Boilermaker COWMEADOW's prior thread (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Saturday, February 11, 2012, 21:19 (4675 days ago) @ Carole Lewis

It has been suggested to me that the Cowmeadow boilermakers of Drybrook (James b1832 and Joseph b1838) were descended from James Cowmeadow of Ruardean through his son William (1778-1865)and grandson William (1807-1851).

The names and dates fit with Parish Records on this site. My concern in establishing the link is with William (b 1807),who married Hannah Meek in 1831, who on most records is described as a cattle dealer. He appears to be the William Cowmeadow who is later described as a boilermaker.

Does anyone know how a cattledealer from Ruardean may have become a boilermaker in Drybrook?

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=18697

and you need to get access to "Forest Roots" David Perry's research into the Cowmeadows...{I'll dust my copy off shortly to check the tree}

Abenhall / Drybrook Boilermaker line :-

James 1789 - 1844

sons James 1813 1859 and William 1811 - 1864

James and Joseph are the sons of William 1811- 1864

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