George Coward Wiltshire England Blenheim Nz
I'm looking for information (parents or ferther back) on George COWARD b1823 Wiltshire, m1855 to Susanna Fieldes, d1912 Blenhiem.
The story goes ... the family escaped the French revolution and went to England. Is there a way of finding that out????
My understanding of the family folk lore is that a man by the name of St John escaped the French revolution by hiding in a cart of hay making its way over to England. When he got there he changed his name to 'Coward' Do not know how we can verify it.
Colleen
My understanding of the family folk lore is that a man by the name of St John escaped the French revolution by hiding in a cart of hay making its way over to England. When he got there he changed his name to 'Coward' Do not know how we can verify it.
Colleen
I have heard that family story to, but I didn't know where it fitted in. I will ask my aunty if she has any paper work, as she is the one that told me.
Hi Kelly dont know if you are still using this site. George Henry Coward and Susannah Fieldes were my 2nd great grandparents. I can go back on Susannah's to her parents. There is quite alot of information on the family living in Nelson. If you have any further information I would love you hear from you.
Sonja
Hi Sonja, I have just had a break through for the Cowards today :) I will send you a private message to share some info.
Hopefully Colleen sees this, I will get in touch to share what I can :)
I have only just seen this....a few years too late! Hopefully you see my message. I am also a descendant of George Coward and Susannah Feildes. It would be great to make contact and share information. I can go back further than George and Susannah. My father is a grandson and was born in Nelson NZ. I am interested in anything at all you can share. Thank you so much. It is great to finally connect with distant family. Hopefully I will hear back. Regards, Deborah
Coward of Blenheim