Hi folks,
as a new lister I thought it might be appropriate to give an introduction to myself and
interests. My name is Gareth Evans and I live in Dublin with my wife and 4 children. My
Welsh research dates back to about 1790 in the Meifod area of Montgomeryshire. One branch
of the family moved to Wrexham between 1871 and 1881, hence my interest in this list. The
details I currently have are as follows and I would be interested in anyone who may either
know the family (or branch of) or can provide me with additional advice/information:
1. Thomas EVANS b Guilsfield Montgomeryshire 1838 m Catherine LEACH, d 11th Aug 1902 at 6
George Street Rhossdu, age 63, buried Ruabon Road Cemetery, Wrexham. Catherine d 15th July
1916 at 10 Barnfield, buried same cemetery.
Children
James b 1861
Caroline b 1863
Elizabeth Ann b 1865
2. John Francis b 1867 Meifod, lived at 52 Vernon Street, Wrexham, 1898 Slaters directory
listed as a cab driver. d 3 Oct 1951 buried Ruabon Road Cemetery Wrexham
Mary Jane b 1869
David Charles b 8th Aug 1871
Edwin b 1873 1891 Census Rhossdu Labourer
Christmas b 1876
Alice b 1879 Rhosnessey 3 Garden Row/Road Wrexham
Thomas H (Henry) b 1884 3 Garden Row/Road Wrexham
2. John Francis m Catherine Williams. Catherine d 23 Nov 1916 living at 52 Vernon street
Wrexham buried Ruabon road Cemetery. children
Edith
William Henry
Jennifer/jenny/jennie
Catherine
John F
Mary J
John F junior known as Jack married a Belgian National either just prior to or during WW2
her name was Marie and they had the following known children
Kitty (Katherine), Gaby (Gabrielle) and Jacqueline.
There is an indication that some of John Francis Seniors siblings moved to Southsea,
Rochdale and Mold. What became of the rest of them I am unsure, if anyone has any
information relating to this family I would love to hear from them.
Kind Regards
Gareth Evans