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Sandra Muir, Hornsea
Thanks sue a bit disapppointed you couldnt help,thanks for the bit of info on her brother,if you think of anything else please let me know would be appreciated.interested if we ever met?i visited my nan as often as possible.thaanks again.
Sun Aug 16 20:53:04 2009
Brent Gibbon, Shrewsbury
John George Gibbon, my great grandfather, was manager of Hay Gasworks in 1911. We have no trace of him after that. Any info very welcome.
Fri Aug 14 10:30:31 2009
Sue Newport
Sorry Sandra I am not a relative, just knew them in the 50's and 60's.I believe Jean had a brother living in Machynlleth who had been in the R.A.F.and did some very good paintings. Good luck in your search.
Thu Aug 13 14:58:59 2009
Sheila Binder.Canada
I am related to the Chaloners of Clyro. Peter Chaloner built and lived in Ashbrook House. He also built and ran the Swan Inn as well as working in some capacity for the Baskervilles. My GGgrandfather was Richard Chaloner, Peters Brother. Richard was a blacksmith and had a bussiness in Hay before immigrating to Canada around 1849.
Wed Aug 12 09:48:50 2009
sandra muir from Hornsea
To sue of newport interested in any other info you might have on jean morgan nee hughes.I know my father john/jack was born in machynllth but we are having difficulties in tracing jean so anything you have might help.are we related?
Sun Aug 9 17:47:37 2009
Sue. Newport
Sandra Muir asked about her grandmother Jean Morgan,married to Tom Morgan. Jean was from Machynllth, Mid Wales.
Sun Jul 26 08:52:27 2009
Jonathan Barwick, Worcester
Hello, I'm looking for anybody connected to the Williams family of Hay. My grandfather was Augustus Sidney Williams b1898. There's also his brothers, Baden b1900 and Arnold b1903 and his sister, Mona b1896. Augustus 'Sid' Williams had the ironmongers shop in High Town, opposite the castle and Baden was the Post Master at Hay. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thu Jul 9 15:31:29 2009
Sandra Muir (nee Morgan)
Re Chancery Lane residents photo, I thought previously it might be my grandmother Jean Morgan. Seen through a magnifying glass I am 100% positive it is and the child in her arms looks like me, which means others in photo could be family. Can anyone help?
Thu May 28 15:22:18 2009
Walter Casey Smith
I live near Milwaukee,WI,USA. Am tracing family of Richard "Bull" SMITH who went to Boston 1635, then Long Island, Sussex,NY. Easy find on web. Likely was from Brecon or Hay-on-Why. My gggf John G. Smith m. c.1814, Nancy Sutherland, wid. of Wm & nee YARNES fm Scotland in Otsego Co,NY (prob. Cooperstown.) Have much info fm 1800 to now.
Sun Apr 26 21:24:15 2009
Barbara Nash, Dudley
Searching for the parentage of my gt gt grandmother Mary Toon who was born in Hay abt 1807.
Thu Apr 23 10:06:54 2009
Sandra Muir (nee Morgan)
I am sure the lady at the right of this picture is my grandmother jean morgan married to tom. mother of john (jack)and ronald.They lived on chancery lane (then lion street) as did my auntie maisie.i am from hay born 7.12.49 left at age 8 father in prison service.hay has always been my home no mater where ive lived.my mother was rose morgan.i have numerous family members in hay
Sun Mar 22 19:39:19 2009
Steve Lloyd from LLanharan
Bronwen Johnson from Buckinghamshire asked about "Thomas Arthur Lloyd born in Hay in 1860, painter by trade. " He was my Great Great Grandfather, He married Caroline Bond who was born in Slade End in berkshire, And lived in Talgarth for a few years before moving to the Penarth area. I too have a lot of gaps in the story but would love to contact anyone who may have any more information.
Mon Jan 19 09:51:47 2009
Dianna Williams Birmingham
My cousin and I are trying to trace any details of the Williams family of Hay on Wye who owned a tannery in the 19th Century possibly owned by James Williams. James Williams' whose son Walter Williams married an Ann Byran on 13th July 1843 in the parish of Brecon and resided in Hay.
Sat Dec 27 16:32:49 2008
Linda Malcolm, Cornwall
I lived in the Swan Hotel in 1972 working with Penlan Pony Trekking centre. We used to go to dances at the Crown Hotel in the centre of Hay. What has happened to the Crown Hotel, I cannot find any trace. Is "DI" the baker who owned the Swan still alive?
Fri Nov 14 09:14:44 2008
Val Fleming from Tasmania
Does anyone know anything about the Lewis families or Gladwyn Families of Llanigon. I know Bill Lewis still lived in Llanigon in 2000
Tue Oct 14 13:46:13 2008
Avona from Aberdare.
Im trying to trace my father's family from Hay.My grandfather's name was William williams.His father i believe moved in the 1900's. I know they moved to Merthy Tydfil.Then my grandfather moved to Aberdare.I think they came from the agricultural comunity.
Mon Oct 13 09:28:08 2008
Beverley Bell
I am looking for any relatives of my Grandfather Charles Owen Ruddick from Brecon. Charles left for Australia on board the Ortona 16/11/1906. He was born in 1883.
Fri Jul 18 08:54:29 2008
Annie Coste, Le Hingle Brittany,France
Many thanks to Mrs Zena Davies. I got in touch with Martin, Annette, Celia Dearden: After 42 years passed we are meeting again next September in France! I hope, to have news from Neil Hitchcox...and find photos of Philip Dowding...I am very happy!
Tue Apr 29 09:28:23 2008
Susan Hall, Cwmbran
To Betty U.S.A. The name Pugh from Clyro you referred to, I believe belongs to my parents. My father died in 1995 but still has close relations in the area. He was born in Glasbury-on-Wye and his fathers' parents lived in Boughrood. My father and grandfathers name was Edward. My grandfather was born the 28-4-1888. His father died young, leaving young children, so times were very hard. I have an uncle who is 85 now,also another uncle who is in his 70's. They possibly could provide more information.If this has been helpful please contact again.
Mon Apr 14 09:26:23 2008
Susan Hall cwmbran
Re. william Newman Clyro Postmaster. I lived in Bronydd, a mile out of Clyro from 1940-1953. next door was'Newmie' Miss Sarah Newman, a relation to William the Postmaster. Her father Harry, was the pig killer according to my mother, who is now 92 years old. I think Newmie died in the sixties. She had a relative called Lottie Thomas from Tonypandy, but from her mothers side. My mother talks about an Arthur Newman who stayed on her fathers farm then went on to become a Police Inspector in wales. Probably in the 1940's. Also related to him we think was a william 'Billy' Newman living in Llandrindod Wells in the '50's.
Mon Apr 14 09:25:43 2008
Madame Annie Coste, Le Hingle, Brittany
In November 1965, aged 19 I came to Wales and stayed at Hay on wye,at Ann Dearden's,in a lovely huge old house called WyeCliff.I really enjoyed being the Dearden's family guest. In March 1966,I got married to Mr Philip Dowding,a really nice good man,older than me,in Llandrindod town hall. Then my son Lawrence Philip Dowding was born at Wye-Cliff,helped by Nurse Price and Ann Dearden. Ann became my son's godmother. Then Wye-Cliff house went on fire... My son and I came once to see her in the small new house. Now,I am 61 years old I tried to find out from The Town hall ne! ws about the Dearden family,Martin Clare Annete Celia ....no results! Could anyone help me to find where the Deardens are staying? I'd love to communicate with them again,they all had been so sweet! I am looking,too,for some Dowding's. Grand nieces of Philip Dowding....Just for remembering him. I should be very pleased ,too,to have news or adress of Neil Hitchcox ,an old friend,his family had a grocery:cafe shop;
Tue Apr 1 07:17:49 2008
Michael from Three Cocks
Duncan in Canada, I understand you are trying to get in touch, Mike
Tue Mar 18 09:09:17 2008
Carol Thomas, Manchester
My great grandmother Sylvia Lloyd b 1870 lived in forest road in hay her mother was Mary Ann nee Pembridge and her father was Thomas Lloyd if anyone has any old photographs or any connection please let me know.
Wed Mar 12 09:02:52 2008
Duncan, Canada
Looking for information of fraternal twin brothers from Hay: Michael and Peter Like.
Wed Feb 20 15:08:28 2008
Jill Preston from Hay on Wye
Mike Barrells mum is my nan her name was Esther Barrell (Etty) I have never seen a picture of my nan as a child before, I think it is wonderful.
Sat Feb 16 17:00:41 2008
Bronwen Johnson from Buckinghamshire
I am tracing my family tree and trying to find out about my great great grandfather James Price Lloyd from Cusop (bn 1830is) also Thomas Arthur Lloyd born in Hay in 1860, painter by trade. My great great aunt Lloyd was the local nurse and cycled throughout the area attending to all. Can anyone help me fill in many gaps?
Mon Dec 31 10:07:55 2007
Betty from USA
I notice that there are Pughs from Clyro mentioned. My great-great grandfather was born in Clyro (Thomas Pugh), but that would have been around l821. He married Elizabeth ?? They lived in the "field houses", so I guess they were pretty poor. They had sons, Gomer (my great grandfather, who migrated to Pennsylvania in the states) Arthur, Moses, William and I believe a few more, maybe a Joseph. I know that's a long, long time ago, but just wondering if there is a connection. I guess Pugh is a very common name in Wales, so probably a long shot. Anyway, if there is any info it would be appreciated. We were in Wales a few years ago and I wanted to see so much more, but we were on tour and of course, they couldn't cater to my needs. We were in the town of LLangolan. I loved it.
Fri Dec 14 12:24:25 2007
Kat Davis from Oregon, USA
Recently on Ancestry.com I came across a Joseph Davies that may have married Alice Miller (Qrt Jan-Feb-Mar 1840)in Hay District. If this is the correct couple, they had children: (my great great grandfather) John William? (Nov 1845) and Margaret (bd unk) married ? Wilson. Would anyone have information on these people.
Tue Jul 24 15:16:53 2007
Barry Maund
My ancestors lived in hay in the late 1800 the name maund. Ernest my great grandfather moved down to Merthyr. His father was John.
Thu Jun 28 16:36:28 2007
Marilyn Edwards, N Somerset
Re: William Newman, Clyro Post OfficeI am accumulating quite a bit of information on the Newmans of Clyro with the help of a newly found great uncle, if there are any other Newman descendants who would like some help with the family tree.
Wed Jun 13 09:42:33 2007
Derek Cootes
Thanks to Suzy for your kind response. Turns out I was staying right next to the Crown Hotel on my last visit to Hay! Next time I am in Hay I will take your advice and see if I can find the Coopers Hall area!
Mon May 28 16:32:03 2007
Beverley Bell from Australia nee Ruddick
I am replying re William Newman Clyro the Postmaster. He was my Great Grandfather on my Father's mother's side. My grandmother was Eleanor Newman and she married Charles Owen Ruddick from Brecon in about 1909 in Charters Towers Queensland Australia and was, I think, his eldest daughter.
Mon May 21 09:01:31 2007
Suzy from Hay
For Derek Cootes, the Crown hotel is the building that houses Jigsaw world opposite Barclays bank, and Coopers Hall is near the old Moor Estate which is accessed from the road to Clifford and Nantyglatwr lane. If you walk that way you will find addresses that may mean something to you, for further info you should pop into some of the local shops, maybe Eric Pugh on the pavement.
Mon May 14 09:48:46 2007
Kathy from London
I have recently been on Ancestry.Com and discovered that my Great Great Grandmother was from Hay. Her name was Elizabeth Hyris does anyone know anything about the Hyris family?
Fri Apr 20 14:42:35 2007
Dawn Mitchell from Kew
Can anyone help me with reminiscences of the Moor, where I was born, my grandparents Walter and Nora Riddell and my mother Betty? I have photos of the house and family if anyone is interested.
Wed Apr 11 10:22:54 2007
Derek Cootes, Birkenhead
I am researching my family tree and am trying to find any information on James Cootes who is recorded in the 1881 census as living in Coopers Hall Cottage Cusop and being the landlord of the Crown Hotel.I recently visited the area but could find no trace of the hall, cottage or Crown Hotel. Any information anyone has would be much appreciated.
Sat Apr 7 16:27:52 2007
william newman, clyro
Looking for any information on William Newman, Postmaster at Clyro Post Office 1881 to 1901
Thu Mar 22 09:48:53 2007
Lynda, Essex
An ancestor of mine, James Bazzard, lived with his wife and family at Coopers Hall, Cusop. He is recorded in the 1881 census as living there. Another branch of the family were in Hay - does anyone recognise the name?
Thu Feb 22 15:06:10 2007
Allan Bone
family tree seaching for information on blanch emma howells protheroe d o b 4 11 1924 hay on wye mothers name jennie fathers name edward howells
Thu Nov 30 14:02:34 2006
Joseph Saunt Redditch, Worcs
My wife's great great grandfather - James Morris from Kenchester nr Hereford - was the landlord of The Three Tuns Inn in 1861. His wife was Elizabeth Dearden from Hay on Wye. Does anyone have any knowledge of these people. Thank you Joseph.
Tue May 23 10:26:14 2006
Peter, Oxfordshire
I was born at no 1 Brook Street Hay on Wye on Dec 8th 1960,
We moved after to Clyro to live next door to my Grandparents. My Nan still lives in the same house. Mrs Flo Pugh. Still have lots of Relatives there. Remember Eric's Shop and my brother and Sister and I had very happy holidays when we moved away.
My Grandfather ; Mr Edward Pugh 1914-1995
Grandmother Mrs Florence Pugh Born 1917
Father Peter James Hall 1936-1996 Born London
Mother Susanna Florence Hall( Pugh) Born 1940
Brother Roger Martyn Hall Born 1963 Clyro
Sister Sharon Jayne Hall Born Hereford 1959
Peter James Hall Jnr(me)
born Hay on Wye 1960
Tue Aug 23 09:12:26 2005
Eric Pugh from Hay
Mike,
The photographs on pages 3 and 4 are of the Chancery Lane VE party in May 1945 and the ones on pages 5 and 6 are of the street party for the Coronation of Geo. VI in May 1937.
Mon Jul 25 11:44:46 2005
Do you recognise any of these 'old families of Hay'? Perhaps you have some old photos of the town that you'd like to share? If so why not get in touch and we can add your pictures and comments to the site.
