I have now in my possession the birth registration cert. of Mary Gertrude Masters b. 7th
November 1859, in Pontlottyn, Gelligaer, Glam.. When I was on the Glams list many listers
tried to no avail to ind the PR entry for Mary Gertrude Masters so I am wondering if they
did perhaps belong to a parish church across the river from Pontlottyn. If any one would
be so kind as to try and find her in the Rhymney PR's.. Her parents are listed as
James and Harriet Masters who are also the parents of my ggrndmother Emma Masters
(Roberts) b.1843 and their only other child. To me this is more than a little suspect as
there is 17 years between these two children being born and they as far as I can find are
their only children.. I looks very much like Mary Gertrude Masters was the illegitimate
daughter of Emma and perhaps the parents James and Harriet registered as their own.. IAm I
correct in thinking that the baptism should show if indeed Mary Gertrude was illegitimate?
Any response m!
uch appreciated.
Carole Stone