Calstock

[claretnblue]

Hi all,

I have a relative William KNIGHT born 1798 in Calstock, who worked as a copper miner (1841 census, Chilsworthy, Calstock), engineer (1851 census, Greenhill, Calstock), and then engine driver (1861 census, Albaston, Calstock).

Does anyone have any local knowledge or could anyone point me in the right direction as to determining the Mine or Mines that William may have worked at?   Are there records of employees?
Does anyone have local mining knowledge and know if by 'engine' William meant Train or winding engine etc?

Cheers Ed.

[zathar]

http://www.cornwall-calling.co.uk/mines/callington/callington-mines.htm


This link may give you some idea of the mines around the Calstock area.

[Paul K]

Hi Ed, I know your post was a long time ago but I believe William is also a relative of mine.
Regards, Paul.

[suzanne2812]

 Hi.

I live in the area & am admin of The Bere Alston & West Devon Facebook group. As such, I am always keeping an eye on local info & you should look into the Calstock Parish Archive. They too have a Facebook page & a website. They have lots of lovely info at their disposal. Hope this helps.
Suzanne.

[maddys52]

Hello Paul and welcome to RootsChat.

Unfortunately claretnblue has not been active on here since 2014, however if they still have the same email address they will receive notification of your post.