William Greenow

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

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

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"

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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