Clifford Redpath Brown sent us this query:
"Have discovered that my great grandfather must have been born here about 1830 but spent most of his married life in West Bromwich. What a culture shock it must have been. Evan Roberts would have been a young Wheelwright in the 1851 census. Has anybody got access? Think his family would have attended the Congregational Church. Will visit one day"
Stan did some research and sent this reply:
"The information wanted by Clifford Redpath Brown re the 1851 census is as follows:-
Living at Penygraig, Meifod
David Roberts (55), agri.labourer, born Llansantffraidd
Anne Roberts (51), his wife, born Meifod
Evan Roberts (21), son, born Meifod
Edward Roberts (15), son, ""
John Roberts (12), son, ""
Jesse Roberts (7), son, ""
William Roberts (2), son, ""
Edward Ellis (82), father-in-law, retired wheelwright, born Llanuwchllyn (Merioneth)
plus 1 servant
By the time of the 1861 census, Evan, Edward & Jesse have left home and remaining at Penygraig are:-
David Roberts (69)
Anne Roberts (62)
John Roberts (21)
William Roberts (12)
plus 1 servant
I do not have personal access to the 1871 census. The 1881 census is of course available free on the Family Search Internet site. The only entries I could find for sure were:-
Living at Village, Meifod
Anne Roberts (83), widow
with 1 boarder.
Living at 8 Musgrave Rd, Birmingham, Warwick
Jesse Roberts (38), wheelwright, born Meifod (although it says Nuford, Montg.)
Ruth Roberts (39), his wife, born ""+ 4 children
I was unable to find the others, particularly Evan, who may well have moved to the Midlands along with brother Jesse, but may have died before 1881."
Information submitted by Stan.
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Ruth Conibere from Taunton
Can anyone tell me which newspapers would have covered the Meifod area in the last century and where I would be able to look at them on microfiche? My great grandfather was Evan Evans, a Saddler in Meifod and my grandfather, William Evans was born there in 1893. I hope someone will be able to point me in the right direction. Thanks.
Mon Oct 12 09:17:16 2009
Clifford Redpath Brown
I am related to Evan Roberts on my mothers side. Her mother was esther roberts, who married Joseph Cooper and moved to Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland.Would share information
Mon Aug 24 09:21:20 2009
Katherine Butler of Florida
My great, great , great grandfather, SAMUEL VAUGHN was born abt 1811 in Miford, and great, great, great grandmother, ELIZABETH (maiden name unknown) was born abt 1805 in Newtown, Kerry Parish. I believe they were married in Newtown as their first two children, MARTHA VAUGHN b 1832 and JANE VAUGHN b 1835 were born there. By 1840, the family was in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, as Samuel was a miner. Any information about my family would be greatly appreciated!
Sun Jun 7 21:19:24 2009
J A Thompson, Dunoon, Argyllshire
Any help please on the Richardson family who lived at Elm Villa in Meifod until the last family member (that I know of) Agnes Jessie Richardson died on 27.5.1960 aged 81. She was the daughter of George and Janet (McKay) who were both born in Scotland in 1838 according to 1881 census. There is a family grave in St Mary and St Tysilio cemetery and I wonder is great-grandfather George moved south to work on the estate of Coed y Maen. I can find no trace of a wedding so far, but they also had children: Andrew, George (Dodd), William and Alice Elizabeth who married Josep! h Wheeler Smith in 1905.Looking forward to hearing from someone in Meifod - a beautiful village 30+ years ago.
Sun Mar 29 18:15:10 2009
Graham Roberts from Runcorn Cheshire
Has anyone got any info on evan roberts born approx 1820 pwllheli in wales,his son evan roberts born liverpool and his son william henry roberts born liverpool approx 1892.
Tue Mar 3 09:45:24 2009
Wendy Black from Canada
I am looking for information on George Edward Griffiths b.abt. 1805 in Daywell, Gobowen, Shropshire. His father was Edward Griffiths m. Ann. Would appreciate where I can view original parish records or if there is an on-line site.
Sat Dec 20 13:18:58 2008
Elaine Livengood
Has anyone info on Sarah Morgan, born in Meifod around 1860's to 1870? She married Charles Grindley and lived in Liverpool, giving birth to my Grandmother Ann Grindley on Feb. 22, 1889. Ann came to Canada on The Empress Of Ireland and married Hector C. Thomson. Ann and Hector later moved to the USA in 1924. Thank you. Nov 13, 2008
Fri Nov 14 09:11:35 2008
Becky Griffiths Lymington
Ive started doing my family tree and Ive got as far as my great grand dad Frederick Griffiths who was born here in Meifod back 1888. Ive found out who his parents are, they are called 'RIchard Griffiths who was born in 1862 and Marget Jane who was born in 1864. I know that they are buried in the local church grave yard as I have been here before. Now im just lost on family connections from before 1888 some information or help would be very much regarded?
Sun Oct 5 18:08:13 2008
Sylvia Dean,m Ellesmere, Shropshire
My Grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Pryce was born at Meifod. Her father Edward Pryce farmed at Glynog. She was married in Meifod Parish Church on 22.11.1905. I have the Bible she was given by the Vicar. She married William Roberts who i think was from Pontrobert. Can anyone throw any more light on this please.
Sun Sep 28 18:15:08 2008
Gill Ashmery from Essex
I wish to find out about my great, great grandfather James Roberts who was born in Meifod in about 1813. He was a miller who later moved to Gobowen where he died. Where are the local church baptism records kept, are any of these in the local church and if so how can I contact the church?
Fri Jun 27 09:10:34 2008
Mal, Davis
I have traced my family back from the west midlands through Ellsmere, Gobowen, Oswestry, Meifod, and in the 1881 census to a cottage near Caedymden Hall, I don't seem able to trace any information about Caedymden Hall, can anyone help?
Fri Apr 18 09:47:23 2008
Lois (Carter) Wilson from Ontario, Canada
My great-great-grandfather Thomas JONES was born in Meiford abt. 1823. His wife Elizabeth --?-- JONES was born in Meiford abt. 1825. He was a Shoemaker employing men in 1851. By 1861 he was living in Welshpool, Montgomeryshire. How exciting it would be to find out more information or anyone connected to this family.
Tue Mar 4 16:08:35 2008
Brian Jones, Crewe
I am trying to trace my great granfather who lived in Meifod in the the mid 1800 ds. His wife was a Jane Evans and left to live in the Chester area I think to work for the Grovenor estate, please can you help me. My great grandfather's name was Meredydd Jones and lived in a house called Clawdd.
Mon Feb 4 08:13:56 2008
Dilys Lloyd nee Evans from Denbighshire
I am looking for my grandad"s brother David Evans born 1863 on 1901 census he was living at Lletty Meifod as a shoemaker. I would be so grateful if anyone can help.
Fri Feb 1 09:13:26 2008
Linda Roberts, Froncysyllte
My husband, Colin is descended from William Roberts who is aged 2years on the 1851 census above. William married Elizabeth, although when and where we don't know as we haven't been able to find them on the 1881 census. The family has been in the Cefn area ever since.
Mon Jan 7 08:35:06 2008
John Roberts, Froncysyllte
That is very interesting .. I am descended from the two year old William Roberts.
Mon Jan 7 08:28:05 2008
Sheldon Roberts from Hamilton Ontario
This may be useful to Ruth Reid's query.I have a very sketchy history of my father's family (Roderick Roberts) deceased 1969 at the age of 51 years in Sudbury. He tells us his family came from Wales (coal miners)and his father's name was "Jack" John Roberts who moves around the turn of the century to Cape Breton."Jack" Roberts married Mary Ann MacMullen (I suspect he married in Canada) . I don't know if he was fluent but my father spoke some Gaelic. They must have died quite young because my father spoke of being on his own at a very young age.My father's sibling's%2! 0names were Angus, William, Archina, Eulalia,Emma. My Dad and mom moved to Ontario with us 6 children in 1956 when the coal industry fell apart. I have always wanted to trace my father's family history but can't seem to get very far because if the scant info.
Sun Dec 9 16:13:59 2007
Ruth Reid, Ontario, Canada
I would like to make contact with a Roberts family that came to Canada in 1911 to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, as coal miners originally from Wales although they lived in Lancashire England in 1904, where my father Joseph Stanley Roberts was born. His brother Richard stayed behind in Wales. His siblings that came to Canada are, John, Edward, Thomas, Elizabeth, Mary Jane. Richard had a daugher Mary Elizabeth who was last heard living in England. Thank you.
Fri Jun 29 09:32:56 2007
Norma Williams, Canada
I would like to know more about my grandfather's family. He was born in Sanhir Place, Meifod, I believe in 1841. His name was Richard Williams. He moved to Glasgow, Scotland, where my father William Williams was born, my mother Was Margaret Dow.
Wed Feb 14 15:04:26 2007
Walling/Wallen, Seattle.
Wonder if any one is looking for Withey name in Pengraig and Mid Glam.
Wed Jan 17 09:37:45 2007
Eluned Griffiths nee Vaughan-evans
Interesting. I lived at Islwyn Clatter from 1923-1942.
Mon Jan 8 09:35:08 2007
Dawn Roberts, Bromsgrove
does anyone have any info on richard bamford, born abt 1796,Tregynon, nr Newport, Wales. wife margaret, b abt 1800, in mochdre. children: edward, john, martha,edward.1841 census puts them at kerry rd. 1851 - tynycwm, kilcowen, montgys, as farmer of 59 acres! Edward moved to wolverhampton by 1861.
Fri Nov 10 10:01:49 2006
Lola Krogh (nee Roberts) Canberra Australia
I am researching Edward Roberts, married Martha Price parents of Herbert Edward Roberts, farmer. Would there be any connection to the Edward mentioned here?
Mon Oct 16 10:04:50 2006
Anne Williams originally from Meifod
Try the Montgomeryshire Geonalogy Society based in Newtown, they can help. They have published many of the baptism,marrage and burial records, both the Church in Wales and the Non-conformists.
I dont have any Roberts ancestors but I bet that one of the members have and can help you.
Please do go and see Meifod, it is a very beatiful part of the country - not that I'm biased
Best of Luck with your search.
Tue Oct 10 17:30:51 2006
Edna Hales Kent
I am researching the Lollard leader Sir John Oldcastle, Lord Cobham, who escaped from the Tower of London and headed for Wales. Some say he was captured at Olchon Court, Olchon near Hay on Wye. Others say it was at Chapel Farm, Meifod in the deerfold forest. Any local help would be wonderful.
Fri Sep 8 14:12:20 2006
Robert Aiden Williams
Kept shoe and cobblers shop in high street Welshpool around 1930.
Thu Feb 9 16:46:03 2006
Carolyn Sheldon, USA
In the England Census for 1871 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire:
Evan Roberts, 44, wheelwright, born Meifod, Montgomeryshire
Esther Roberts, wife, 43, born Wornbourne, Staffordshire
Jane Thomas, step-daughter, 17, born W.Bromwich, Staffordshire
William Thomas, step-son, 15, wheelwright, born W. Bromwich, Staff.
James Thomas, 12, scholar, born W. Bromwich, Staff.
Rebecca Roberts, daughter 5, born W. Bromwich, Staff.
Elizabeth Roberts, daughter 3, born W. Bromwich, Staff.
Esther Roberts, daughter 2, born W. Bromwich, Staff.
Louise Roberts, daughter 8 months, born W. Bromwich, Staff.
Sun Jul 31 14:50:56 2005
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