Hello All:
I'm new to the list and want to post my ancestors in the hopes someone can
help me find more. With these common names, it's next to impossible.
My great grandparents were, for sure, William WILLIAMS (a grocer) and Mary
Alice WATKINS. They were married on Dec 26, 1878 in District of Merthyr
Tydfil, counties of Glamorgan & Brecon at the Register Ofc., this all
according to their marriage certificate, which I have. It also shows
William's father as John WILLIAMS (a carpenter) and Mary Alice's father as
Thomas WATKINS, an ostler. I want to know their mother's names and siblings.
I believe William had 2 spinster sisters, named Jane and Winifred. I remember
my grandfather talking about them.
William came to America from Wales on Apr 1, 1887. I have a copy of his
declaration of citizenship.
William's residence when he was married was Blaenavan (?sp.), Monmouth. He
was 26 years old, making him born circa 1852. Mary Alice's residence was
Mardy Terrace, Merthyr. She was 24, born circa 1854. Thomas WATKINS was
deceased at the time of this marriage, so he died prior to Dec 26, 1878. I
would like to verify their birth dates.
Three of the children of William & Mary Alice were born in Wales: Fred
(Thomas Alfred John), Gwenlian Annie and Florence. The other 3 children were
William Ward (my grandfather), Gertrude, and Herbert, all born in Niles, Ohio,
USA. Herbert only lived one month.
Any help would be greatly appreciated and anything I can do for anyone from
here (I live near Cleveland, Ohio, USA), I will gladly do. Thank you.
Lil Boron (nee Williams) ArborNut(a)aol.com