With the most helpful reply from Keith, a member of the list, I
now know that Thomas John Meredith was in Brynmawr, Llangattock Parish,
Breconshire by 1849, some twelve years earlier than known before.
Thomas is listed as baptized 16 September 1849 on the records of
the Calvary (Baptist) Chapel in Brynmawr, Breconshire. Also he is found
on the member records for 1853, 1856, 1859, 1864, and 1870 as found on
Brynmawr web site by Jeff Thomas the Keith mentioned.
His wife Elizabeth Meredith was baptized 31 December 1855 at same
chapel, then listed as a member in 1856, 1859, 1864, and 1870. Her
father Robert Wallis does not appear on the chapel records there.
In 1861, Thomas was a laborer, born in Herefordshire. Elizabeth
was born in Gloucestershire. Her father Robert Wallis was with them and
shown as born near Usk, Monmouthshire. They were at 162 Worcester Street
in Brynmawr, Breconshire.
The 1871 census for Brynmawr, Breconshire shows Thomas, a forge
man, and Elizabeth, his wife, living at 22 Well Street. Her father is no
longer with them.
Thomas died in 1879 at Blaina, Aberystruth district,
Monmouthshire and in 1881 Elizabeth as a widow is at Garn Vach,
Aberystruth Parish, Monmouthshire.
Thomas John Meredith should be at Brynmawr for the 1851 census,
but I have not yet located him. Where are Elizabeth and her father in
1851 and 1841? Cannot find them either. It would help to know where
Elizabeth was in 1851 to try and find their marriage record. It appears
they did not have any children.
Ruth Ann Baker
United States
Hello Ruth Ann
In 1851 i think you will find Thomas Meredith born Llanveynoe Herefordshire
lodging in King street Brynmawr. Llanelly Parish ref HO107 2490 f 554 p10.
The Wallis family are also in Llanelly Parish ref HO107 2490 f 393 p46
If you need the full enumeration details let me know
Keith
Hello Ruth Ann
Possibly the Wallis family in 1841.
Living just outside Brynmawr in the Black Rock area.
Keith
1841 BRECONSHIRE
HO 107 1366 bk 7 f5 p 2
Llanelly
Bynapant
WALLICE Robert, 60, blocklayer, N
WALLICE Ann, 55,, N
WALLICE Elizabeth, 20,, N
WALLICE William, 15, patternmaker, N
Next door
WALLICE George, 25, blocklayer, N
WALLICE Elizabeth, 25,, N
WALLICE Robert, 3,, Y
WALLICE William, 9m,, Y