that the entry you sent showed that Fanny was Samuel`s wife and later on you said that you have to pay to see relationships.If this means that you paid in order to get the info for me Iam doubly grateful
Sylvia

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Dave
I haven`t got Elizabeth`s birth certificate but there is a parish record showing the marriage of Elizabeth to an Oliver GWILLIAM and Fanny POWELL`s name is entered in the "father" place.
My POWELLs came from around Coleford if you think there is a connection, I have lots of info about them
thanks again for your kindness
Sylvia

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Hi Looking at the 1911 census again I see that Fanny was recorded as being born in Cinderford which wasn`t the case with the one I`m looking for. She was born at Berry Hill
Sylvia

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As stated earlier Elizabeth Ann Powell married Oliver Gwilliam. Elizabeth Ann is the daughter of Fanny Powell. Here is the baptism:

Year: 1893
Month: Feb
Day: 7
Parents_Surname: POWELL
Child_Forenames: Elizabeth Ann
Fathers_Forenames: [not stated]
Mothers_Forenames: Fanny
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Berry Hill
Occupation: [not stated]
Officiating_Minister: C. Barnes
Event: Baptism
Memoranda: Born Oct 20 - 1867
Notes: Illegible notations in both margins of record
Register_Reference: P82 IN 1/5
Page_Number: 62
Parish_Chapel: Christchurch

1871 Census:
Mary A Powell abt 1806 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
William Powell abt 1810 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Fanny Powell abt 1846 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Mary J Powell abt 1856 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Powell abt 1868 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Granddaughter West Dean, Gloucestershire

1851 Census(GFHS transcript):
Piece Folio SchNo Town Surname Forename Relatn Marr Age Occupation County Place
2444 0308 016 Berry Hill POWELL William HD M 36 Collier GLS Berry Hill
2444 0308 016 Berry Hill POWELL Mary WI M 38 - GLS Lidbrook [Lydbrook]
2444 0308 016 Berry Hill POWELL James SO U 8 Cholour GLS Berry Hill
2444 0308 016 Berry Hill POWELL Alfred SO U 8 Cholour GLS Berry Hill
2444 0308 016 Berry Hill POWELL Faney DA U 6 Cholour GLS Berry Hill

Oliver Gwilliam was a brother to my Grandfather.

Mike

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Hi Mike
thanks for your message. I hadnt seen the baptism before. Interesting to know there`s a connection
best wishes
Sylvia

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