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Nigel Meredith Jones, Wirral
Barb Meredith asks about her grandfather WJH Meredith Jones (was that Hubert?). The geneology, story and profiles of the Meredith jones family of Wrexham are now with the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, under the Seymour Jones collection. I hope this helps.
Thu Feb 26 08:16:03 2009
Michael Middleton, Falkirk, Scotland
My interest is in the Middleton/Swan family from England possibly Canning Town. Jim Middleton c.1880 who had a connection with "Abby Arms, London" is this a pub? married Flo nee Middleton also c.1880. They had 2 children I know of; Walter Middleton c.1910 (my grandfather) and Jim c.1911. Walter married Esther Swan (who was born in Canning Town). Her parents were Peter Swan and Rose Norman. Rose was apparently born aboard ship between France and England.
Mon Jan 5 09:42:17 2009
Barb Meredith
I am interested in any information on my grandfather: W.J.H. Meredith Jones. He was a mechanical engineer of Wrexham in the late 1800s to early 1900s. He was probably born around 1884. He moved to the USA and married. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Mon Dec 15 08:10:33 2008
Norma Reubert, Palm Beach, Fl
I would like to know if William Jones of ct was the son of Col. John Jones or who were his children?
Mon Feb 18 10:07:49 2008
Steven Middleton - USA
I'm tracing my family line and am stuck at John Middleton, born mid-1700s in VA. Died in Harrison Co (West) VA. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thu Dec 27 08:25:25 2007
Hayley Middleton East Kilbride
I think the Middleton family is from Scotland not originally from England.
Wed Nov 28 11:49:23 2007
Daniel Middleton, South Carolina
I am a direct decendant of Arthur Middletonwho was the sixth to sign the declaration of independance. I have been tring to make the connection back to England, but so far have not been able to. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Wed Sep 19 08:37:40 2007
Looking for book son Middleton Family History
I am trying to connect our line in the United States up with those in England.Any information appreciated.
Fri Aug 17 09:32:35 2007
Colin Middleton. Swaffham, Norfolk uk
Would anyone know if there is a connection between Samual Middleton, 1693-1754 of Holdenby House Northamptonshire and the Middletons of Cadwgan Hall Wrexham?
Thu Aug 9 10:08:30 2007
RAY JONES, ONTARIO
I am researching the Meredith Jones family of wrexham c1770 and I would appreciate help in contacting Nigel Meredith Jones of Wirral.
Thu May 3 08:24:33 2007
Trina from Hampshire
I recently discovered that a great great aunt married a Meredith-Jones leather manufacturer from Wrexham. Are there any books or sources that I might be able to use to find out more about the family?I would love to be able to get in touch with Nigel of the same name who has posted on here.
Tue May 1 11:54:29 2007
Vicki Pickard from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I have just discovered some papers belonging to my great grandfather, David Middleton - written in 1926 on various topics including mining, and spiritualism. I have his daughters' names - Martha Cooper (of Tonyrefail Road, Porth) - her sister, Marie - emigrated to Canada after the first world war and married my grandfather - John Walton... I am interested in contacting anyone from this family. Thanks.
Mon Jan 15 09:11:13 2007
Kerrie
Message for James France. Am tracing my Middletons in London and am back to 1809 and previous to that they came from Norfolk. Let me know who you are looking for in London and I might be able to help you.
Fri Nov 3 16:02:59 2006
nigel meredith jones
Who was the historian who said that Edward Jones 11 came from a well known Welsh 'Catholic' family? In fact, he was a Protestant who gave refuge to his friend Thomas Salusbury (Babbington Plot) for which he went to the Tower before being hung, drawn and quartered. His father, the first Welsh Jones, made peace on behalf of Wales with Elizabeth 1st and became Master of the Wardrobe at Hampton Court.
Tue Sep 19 08:23:16 2006
Nigel Meredith Jones
J Kay Taylor's question about the Middleton's and Cadwgan Hall is answered in my earlier comment. The Middletons owned the hall for a period (as a 'Dower House'). The families were connected by marriage and both sided with Parliament during the Civil War, but Middleton switched sides at the Restoration. Col John Jones refused to do so, and was executed. The Middletons offered his family hospitality at their London residence Col John Jones refused to do so, and was executed, but the Jones family remained at Cadwgan from 12th century until mid-19th century, thanks to the Middletons, who also offered them hospitality at their London residence.
Tue Sep 19 08:14:02 2006
Hayley Middleton
I am interested in my ancestry but I'm not sure I am related to the Myddelton/Middleton family. Location Stoke-on-Trent England
Thu Jul 6 14:35:10 2006
Nigel Meredith Jones, Wirral
Cadwgan hall - our family lived at Cadwgan hall 'from time immemorial', in fact it was built in the 11th century and pulled down on the orders of the then owner, Col. Fitzhugh in 1967. The Middletons acquired it (in the guise of a dower house) for a period of time to enable their friends the Jones family to remain in their house. The Middleton connection came about after the restoration, when the house was seized by the crown in revenge for Col John Jones being a signatory to the death warrant of Charles I. Also, he had married Oliver Cromwell's sister and the hall had provided accommodation for Cromwell's army (pictures in National Library of Wales). The Middletons used to allow their relatives by marriage, the Jones family of Cadwgan Hall, to use their London home. The connection came from a marriage between the families recorded on a plaque at the head of the chancel of St Giles' Church, Wrexham. The Middletons were exonerated by Charles II thanks to their repudiating their loyalty to Cromwell, which Col. John Jones refused to do (see his speech on the scaffold recorded in 'the trial of the regicides' - "I would rather do one good thing for my country than have the popularity of the people"). In 1820, a later John Jones married Mary Meredith thus creating the family name of Meredith Jones - respectively descendants of 3rd and 5th royal families of Wales. The family left the hall towards the end of the 19th century after approximately 800 years. In the late nineteenth century, the family vacated the hall when four of the seven Meredith brothers emigrated because the family firm, Cambrian Leather Works, Wrexham (largest employer in north Wales) was unable to sustain them all. Cambrian Leather Works was sold in the 1920s and closed in the 1950s. At its peak it had subsidiaries around the world, but was ruined by the revolution in Russia. Richard Meredith Jones became chief exucutive of the north & south Wales bank, HO Liverpool (now trials hotel). All that remains of Cadwgan Hall is a fireplace, but the roof beams of the great hall were preserved at a museum for buildings somehwere near Worcester.
Wed Jun 21 14:15:12 2006
aaron middleton from winslow
hows my grt grt grand dad
Tue Feb 14 07:56:09 2006
ned parry prestatyn
i am interested in tracing the family of a seargeant gavin or gavan who served with my late father during the second word war. he was from the wrexham area and i know that the son of sgt gavin (who was killed in action ) did try to contact my father 25 years ago. does any one from the wrexham area know of any such family, ned
Mon Jul 4 16:41:54 2005
Ken Jones
I am interested in the birth of May Middleton 1864-1866 and her marriage to George Phillips prior to 1897
Wed Jun 15 16:35:53 2005
James France
I am interested in Myddelton/Middleton Family History Wales/London 1500 - 1850
Fri Apr 15 12:48:58 2005
