Stowe help needed. Also - my family. (General)

by TBonz, Tuesday, November 28, 2006, 10:40 (6571 days ago)

Hi all.

I have found that my ancestor's brother was born in Stowe, England. Google search places this in the Forest of Dean and I have several maps showing its location.

But they are not parish maps and I'm not sure of the exact parish. It seems to me that it is either Newland or Saint Briavels.

Before I can start searching, I need to know the parish. I'd appreciate any help in placing Stowe in its proper parish.

Jane WILLCOCKS (WILCOX, etc.) b Dec 23, 1810 was said to be born in Cheltenham (according to family tradition and her obituary.) She married an Irish soldier (Andrew GRAHAM) in Manchester and they seemed to have lived all over the place. Three of four of the birth records of the children of their son Andrew GRAHAM jr. give Stowe as the birthplace of Andrew GRAHAM Jr., born circa 1842.

I don't yet know Jane's parents' names, as she was married in 1832 and they didn't give name of father until 1837. I have that marriage record and the baptism of their first son, Francis.

All but Andrew GRAHAM senior (who died in Ireland) and Andrew GRAHAM Junior (who emigrated to Australia) emigrated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is my own place of birth.

Thanks for any help.