Jean's grandfather was Francis Herbert Keedy. Her "Keedy" ancestors were living in the Tyneside area in the 18th and 19th centuries, and some members of the family were Presbyterian ministers.
Jean's grandmother was Margaret Eliza Merrick (Howells). In the 19th century the "Howells" line were iron workers originating from South Wales. Her Merrick grandfather was a builder from Shropshire.
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