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« on: Thursday 10 December 15 18:44 GMT (UK) »
Bob
I have been doing my own line of research on Samuel for a while but have been holding off on it, but let me share my thoughts and see what you think:
1. The Pool / Poole family are particularly concentrated in Stroud which is about 7 miles from USL.
2. I believe that it is possible Samuel was born in Stroud to 22 Mar 1776 to Samuel and Hannah. With the father's name of Samuel it is hopeful, plus 1776 isnt too far off 1779 (which is the DOB given by the burial record - at a time when DOB are notoriously vague).
3. His marriage was witnesses by William Frankis (1802)
4. I believe the Samuel also had a brother John (also born in Stroud to Samuel and Hannah bap 1782). I also believe that he also went to USL and married Ester Frankis in 1796 - who is the sister of William Frankis.
5. Indeed, there are many records that link the Pool and Frankis family including baptism / wedding records and electoral rolls of 1811.
Just a thought...
Also there are numerous Pools in Stroud which is about 7 miles from USL.