JIm,
The 's' will appear and disappear with several surnmames. I have it in my
family with GRIFFITH/s. According to my mother, her mother insisted on no
's'. However, on several records the 's' appears.
My cousine, now deceased, Gethin GRIFFITHS, told me they added the 's'
when they went to South Wales during the Penhryn Quarry strikes of 1901.
I just go by what my grandmother said and leave off the 's' in my records.
However, I do honor Gethin's family with an 's'.
It will drive you crazy so look for it spelled both ways. What was that
saying, call me anything, just don't call me late for lunch.
Happy hunting,
Arlene
Hi Sue,
Have done some research reference to Esther, Ann and Owen via Ancestry and
1901 census online.
Esther Owen:
She could well be Taid's sister Esther, as she is the correct age and has
reverted to the surname of Owen rather than Owens.
Ann Owen:
Same comments apply.
Owen OWENS, Tynewydd, Newborough:
Possible candidate for Taid's stepfather although he had been very
consistent in the previous 3 census as to his age; 25, 35, and 45. This
time [in 1901] he has stated his age as 58. However, when I downloaded the
digital image, I could decipher his birthplace as Llechylched which
matches what Owen OWENS declared in the 1871 census. The enumerator had
originally inserted 'Cylched' before putting a line through it and
rewriting 'Llechylched' above it.
Yesterday, I discovered that I had a copy of a burial entry for Newborough
in 1920. This related to an Owen OWENS who was buried on 20th. July 1920,
age 76. Yesterday I applied online for a GRO certified copy of the death
certificate. I hope that there will be some interesting details on the
certificate.
Thanks for all your help.
Jim
Rhyl
03.09.05.
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