People — The Renals of Cornwall

The men and women of the Renals family whose lives were rooted in the parishes of mid Cornwall across the centuries.

Truro, Cornwall

Roy Frederick Renals

Born and raised at Bazeley's Barn, Lanhydrock. Roy first worked for Sydney Jewell at his quarry near Sladesbridge between Bodmin and Wadebridge. He left that job when he learned that a chap who had worked for the company for a shorter period of time in a less demanding job was being paid more than Roy. The issue was raised with management and when no pay rise was forthcoming Roy left and found work driving lorries long distance. His father-in-law, Alfred Bewes made Roy aware of job vacancies in the Cornwall County Fire Brigade. Roy applied, was successful and became a fireman, what we would today call a firefighter. Husband of Sheila nee Bewes. Children, Andrew James and Lorraine Grace.

Wadebridge, Cornwall

Edwin (Ed, Eddie) John Renals

Born and raised at Bazeleys Barn, Lanhydrock. Civil servant, school teacher. Husband of Brenda nee Julyan. Children, Stephen, Paul(d) and Trevor.

Poplars, Fletchers Bridge

Robert (Bob) Renals

Born and raised at Poplars, Fletchers Bridge, Cardinham. Soldier, Military Medal recipient, survivor of Gallipoli, Palestine and the Somme. Husband of Charlotte Orchard. Children Edwin John Renals(d), Roy Frederick Renals(d).

Jack Renals

Brother of Bob Renals of Poplars. Husband of Betsy Orchard, sister of Charlotte.

Linkinhorn

Francis Renals

From this marriage entry we can deduce that Francis was the son of William Renals and both father and son were miners. Francis could not write hence his signature was made by marking a cross. He was described as of full age, as was Grace, his bride. John Clemens, father of the bride was also a miner.

From other research I have identified a Captain Francis Renals, who I believe to be the same person, died in a mining accident at Marke Valley mine, more of that later.

Orchard Family Connections

Charlotte Orchard

Wife of Bob Renals. One of three sisters recorded singing English Folk songs in the early 1970s. Her voice lives on through Veteran Records VTR119CD.

More People

Further family profiles will be added as research and curation allows.