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« on: Monday 30 June 08 14:46 BST (UK) »
Hi, For many years now i have been trying to trace my grandads eldest brother. (grandad unfortunately died in 1952 befor i was born and able to ask him about his siblings!)
Frederick william powell was born in 1871 in madeley/dawley shropshire
I CANNOT find him on the 1901 census but have found a william powell 1871 born madeley boarding with a family in Doe Lea.Occupation is miner which fits .
I am looking for a marriage for him and wondered if anyone was familiar with Doe Lea and where would be the nearest town.I assume there was a mine and wondered if anyone had any knowledge of the area any pit disasters ? or if there is a war memorial in the village?
Any information would be appreciated
thanks
chris