John Greenow

Brief Life History of John

John Greenow was born about 1833, in Clodock, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom. He married Adelaide Eliza Cleeveley in 1860, in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Trevethin, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom for about 20 years.

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Family Time Line

John Greenow
about 1833–
Adelaide Eliza Cleeveley
1836–
Marriage: 1860
William Greenow
1862–
Albert Greenow
1864–
Ann Greenow
1866–
Sarah Jane Greenow
1869–
Mary E Greenow
1871–
Pollie Grenow
1872–

Sources (6)

  • John Grenow, "England and Wales Census, 1891"
  • Legacy NFS Source: John Greenow - Government record: birth: about 1833; Clodock, Herefordshire, England
  • John Grunnow, "Wales, Monmouthshire, Parish Registers, 1538-1912"

World Events (8)

about 1833 · The Factory Act Restricts Child Labor

The Factory Act restricted the hours women and children could work in textile mills. No child under the age of 9 were allowed to work, and children ages 9-13 could not work longer than 9 hours per day. Children up to the age of 13 were required to receive at least two hours of schooling, six days per week.

1843

Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.

1867 · Great Reform Act of 1867

The Great Reform Act of 1867 gave males the right to vote. This also helped to form the Welsh Liberal Party. It was the second of three reforms that would take place.

Name Meaning

English: see Greenhough .

Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016

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