Ironworkers Emigrating to Ireland (General)

by ironfelle , Friday, March 16, 2012, 18:09 (4638 days ago)

Hello,

I have been researching my irish family history and have recently become aware that they may have gone to Ireland from the Forest of Dean area to work in the ironworks which was established in Woodford, Co. Galway. This was any time after 1650. A Cromwellian supporter who was given lands in Ireland began the ironwork business. It seems my family may have moved because they were already working as ironworkers in the Forest of Dean.

Does this theory sound familiar to anyone?

I would appreciate any help to point me in the right direction.

I have looked in the parish records but there is none with the exact spelling of the surname: Felle

Thanks