Brief Life History of William
When William Greenow was born in 1862, in Garndiffaith, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom, his father, John Greenow, was 30 and his mother, Adelaide Eliza Cleeveley, was 26. He lived in Trevethin, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom for about 10 years.
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Family Time Line
Sources (3)
- William Greenow in household of John Greenow, "England and Wales Census, 1881"
- George Wm Greenow in household of John Greenow, "England and Wales Census, 1871"
- William Greenow in household of John Greenow, "England and Wales Census, 1881"
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World Events (8)
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.
1884
Art Nouveau Period (Art and Antiques).
1900 · Strike at Penrhyn Slate Quarry
The strike at Penrhyn Slate Quarry was the longest in Wales history, lasting from November 22, 1900 to 1903. When workers in the quarry were informed that union dues were no longer being collected, they started protesting.
Name Meaning
English: see Greenhough .
Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016
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