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Edwards, frodesley
« on: Tuesday 19 September 17 18:06 BST (UK) »
Hi
I am looking up our local pub, the swan at frodesley, and Richard Edwards kept it from 1913 until 1917 when he drowned in longnor Brook.  In 1934 it was kept according to Kelly by Mary Jane edwards, who died from this address and was buried at frodesley I  1938. I am trying to discern if they were married as they are about the same age, but obviously I have no place of birth to find them on the 1911 census. Also in 1911 the swan was kept by James edwards, I haven't found richard as a relation yet but could he be? Please  can you help?
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Clare
Davies, Gittins, Penygelli, Kerry, Shelve

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Re: Edwards, frodesley
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 19 September 17 19:30 BST (UK) »
You know who was there in 1911,
So start with him.
Where was he born, and when, and who were his siblings/ cousins.
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Re: Edwards, frodesley
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 19 September 17 20:43 BST (UK) »
1891 for James - no Richard there

RG12; Piece: 2091; Folio: 18; Page: 30
Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire

John Edwards   55           General Labourer
Elizabeth Edwards   49
William Edwards   27
James Edwards   15           Errand Boy
Annie Edwards   13
Joseph Edwards   10
Alice Edwards   8
Edith Edwards   5

No Richard in this family in 1881 either.
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Re: Edwards, frodesley
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 19 September 17 21:12 BST (UK) »
The Birmingham Daily Post dated 5 September 1917 reported the death of Richard Edwards (58), the landlord of the Swan Inn, Frodesley, Salop. He was driving his horse and trap through Longnor Brook when he was carried away by the flooded current. He was seen struggling before disappearing in deep water. It was some hours before his body was recovered.