Written on the photo mount is: "3rd May 1902. His Majesty's Forest of Dean. Crown Keepers (William H. Morris , Henry Smith) after adjournment of the Verderers Court at Speech House this day. A snapshot by the Court Steward, Douglas J. Wintle".

Several generations of the Smith family served as Crown Keepers.

Angela Ayres added (July 2017): "... I think that Henry Smith was probably the son of Richard Smith, who was the brother of my great grandfather, Barnabas Smith. their mother was Elizabeth, who died at the grand age of 93. if anyone has any information on my family, I would love to be in touch?",

Angela Ayres added (July 2017): "... I think that Henry Smith was probably the son of Richard Smith, who was the brother of my great grandfather, Barnabas Smith. Their mother was Elizabeth, who died at the grand age of 93. if anyone has any information on my family, I would love to be in touch?".

Amanda Ashley-Smith added (Feb 2025): "... It was fascinating to read about the Smith family of Mailscott Lodge and Speech House. I am trying to learn more about my earlier Smith ancestors in land adjoining English Bicknor and in Uley. Henry Smith married Hannah Stephens, and one of their children was Nathaniel Smith (b. 1825). If anyone has any information on these earlier Smiths, I would be most grateful to find out more".

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