Hello Chris,
A real 'shot in the dark'........Have you ever come across an Alfred Bidmead born c1840.
He states, in the 1871-1901 Wales census's, to be from Sapperton, Gloucester. He also lists his father on his marriage certificate as a William Bidmead. Alfred is my gggrandfather.
I have found a birth certificate for a 'male' in Sapperton 1840 born to an Ann Bidmead but the fathers name is not listed.
Any help would be really appreciated.
Thanking you in antisipation.
Regards Gail