I read with interest the History of the Hales published on this website. I am also researching HALE. My earliest family member is Thomas HALE born c1784. I believe that I have found him in the 1841 Census in the Extra Parochial Parish of Worcester Walk Dean, Registration District of Coleford.

Thomas HALE 47 Coalminer Y
Ann HALE 35 Y
Thomas HALE 12 Y
Elizabeth HALE 11 Y
Henry HALE 5 Y
George HALE 4 Y
Mary HALE 1 Y

I am descended through Henry and his daughter Fanny HALE(c1870)who was my great grandmother.

Has anyone come across this family?

Dee