Could one of your ancestors be related to one of
these famous or talented people, who were born in
Gloucestershire? Sometimes research into a female branch of
the family can reveal an interesting discovery.
Hubert Cecil Booth 1871-1955 -
Civil Engineer and inventor of the first powered vacuum cleaner
Edwin Beard Budding 1795-1846 –
Inventor of the lawnmower and adjustable spanner
Robert Raikes 1736-1811 - Philanthropist,
Proprietor of the Gloucester Journal and founder of Sunday Schools
William Tyndale (c1493-1536) –
Translator of the Bible into English and Martyr
Sir Charles Wheatstone 1802-1875
Scientist and Inventor, Fellow of the Royal Society
James (Jemmy) Wood 1756-1836 – Banker
More famous people from Gloucestershire to be added in due course!