I am tracing my Long family tree and have found a link back to Beoley, Worcs, near Redditch. I believe Thomas Long married Rosanna around 1840 and they had their children christened at Beoley. I had never heard the name Swadkins before so I guess it was a local name at that time. I would love to hear from anyone who has a connection with this line.
Any connections with brush making around this time are also of interest.
All contacts will be replied to.
Thanks Graham long