Hale family of Lane End, West Dean (General)

by Ray Francombe , Tuesday, August 29, 2006, 10:25 (6662 days ago) @ Dee Dunn

Hello Dee,

Nice to see we are researching similar threads for the Hale family.
Yes, there are several possibilities on that 1841 census. My interest is with old Moses Hale (70) who was my GGGG/grandfather. At this point he is probably living with his daughter (Ann 25). His wife Anne (Hamton) has obviously died.

George (50) who lives next door is his son - born 1791 and christened at Newland on July 24. He married Sarah Ferber in 1811. Other children are Moses, John and Nancy. My line continues here with Moses. No doubt Thomas (25) (and Diana) who live next door was Thomas's son. One big happy family here waiting to be unravelled !!

My wife and I paid a visit to the Forest of Dean recently visiting many of the places connected with the Hales on the census forms - Parkend, Bromley Lodge in Ellwood where they once lived, Coleford, Newland and several pits where they worked. So we got a real feel for the area. Incidentally Lane End is now known as Broadwell.

Please let me know of any progress you make and I will do the same.

Regards, Ray