Roderick Williams: "My late father Baden C Williams born at Hay in 1900 and was postmaster there from about 1945 until 1963. I was born at the Post Office in July 1947. I
My late uncle (Knobby) Augustus Sidney Williams kept an ironmongery shop in Hay. My grandad William Williams was a insurance agent for the Prudential, affectionately known as Bonus Williams or Billy Bonus by some. He was also a town councillor."
Roderick's second photo of Hay's postmen... More old photos of Hay-on-Wye...
your comments
Lynn Constantine from Llansilin
Both sides of my family come from Hay-on-Wye. May father's family was Parmee and my mother's Prosser. I have been informed that my great-great-great-great grandparents were the innkeepers at the Griffin Inn, Llyswen, around 1860. They were Thomas and Ann Prosser. They are buried in Cymdu at St. Michael's Church. Does anyone have any information of either side of my family?
Mon Oct 19 15:03:00 2009
Jonathan Barwick, Worcester.
I know some time has gone by since a comment was last posted here, but I just want to reply to Jacqui's post.My grandfather, Augustus Sidney 'Sid' Williams, owned a number of Morris Travellers and I do believe that the Jack Russell you remember was named Judy and was a gift to my mother from my father. My mother wasn't (and still isn't) a fan of dogs, so she lived with my grandparents.I'm building up the family tree slowly.
Thu Jul 9 15:31:36 2009
Roderick Williams --Talgarth
Reply to Avona, Aberdare regarding relatives. I don't think we are related as Williams (Sidney) Williams was still in Hay until the late 1950's where he died.In answer to Jacqui Peskett I am 99.9%certain we are related from the info you have given. If I don't get into contact with you first, you will find me on Friends Reunited and Genes Reunited. I think it would be nice to re-establish a link with my long lost cousins as your move down south cut you off completely as we did not know your addresses etc. My sister has a lot of family info and you would be surprised what ! we have turned up as far as Essex, Devon, Somerset and the connections with the Stace family of Essex and even possible links with Ivor Novello Davies's. Although the latter seems difficult to prove for sure.
Thu Jul 9 15:31:04 2009
Helen Morgans from Colchester.
I would be interested in why your website has at some time mentioned the name of Phyllis Morgans. In reply to Robin De Smet of St. Albans (see above)who is trying to trace an artist by the name of Phyllis Morgans who painted in Suffolk. My parents (Phyllis Morgans was my mother) lived in Walberswick for many years and Phyllis Morgans was an Honourary Freeman of the Worshipful of Painters. She exhibited in many exhibitions and had numerous one-man shows.
Fri Jan 16 16:54:28 2009
Jacqui Peskett - St Austell, Cornwall
William Arnold Williams was my Grandfather - my mother is Rosemary (known as Joan) Williams and she was born in Hay on Wye in 1933 before moving to Bosbury and then Hereford. I knew Baden Williams when I was growing up and I can recall visiting Hay with my parents and having hairaising rides in his Morris Traveller, I also recall he had a Jack Russell dog?
Tue Jan 13 17:46:34 2009
Avona, Aberdare
Looking at and reading about Hay's past postmen, sent in by Rodrick Williams.I reconized the names, William Williams, Augustus Sidney Williams. My grandfather was from Hay, is name was William Williams and my dad Sidney Williams.My grandfather i believe left there sometime in the 1900's.He moved to Merthy Tydfil.So i was just wondering if we are belonging to the same family.I hope that Rodrick Williams could give me more information on the williams family background.I would be so grateful.
Mon Oct 13 09:32:33 2008
Glen Brighton
My Great Great Great Grandfather was David Prosser from Hay. His son was William Prosser and his son was William John Prosser. Margret we could be related!
Mon Sep 1 13:31:36 2008
Margaret Forsyth Perth Western Australia
My Great Grandad was from Hay his name was William Prosser, son of David Prosser.
Thu Jun 7 10:33:26 2007
Geoff Law, Melbourne Australia
My Grandmother (my mother's mother) had the surname Prosser and I have been told that the Prosser's were originally from Hay.Does any one have any information regarding the Prosser family?
Wed May 30 09:29:12 2007
Robin De Smet St Albans, Herts
Sorry I have no connections with Hay-on Wye but you mentioned Phyllis Morgans. I am trying to trace details (dates) of an artist of the same name who painted in Suffolk. I would be grateful for your kind help if yours is the same lady I am looking for. Many thanks.
Sun Apr 15 12:22:20 2007
Jonathan Barwick, Worcester.
Augustus Sidney Williams was my Grandfather. Many happy memories of Hay in the '70s and '80s. We used to go up onto Hay Bluff common in the boot of his Morris Minor Traveller for picnics.
Mon Mar 12 09:45:02 2007
Glenn Smith, Felindre
The two women in the picture are Miss Lil Pit and my aunty Marge Thomas nee Price Phyllis Morgans sister. Lil's on the left and Aunty Marge is on the right. Lil Pit was godmother to all Joyce Smith nee Price children (Joyce had 8 children).I am one of the children.
Mon Nov 13 10:02:54 2006
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