Hi Glyn I wondered if there was a means of finding out if Abbotts lived in
Brecon ?
I lost a great Uncle in that area , he was according to the fanily of which
I have little ;( living there at the time of his death .
He was born in Rhyl after 1881 he was killed some time before I think, or
during 1911
As his sister named her son for him he was killed on the railways,
His name being Moses Abbott his wife would be Charlotte ?? he would be in
his 30s when he married or died .
Any idea how I would go about finding any thing about this man please? Any
help much appreciated
The only memory I have is as a very small child visiting my Dad in Talgarth
Sanatorium and stopping at Brecon . were my Nan took me to see this lady.
and the sum total of her conversation was this is your Aunti and she has
children all girls called after Flowers, ie lily, Violet, and the family say
Charlotte came from South Wales :)
Please ignore this if you thinlk it cheeky I will understandm but it iis
always worth atry to ask :) I am not a scrounger ! I am disabled but will
pay a small fee for info ;)
Love Mary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Glyn Davies" <glyn.davies(a)medwaywelsh.com>
To: <WLS-BRECONSHIRE-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: MATTHEWS in Brecon
Dear David,
No trouble at all, only too pleased to be of help.
The three children that I gave you are the only ones that William & Jane
had
baptised at St. David's Church, Llanfaes, Brecon.
Here are the burial details relating to your g-grandfather and other
members
of your family: -
St. David's Churchyard, Llanfaes, Brecon. grave 42.6
Tall sandstone headstone, pillared sides, curved floral top, East of the
row.
"In loving memory of William John, eldest son of W. J. Matthews of this
town, basketmaker, who was accidentally drowned while bathing in the River
Avon at Evesham July 8th 1893, aged 22 years.
Also of the said William Johnson Matthews departed this life April 4th
1905,
aged 96 years.
Also of Joan, wife of the said William Johnson Matthews, who died 16th
Sept.
1930, aged 79 years".
Here are the Matthews basketmakers of Watton: -
1861 Census RG9:4212/74/32. Watton, St. Mary's, Brecon.
Matthews,
James h,m,30,basketmaker,b GLA Swansea
Sarah w,m,40,b BRE Hay
Elizabeth d,u,19,cook unemployed, b BRE Hay
Edward s,u,16,basketmaker,b BRE Hay
William s,u,13,scholar,b BRE Hay
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Glyndwr (Glyn) Davies,
Chatham, Kent, UK.
----- Original Message -----
From: <DMatthewsathome(a)aol.com>
To: <WLS-BRECONSHIRE-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: MATTHEWS in Brecon
> Dear Glyn,
> First, sorry for the blank message, pressed the wrong button.
> Second, I wonder if I could presume upon you a little. You have very
kindly
> provided details of the baptisms of three additional children of William
and
> Jane.
> I assume that the first two died in infancy as both should have showed
up
on
> the 1851 census. Could you possibly look for baptism dates for the
remaining
> children Sophia, Medina, William (William Johnson MATTHEWS - my
> g-grandfather) and Catherine (and add middle names if poss).
> Could I also have further details if you have them of the MATTHEWS
basket
> makers at Watton as I seem to be collecting them!
> Many thanks, you have been a terrific help already.
> David Matthews
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