The Corcorans

[gareth.b]

Hi All
I have been tracing my ancestors who lived in Dowlais,
They were from Waterford in Ireland but moved over and worked
in the iron works .
They lived in 4 Cross Wind Street ,and although I lived in
Penydarren until I was 23 and my hunting ground included
the whole of Dowlias and Penydarren I can't remember this
street .
I have a suspicion that it may have been in the Cwm as I know
that at some time they lived there .But I don't Know the names
of the streets that were there.
Any information would be appreciated
Bye the way my Gt/Gt/Grandfather was called Patrick Corcoran
and he married Margaret Corcoran (nee Brown)who's mother
was called Bridget Brown she was from Waterford and was
a brick maker in the iron works.
Thanks in advance
Gareth.B

[bobw]

I remember Danny and Flo Corcoran who lived on Rocky road wich is opposite the Cwm. I hope this helps.

[garethb]

Thanks bobw
Yes Danny Corcoran is part of our family .
I believe he was my Grandfathers brother
I was brought up in Haydn terrace ,the prefabs
just off the Rocky road

[KEN]

I REMEMBER AN EDDIE CORCORAN IN SCHOOL WITH ME IN THE
1950s

[garethb]

Thanks for the reply Ken.I think that Eddy must be another
family as I have no record of that name in my line,but
as of yet there are some gaps that may eventually refer to an
Edward.

[KEN]

I THINK YOUR RIGHT IM THINKING OF EDDIE COCKROFT,SORRY ITS CALLED OLD AGE
KEN

[garethb]

Hi All
Just a little update
I have been checking on "cross wind street" and I have found
"Wind Street" which is on the site and was actually next to
"South Street" In Dowlais ,I have also found a "Cross Street"
which is in the same vicinity,but no "Cross Wind Street ."
Perhaps the records got it Wrong

If anybody has info please let me Know

[mal harries]

There used to be little lane between Wind St. and Horse St, there was a Gospel hall there, then a bit of a car park. This was just behind the Oddfellows Hall. This could be the place that you are looking for. The old place," was old " but at least it had
character,and some form .Not any longer

[gareth.b]

Thanks Mal

I had an idea that there may have been something there
but I was not sure,

At least You have solved a little query I had tracing my roots

GarethB