Why so many family deaths and moves out of Forest in 1870s? (General)
Sure, but in the early 19th Century, there was movement towards the Forest. Later on to South Wales. That's why it was largely extra-parochial until the 1840's. Parkend's heyday was about 1820 which led to the building of St Paul's in 1822. A very impressive iron foundry was built down valley from Soudley. Krupp of Essen would have been proud of it. It never thrived and was demolished in the 1870's. There are photo's of it. Remains can still be seen. My family probably moved to Forest from Mitcheltroy, Mon. due to the disappearing agricultural jobs. The 1841 Census for Forest areas are full of people with Welsh names, maybe the majority.
Roger
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