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Hi, Debbie. I'm fairly certain you will find this is Merthyr Tydfil, in
South Wales.
Dianne
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Subject: [WALES-GEN] Myrther Fridwell
> Does anyone know this town or province? I understand my great-grandfather
is from here. I don't know much more. His name was Daniel Hiram Williams
and he immigrated to the United States before 1895.
>
> Thank you.
> Debbie (Butterfield) Onishi
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Hi, Debbi. I'm fairly certain you will find this is Merthyr Tydfil, in
South Wales.
Dianne
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From: "Phil and Debbie Onishi" <ponishi(a)attglobal.net>
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Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 6:52 AM
Subject: [WALES-GEN] Myrther Fridwell
> Does anyone know this town or province? I understand my great-grandfather
is from here. I don't know much more. His name was Daniel Hiram Williams
and he immigrated to the United States before 1895.
>
> Thank you.
> Debbie (Butterfield) Onishi
>
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In a message dated 24/08/2002 09:50:08 GMT Daylight Time,
bgh-mgh(a)teanstaffs.fsnet.co.uk writes:
> must admit I was surprised to see that Daniel had the middle name Hiram as
> he was born in Wales and I didn't think it was a Welsh name however I
> found
> 52 in the whole of Wales in 1881 including four with the surname Williams
> in
> Glamorganshire!
>
Like Daniel, Hiram is not a Welsh name, but a Biblical name, the original
Hiram was a King of Tyre who helped Solomon to build the temple and David to
build a palace. If you look at the 1881 Census you will find very few people
with true Welsh names such as Llywelyn or Rhodri or Rheinallt (the most
popular Welsh name is Gwen / Gwenllian etc), but very many Biblical names,
the most popular being John and David.
All the best
Alwyn
Does anyone know this town or province? I understand my great-grandfather is from here. I don't know much more. His name was Daniel Hiram Williams and he immigrated to the United States before 1895.
Thank you.
Debbie (Butterfield) Onishi
This message is being resent because of mis-addressing. Sorry. Here we go
again. If I've goofed with this request, I humbly beg the apologies of all
those folks whom I've disturbed.
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To Whom It May Concern
My email was down most of the day because of server problems. It came back
up only at 5 pm PDT [1am in Wales]. Anyway, the only Welsh list from which
I've had email since early this morning, is POWYS, not here copied. I've
had NO mail from those shown.
Very early this morning, I had four from DYFED and two from MONMOUTHSHIRE,
nothing at all from CARDIGANSHIRE. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I've
been getting anything from the latter for quite some time but I'll not
swear to it.
The reason I ask in such short time is that I send four test messages from
my wife's computer and all four were returned to her, refused by the server
[same server !!! I pay the bill and she gets the service. Ha !].
Please check to ensure my subscription remains active and if it isn't,
please reinstate me at least 'til I take my system in for service shortly.
Thanks all.
Ron Davies
Surrey, BC
Canada
Greetings from Australia , Could sks asist any details or early pics of
CWMDOS or CWMDOES.
My great grand parents lived there abt 1900 & again in 1930's.
MARK & ELIZABETH ROSSITER was they names
Also are there any fellow researchers of the ROSSITER name?
Thanks in Advance
Pat
Could sks assist with any details of
New Bethel UR Churchyard at Mynyddislwyn ,Cwmnantyrodyn.
I am lead to belive my Great Grand Parents are buried there , I have
purchased the fiche from Gwent family Society to see if there , not on this
fiche.As they lived at CWMDOES near Blackwood
If possible could some fellow researcher who Could view the records and
assist with the full details of the grave.
ELIZABETH ROSSITER d 7 July 1901
MARK ROSSITER d abt 1933.
Thanks in advance
Pat Rossiter
rossiter(a)ozwebip.com.au
Hello,
I have been writing to the Liverpool List for 2 years .. looking for any
information at all .. about a John LEWIS .. who was probably born somewhere
around 1820 ... I have no idea where he was born ..
In June 1841, he married Isabella HUGHES in Liverpool, England.. This
couple appears .. to be my great-great-grandparents ...
Common sense tells me that this couple should have had children born to them
between 1842 and 1852 ... but there doesn't seem to be any information on
them in Liverpool .. The only children I ..so far.. know about .. is
their son, John "Stanley" LEWIS, born December 1859 in Liverpool, and
another son, William Henry LEWIS, born in 1864 in Liverpool, some 23 years
after John and Isabella married..
"Stanley" LEWIS went to live in the Liverpool Sheltering Homes in 1873, and
in the summer of 1874, he was .. shipped to Canada .. In 1879, he
married another "Home Child," Mary Elizabeth CORKILL, in Truro, NS, near
where they were both living.*
I have no idea what happened to William LEWIS, born 1864. .. They might
have had a sister, Josephine LEWIS, also born in 1859. ... There were
three LEWIS girls on the same ship with my great-grandfather in 1874 ..
Josephine, Age 14, Elizabeth, Age 9, and Mary, Age 7 ... I might have
found out about the marriage of Josephine in Nova Scotia, but can find no
additional information on Elizabeth or Mary.
... Since I have had no luck in finding out anything about ..John LEWIS ..
in the Liverpool area ... I would like to know if anyone has any
information on him .. in WALES .. ... The basic information I have is from
the marriage certificate of John and Mary Lewis in NS, that his parents were
John and Isabella Lewis..
The only other hints I have .. is that "Stanley" wrote on his marriage
certificate that his father was an Attorney. ... I have seen no
indication of this .. but there was a John Lewis in Liverpool .. who was an
Accountant .. (or bookkeeper)....
And, because "Stanley" became a Printer's Apprentice .. in Nova Scotia, and
went on to own .. an independent newspaper in Massachusetts .. from about
1885 to 1920 ... my assumption .. is that he was educated in England ..
before he left at Age 14 ...
... Because John and Isabella LEWIS .. (reportedly) had a son born to them
in 1864 in Liverpool, England, ... and their son, "Stanley," went to live in
the Liverpool Sheltering Homes in 1873... another assumption .. is that
either John LEWIS or Mrs. Isabella LEWIS .. died around 1870 .. or in the
1864 to 1873 time period ..
Thank you for your time.
Betty (near Lowell, MA, USA)
*Mary was the oldest of five CORKILL siblings sent to NS as "Home Children."
Their parents were Evan and Elizabeth Corkill (Evan was born on the Isle of
Man).
P.S. "Stanley" and Mary (Corkill) LEWIS .. married in Truro, NS, in
1879, and had their first child there in 1880. In 1881, they migrated to
Boston, MA, and raised 13 children there.
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 14 May 1900, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Henry Allen of South Side died yesterday morning of cancer, aged 42 years. He was a respected citizen and was well know by the community. He leaves his wife and daughter Anna, aged 21. Deceased was a member of Lodge 87, Knights of Pythias. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock p.m. from the residence, 235 Stanton street. Rev. W.H. Hiller will officiate and interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Deceased had been a resident of this city for eleven years, after having lived at Miner's Mills for two years. Mr. Allen was born in South Wales, Briton Ferry, in 1856."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 9 May 1900, Page 6. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"(Scranton Republican Tuesday)
"Two weeks to the very hour comprised the length of time which separated from the grave the late Thomas Richards and his aged wife, Margaret. The latter's death occurred yesterday afternoon. Deceased, like her lamented husband, was an octogenarian, and had been seriously ill for about two weeks. Though ailing for years she was able to be about, but since the death of her husband, to whom she was much devoted, she displayed symptoms of illness which gradually bore upon her system with such effect that her advanced age could not withstand her final illness, hence her demise. The news of her death was a surprise to her friends.
"Mrs. Richards was born in Gwynfe, Carmarthanshire, South Wales, on Aug. 25, 1812, and her age was nearly 88 years. She was wedded in April, 1833, to the late Thomas Richards, and on Aug. 7 of the same year both emigrated to this country aboard the brig Brittanic, in command of Capt. Richards on May 27, 1833, landing in New York City on Aug. 1. [Dates are confusing.] They went directly to Carbondale, the journey comprising seven days. Mr. and Mrs. Richards came to Scranton in 1867 and since lived here.
"Deceased was a member of the First Welsh Congregational Church and had been one of its most active and valued workers in years long past.
"Seven children, twenty-two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive her. They are as follows: D.T. Richards, Joshua Richards, John T. Richards, capitalist and former cashier of the Merchants and Mechanics' Bank, Scranton; Mrs. William Davis, Plymouth; Mrs. Annie Phillips, Mrs. Edwards, wife of Judge H.M. Edwards, and Mrs. J.B. Peck, Scranton.
"The funeral services will take place on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 8 May 1900, Page 8. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Thomas G. Thomas died yesterday morning at his home on Wilfred street, Upper Pittston, after an illness of three years' duration. Mr. Thomas had been a sufferer from what was termed tuberculosis of the bone and two and a half years ago underwent an operation in the University of Pennsylvania hospital. He never recovered from the shock. Mr. Thomas was born in Brigend, South Wales, 54 years ago, and immigrated to this country many years ago. For thirty-five years he lived in Hyde Park, and came to Pittston about four years ago. He was a brother of W.G. Thomas, secretary of the board of trade, and of Griffith Thomas, until recently superintendent for the Newton Coal Co. A sister, Mrs. Llewellyn Hopkins, lives in Scranton. The deceased is survived by his wife and three children - John of Taylor, William and Anna, at home. The funeral will take place on Thursday at 12:30 p.m., with services at the house. The remains will be taken to Scranton at 1:30 o'clock for interment in Washburn Cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Scranton Lodge, Knights of Malta."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
As it is some time since I last listed my family search, I thought I should
re-post.
RICHARDS, Joseph, mason, born circa 1827, St Twynnells, Pembrokeshire,
brother of Thomas, Francis, Martin, and John RICHARDS.
Joseph married Elizabeth DUGGAN, school mistress and nurse, born circa 1830,
Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire.
Children:
Jane, born circa 1851, Monkton parish, Pembrokeshire;
Sarah M., born circa 1851, Pembrokshire;
John Duggan (my gfather), born Apr 1, 1853, Monkton (later moved to London);
Joseph, born circa 1856, Monkton. (1881 census London)
All living in Monkton at Orielton Mill (1851),East Orielton Cottage (1861),
and Orielton Cottages (1871).
Also seeking DUGGAN in South Pembrokshire from 1750s to1870s. Does anyone
have any record of school teachers named Duggan in this area?
Any help much appreciated. More info. available if required.
John Richards. (St Albans UK)
Searching
RICHARDS & DUGGAN (Pembs & S. Wales) DFHS 2715
RICHARDS, WIFFEN, DAY (London & Middx.)
WIFFEN & NORRIS (Stock, Essex)
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The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 28 Apr 1900, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"That brusque and open-hearted Welshman, T. Cilcenen Evans of Scranton, who for a score of years was one of the best known Welshmen in Wyoming Valley, died yesterday of bronchial asthma and rheumatism of the heart.
"Deceased came from the village of Cilcenen, Wales, to the United States in 1862 and settled in Scranton, where he worked at his trade as a blacksmith. He was a man of pronounced literary attainments and read the best works of the best authors. He was at his best in poetry and the Welsh papers of the United States and of Wales for the past forty years have published scores of his contributions. He was also an ardent lover of the Welsh eisteddfod and was a factor in keeping that institution alive in northeastern Pennsylvania. His latest poem of note was "Pentre Bach Cilcenin," in honor of the village in which he was born in Wales, March 28, 1839.
[Paragraph on employment follows.]
"Mr. Evans leaves his wife and two children - Allen Evans, who resides at home, and a daughter, Mrs. H.F. Craig.
"The funeral will be held on Monday from his residence, 156 South Bromly avenue, Scranton. The remains will be taken over the D.L.&W. R.R. at 11 o'clock to Nanticoke, where the final obsequies will be held.
"Deceased and the late Gwilym Gwent were warm friends, and Mr. Evans was one of the originators of the Gwent monument fund and made an active canvass."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 3 Apr 1900, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"In Scranton on Sunday occurred the death of one of the best known Welshmen in this part of the State - Benjamin Hughes, late general mine superintendent for the D.L.&W. Death was caused by pneumonia, aged 75 years. The Republican [Scranton newspaper] has the following:
"Deceased was born Oct. 25, 1824, at Bryn Mawr, South Wales, and his parents were identified with the history of that locality for many generations.
[Two paragraphs follow concerning his employment.]
"In the First Welsh Baptist Church he was regarded as the pillar and nothing was done save with his approval. In 1892 he was delegate to the convention at Minneapolis, Minn., that nominated Benjamin Harrison for President and had the honor of casting one of the original eleven votes of Pennsylvania for Mr. Harrison.
"Deceased is survived by five daughters: Mrs. John Evans, Westerly, R.I.; Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, widow of the late Luther Jones; Mrs. A.B. Eynon, Mrs. Jennie Stephens, Mrs. Jenkin T. Reese, all of Scranton, also 14 grandchildren. Three brothers, now deceased, were: Daniel Hughes of Scranton, who age was 86 years; Evan Hughes, foreman of the ill-fated Avondale mine, who died during that memorable disaster in September, 1869; Elias Hughes, foreman at the Clear Spring colliery, Pittston; a sister, also deceased, Mrs. Mary Meredith, Scranton. Mrs. Rebecca Hughes of Wales, Mrs. Rachel James, Scranton, and Mrs. Charlotte Hughes, sisters, also survive.
"The funeral will be conducted in the First Church, Scranton, at 2:30 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. D.D. Hopkins will have charge of the services. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 26 Mar 1900, Page 12. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Rev. David J. Jones passed away at his late home at Miner's Mills on Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock after an illness since Wednesday morning, when he was taken suddenly ill with pneumonia and nervous prostration. He grew gradually worse until Sunday morning.
"The deceased is survived by his wife, four children, George J., Olwen, Edna and Palmer, and the following brothers and sisters: Joseph Jones, superintendent of the Prospect colliery, Jonathan Jones of the Heights and Mrs. Samuel Burridge of Plains.
"Deceased was a native of Convil Elvet, Carmarthenshire, Wales. He was 55 years of age, was an earnest Christian worker, a faithful minister of the Congregational Church for fifteen years. He frequently occupied the pulpits of Welsh churches in Wyoming and Lackawanna valleys. He was for several years a real estate agent at Richlands, NJ, and was quite successful in the business."
Article on funeral in 27 Mar 1900 newspaper amends his survivors as follows:
"...leaves his wife and five children - Mrs. John C. Parry of North Wilkes-Barre; George J. of Vineland, NJ, Miss Olwen, Edna and Palmer, the latter two infants."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
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I am looking for the following Jones family in the 1841 census.
William [father, born about 1800], Hannah [mother, born about 1804],
Elizabeth [born 1827], Margaret [1834], Gwenefred or some variant
[1837], Hannah [1840]. There may have been other children. I have found
William, Hannah, and Elizabeth in the St. Tydfil parish records. I
found the family [minus Elizabeth who was already married] living in
Merthyr Tydfil in the 1851 census. The 1851 census indicates they were
living in or near Swansea in 1841. I have the microfiche for 1841
census of Glamorgan but cannot find them.
Dave
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Dear listers,
I am new to this list and would appreciate so much if someone could send me
in the right direction.
I am looking for newspapers records in the Cardiff area 1851-1852
in regard to
9th January 1851
An unknown schooner has sunk on Cardiff Sands
14th January 1851
The schooner which sank on the Sands on 9th of January is the LISKEARD,
Captain Anderson, of and for Plymouth from Bristol with a general cargo.
I have searched Devon and Cornwall papers and many others without success.
I am in hopes that local papers in the Cardiff area might hold some further
information as my GGGG Grandfather was Captain Anderson (who drowned at
sea).
Many thanks for any further information.
Veronica - Canada
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 20 Mar 1900, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"William M. Jones died at his home in Plymouth yesterday morning of general debility. Deceased was 84 years of age and was one of the most highly respected citizens of the community. He was born in Caernarronshire, North Wales, in 1816, and came to this country several years ago. He was an industrious, honest and intelligent citizen, and leaves many friends. He is survived by four sons - William W. of Nevada, David N. and Owen N. of Plymouth, and John of Wilkes-Barre. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be conducted at the home of his grandson, William J. Jones, by Rev. Jacob E. Davies, assisted by Rev. W.E. Jones. Interment will be in Shawnee Cemetery."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 8 Mar 1900, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Thomas O. Davis, a well known citizen of Welsh Hill, Plymouth Township, died last night at 9:30. The deceased had been a resident of Plymouth Township for thirty-one years. He was born in Merthyr Tydvil, Wales, coming to America when a young man. He was 70 years old and was a charter member of Court Lincoln, Foresters of America, Plymouth. He is survived by his wife and four children - Mrs. Walter Connor, Mrs. Charles Frisby, William H. and Fannie E., all of Plymouth. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment in Shawnee Cemetery. Rev. C.W. Harvey will officiate."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA
The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 21 Feb 1900, Page 5. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address.
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"Thomas Richards of Scranton, father of Mrs. William Davis of Plymouth, died on Monday, aged 88 years. Deceased was born in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, June 17, 1812, and was married on April 1, 1833. With his wife, who survives him at the age of 88 years, Mr. Richards emigrated to this country in August, 1833, and settled in Carbondale, going to Scranton in 1865, where he has since resided.
"Deceased has twenty-two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA