My 3xgrt grandfather Thomas Davis born about 1815 in Glamorgan moved to Northumberland before 1833 and worked as a miner in collieries around Cramlington, Seghill, Cowpen area. He died of pneumonia in 1847 At Monkwearmouth Shore in Co.Durham while his wife and children were living in Cramlington/Blyth area.
Was there a likely reason for his move to Northumberland? I’m assuming he was a miner in Glamorgan before his move. I’m interested to know if there particular incidents in Glamorgan collieries around the 1820-30 period which preceded his move. He seems to have moved with his brother David but it’s always possible he came as a child with his parents.
I haven’t attempted to find his baptism with a name like Thomas Davis born in Glamorgan as this seems too daunting but wondered if anyone else has coal miner ancestors from Glamorgan who made a similar move to Northumberland around that time who might be able to make suggestions .
All help gratefully received!
Val
