Hi Doreen & John. First let me thank you for your kind offer. You are making
it possible to research family history for those of us not capable or having
the knowledge to do the research. Thank You so much.
I am looking for any information about my G-grandfather and G-grandmother.
Both were born in Bala, Wales. His name was Griffith Roberts, born about 1825
and was a slate miner. Her name was Marietta Jones (Possibly Mary) and was born
12/31/1827. They were married in about 1850-1 and had 4 children born in Bala.
They were Robert born 12/1850, David(my grandfather) born 8/12/1852, Jane
born 2/15/1854, and John born 1/1856. To the best of our knowledge they left
Wales for Wisconsin in about 1856-57 as the next child was born in Wisconsin.
Any information about relatives left behind (sisters or brothers of both),
where they may have lived, or anything about their parents. There is a family
story that Marietta was of royalty or served the royalty, but that is not
proven.
I understand that the name Roberts is VERY common in Wales but would
appreciate any information that you come across. Thanks so much for you help. Ron R.