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Can You Help? - Part Two
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Rhys of Port Talbot says:
"Can anybody help me find information on my late grand father, Henry Miles of Cwmavon, Port Talbot? He was brought up in Pontrydyfen and worked in the Eagle Brick Works. During World War 2, he fought in Burma with the 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers. This is all I know. My grandfather died before I was born and the people in my family that would have know alot about him have now passed away. I would appreciate any information possible."
Albert of Aberaeron is looking for information on Thomas Parry:
"Does anyone know of any descendants of Thomas Parry who, according to the 1901 Census, was a Policeman at St Martins parish, Pembs. He had four children from his second marriage namely Ann, Eleanor, Joseph and George. I believe that Ann married a Chiswick."
Christine from Albany, New York has links with Cenarth:
"Hoping to find information about my ancestors, and if I might have relatives still in South Wales. My great great grandfather, Evan James, of Cenarth, Carmarthenshire (lived 28 July 1808 - 16 September 1868) and his brother Thomas James (1804-1852); Evan James listed on Cenarth/Kennarth census/directory of 1830 as a keeper of the White Hart inn/pub. Thomas James listed in marriage records for St. Llawddog Parish in Cenarth marrying Mary or Maria Rees on 08/07/1823. Both Thomas and Evan emigrated to Albany, New York before 1850, when they appear on Albany census records. Thank you for any help you can offer!"
Gerry Cronin is looking for information on his grandfather:
"My grandfather was a well know publisher and politican prior to the Second World War. He was known as the poor mans lawyer. His name was Bartholomew Cronin. He has a house in West Cross near The Mumbles. I also think he saved somebody from drowning in The Mumbles 1920's - 30's. He is buried in Oystermouth Cemetry. Any assistance would be appreciated."
Elizabeth of Williamsburg, USA says:
"My husbands great grandfather was born in Swansea, Wales. He left and travelled to NY. He probably left Swansea in the 1860's. His name was David Havard. We would love to know a bit more about him and his family in Wales."
Al Barrs of Florida, USA says:
"I have been researching my wifes and my family history, and my search inevitably takes me back to Wales. I am researching the Morgan, Jones and Davis families that all appear to have originated in Wales. My wife's Jones family appears to have originated in the village of Cilycwm in Carmarthenshire."
Marge Matthews of Queensland, Australia says:
"My grandfather Lewis Jenkins was an engineer in charge of the Mount Steward in and around 1900. Dad was the second eldest of five children born to Elizabeth at Cardiff Infirmary on July 6th 1893. Albert was the oldest child followed by dad then Windsor, Eunice and Olwen. "Albert married Mary, lived in Swansea and had three children Howard, Olwen and Frank. Dad married May and had two children Glenys and Marjorie. Windsor married and lived in Abernant, had one son John. Eunice married William Parry and had two sons David and John. Not much is known of Olwen though I believe she married and died while still young. "Back to grand-dad it seemed that the family moved around quite a bit when grand-dad changed jobs some of the places being Aberaman, Cwmaman, Bryn Port Talbot and finally Nantgarw where I was later born at 99 Oxford St. Here is where I lose track of Lewis and where I first met gran when Glen and myself were evacuated from london to Nantgarw to avoid the blitz taking place on London at that time. Gran died in Nantgarw around 1947. I hope this scant information will be of some use. Greetings to all in Wales."
Ron of Shrewbury is:
"Trying to trace descendants of Samuel and Rachel Jones who lived at Gwauniarll Farm at Seven Sisters. Rachel was born a Powell and this was her second marriage, as it was for Samuel - they had both been widowed. Rachel died in 1948 at Wern Farm Cwmgeidd. If any one can help that would be wonderful. Rachel was my Great Grandmother."
Jill Cadwaladr is trying to trace her great grandfather John Thomas of Llanelli:
"He would probably have been born in the 1880's. The only things I know about him are - that he had 13 children, one of whom was my grandmother Emily. The others were Gethin, Stanley, Walter, Albert, Martin, Eadie, Hilda, Minnie, Myra and Peggy. He was a coal merchant in the 1920's and only had one arm. Hence the nickname 'One-armed Johnnie'. Does anybody else out there know anything about him?"
John Govier of Australia is searching for information on Cornelius:
"Would anyone out there have any information on the Cornelius family of Swansa? My grandmother was Catherine Cornelius, she married William Govier about 1876. Thank you."
Tomi from Oswego, New York is:
"Looking to find the county or parish birthplace of Henry Zacariah Lewis (ore miner) b. around 1841 in Wales, mother Mary b. 1813, sister Hannah b. 1853. All emigrated to Pennsylvania around 1870. Have hit a brick wall over here."
Sylvia Steeves of Florida has links with Neath:
"Olwen May Bevan was born in Tonna on Feb. 3 1914, and adopted to a family there. Ethel Bevan was her mother, who died very soon after complications. Her father was Thomas Bevan and they lived at 1 Tynyrheol Cottages in Tonna. Olwen May is my aunt and my mother, Phyllis May Bevan's sister. Does anyone have any information on Olwen May? Thank you."
Jos Louwers is looking for family in Llanelli:
"I am trying to trace information about my Great Grandfather Walter Williams. He had two marriages, first to Mary they had two sons, William Edward Williams and I think a David Joseph Williams, both where killed within a month of each other in WW1. He then married a Catherine Lewis from Ton Pentre (she had a daughter called Bronwen who died young) and they had four children that I know of. Mary Bronwen, Walter, Benjamin and Blodwen (my grandmother).Any information would be greatly appreciated."
Sheila Beach is searching for information on her grandfather:
"I am researching my family tree, but I am having a lot of problems finding my grandfather, this is what I have on him. Joseph Williams born approx. 1914, his fathers name was Henry Williams not sure of mothers name. In 1937 my grandfather was living and working in London (he was in service as a porter)." He married my grandmother Emily Margaret Dicker on the 27 December 1937 at the St Johns Church Waterloo London. On his marriage certificate he was 23 years old, they had four daughters one being my mother Shirley Anne Williams (born 1942). My grandfather was a strict catholic. In 1940-43? they where living at Trefalgar Terrace, when it was bombed my aunt Gwen was injured and a Luther Jones was killed (unsure of his connection to my family). At some time they also lived at Neath. My grandfather was a builder and moved around for work, but in 1942 he was a dock labourer in Swansea. "We do not know where he was born or his mothers name, but it is said that at one time she lived at the Alms houses in Hereford by the old general hospital and also did the flowers for the Hereford Cathedral. The name we were given for her was Sarah this may have been around the 1950s-1960s? He may have had two brothers Richard and we think Stanley, we know for sure one worked for Hereford Council and the other for the fire service and was awarded a medal for service. Unsure but he may have been in the Home guard."
Ann Watt of Welwyn Garden City is trying to track down information on her grandparents:
"My father David Brinley Richards was born in Gilfach Goch, Glamorgan on 12.5.1913. My grandmother Ellen Evans, I believe, came from Newquay Cardiganshire, b.abt 1878. I don't know where my grandfather David John Richards came from b. abt. 1875 (maybe Glamorgan). They both died and are buried here in Welwyn Garden City. Does anyone recognise these names? Any help greatly appreciated."
R.K.Williams of Ystalyfera is:
"Trying to find out if anyone has recollections or information on Ystalyfera Grammar School from 1921 or so when R.Keri Williams would have attended the school."
Emma from Monmouth has two requests for information:
"I am trying to find information on the Colwell and Lewis families in Briton Ferry. Syndney Herbert (known as Herbert) (b. 1856) moved to B.Ferry from Bristol and married an Elizabeth. He was head cashier at the tinworks. One of their children, John (known as Jack b. 1884) married Mary Ann Lewis, whose parents were called Thomas and Martha (?). If anyone has any information on them I would love to hear from them, I can't find Mary's parents at all. Jack was a publican in Neath for a while (Crown Hotel?) and quite a few of his children were born there.""Does anyone know anything about my relatives Mr and Mrs John Evans of Briton Ferry. They lived at 10 Vernon St. for a time and had a daughter Mary Catherine Evans (b. 3/4/1882) who later married Massena Garnet Watters and lived at Pilton Green, 2 Gower St. Briton Ferry."
Vernon of Nantgarw is:
"Researching my family history and would like any information on my grandparents. Henry Jones born approximately 1877, died 1929. He married Mary Ann Davies (1876? - 1960) approx. 1897 and lived in Westbury St. Llanelli."
Pat from Swansea asks:
"My family lived at 34 Brynmelyn St. Greenhill Swansea. My great grandparents were called Evans and then my gran and grandfather carried on living in the house, name was Thorne. My mother was Joan, she had 2 sisters, 1 brother. I would love to know more about Greenhill and my family. Thanx."
Cheryl from Maitland, Australia has links with SW Wales:
"I am trying to find information on my gg grandfather David Morgan. He was born in Glamorganshire, Wales in c. 1852 to John and Jane Morgan. He came to Australia sometime before 1878 which is the year he married my gg grandmother Mary Jane 'Jane' Davies/Davis. They were married on 29 July 1878 in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. Jane was the daughter of Evan and Ann Davies/Davis and she was born in Adelaide, SA in 1855 after her parents emigrated to Australia. I would be grateful for any information supplied on David Morgan."
Melanie from Swansea is:
"Looking for David Rees - Yr Hafod (my ggggrandfather) born 1812 in Carmarthen, married to Maria. They had a boy William (b 1846 in Llanguick), and a girl Sarah (b 1841 in Carmarthen). William and Maria's children were David, Thomas (went to America), John, Edward (my gggrandfather), Elizabeth and Mary. If anyone can shed light on the Hafod it would be a long fought for 'break through' for my mam and I."
Hugh from Edghill is:
"Interested in the Lewis family in the Neath Valley. I have records for Jenkin and Joan/Joanna (buried in Aberpergwm church grounds). They had several children some who worked at the Cwmgwrach Iron Works as agent/clerk and later as colliery agents - Resolven (James Lewis), shippers - Briton Ferry (Morgan Lewis), colliery accountant/weigher - Resolven - (Evan) and colliery engineer - Resolven (John). "Father of the above Jenkin is a John Lewis - a weaver, died aged 103 in Resolven (Ynysfach) 1844. I think the latter was the son of a Thomas Lewis (farmer I think) of Coedffranc."
Suzanne Kelly from Australia is:
"Looking for information on the children of Griffith Lewis and Sarah (Hargreaves) Griffith, died in 1900 and Sarah the year after in 1901. Both buried Siloam Baptist burial grounds, they left four children when they died - Gertrude born 189, Florence born 1892, Olwen born 1895 and Archibald born 1897. Can someone help me find out what happened to these children? Thank you."
Louise from Ruislip has links with Llanelli:
"Hi I'm trying to find some information on my great-grand father William Williams born 20 Feb 1888. Not sure where he was born but lived in Llanelli as an adult. Looking for his parents/siblings names if anyone can help. We know one sister married - name was Jenkins and another was Eynons.Gwenllian has this information:
"My great grandfather had a brother William, they were all born and lived in Llanelli, there were 9 siblings all together. I know one of their sisters married a Jenkins. Was wondering if there is some connection here, although the William I know was born in 1866. Maybe this can help in some way."
Gena from Enumclaw, Washington, USA is
"Looking for descendents of William and Ann (Laidley) Hancock of Dale Hill. Children are Merab b. 1819 md Samuel Gordge, Jane b. 1821 md Stephen Mathias, Matilda b. 1822 md?, James b. 1825 md Margaret Cleigg, Rosanna b. 1826 md Williams Belvin Philpin Thomas, Clodine md James Beer, b 1829, Anne b. 1833 md William Patten, Richard b. 1833, Susannah b. 1836 md George Crymes."
Barry from Woodford Green, Essex is:
"Searching for descendents of the Watkeys family in Llanelli. Would appreciate any feedback."
Ruth from Granite Falls, Washington, USA is:
"Looking for ancestors and/or descendents of John Michael Gee and Sophie Gee (nee Evans). They lived at 41 Aberystwith Street in Cardiff for a great many years and had approx. 13 children (still verifying that), I know that Sophia was born in Neath, and John was born in Ringville, near Dungarvin, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Any info. on any of their children living or passed on would be appreciated. John and Sophia are my grandparents. My father was Daniel, one of the 13."
Edward from Hove is
"Trying to trace descendants of John and Martha Griffiths, thought to be from the Mumbles area of Swansea, who by the early 1900's, were living in Newport, where John was employed as a chargehand at a local timber yard. John died in 1918. Martha survived him by some 30 years. They had children named Wilf, Eddie, Ida, Evelyn and Hilda. Eddie, a sergeant in the SWB, died in action, in WW1. Any information would be much appreciated."
Irene from Whangarei says:
"John Rees Jones born Llanelly, South Wales about 1854, the son of James Jones and Mary. JR Jones is my grt grandfather, he married a Maori woman of Irish/Maori descent in New Zealand. Does anyone know anything about him?"
Elizabeth from Kenfig Hill says:
"My GGG Grandparents Thomas Davies (tailor) b. 1810 married Martha Hall b. 1821 they married in Somersfield Chapel in 1842 in Neath. I was wondering if any one could tell me where about this is, I think it was a Welsh independant chapel? Thanks."
Brian of Blackburn is:
"Looking for information about Thomas Davies a collier who lived in Talley in 1819/1820 and a son William born 1819 in Talley. William married Jane Davies (nee Davies) born 1821 in Talley. Married in Merthyr in 1842. Jane's father was also called Thomas Davies and was a butcher. Can anyone help?"
Margaret of Morris is:
"Looking for relatives of Francis John Morris born Dover possibly in the army married quarters at the castle, he was actually baptised in Dover Castle chapel. His father was in the army but originated from Mumbles Swansea. We are lead to believe his grandfather once worked on the Mumbles lighthouse . Francis John's siblings were George, Olive and Grace who were all brought up in Lancaster."
Susan in Stevenage is:
"Tracing grand parents - Edith and William Davies, Edith nee Kelman born Carmarthen 25/06/1905, father Lazarus Russian Jew, mum? Both died in Carmarthen Workhouse. Grand dad William Davies, born 17/01/1901 Llanwrst. Any help much appreciated, dates wanted also for their wedding in Carmarthen. All lived and died in Carmarthen."
Lu-Ann Lozano from Texas:
"I am trying to find information on these family members: Mary Jones, born abt 1848 in Pencarreg, Carmarthen, Wales who married Richard B. Rees, born abt 1848 in Rhymney, Monmouth, England. British census: 1881 British census shows Richard Rees, age 32, born in Rhymney, Monmouth, England, a locomotive engineer driver, wife Mary age 32, born in Pencarreg, Carmarthen, Wales, dau Ann Reese age 10, born in Bedwellty, Monmouth, England, dau Leucresha age 7, born in Gelligaer, Glamorgan, Wales, dau Hannah Jane Reese age 5, born in Gelligaer, Glamorgan, Wales, lodger John Jones age 42 born in Ystalerfera, Glamorgan, Wales a puddler at iron works and David Jones age 30, born in Ystalerfera, Glamorgan, Wales also a puddler at iron works, living at 33 High Street in Gelligaer, Glamorgan, Wales, libraby film 1342277, public records RG11, Piece 5307/52, Page 17." I also found NY Passenger list 1851-1891 shows Arrival date Nov 4, 1882, Port of Departure: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland, Destination: USA, Place of Origin: Wales, Ship Name: Abyssinia, Port of Arrival: New York, Microfilm Roll: 459, List Number: 1559, for Mary Rees, age 34, est birth yr 1848, line 34, Ann Rees age 11, est birth yr 1871, line 35, Lucretia Rees age 8, est birth yr 1874 line 36, Ann J. Rees age 4, est birth yr 1878 line 37 and Evan J. Rees age 8, est birth yr 1874 line 38. I have information on the family once they arrived in America. I need to find out who Richard & Mary's parents are as well as siblings. Would also be nice to find any related family members. Any and all help will be most appreciated."
Denna from Colorado says:
"My ggreat grandfather and grandmother were from Tonna, Neath, Wales and I'm coming to visit the area where they lived in May 2005, I'm from Sedalia Colorado, USA. Their names were Julia Frances Paddison and Henry Harper Curtis. Henry's father was John W.Curtis, his wife was Anna Marie Harper Curtis. Do you have information on these people?"Dorothy Hyden from Colorado Springs, has this information:
"Henry Harper Curtis was b. 15 Aug 1830 in Laugharne, Neath, Glamorgan, South Wales. His wife, Julia Frances Paddison was b. 13 Jan 1827 Trenache Farm, Neath, Glamorgan, Wales. They married 4 Dec 1849 Mt. Pleasant Chapel, Swansea Parish, Glamorgan, S. Wales. Email me if you want more."
Can anyone help Rose Ann of Florida?
"Looking for siblings, parents of Elizabeth Rees b. 1824 Wales. Married Robert Dike of Stalbridge, England. Had a son b. in parish of St. Issells Harroldston, Wales. Came to the US in 1848. Elizabeth died 1854 in Dixon, Illinois USA. Have been searching since 1990. Thanks Rose Ann."
Paul of Hatfield has links with Briton Ferry:
"I am searching for information on my grandfather Benjamin Williams born 3/1868 in Briton Ferry, lived in Maerdy 1889-1901, and Argoed 1911 returning to Bridgend 1930's and Merthyr mid 1930's. Thanks in advance if you can help me."
Mel of Fishguard is:
"Trying to find ancestors of my Great Great Grandfather - Stephen Owen born about 1843 he died in 1874 (the ship he was on was wrecked off Cape Cod - no survivors). His wife was called Anne and she remarried - his children included Pratt Owen (my Great Grandfather) and Williams George Owen - all living in Lower Fishguard in the late 1880's. Any help appreciated."
John is trying to find out more about the Lloyd Family of Penclawdd:
"Is there any one that could assist me with this search - I am seeking a John and his brother Thomas. It is understood that they may have lived at a house called Holy Thorn circa 1925 to 1935."
Jean from Swansea is looking for information on her great grandparents:
"... who are supposedly from Llandybie in Wales. My grandfather - Herbert Price Taylor - was born 22 April 1884, married Ellen Thomas of Ystrad Road, Swansea on 6 February 1906 and died in a mining accident on 28 April 1927. I only have a certificate of registry of the birth of Herbert Price Taylor which does not name the parents."
Andrew from Aberfan has links with Port Talbot:
"My grandmother, Nora Thomas (nee White) was born in 1893 in the Taibach area of Port Talbot / Margam. She was born at Graigavon Lodge. Her father, John Lloyd White was stated as being a coachman there. He and his wife, Sarah Jane were also stated as living there in the 1891 census. Does anyone have any information on Graigavon (or Craigavon) Lodge? Like who actually owned it, and who my great-grandfather might have worked for. Many thanks in advance."
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