Sedgley

[clive law]

Hi,
I am tracking down my ancestors who were the Law family in the Sedgley area in the 18th. century,spreading to places such as Wolverhampton,Trysull, Compton and finally Birmingham through the 19th.century.They were a Roman Catholic family and were shown in some of the recusant lists that I have come across.

[Lisa Kadir]

Hi -

I wasn't sure what information you had, whether you needed any information, or whether you were just stating your interest in the name generally. I have Southall ancestors in the Sedgley area as well and I have access to a number of resources that you may not have come across.

Have you identified all Law entries in Sedgley from the 1851 census:
2030 – 20, 25, 38, 69, 88, 121, 130,150, 183, 248, 312,433,441 Dudley - Sedgeley
2031 – 107, 222, 243, 542 Dudley - Sedgeley

I also have some other resources that might help.

Thanks

[pam12]

Hi Lisa
l am researching my husbands side of Powney's in Lower Gornal.
On the 1851 census
William 40 head.pauper coal miner.
Hannah 41 wife.
John 14 son labourer in pits (husbands g/grandfather)
Lydia 12 dau
Sarah 8
Phoebe 6
William 3
David 8mths
On the 1861 Hannah turns up in Dibdale as a widow with only Sarah Phoebe spelled Phebe. William and David in the surname Pauntney/Pountney.
There is no sign of them on the 71/81 on the 91 John turns up married to Emma with sons John Henry aged 15 b. Norton Canes and Arthur Lewis aged 9 born Burton upon Trent.
l have tried searching for John Henry and Arthur Lewis on the 1901 but nothing.
Can you give me some suggestions to track these elusive ancestors.
Regards Pam