Princess Royal Colliery (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Friday, August 30, 2013, 10:23 (4102 days ago) @ downunder

Thanks for replying.

I'm fairly sure they were just ordinary colliery employees. One I would especially like background info on is described as a collier, later as a colliery roadmaster, then miner (retired) on his death certificate. He was born in South Africa and came to the area some time between the 1901 and 1911 census's. Living as a boarder in Lydney in 1911 so I don't think there's any property details before 1911 that would help for him. I have a feeling he arrived shortly before the census was taken but nothing to back it up yet.

Thanks again. Much appreciated.

William DALE I assume
http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=41007

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