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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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.
Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.
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.
English: see Greenhough .
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