Hello Alun,
I saw your email and the problem with Jane Jones being the daughter of
Robert Hughes.
I had the same problem with a Catherine Roberts, born Llanllyfni,
Caernavonshire. She married in Llanenddwyn parish to a Griffith Roberts, of Gornant
Isaf. They were my 2 times great grandparents. Anyway, her father was given
on the marriage certificate as Robert Hughes.
I put this down to patronymics. I suppose I did not mind at the time because
I was following Roberts on both sides anyway. I was not ableto track down
Robert Hughes though. He was said to be a quarryman. So, I don't really know
whether he stayed in Llanllyfni, or came down to Llanenddwyn at some time.
Family lore did not go back that far. I did see that on perhaps the 1851
census that another girl was staying at Gornant Isaf, and she carried the
surname Roberts too, and was also said to be born in Llanllyfni.
I don't suppose I am being much help here, but at least we are both trying
to find a Robert Hughes along the line.
Best wishes,
Maureen Jenkins
Rhondda