Forest of Dean FHT Forum - Griffiths of Greenbottom East Dean

Griffiths of Greenbottom East Dean (reply)

Juliette Shackleton — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:49:11 +0000

Hi
I am descended from the William Thomas GRIFFITHs b. 1843, who was the brother of your John GRIFFITHS, and also had siblings Sophia (b1846), Harriet (b1848), James (b1849), George (b1853) and Martha (b1860).

I have struggled to find this family at all in 1851 - I think the data you have for 1841 is correct, but again I can't see William here. If anyone has any leads on this, it would be appreciated!

The family lived for many years in Green Bottom, which is a beautiful hamlet in the Forest.

My theory is that the grandparents are William GRIFFITHS and Sophia WELCH from Staunton, who you can find on the site at
http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=page&id=2

If you look in the registers the name Sylvanus keeps cropping up and was passed down the generations to my great uncle Owen Silvanus GRIFFITHs who died in 1982 in Pontefract, Yorkshire. I believe it means 'from the woods'.

James GRIFFITHS 1847 Ruardean- Giles 1801 Prior thread ? (reply)

slowhands — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:10:28 +0000

at least 2 contenders :-

1851
James Griffiths abt 1827 Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England Head East Dean, Gloucestershire
Anne Griffiths abt 1822 Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England Wife East Dean, Gloucestershire
James Griffiths abt 1847 Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
George Griffiths abt 1850 Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire

1851
James Griffiths abt 1827 Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England Head East Dean, Gloucestershire
Jane Griffiths abt 1822 Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England Wife East Dean, Gloucestershire
James Griffiths abt 1847 Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Georg Griffiths abt 1850 Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire

1861
James Griffiths abt 1825 Ruardean Head East Dean, Gloucestershire
Jane Griffiths abt 1822 East Dean Wife East Dean, Gloucestershire
James Griffiths abt 1847 East Dean Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Jane Griffiths abt 1852 East Dean Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Griffiths abt 1854 East Dean Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire
John Griffiths abt 1856 East Dean Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
George Griffiths abt 1858 East Dean Son East Dean, Gloucestershire d
Giles Griffiths abt 1801 Ruardean Father East Dean, Gloucestershire

probably takes us back to :-
http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=604

Griffiths of Greenbottom East Dean (reply)

lori — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:02:27 +0000

Hi
My grt grt grandad James was b Ruardean 1847, other members of family
GEORGE
JANE
ELIZABETH
JOHN
THOMAS
GEORGE
EMMA

I can go back further if you think there is a connection
regards
Lorian Worsley nee Griffiths

Griffiths of Greenbottom East Dean (reply)

m p griffiths — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:18:33 +0000

Looking at the 1841 census - and seeing our surname also spelt like this.... this I think is Elizabeth

1841 Dean Forest

Green Bottom

Elizabeth GRIFITS - age 25 - Paper Factor ?- born in County
Elizabeth - 4
John - 2

(no sign of William)

Griffiths of Greenbottom East Dean (reply)

Phill52 — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:15:27 +0000

Thanks for the info. Made me look twice though as my son is also M.P.Griffiths.
Doubly confirms it for me that john and william were brothers. Seems like my family in those days they didn't stray very far!

Griffiths of Greenbottom East Dean (reply)

m p griffiths — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:30:13 +0000

(no relation...) - although appreciate with this surname - very difficult...... and my latest Grandson is John GRIFFITHS!!! a family name of longstanding.

FreeBDM

John GRIFFITHS married Martha GIBBS
Westbury S - J/F/M Qtr 1863

1871 Census, East Dean
Green Bottom

GRIFFITHS -

John - 31 - Iron Miner, born Greenbottom, East Dean
Martha - 29 - Bonnet Maker, born Little Dean
Mary - 7 - all born Greenbottom
Harriet - 3
George - 5
Philip - 1

next door

William Thos. GRIFFITHS - 26 - Iron Miner, born Greenbottom
Mary Sophia - 23 - Dressmaker, born Charlton Kings
Owen Silvanus GRIFFITHS - 8 months

1861 Census, East Dean, Green Bottom

GRIFFITH(S)

William - 47, Wood Coaler - born Staunton, Glos
Elizabeth - 45 - born Mitcheldean
John 21 - Iron Miner, born East Dean
Wm Thos. - 17 - Iron Miner, born ditto ***
Sophia - 15 - Scholar ***
James - 11 - Works in the wood
George - 8 - Scholar
Martha - 1

just a few doors away

Henry GRIFFITH(S) - 30 - Wood Coaler, born East Dean
Sabrinah - 30
Tryfena - 5 (Tryphena GRIFFITHS - J/A/S Qtr 1855 Westbury S) - FOD records - Abenhall - 19 September 1855 - Henry & Sabina)
Hester Ann - 1

? possible Henry GRIFFITHS - 1851 Census Ruardean
Morse Lane - loding with Thomas HOOK and family

Henry GRIFFITHS - Visitor age 22 - Wood Collier, born N.K. c1829

Henry/Sabrinah + Hester GRIFFITHS - are on the 1871 Census, Monmouthshire, Llandogo, staying at the Ship Inn

*** Gloucestershire Index

http://ww3.gloucestershire.gov.uk/bmd/

If you search for GRIFFITHS - and Mother's Maiden name EDWARDS - this includes

John GRIFFITHS - 1839 - Forest of Dean - Westbury on Severn, Newnham

Sophia GRIFFITHS - 1846 - Forest of Dean, Westbury on Severn, Newham - Mother's maiden name EDWARDS
William Thomas GRIFFITHS - 1843 - ditto - Mother's maiden name EDWARDS

FOD records

Marriage at Flaxley, 8 June 1835

William GRIFFITHS (Bachelor) - residence Stanton

married

Elizabeth EDWARDS - (Spinster) - Hundred of St Briavels,

by Banns: witnesses: William EDWARDS & Charlotte BEDDIS

These two witnesses married each other 14 May 1836 - St Briavels

Griffiths of Greenbottom East Dean

Phill52 — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:18:04 +0000

I'm trying to find some details of my great great grandfather John Griffiths who was born in about 1840 in East Dean, he was married to Martha Gibbs from Little Dean and they lived in Greenbottom East Dean. I'm attempting to do the family tree but I can't seem to get any further back than them. any help would be appreciated.