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Title: Jeremiah Gowan
Post by: NellieG on Thursday 15 August 13 03:36 BST (UK)
Hello,
I started a search for Jeremiah Gowen but gave up as I could not break down the brick wall. I have since found him as a witness on his daughter Jane's death certificate. Jane died in Monmouth, Wales in 1863. Jeremiah died in Wales the following year. I would like to find Jeremiah and Jane in the 1861 census if I can and discover who was the witness on Jeremiah's death certificate. It looks like Ami Gowen but hard to read.
 ???
thanks
NellieG
Title: Re: Jeremiah Gowan
Post by: Kay99 on Thursday 15 August 13 04:50 BST (UK)
Do the death certificates list their ages, addresses and Jeremiah's occupation to help find them?

Kay
Title: Re: Jeremiah Gowan
Post by: NellieG on Thursday 15 August 13 05:07 BST (UK)
Hello Kay,
Thanks for your reply. Jane was a 31yo domestic servant and living in(I think)Blaina. Jeremiah was a 54yo night watchman in an iron forge and living in the same place. I think it says B but could be wrong. It has Bedwellty and Aberystruth on the top of the certificate. :-\
NellieG
Title: Re: Jeremiah Gowan
Post by: Kay99 on Thursday 15 August 13 05:24 BST (UK)
I see your problem.  They may not have been living in Blaina in 1861.  I think it is in the parish of Aberystruth at the time.  Will keep looking

Kay