Thanks Paul,

All your research seems to be confirming my blanks so far. I'm hoping that a trip to the area in the summer might reveal some hidden information but I'm not really sure where to start. I was thinking of starting with the graveyards and parish records in St Briavels and then perhaps heading to Tintern or Trellech, where I think member sof the Thomas family also lived.

Any advice?

Thanks again.

Sandy