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Date Posted: 14:06:54 07/25/05 Mon
Author: Sheen
Subject: Looking for

Hello

I have been trying to trace the birth, death and other info of my stepfather Mr F Sheen. He and his wife Harriett lived at 82 Princess Street from about 1910 or so and definately until her death in 1953. My stepgrandfather was the Blacksmith and always talked of how he shoed all the horses but later resorted to making the wrought iron railings in Abertillery and around when the horses went. I visited Abertillery a couple of times in my childhood and was taken to visit relatives over the mountain. I am not sure whether Fred* Sheen was from the area originally or not. They had one child, Freddie, who as an adult married and lived in Newport. He was married to Clarence. Harriett was formely married to John Paget.

I wonder if there are any relatives who know of Freds birth and death dates. Its possible he died around 1965-70. I would also love to know the whereabouts of the Smithy and when it closed. Fred was a keen bowler and used to go on tour each year to Brighton etc but I'm not sure which team it was for.

I imagine the houses with outside loos were pulled down and replaced, is this so and if so when did this happen?

I hope something rings a bell with someone. I will revisit Abertillery but would like a little more info first. I Believe both Harriett and Fred were buried in the local churchyard.

Hoping to hear something.

Margaret

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