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The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 12 Jul 1901, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Yesterday morning occurred the death of Thomas J. Ingram at his home in Plymouth of typhoid fever, after a brief illness. Deceased was 30 years of age and was a native of Llanidloes, South Wales. He was well known and highly respected in the community and his death is universally regretted. He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Edward Miles; one sister, Mrs. William Jenkins; and one brother, John H., all of Plymouth. Deceased was a member of Plymouth Commandery, 241, Knights of Malta; Luzerne Castle, 56, Knights of the Golden Eagle; and Star Lodge, 178, Knights of Pythias.
"The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon, with services at the First Welsh Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Jacob E. Davies. Interment will be in Shawnee Cemetery. Scranton papers please copy."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 2 Jul 1901, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Anna, wife of Evan Hopkins of Plymouth, died at the residence of her brother-in-law, Thomas J. Morgan of the City Hotel, North Main street, this city, last evening. She had been a visitor there for two weeks and was taken ill four days ago with pleurisy, complicated with bowel trouble. Death came quite suddenly. Deceased was 35 years of age and was a native of Maesteg, South Wales, and came to the United States in November, 1881. For several years she resided at Audenried and later at Miner's Mills, and recently lived at Plymouth. She was of a cheerful temperament and was always pleased when she was doing good to others. She leaves her husband and three sisters and two brothers - Mrs. Thomas J. Morgan of this city, Mrs. David Thomas of Plymouth, Mrs. Edward Francis of Plymouth, Thomas of Pentrie Ystrad, Rhondda Valley, and John Thomas of Pontardulais, Wales."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
Hi. Looking for information on Benjamin and Catherine Roberts, who immigrated to U.S. from Wales in 1866. Benjamin was born circa 1820, Catherine circa 1823. They came with their children Michael, Catherine, Thomas, Ellen, Liah and Benjamin. They settled in Washington Twp., Pennsylvania.
Thanks,
Sue Morris
Looking for information on Ellen B. Roberts, born circa 1857 in Wales, came to U.S. in 1866, settled in Pennsylvania, Slatington area. Married John B. Roberts, born U.S., in 1876, in Slatington.
Thanks,
Sue Morris
Hi,
Could SKS please check the 1891 census to see who was living at Peterston Mill?
James and William Ball who were there in 1881 passed away in 1882 and 1888 respectively. I am interested to see if
Sydney and Henry WATTS continued to lived there.
Many thanks
Joy Richens
Bathurst Australia
My Great Grandmother Jane Agnes Jones (who married James Begley in Brooklyn, NY, USA) was from Wales. We have, thus far, been unable to determine how to find information on her or her family.
Family lore says "She was born October 07, 1818 in Wales, and then came to the United States with her mother in early girlhood." We are told her mother's name was Laura Davis are unsure of her father's name.
Any thoughts on how we could find information on Jane Agnes Jones and/or her family in Wales would be greatly appreciated?
Jeanne
Hi Listers
I am trying to help a friend with her husbands family tree. As we have only
just started we have only a little information, but here goes.
The Line she is looking for is David DAVIES born in Mold, Flintshire, bapt
1830, parents Edward and Elizabeth (HUGHES we think) we also think that
David had brothers William and John.
David moved to Manchester sometime before 1853 as that is where he married
Susannah NIELD in Manchester Cathedral 1853
They in turn had a son called David, born 1859/60 who married Martha Naomi
OAKDEN the pair then emigrated to New Zealand and settled in Wanganui.
David's brother John married Amy TATE, she was purported to be connected to
Tate & Lyle the sugar people.
If anyone has any information on the early Mold, Flintshire DAVIES we would
be extremely grateful .
Gail and Venka
:
: Would anybody please have access to the 1861 census for
Montgomeryshire? If
: so could they possibly do a look-up for me ?
:
: I have my grandmother ANN ELIZA NICHOLAS born 1852 in
LLANLLWCHAIARN,
: NEWTOWN , MONTGOMERYSHIRE
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: - her parents were JOSEPH NICHOLAS & SARAH OWENS
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: Sheila.C
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The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 18 Jun 1901, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"The following is the translation of an article in Y Drych of April 11:
"On Saturday, March 30, the remains of William F. Price, a man of excellent moral character and much beloved, were laid to rest. He came to this country in 1869, setting in Bellevue, Scranton. Up to within a few years of his death, when failing health came upon him, he was a faithful and active worker in all the branches of church work. His wife was buried nineteen years ago. Several children were born to them, but Polly, wife of George W. Hughes, alone survives. He lived with her and her husband and their devotion to him was touching and edifying to behold. He had reached the age of 71 years and, with the exception of the last few years of his life, enjoyed excellent health. The cause of death was heart trouble.
"Mr. Price was born in Crickhowell, Breconshire, South Wales, and a few years ago visited the place of his birth and other parts of England and Wales.
"Preaching and singing contributed most to the joy of his existence, and his wide experience and retentive memory made his a very entertaining companion. He was of nearly the same age as the noted musician, Thomas Jones (saddler) of Crickhowell, and had strong musical tendencies in his early days. He was organist of one of the churches of Crickhowell in those days and his love of sacred music was pure and unchangeable.
"The services at the funeral were conducted by his pastor, Rev. R.T. Roberts, D.D., assisted by Rev. W.D. Jenkins. The Celtic Quartet sang and the congregation sang under the leadership of G.M. Williams."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 14 Jun 1901, Page 3. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Mrs. Margaret Joseph, widow of the late John W. Joseph, died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her home, 171 Parrish street, after suffering the past six months. Mrs. Joseph was well known and highly respected by every one. She was a loving mother and a devoted Christian, being a member of the Welsh Presbyterian Church. She was born in Ystradgynlais, South Wales, and came to this country in 1867, locating in this city, where she has since resided. Her husband was suffocated in the South Wilkes-Barre mine explosion in October, 1896.
"Mrs. Joseph was 53 years old last April. She is survived by five sons and three daughters, as follows: Mrs. Evan Roberts; Isaac W., assistant teller in the First National Bank; Albert, a machinist of Elizabethport, NJ; Gomer, a bookkeeper in the First National Bank, and organist of St. John's English Lutheran Church; Anna, Alice, John Arthur and Cedwyn. Deceased is also survived by two brothers William M. Thomas of this city and Thomas M. Thomas of Spring Brook, and a twin sister, Mrs. Daniel P. James of this city.
"The funeral services will be held at her late home, 171 Parrish street, on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
"Interment will be in the family plot in Hollenback Cemetery."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 8 Jun 1901, Page 8. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Rees E. Price, formerly of Plains, but lately residing with his daughter Mrs. George R. LeGrand of 358 South street, died yesterday morning of hemorrhage, aged 67 years. He immigrated from Festiniog, North Wales, in 1884 and spent most of his time in Plains and was a faithful and earnest worker in the Welsh Congregational Church, Rev. Theophilus Davies, pastor. He was a member of the Hillside Street Congregational Church. Funeral will be held on Sunday, leaving the residence of his daughter at 2 p.m., with services at the Hillside street church. Rev. Theophilus Davies of Plains and Rev. Dr. W.J. Richards will officiate. Mr. Price buried his wife in December, 1886. There will be a prayer service at the house this evening. Deceased is survived by the following children: Thomas H. Price, mine foreman at the Dorrance; Edward Price of Maryland; Hugh Price of Plains; John Price of Plains, Mrs. Ellen A. LeGrand of this city."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
Hello Fellow Listers!
My name is Sheila Andersen. I am an American who loves northern Wales and
brand new to this list. I wish to introduce myself because I am continuing
my search for descendants of Richard Clough Yr Hen, a glover of 16th century
Denbigh, and his sons, including Sir Richard Clough - merchant and agent to
Sir Thomas Gresham. Besides this, I am looking for ancestry information on
Richard Clough Yr Hen.
I descend from John Clough who sailed from London in April 1635 on the ship
'Elizabeth' and started his new life in Salisbury, Massachusetts.
Descendants of his created the 'John Clough Genealogical Society' back in the
1930s and I have had the privilege of being their genealogist for the past 6
years.
Our problem has always been that our John Clough did not leave any
information concerning his ancestry. So, last year we enlisted the help of
Oxford Ancestors, Ltd. in order to have some Y-Line DNA analysis done. To
make a long story short - the Y-Line DNA analysis results from a man who is a
direct male descendant of Sir Richard Clough through his illegitimate son,
Richard, and the Y-Line DNA analysis results of a man who is a direct male
descendant of our John Clough matched exactly. At least we now know that we
are genetically linked to the Richard Clough Yr Hen family of 16th century
Denbigh, but we have no idea how.
I have some information on the descendants of Sir Richard Clough (mostly
gathered from a very large book of pedigree's in the possession of the Ruthin
Records Office and certain family members) but I am looking for as much
information as possible on his family - his brothers descendants, his sisters
descendants, his father's ancestry information, etc.
I am also looking for individuals connected to this family to please contact
me since I am once again leading a group of American Clough family members to
northern Wales in September 2003 and we would love to meet as many family
members as possible. We should be staying for a night or two at Portmeirion,
built by Clough Williams-Ellis, a descendant of Sir Richard Clough, and
spending some time with the Williams-Ellis family members that descend from
Sir Richard Clough. Dr. Bryan Sykes, geneticist at Oxford University and
creator of Oxford Ancestors, Ltd., has agreed to meet with my group while we
are at Portmeirion, so I would like the opportunity of personally inviting
family members to join us if they would please contact me.
In addition, I am looking for individuals living in northern Wales who still
carry the Clough surname to please contact me whether they think they might
be connected to this family or not.
I hope I have not overwhelmed you or overstepped any boundaries set up for
this list. I am very happy to be a member of this list and I look forward to
hearing from list members about my query! :-)
Best Wishes to All!
Sheila Andersen
Genealogist
John Clough Genealogical Society
CloughGen(a)aol.com
http://ourworld.cs.com/cloughgenl/
List Owner
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The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 4 Jun 1901, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"After two weeks of suffering from the effects of an abscess on the brain, Evan P. Davis, one of the best known residents of Scranton and for years inside foreman at the Tripp slope and Diamond drift of the Lackawanna Company, died on Sunday evening.
"Mr. Davis was a mine official of vast experience in various capacities and collieries. While he spent most of his time with the Lackawanna Company he was employed in responsible positions by other corporations.
"He was born at Tall-y-Bont, Breckenshire, South Wales, on Dec. 19, 1851. He came to America when he was 10 years of age, locating in Providence. He secured employment with the Delaware & Hudson Coal Co. as a surveyor at 16 years of age, and it was while engaged in this work that he was severely burned in an explosion of gas in the Pine Ridge mine, near Parsons. Mr. Davis afterwards attended Wyoming Seminary, and later became fire boss at the Black Diamond mine in North Wilkes-Barre. He was married to Miss Mary Evans of Wilkes-Barre. [Continuation of listing of his positions with various companies.]
"Deceased retained also several other important offices elsewhere. He was a deacon at the First Welsh Baptist Church, Scranton, where he was also financial secretary and assistant superintendent of the Sunday school department and vice president of the Baptist Young People's Union of the same church. He was treasurer of the Tripp Slope Mine Accidental Fund and a member of the Washington Commandery of Knights of Malta. His widow and two children, a son and a daughter, James E., a student in the junior class at the Scranton high school, and Miss Bessie Davis, a teacher, survive him.
"The funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the First Welsh Baptist Church. Interment will be in Dunmore Cemetery."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 18 May 1901, Page 1. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Hon. Daniel Edwards of Kingston, one of the best known men in this section of the State, died suddenly at 12:20 this morning at his residence on Main street, that place. His death is a severe shock to the entire valley and is doubly sad, coming so soon after the death of his estimable wife, one month ago.
[Three paragraphs concerning his day's activities and his death.]
"Deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. T.L. Newell and Mrs. Dr. Cobleigh of Kingston and Mrs. Teder of New York City [surname is Teeter in mother's obituary]. He was 76 years of age, having been born on April 25, 1825, at Groeswen, Glamorganshire, South Wales.
"Deceased lived in the land of his fathers until he reached the age of manhood, emigrating to America forty-five years ago. In 1858 he became superintendent of the iron mines at Danville, Pa., then owned by Waterman & Beaver. In 1876 he took charge of the coal mines at Kingston, Pa., and to his untiring energy and thorough knowledge of the business is due the rapid development of the coal industry in that vicinity. By untiring zeal and a strict adherence to honest business principles he has built up a fortune, and is now one of the wealthiest coal men in the anthracite region. He was president and general manager of the Kingston Coal Co., which has a number of collieries on the West Side. He was also president of the Kingston bank, director of the Wilkes-Barre City Hospital and a member of the Edwardsville Congregational Church."
[Paragraph attesting to his modest and retiring disposition.]
"Daniel Edwards was a credit to his people and his name stands high in the list of Cambria's favorite sons."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 19 Apr 1901, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Shortly before 7 o'clock yesterday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Edwards, the esteemed wife of Hon. Daniel Edwards, at her home in Kingston, of heart trouble and general debility. Deceased had been in failing health for a number of years, but was not confined to her bed until about three months ago. She was born at Merthyr Tydvil, South Wales, on Nov. 30, 1825, and ten years later came to this country and took up her residence near Pottsville. She was married in January 1852 to Daniel Edwards at Minersville, Schuylkill County, by Rev. John P. Harris, since deceased, who was known among Cambro-Americans by his poetical title of Jenan Ddw. Shortly after their marriage they removed to Danville and resided there for upwards of twenty-four years.
"In the meantime Mr. Edwards's increasing business here necessitated his removal to the West Side, where his operations principally lay.
"Deceased is survived by her husband and three daughters - Mrs. T.L. Newell, Mrs. B.J. Cobleigh of Kingston and Mrs. Walter Teeter of New York; also two sisters, Mrs. Jane Stiers of Plymouth and Mrs. Marie Morgan of Bayonne, NJ.
[Paragraph praising her personal attributes.]
"The funeral will take place on Saturday morning, with services at the house by Rev. Dr. T.C. Edwards and Rev. F. von Krug. The burial will be private and will be in the family vault at Danville. The cortege will leave in a special car at 10:54."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
Hi all,
I've found my WEBB family on the 1901 Census having moved
from the Herefordshire area into Monmouthshire.
In 1901 their address was Tram Road Cottage, Crucorny, Monmouth.
My GGGrandfather Thomas Webb, presumably died and was buried there before 1920.
His wife was Martha. I have to-date info on her.
There were four daughters and two sons listed on the census.
Edith, Emily, Clara and Louisa. I have to-date info on these except for
Edith.
George born ABT 1898. No info as yet other than presumed Killed in the war.
Charles born ABT 1900 No info .
An elderly relative had also told me that there were twins born to this family
but unfortunately had died. They would have been born in Monmouthshire.
I took a drive to Crucorny a couple of weeks ago, but couldn't find the
location of the house and found nothing in the churchyard. Unfortunately
no-one was able to help me.
Is there any kind person who can find me any answers to my Webb Family
in Monmouthshire.
Thanks
Carole
Hello,
I'm new to this list...in fact new to research outside the USA. Looking for
David G. Lewis born October 1842 in Wales according to US census. ON his
death certificate it states his parents as Samuel Lewis and Mary Williams
both born Wales. That's all I have. Would anyone know where I should look
next? Are census records for Wales available, indexed etc. since I don't
know the correct area yet? Any ideas would be appreciated.
Linda
Oregon USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 31 May 1901, Page 8. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"The news that James Llewellyn, Sr., of Wyoming avenue had during Wednesday night passed from this life created quite a shock to Pittston residents. Comparatively he had enjoyed good health, excepting that on Wednesday he complained of severe pain while at work. But this was finally relieved. No serious consequences were anticipated. Mr. Llewellyn was one of the city's most reliable citizens. Modest, unassuming and thoroughly conscientious, he was of upright character. He loved right, and in his daily life he enjoyed the unlimited confidence of every man. The deceased was born in Pembroke, South Wales, about sixty-nine years ago and came to this country in 1869, located in this city and has since been an active citizen, identified with numerous interests. He was a trustee of the Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church and also a member of St. John's Lodge, F. and A.M. He was preceded to the grave about six months ago by his wife. He leaves the following children: George of Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Charles Shipman of South Norwalk, Conn.; Mrs. Maurice Bierly of Wilkes-Barre, Mrs. J.W. Davies, Owen, John and James Llewellyn of this place. The funeral arrangements will be announced later." [Mary Llewellyn died 28 Nov 1900. I have a copy of that article, if needed.]
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 10 Apr 1901, Page 6. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Richard Lloyd, the well known mine foreman, whose death was noted in the Record, has been a familiar figure in mining circles for twenty-five years, part of the time as a foreman for the Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal Co. He knew no fear and when there was an accident in any of the collieries he was always consulted and was always to be found at the front, especially so when human life was at stake. He was truly a hero of the mines. Mr. Lloyd was foreman at South Wilkes-Barre, Ashley, Wanamie, and at the time of his death of the old Empire colliery, which is on fire. On account of its gaseous character this latter mine required close and careful supervision. Prior to becoming a foreman he acted for some years as a fire boss. He was not a man to complain, although he suffered for a long period with a painful affection, and it is not long since he gave up his work, as he then thought, temporarily. He was 55 years of age and came to the United States in 1869 and resided for a period at Scranton, going there from his birthplace, Penrhincoch, Cardiganshire. He leaves his wife and three children - William Lloyd of Arizona, Mrs. Edward A. Hughes of this city and Lewis, at home.
"The funeral will be held on Thursday at 2 o'clock at 22 Hillside street. Rev. Dr. R.T. Roberts, assisted by Rev. H.E. Hayden, will officiate. Interment will be in Hollenback Cemetery. Deceased was a brother of the late Ebenezer Lloyd, formerly of the D., L.&W. Woodward colliery, Kingston." [An Ebenezer Lloyd died 4 Jun 1900. In the Wilkes-Barre Record for Tuesday, 5 Jun 1900, there is an article concerning his death on Page 5. I don't have that article.]
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 9 Apr 1901, Page 6. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Yesterday morning at her home, 274 Northampton street, occurred the death of Margaretta, daughter of John Evans of the firm of Evans & Hughes. Although she had been ill for some time the death of her mother a few weeks ago undoubtedly hastened the end. [A Mrs. John Evans died on 15 Feb 1901. In the Wilkes-Barre Record for Saturday, 16 Feb 1901, there is an article concerning her death on Page 12. I don't have that article.]
"Deceased was born at Goginan, Cardiganshire, Wales, and came to this country when young. She is survived by her father, brothers David C. of Warrior Run, William John of Plains, Richard, and sisters, Mrs. J.R. Jones, Elizabeth and Lydia of this city and Mrs. W.S. Williams of Warrior Run. She is a niece of the Williams Bros. of this city and her grandmother, Mrs. J.S. Williams, aged 87, is still alive.
"Deceased was a member of the Welsh Presbyterian Church on Meade street, and in Warrior Run, where she spent a great part of her life, she was also actively engaged in church work. She was a young woman of fine disposition and her many graces of character endeared her to a wide circle of friends. She was patient in suffering and to the end embodied in her life the Christian principles which she espoused.
"The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence. Rev. Dr. R.T. Roberts, assisted by Rev. Mr. Roberts of Warrior Run, will officiate. Interment will be in Hollenback Cemetery."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA