Arnold KEAR, Coleford (General)
I am researching the Kear family in Coleford, with special interest to Arnold Kear born in West Dean, Gloucs. 1866 , to parents of James and Elizabeth Kear , his brothers and sisters were : James , Albert, Peter, Edwin
and Rhoda E., and also I am interested in why Arnold, when older moved to Durham ??
Sharon Kear Anderson
92 The Close
Liphook,Hampshire
GU307HN
Arnold KEAR -> North East England
by slowhands 
, proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Friday, January 19, 2007, 06:04 (6519 days ago) @ Liphook
The only hint on his census return ( 1891) is that he is a Coal miner.
Without any other evidence (!) you might conclude that he like many others left his native Forest in search of better paid work - in South Wales , Yorks/Notts, Durham or further ( Ohio, Colorado etc )
< in 1891 there are approx 700 Gloucestershire men living in Durham, not all miners . including 3 Kear families Arnold 1867, George 1855 and Thomas 1853, all 3 from Coleford/Newland >
There are sources that hint/detail the differences in wage rates for miners across the country, esp leading up to the mining strikes in the 1920's
Marriage
6 Sep 1890 Arnold Kear = Maria Ellen Nelson
Arnold KEAR, Coleford
by AlexBourke , Monday, June 10, 2013, 21:30 (4185 days ago) @ Liphook
Hi Sharon, I am sure you will not reply to this message as it has been so a long since you posted your first thread back in 2007.
Arnold Kear is my Great Great Grandfather.
Have you found much more information because I am researching my Family Tree too.
I randomly found the thread you posted and have now signed up.
I have found other family members but only started a few months ago.
It would be great if you found more than me.
Kind regards
Alex.
Arnold KEAR, Coleford
by Liphook2 , Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:01 (4178 days ago) @ AlexBourke
Good Morning,, Alex..
I am writing on behalf of my wife Sharon... Arnold Kear was the son of
James & Elizabeth Kear nee Dorrington,, they were married on December 23rd ,, the year is not
is not to hand,, they are registered on the website...
you can find Elizabeth Dorrington.. as Betty Dorrington..
As a young man Arnold ,, went north to Durham ,,, he died in 1900 from a heart condition
I am trying to find photograghs..... if we can help ,, we'll try...
Sharon & Thomas Anderson
Arnold KEAR, Coleford
by Liphook2 , Monday, June 17, 2013, 14:42 (4178 days ago) @ Liphook2
Can I also ask you,,, which side of the family are you on ? Dorrington or Kear ??
Tom Anderson
Arnold KEAR, Coleford
by AlexBourke , Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 22:34 (4177 days ago) @ Liphook2
Hi there Tom.
James & Elizabeth got married on 23 Dec 1848 in Monmouth.
James's father is Mark
Mark's father is Matthew KEARE (Note the extra "E")
Mark married to Mary BEEST (I am VERY sure it is spelt correctly, hehe), may be "Best" - 22 Oct 1814 Newland Forest of Dean
Matthew married to Mary TYLER - 27 Feb 1775 in Tidenham
I have not confirmed any of this as yet, but I am trying.
I am from the KEAR side.
Arnold had 5 children
Rhoda, Sarah, Nelson, Gladys and Arnold.
Rhoda is my Great Grandmother
Kind regards Alex.
alexanderbourke AT hotmail.com