Hello all,

I've just stumbled upon a Forset of Dean connection. I've always known my great-great Grandmother was from Cinderford but was never sure of her maiden name or when exactly she was born.

She was Annie WEALE b 1852 in East Dean, Cinderford

Father John WEALE b 1828 in Whitecroft wife not known yet

Annie's Grandparents:

John WEALE (b 1805 in Clayhill/?Cleehill, Salop) and Elizabeth HAYWARD (b 1805 in Little Dean) . They were married in Newland 5 June 1824.

Their children (including John above)

Adam b 1826 Whitefoot
John b 1828 Whitefoot
Phoebe b 1830 ?Ruradean
Fanny b 1834 Cinderford
Ann b 1836 Ruradean
Thomas b 1836 Ruradean
Mary b 1839 Ruradead
Male b 1841 Ruradean

Elizabeth HAYWARD's parents seem to have been Samuel HAYWARD b 1765 and Sarah TAYSUM b 1767 both from Westbury on Severn from where there were married 1 Jul 1788

Elizabeth HAYWARD's grandparents seem to have been Samuel HAYWARD b 1731 from Westbury on Severn and Mary PARRY/PERRY dob not known both. Married at Westbury on Severn 27 Jul 1756.

Has anyone got any Haywards, Taysum's or Weale's in their tree? - I only spotted one Hayward posting on the whole forum

This lot seemed have moved in and out of the forset area a lot - many were miners.

Gladly swap info with anyone for whom these surnames are familiar

Many thanks