Griffiths of Craven Arms - 1860's

[Mountie_Cpl]

I recently learned that my great-great grandfather was born in Craven Arms, Shropshire as per the 1891 Census.  I was wondering if anyone out there had any Griffiths in their family tree from this area or might be able to help me out with my research.

My gg-grandfather was John Griffiths and was born around 1865.  I know, not much to go on.  But thats all I've got.  I haven't been able to locate a marriage record for him anywhere, but he had 5 children with Jessie Cotterill who was born in Birmingham.  In the 1891 Census, they and my g-grandfather, John (born in Aberystwyth, Wales, 1890), were living in Weston Supermare, Somerset.


Thanks in advance for any help or advice provided.

Dan

[CaroleW]

Have you located them on the 1901 census?  Although the 1891 image does look like Craven arms - it could also be Cavan (Ireland)

I can't find an 1871 entry for him - have you checked the 1881 at www.familysearch.org

[Mountie_Cpl]

I have found them on the 1901 Census living in Bristol, Gloucestershire.  The problem is both my g-grandfather and my gg-grandfather for some unknown reason were not living with the rest of the family in 1901, or at least when the census was taken.  Nobody in my family knows why.

As for the 1881 Census, I have not had any luck with my gg-grandfather not knowing exactly when he was born nor who his parents were.  My gg-grandmother, Jessie, was living in an orphanage in and around Birmingham, if its the right person, with several other siblings.

Dan