Searching for a grave, Ruardean - Joan WATKINS (General)

by karen, Saturday, December 09, 2006, 06:40 (6560 days ago)

im hoping that someone could help me i am looking for a grave at ruardean church many years ago my nan had a baby girl who`s name was joan m watkins she died when she was roughly 15 - 18 months old my nans name was marjorie beard until she married my gramp cyril watkins from cinderford as far as i know my nan originated from ruardean her dad`s name was william beard people knew him as ted he was the local policeman and he was also the bellringer at ruardean church he used to live at pearson cottage next to the village hall my nan`s brother also lived in ruardean his name was arthur beard we`re not sure but we think my great grandad was buried with joan she died in 1936 there is no headstone i would be grateful if someone could help us with some information.thank you ,karen chiswell nee watkins.