Richard Jenkins baptised 31/3/1776 Newland (General)

by Diana, Saturday, September 22, 2007, 21:36 (6274 days ago)

Dear Forum,

Please can anyone help me find the father of Richard Jenkins 31/3/1776 Newland. Richard Jenkins 1776 married Ann Moss 1782 of Leeds at Bedwelty in 1800. His father was George Jenkins and mother Sarah Beach. I have traced the Beach family right back. I cannot find George Jenkins in any of the parish records on the website.

There is a death for a George Jenkins dated 1804 Breams Green but I cannot find that either. Where could I look for a will as I have not managed to find anywhere to search?

Was it usual for someone born in Newland to move to Tredegar - was Newland a coal mining area?

On alot of the documentation that I have for Richard Jenkins he is down as a 'gentleman'. However in the parish records for the baptism of his son John Jenkins at Bedwelty in 1819 his father is down as a Collier/Inn Keeper at Tredegar. Surely a collier would not be classed as a 'gentleman'

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Diana