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The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 28 Feb 1898, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"The death of James H. Williams, one of Plymouth's best known citizens, occurred at his home in that place last evening at 5:45 after an illness of six weeks. His illness began with a severe cold, which developed into pleurisy. For two weeks he remained in a serious condition. He then began to show signs of improvement, but his illness had left him so weak that his heart refused to act properly. The past three weeks he had been gradually sinking and death was not unexpected. All that was possible was done for him, but it was of no avail. The deceased had been a resident of Plymouth for the past sixteen years and was well known to most of the town's inhabitants. He was of a nature that won him many warm friends, who had a high regard for him. He was a strictly home man, caring more for the company of his family than the pleasures of society. All his life had been characterized by thrift and sobriety. He was a devout Christian, being a regular attendant of the Welsh Presbyterian Church.
"Mr. Williams was born in Rhandermyyn, South Wales, fifty-three years ago. After coming to this country he located at Hyde Park, from where he removed to Wilkes-Barre. From Wilkes-Barre he went to Beach Woods and engaged in farming. A few years later he removed to Plymouth, where he has resided since. At the time of his death he was assistant inside foreman at the Nottingham mine and was well like by the men under him. He is survived by a wife and the following children: John H., the well known young attorney; Sarah, Mary, Richard and Ellen. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon and interment will be in Shawnee Cemetery."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 20 Dec 1897, Page 6. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Evan I. Thomas, aged 60, died yesterday after an illness of a fortnight from pneumonia. He was a well known and respected citizen, having resided for the past ten years on the corner of Brown and McLean streets. He was one of the old school of miners and followed his occupation as such until recently. Deceased was a native of Pontypridd, Wales, and emigrated to the United States in 1863, settling at St. Clair, Schuylkill County. He resided there until he removed to this city a decade ago. He brought up a large family of children, ten of whom are living - mail carrier John R. Thomas of this city; Mrs. William Farne of Elkhorn Valley, West Virginia; Mrs. Frank Kiefer of Raven Creek, Columbia County; Thomas I. Thomas of Edwardsville; Mrs. James Mitchell, Mrs. Fred Schuler and William A. Thomas of this city, besides Misses Sarah, Emma and Ida at home. His wife also survives. Mr. Thomas was a faithful member of the Welsh Baptist Church on Parrish street and also a member of the Knights of Pythias Society. Prior to moving from St. Clair he was a member of the True Order of Ivorites. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. D.C. Edwards, pastor of the Parrish street Welsh Baptist Church, will officiate."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 10 Dec 1897, Page 6. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Thomas J. Davis, who was engaged in company work at the Oakwood colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal Co., met with a serious accident on Wednesday forenoon which cost him his life. Mr. Davis was engaged at his work when a loaded car of coal struck him and threw him under it, crushing him severely. He was found in an unconscious condition and conveyed to the engine house, where he regained consciousness. Later he was taken to his home at Miner's Mills, where he died at 11:10 o'clock p.m.
"Mr. Davis was born in Glamorganshire, South Wales, Dec. 22, 1827, and was a son of John and Ann (Perigrin) Davis. His father, who was a miner, reared a family of sixteen, all of whom are dead.
"He began working in the mines in his native country at an early age, came to America in 1865 and was engaged in mining at Bear Gap for six months, and then at Ashland six weeks. He then returned to Wales, where he worked at mining for three years, and came to America again and has since worked at the following places: Mt. Carmel, Wanamie, Providence and at Moosic. In 1876 he removed to Plains and in 1887 to Miner's Mills.
"Mr. Davis was married Aug. 13, 1859, to Miss Mary, daughter of William and Rachel Thomas. Nine children were born - Mary A., married to Thomas B. Thomas, D.D., formerly of Wilkes-Barre, but now of Beaver Creek, Oregon; Margaret J., married to Ed A. Morgan, druggist in this city; William T. and John T. (twins), the former of whom was killed July 16, 1881, by a car in the Henry colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal Co.; Sarah, living at home; Rachel, married to Mordecai Jones of Miner's Mills; Thomas T., employed with A.W. Musgrave, pharmacist of Scranton; and Martha, still at home. Mr. Davis was a devoted Christian and a member of the Welsh Congregational Church of Plains.
"The funeral will take place from his late residence on Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. Theophilus Davies of Plains, Dr. T.C. Edwards of Kingston and R.S. Jones of Providence officiating. Interment will be in the Forty Fort Cemetery."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
Hi all
Just so that some of you do not give up on this, here's a successful sample
of some of mine.
Marriages Jun 1884, on same page
Brown George Ellesmere 6a 1320
Davies Annie Elizabeth Ellesmere 6a 1320 Previously certified as correct
Marriages Dec 1898, on same page
Davies Annie Elizabeth Ellesmere 6a 1370
Jones Thomas Ellesmere 6a 1370
I have been looking for a second marriage of Annie Elizabeth after George
Brown died early, and this may be it, but I won't know until I have
accessed the original certificate! Naturally. Could be another person just
waiting to be transcribed, but it gives me hope. Actually, the second
husband was reputed to be a rural dean of Liverpool diocese, so off I will
go to the Crockford CofE records when I get time and check him out, if such
be the case. That might pin them down in an 1891 or 1901 census! Could have
moved to Liverpool environs after the wedding, eh? Come to think of it I
have copies of the rural deaneries of Liverpool in my files, somewhere.
Better check them out first.
Marriages Sep 1890, on same page
Taylor John James Warrington 8c 289
Hankey Amy Warrington 8c 289 Previously certified as correct
Marriages Dec 1898, same page
Davies Frederick William Ellesmere 6a 1393
Price Hannah Ellesmere 6a 1393
Tildesley John Charles Ellesmere 6a 1393
Gordon Emily Ellesmere 6a 1393
Possibilities, here. I have no previous record of "my" Frederick William
Davies marrying. Perhaps he did after all, if this is him, and who is this
Hannah Price? Hmmnn! More research.
And, being such very limited edition folks and probably all related to me
in some manner, I found 80 listings in Cheshire of the surname HANKEY, 53
listings in Shropshire of the Surname BOFFEY, and 96 for PEATE - many of
whom I already have placed into families. So, this gives me a lot more to
go on, and obviously there will be more to come as not all have been
transcribed. So, take heart. Check again every few months or so, just in
case. (You can do a county search, a full country - all counties - search,
or a registration district search).
Bye
Graham
Hi to all Listers,
I have been trying to find the birth of my gg grandfather Thomas DODD, born about 1800 in the UK...... SOMEWHERE ?????..... have decided to try Wales as someone told me the surname of DODD was Welsh.
Thomas married a Bridget Gollacher/Gallagher in1828 at Manchester England.
I know there son Michael was about 1830 or there abouts.... but can find no records of any of their births.
Could some kind person help me out.
Many thanks for trying.
Patty
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Hi,
I looked on the 1881 Census and there were eleven dwelling with the address
Pound, Lampeter pont Stephen. I couldn't find it on the modern map and
looked at my reprint of the first edition of the Ordnance Survey for
Tregaron and Cardigan. I found Pound to the south of the town to the west
of the railway and south west of St. David's College. Let me know if you
want any of the entries from the 1881 Census.
Regards,
Margaret Harvey
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> My grt grandmother Sarah davies was acc to her birth cert born in Pound
> Lampeter.Has anyone heard of this place in Lampeter
> Thanks gaynor
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I am looking for my grt grt grt grandfather Edwin samuel born in 1832 st
Johns Swansea. He later moved upto Abercanaid and then Treharris.
His father was samuel Samuel.
Thanks gaynor
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 8 Dec 1897, Page 6. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
"The Boston Evening Herald of Nov. 23 has the following to say of Edward M. Lewis, a son of John C. Lewis, of Utica, N.Y.: "In the person of E.M. Lewis, the crack twirler of the champion Boston base ball team, one has the striking combination of a first class base ball player and an ardent Christian worker. That he is sincere in his professions of love for righteousness and sobriety no one who has associated with him will deny, but while differing so widely in his ideas and actions from the average player by whom he is surrounded, his carriage and manner are not obnoxious or meddlesome, hence his popularity. [Doesn't say much for his teammates.]
"Mr. Lewis is one of the youngest players in the major league and came to his present position on the Boston nine directly after graduation at Williams College. He was born in Machynlleth, North Wales, Dec. 25, 1872, and emigrated to America during youth. Completing his course in the public schools he entered Williams College and at once came to the front as among the fastest college pitchers in the country. Declining several offers to pitch for various league clubs, Lewis came to Boston and pitched his first game against Louisville, July 6, 1896. Later in the season he was temporarily loaned to Providence. At the beginning of the season just passed he was assigned a regular place on the Boston pitching staff and won a good percentage of victories. With experience he is likely to develop into one of the best pitchers in the league. Since the close of the base ball season Lewis has occupied his time by study, and may yet decide to give up base ball for a more profitable occupation. His connection with the College YMCA has since placed him in demand in the religious field. Mr. Lewis does not pose as an evangelist nor an orator. His talks are plain and practical, but interesting. In every instance he appears as a business man and his addresses are all given gratuitously."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 9 Dec 1897, Page 8. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Mrs. Ann Davies, wife of Henry P. Davies of Scranton, died on Tuesday. The deceased was a patient sufferer from heart and stomach trouble and recently she was seized by acute bronchitis. She was born at Merthyr Tydvil, South Wales, in 1833, and came to this country in 1869, settling at Pittston, where she resided for many years, during which time her first husband died. In 1886 she was married the second time, and has resided in West Scranton since. The deceased was an active member of the First Welsh Baptist Church and of its Ladies' Aid Society. Her circle of acquaintances was a wide one in Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys. Three sons by the first marriage, John D. and Richard L. Reese of Edwardsville and James H. Reese of Forty Fort, and her husband and his children, John J., Mary, Philip, Sadie, Lillian, Harry and Howard, all survive. The funeral services will be held at the residence on Friday morning, at which Rev. W. Thomas of Pittston will officiate. The remains will be taken to Forty Fort, where interment will be made.
"Deceased came from one of the best known Welsh families. Her brother was the late David Richards (Caedraw), Merthyr; James Richards, a well known merchant of Treforest, Wales, and was an aunt to Owen Morgan (Morien), the well known Welsh historian. Mrs. Davis emigrated to the United States in 1872. [Contradicts date in first paragraph.] She was united in marriage to Henry P. Davis in 1879. [Contradicts date in first paragraph]
"The funeral will take place on Friday. The remains will be brought to Forty Fort for burial. They will arrive in Forty Fort at 2:55 on the D.L.&W.R.R. Rev. William Thomas of Pittston will officiate."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 1 Dec 1897, Page 12. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"The funeral of the late W.G. Lewis of Catasauqua was held on Monday, Rev. Dr. C. Earle, pastor of the Catasauqua Presbyterian Church, officiating. Mr. Lewis died of Bright's disease. The disease did not take a serious turn until three weeks ago, when he was compelled to relinquish his duties. When his death was announced from the platform of the Allentown eisteddfod on Thanksgiving Day it created universal sorrow. He will still live in the memory of those who were intimately acquainted with him. He was president of the mammoth Laurel Hill Park eisteddfod at Scranton four years ago and was an attendant at similar Welsh gatherings in this city.
"Mr. Lewis was born at Briton Ferry, South Wales, Dec. 20, 1841, and was married at Neath, South Wales, June 28, 1863, to Margaret Allen. A year after their marriage they emigrated to America and settled in Catasauqua, where they have been residents ever since. Immediately after settling in the "Iron Borough" Mr. Lewis engaged in the powder business which he continued successfully until his death. There are left to mourn him a wife, two sons, William, at home, and Griffith of Bradford; three daughters, Lydia, Margaret and Nellie, who reside at home; also two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Matthews of Slatington and Mrs. Johanna Jones of South Wales. Mr. Lewis was a member and elder of the Presbyterian Church and of the K. of H. and I.O.O.F. He was one of the best known Welsh interpreters in that section and was a recognized authority among those people. He served as treasurer and president of the first two eisteddfods in Allentown and was ever ready to lend a helping hand in advancing music, especially of a vocal nature."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 26 Nov 1897, Page 9. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"The funeral of Mrs. Jane Christmas will take place at noon to-day from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Rossar Bodycomb. The remains will be taken to Scranton on the 2:15 train.
"Mrs. Christmas died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rossar Bodycomb of Franklin street. Mrs. Christmas was the wife of the late Henry D. Christmas, and was born in Llanelly, South Wales, in the year 1809. She was 88 years old. She emigrated to this country in 1848, coming directly to this section, where she resided continuously, with the exception of a few months with her daughter in this city. Mrs. Christmas was the oldest living member of the Welsh Congregational Church, and was one of the five charter members. Two weeks ago she fell down a flight of stairs, fracturing her skull. She is survived by the following children: Ex-city assessor Walter Christmas, David Christmas, Mrs. John Williams, all residing in Scranton; Mrs. John Evans of Clark's Summit, and Mrs. Rossar Bodycomb of this city."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
My grt grt grandfather caleb was born in Cilmaenllwyd in 1840.He married
Hannah? AND lived in Llanboidy then moved to Llanfalteg, Carms. He worked on
the railways. My grt grandfather robert wAS WORKING IN A fEGFYWYDD MILL for
phebe Evans. Robert later moved upto treharris Glam. Does anyone have any
info on Cilmaenllwyd or Llanfallteg.?
Gaynor in Glam
My grt grt grandfather Thomas davies was born in CILMAENLLWYD and moved to
Llanboidy and llanfalteg. The family later moved to Treharris,Glam. He worked
on the railway, my grt grandfather robert Edwards worked in the local mill
for Phebe Evans.
Has anyone any info on this area?
Gaynor in Glamorgan
Hello Margaret,
thank you for your reply.I think this is a
match.The 1900 census for Grant Co.
Indiana U.S.A. has George and Ada with
four children living. It also says they had
eight children.I wonder where they went?
In 1900 they had been married 20 years
Thank you for your help.
Dan McDonald(rdangen(a)webtv.net)
Hi,
I have just done an advance search on the 1881 Census and the following is
the only entry with a married couple George and Ada Phillips.
I see that you say the family left before the 1891 Census was taken. You
should be able to get a Birth Certificate for Thomas now that you possibly
know the area where he was born. The local register Office will check that
he is the son of George and Ada if you ask them to chec when ordering the
certificate.. Do get back to me if you want the address of the Register
Office in Llanelly.
Regards,
Margaret Harvey
.
Dwelling: Vittoria St
Census Place: Llanelly, Carmarthen, Wales
Source: FHL Film 1342295 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 5372 Folio 76 Page
43
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
George PHILLIPS M 21 M Llanelly, Carmarthen, Wales
Rel: Head
Occ: Tin Furnaceman (J Pw)
Ada PHILLIPS M 22 F Llanpumsaint, Carmarthen, Wales
Rel: Wife
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Subject: [WALES-GEN] THOMAS W.PHILLIPS
> Hello listers,
> I am resaerching my great grandfather's
> ancestry.I know he was born in Wales
> about 1885 and came to the U.S.in 1889.
> I think his parents name were George and
> Ada.He had several brothers and sisters,
> but only four were alive in 1900.
> I would like to know where the family came from,and the names of the
> other
> children.His name was Thomas W Phillips
> Thank you,
> Dan McDonald(rdangen(a)webtv.net)
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Hello listers,
I am resaerching my great grandfather's
ancestry.I know he was born in Wales
about 1885 and came to the U.S.in 1889.
I think his parents name were George and
Ada.He had several brothers and sisters,
but only four were alive in 1900.
I would like to know where the family came from,and the names of the
other
children.His name was Thomas W Phillips
Thank you,
Dan McDonald(rdangen(a)webtv.net)
Contact me on or off list
Hi everyone
Just putting aside freebmd's for the present, I'd like to share this with
you as an inspiration never to give up on anything. It's a long story, but
I'll keep it as brief as possible, and the names of living folk are not
mentioned.
Since 1993 - for a period of nine years - I have been searching on and off
for some of my relatives (down from a great-grand-uncle) who did a
vanishing trick from the electoral rolls in 1942-3 here in Victoria. It is
probably fair to say that I have put in hundreds of hours in this search
for descendants and living relatives. Nancy Veronica Rogers and Joseph
Thomas Rogers were brother and sister. I'd concluded that perhaps Joseph
had gone off to WWII and not come back, and that Nancy had married and
moved away. Here's the rub. You cannot access marriage indexes here further
on than 1930, unlike the UK. (Meanies!). So, my search over the years has
been one of looking at countless microfiche of electoral rolls,
directories, piles of cemetery documents, newspaper indexes including
microfilms of actual newspaper accounts - a hundred brick walls. Well, I've
smashed one down! With the help of a CDROM index on Victorian deaths
1921-1985, probate records, more searching through directories, etc., and a
little clue on the internet using "google," I have at long last found
living the daughter of Nancy Veronica Rogers, the only child, who was said
by a recently discovered person to have gone off to England to live. Well,
she is back here in Australia and living in another State, and we have
contact. Nine years - just a wink of the eyelid, eh? She's coming back from
holidays next week, so I shall be able to speak to her in person, AND ask
what has happened to her Uncle Joseph Thomas Rogers! Am I over the moon, or
what?
Keep searching. Don't ever give up. A crack in a wall can become a great
big hole.
Regards
Graham