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Joseph LEWIS m. Prudence GOULSTONE 6 Nov 1808

MargaretLCLW — 2013-05-20 15:06:17Z

I'm descended from Joseph and Prudence Lewis through their daughter Matilda, who was baptized on 30 June 1809 at St Peter's Church in Carmarthen. I haven't been able to trace the line of either Joseph Lewis or Prudence Goulstone any further back so far, and would be very interested to discover additional information. With many thanks, if anyone can help!

Margaret Elizabeth Adam/Adams ~ Brenda Fay Elliott

ContactUKwelsh — 2013-05-18 16:51:59Z

Brenda Fay Elliott- Alameda, San Fransisco California, U.S.A. March 26. 1957

Brenda Fay was born in Alameda California U.S.A. She was given up to a woman named Tishey May or Mae Eliiott who was married to Franklin Clyde Elliott. Franklin Clyde Elliott and Tishey -Mae or / May - Elliott were married 1972 in California, U.S.A.

Tishey May - or - Mae Elliott sent for her divorce and it was legal in 1979 from Poke Co. Flordia.

Franklin Clyde Elliott never lifted a finger to send child support and or be a real man and take care of his blood child, Brenda Fay Elliott. Brenda Fay Elliott's Birth Mother is a woman named: Margaret Elizabeth Adam/ Adams.

Margaret Elizabeth Adam/Adams and a young boy ( at the time) DID return for Brenda Fay Elliott but Brenda Fay Elliott was young and had her wits about her... she didn't want to return only to be given up again. Margaret Elizabeth Adam/Adams left and never returned to the best of Brenda Fay Elliott's knowledge.

The family that Brenda Fay Elliott has grown up with a lot of them that know about the above information, has been content with Brenda Fay Elliott not knowing about her birth mother , ( content as in: they don't want Brenda Fay Elliott to know her mother, past, background, life and so on). UNTIL Brenda Fay Elliott started doing her own genealogy research and finds. Now, they are trying to find out a lot of information from Brenda Fay Elliott and Brenda Fay Elliot has her wits about her.

Brenda Fay Elliott has been a devoted wife and mother for 20 years. She doesn't smoke, drink alcohol or do street drugs.

She wants to be reunited with her birth mother and family IF they are good and respectable people. She has had a lot of lies given to her from the family that she grew up with and treated bad from them, she won't put up with and or need anymore from anyone. She just needs to be loved by her real family.

Anyone with more information On Brenda Fay Elliott and or Margaret Elizabeth Adam/Adams: Please if able, leave a comment and or contact me.

ContactUKwelsh.

William Harrison father of Maynard Colchester Harrison St Ishmael

prcharrison — 2013-05-14 08:57:54Z

Hi, I have been trying to locate the parents of a Maynard Colchester Harrison born August 1807 and according to the census the location is Llansaint/St Ishmael.

I have viewed the parish record online for Maynard C Harrison and the entry says Maynard Colchester son of William Harrison. For some reason the mothers name has not been included like most other records appear to have both parents names. We believe they may have moved to Merthyr after this but having trouble finding any connections or evidence of who the mother is.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Re: PAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF LLANDOVERY

karen58hillwoodroad — 2013-05-07 18:05:23Z

I have a full set of 'Pages From The History Of Llandovery' (four volumes). Let me know your query and I will endevour to assist you

PAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF LLANDOVERY

haythornthwaite1 — 2013-05-05 07:57:50Z

Does anybody have access to this book to be able to do a couple of lookups for me?

Re: ?Thomas Fleming, Laugharne, Census 1841?

cymraeg2013 — 2013-04-28 11:01:05Z

HI this message is for SusanEdwards80
I do not have Fleming's in my Tree but have an interest in Daisy Hannah Charles check your messages on Ancestry regarding the Charles family

Pam

John Jenkins family Cilycwm

MyKinfolk100 — 2013-04-24 09:14:42Z

I am looking for any information on Jenkins family Carmarthen, John Jenkins married a Barbara ? no surname or date, they had two children baptised at Cilycwm, Rees Jenkins in 1805 and Anne in 1808.

Llangendeirne

emmadavies303 — 2013-04-21 17:50:20Z

Looking for info on my Great Grandparents William Lewis (1896) and Mary Ann Williams (1906) from Llangendeirne. Their marriage certificate said William lived in Brynbach, Llangendeirne but can't find a 1911 census for this property. Also Mary Ann lived in Ty Newydd, Four Roads but unable to find 1901 census.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Emma

Re: Gorsgoch , llanybydder

emmadavies303 — 2013-04-21 16:46:30Z

Try putting it on the Cardiganshie board as Gorsgoch is in Ceredigion. The owner of the pub in Gorsgoch now might know

Daniel REES or REESE - immigrated 1845 (or before) to Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA

rabagley — 2013-03-15 19:17:47Z

In 1845, Daniel REES or REESE was living at North American Mines, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA. He indicated that his nativity was Carmarthenshire, South Wales.

He is NOT my ancestor, and I have no additional information on him.

My ancestor is Thomas J. REES living in St. Clair (and was born in Glamorganshire).

See attached.

ANTHONY

IreneEvans50 — 2013-03-09 20:48:54Z

My great great grandfather Arthur Williams, Gelli Fawnen Farm, Glanamman, married a Gwenllian Anthony in 1826. She was from Lettycyrill Farm, Llandebie. I can't seem to find anything of this family anywhere. Does anyone have a Gwenllian Anthony in their family?
Thanks

Re: David/Davies- Lewis - Bowen families

brynhyfryd — 2013-03-05 15:58:10Z

Hi, Thanks for your reply, I haven't seen a Catherine Bowen, but I shall check the records I have. My line were millers in Llangyfelach? A lot of William Bowens, my ancestor was born at Felinwen, moved to Ty'n y Coed Mill in Bettws (outside Ammanford), then his son William moved to Ystradgynlais to work in the mines (more money I suppose). I shall check and let you know, I have to add there were a LOT of Bowens in Llangyfelach and they must be related somewhere in the past.
Kindest regards,
Sue.

Re: David/Davies- Lewis - Bowen families

brynhyfryd — 2013-03-05 15:57:35Z

Re: David/Davies- Lewis - Bowen families

syljun — 2013-03-05 15:05:06Z

Sorry, unable to connect with your Catherine Bowen. Mine seem to come from Carmarthen.
Regards, Syljun

Re: David/Davies- Lewis - Bowen families

holbeckone — 2013-03-04 10:06:54Z

Hi there,
I have just read your posting regarding the Bowen family. My grandmother was Catherine Bowen. I was told that the family was from Llangyfelach and Morriston near Swansea. I have traced the Bowen's back to an Eynon Bowen who lived in Llangwig. In 1800 he married Elizabeth Llewelyn and soon moved into the Neath valley. I think his father was John Bowen who lived at Nant-y-Gasseg farm at Llangiwg. Do any of these Bowens link into your Bowens from Llangwiwg or Morriston? Later my Bowens operated chemical and mineral water works in Morriston and Neath.
With best wishes, Laurence Ince

Re: Leyshon family

robbass3 — 2013-02-28 13:47:38Z

Hi I'm trying to locate my father bereaved to be called Byron leyshon my mother is an Elizabeth ferris known as Betty I was adopted by my grandparents Walter and Florence ferris they lived in Britton ferry Neath I've been told my father Byron leyshon possibly came from port talbot I'm now 55 years old and would like to at least meet my dad once so any help would be great thanks

Gorsgoch , llanybydder

RachelTrue — 2013-02-24 19:59:56Z

Hi..I hope someone can help me...My parents have just moved into "Pantycriclas" in gorsgoch,we have been told it used to be a pub in the 1800s ?.Maybe called "The Peat Inn"?...Its my fathers 70th birthday soon and i wanted to find out more about the property so i can make up a frame of info for him
Any help would be appreciated.
Kind Regards
Rachel

Adeline Morgan 1890 Loughor

Annemakepeace77 — 2013-02-19 23:58:53Z

I'm Trying to find birth details of my g grandmother Adeline Morgan. on her marriage cert of 1912 in Llanelli she was living at Springfield house, llety road, loughor. (The house nor the street don't exist!)
Her father from the marriage cert was called David, a postal carrier, and deceased.
The marriage was witnessed by Arthur and marggie Phillips.
this is all the info i have.
Can anyone help try finding her birth or census records.
thanks

Re: jenkins, Carmarthen

WalterStromquist — 2013-02-17 19:57:20Z

Dear dstephens427,
I happened to see your query about William Jenkins at the same time I found an old letter from an attic (really!). A quote:

"...One sister married a man by the name of Billie Jenkins, a blacksmith by trade, who went to live at [Glais, near Swansea, 30 miles from Carmarthen] and learned his trade at the Neath Abbey Engineering Works..." Billie Jenkins later emigrated "to the then-small Brooklyn of that date".

Could it be the same person? My letter-writer was quite vague about dates, but I know that a nephew of that Billie Jenkins was born about 1833, so Billie might have had a child in 1826. But why in Carmarthen? The letter-writer knew of two of Billie Jenkins's children, William David and Wennie, who went with him to Brooklyn, but of course there might have been other children.

The "one sister" is a sister of Griffith Hughes, b. Cadoxton abt 1801.

Any connection?

Walter Stromquist
mail@walterstromquist.com

Re: ?Thomas Fleming, Laugharne, Census 1841?

SusanEdwards80 — 2013-02-16 14:02:11Z

Hi

I came across your messages by accident. I am researching the Fleming family from Laugharne.

Mary Fleming married William Fuller and they were my great grandparents.

I think the Flemings could be Flemish/Belgian.

I would love to hear from you

Regards
Rose

William Griffiths (b. abt 1791, Egremont)

sdwills2000 — 2013-02-14 18:01:48Z

I am directly descended from the aforementioned William Griffiths (my 4x gt-grandfather). I have found all I can about him on here, anyone know how I can find out more about him and, if possible, his direct ancestors? I think Egremont is in Carmarthenshire, by the border with Pembrokeshire. Must be a tiny place as I never heard of it till I discovered my aforementioned ancestor.

Re: DAVIES/JONES Llandybie

kimfeb1 — 2013-02-09 22:06:37Z

Wow, Thank you so much, I will definitely look into it.
Extremely helpful, not sure about the marriage, wish there was a first name listed.....I'll continue searching around, thanks once again!

Kim

Re: Wiiliams/Davies in Llandybie

kaedeyc — 2013-02-07 21:28:46Z

Thank you! I will follow up with ship number and grandmothers birth certificate. Actually need to order fathers, Kenneth, as i plan to apply for my passport.
How did you find this info? Does it connect to your own research?

Re: DAVIES/JONES Llandybie

kobieharris1 — 2013-02-07 16:37:09Z

Possible marriage

Marriages Jun 1923 (>99%)
DAVIES Sybil K Jones Llandilofawr 11a 2242
Jones Meirion O Davies Llandilofawr 11a 2242

England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2006 about Meirion Oliver Jones
Name: Meirion Oliver Jones
Birth Date: 8 Nov 1892
Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1970
Age at Death: 77
Registration district: Basingstoke
Inferred County: Hampshire
Volume: 6b
Page: 224

Re: Wiiliams/Davies in Llandybie

kobieharris1 — 2013-02-07 16:25:12Z

This might be there marriage

Marriages Mar 1937 (>99%)

Davies Thomas J Williams Carmarthen 11a 2004

Williams Gladys M Davies Carmarthen 11a 2004

This looks like Kenneth & his mother travelling

UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 about Kenneth Davies
Name: Kenneth Davies
Gender: Male
Age: 10
Birth Date: abt 1938
Departure Date: 25 May 1948
Port of Departure: Southampton, England
Destination Port: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Ship Name: Aquitania
Search Ship Database: Search the 'Aquitania' in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database
Shipping Line: Cunard White Star Limited
Official Number: 135583
Master: G E Cove
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Possible birth of Gladys

Births Dec 1912 (>99%)
WILLIAMS Gladys M Price Llandilofawr 11a 2570

Which tells us that her mother's maiden name was Price

If you buy her birth certificate it should give you her fathers name
and then we could probably find them on 1911 census

www.gro.gov.uk & they cost £9.25

Wiiliams/Davies in Llandybie

kaedeyc — 2013-02-07 04:17:04Z

I am looking for any family information or connections to Gladys Mary Williams, born August 23, 1912 married Mr. Davies (Thomas?), 1 son born to them in 1938 or 39 named Kenneth. They immigrated to Canada together in May of 1948.
I will be most appreciative of ANY information! Kenneth was my father and this is all I know!
Thank you
Kimberley

DAVIES/JONES Llandybie

kimfeb1 — 2013-02-05 22:54:49Z

I'm searching for any information regarding Meirion Oliver Jones born in Carmarthenshire to parents John Griffith Jones and Mary esther in about 1893. His sister was Gwyneth Lillian Jones, born abt 1895 who married Thomas Davies and had a son Garneth Wyn Davies (born 1922 in LLandybie). Garneth and his parents then moved to South Africa. I'm looking for any information. Thank you!

Re: WILLIAMS, Sarah Wilkes Barre 1882

Aprille141 — 2013-02-01 22:01:13Z

Hi I see your post is old. Did you ever find info on Sarah Hughes? Would like to find out what info you may have on her. I have a Hughes family that was in Wilkes-Barre in the 1880's and would like to know if your Sarah was the sister of my 2nd great grandmother Mary Hughes. What year was your Sarah born?

Thanks
Donna

Re: George family in Llanarthney

tonygeot — 2013-01-17 23:07:10Z

Thanks for your reply

That marriage is my grandmother to my step grandfather or possibly my biological grandfather. As my father was born three years earlier but is illegitimate on his birth certificate.

Again many thanks

Tony

Re: George family in Llanarthney

jonniloo — 2013-01-16 21:48:01Z

Hi
Marriage for a Sarah M George June Q 1930 Carmarthen to Reginald J Smith might be your Sarah.john

Re: Phillips of Carmarthen/weaving /tailors.

marvingerron — 2013-01-12 10:04:48Z

County Carmarthenshire
Place Newchurch
Church Parish Church
RegisterNumber
MarriageDate 10 Dec 1801
GroomForename Benjamin
GroomSurname PHILLIPS
GroomAge
GroomParish Conwil Elvet
GroomCondition Bachelor
GroomOccupation
GroomAbode
BrideForename Esther
BrideSurname LEWIS
BrideAge
BrideParish
BrideCondition Spinster
BrideOccupation
BrideAbode
GroomFatherForename
GroomFatherSurname
GroomFatherOccupation
BrideFatherForename
BrideFatherSurname
BrideFatherOccupation
WitnessOneForename
WitnessOneSurname
WitnessTwoForename
WitnessTwoSurname
Notes
FileNumber 28923

Have you already seen this in Parish Register search? It seems to be the same location as the 1841 census. Luckily it gives the bride's full name, who may be John's mother.

George family in Llanarthney

tonygeot — 2013-01-11 00:18:38Z

Hi

I am looking for any information in relation to the GEORGE family in either the Gorslas, Drefach or immediate area of the Gwendraeth Valley.
These would preferably be related to my late father REGINALD DANIEL GEORGE, born 14 May 1927, Gorsgoch, Black Lion Road Grorslas Llanarthny.
In particular I am trying to find information about his mother SARAH MARY GEORGE, or his father is at present unknown as there is no name on his birth
certificate.

Many Thanks

Phillips of Carmarthen/weaving /tailors.

wendygorman1 — 2013-01-08 18:14:33Z

Has anyone has any information on Benjamin Phillips probably a tailor working in Carmarthen pre 1832 and his family at least one son -John born 1812,benjamin appears to have married twice John's mother (name unknown) and later a widow named Rachel who had a son and a daughter.John was a spinner/weaver who moved to pembrey/Llanelly and married Catherine Hugh at Pembrey in 1832. I have drawn a complete blank in finding any more information on the Phillips's

Re: Thomas Morris & Mary Evans Pembrey, Carmarthenshire

jonniloo — 2013-01-04 12:32:12Z

Hi Thomas died 18/10/1893 aged 79 Mary died 12/3/1887
aged 81 both in Pembrey they were married 26/12/1837 Pembrey Possible Ruth had a child in 1881 she was single and seems to have worked on farms all her life.Catherine married John Evans he died about 1927 children John 1868 Mary Ann 1870 Gwilym 1873-1923
Thomas 1875-1923 David 1877-1889 James 1880
Lewis/louis 1882 Maurice/Morris 1885 you will have to double check this for Catherine a couple around same time although the Thomas- Morris -Mary look like family names.John

Re: Thomas Thomas and Rachel Jenkins Thomas immigration to US

kspach — 2013-01-03 23:22:45Z

Rachel died in the US shortly after immigrating and giving birth Ohio -- I have her death information and pictures of her grave. Just wondering if this family might look familiar to anyone --perhaps siblings of Thomas Thomas or Rachel Jenkins who may still live in Wales. Have not figured out how to trace back to Thomas's or Rachel's parents as it appears there were no census records before 1830 in Wales. Is that correct? My sister will be visiting Wales in the spring -- would there be records in their birth towns that would identify their parent's names? Thank you for your help.

Re: Thomas Morris & Mary Evans Pembrey, Carmarthenshire

jubilee76 — 2013-01-03 22:11:46Z

Yes, Thomas was a Blacksmith. Do you have any information spouses for Thomas and Mary's children. I know who Ann and John married. I am hoping to find out info on the other siblings.

Re: Thomas Thomas and Rachel Jenkins Thomas immigration to US

jonniloo — 2013-01-03 18:54:11Z

Hi To find Rachels death as you don't know the details it will cost about £15 to search a five year period with 1853 as middle start point.you can email registrars@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or ring 01267 228210
address to write in Superintendent Registrar
Carmarthen register office
Parc Myrddin
Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire
SA 31 1HQ
Only four deaths I can Find 1853 one in Lampeter and LLandilofawr both March Quarter. Llandovery and Carmarthen June Quarter.Hope this might be of some use .John

Re: Thomas Morris & Mary Evans Pembrey, Carmarthenshire

jonniloo — 2013-01-03 14:18:55Z

Hi Can you tell me if Thomas was a Blacksmith in Pembrey
he was married to a Mary,if not it means you are researching a couple of Morris families with similar children he has a Thomas and Ann twins.On Ruth have found one a farm servant from 1861 aged about 13 up to 1901 aged 55 single on all censuses.John

Re: Thomas Morris & Mary Evans Pembrey, Carmarthenshire

jubilee76 — 2013-01-03 12:35:00Z

Thank you for your reply.

Dates for children of Thomas Morris and Mary Evans:
Mary b. 1838
Thomas b. 1841
William b 1843
Ann 1844-1911 married Thomas W Rees 1844-1911
Ruth b 1846
Cathrine 1848
John 1852-1911 married Jane Jenkins

Re: Thomas Morris & Mary Evans Pembrey, Carmarthenshire

jonniloo — 2013-01-03 11:12:02Z

Hi Some dates of birth or any other info would help research.John

Thomas Morris & Mary Evans Pembrey, Carmarthenshire

jubilee76 — 2012-12-24 23:07:01Z

I am researching Thomas Morris b. 1813 and his wife Mary Evans b. 1805 in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire.

Their Children:
Mary
Thomas
William
Ann
Ruth
Cathrine
John (My Great Grand-father)

Any information is greatly appreciated. I have found Ann's spouse and children. I also know that my Great-Grandfather married Jane Jenkins. It's the other siblings I'm having trouble finding any info on.

Thanks!

Re: JENKINS

policiaboy — 2012-12-21 22:02:36Z

Hi, I was wondering if you were related to Turner Price or Stallard families from Mathon, which is near Malvern, Worcestershire, England

Jason Bahrt

Re: Rev Owen Lewis, Llanddeusant

meirion66 — 2012-11-21 20:39:49Z

Hi,

Did I show you my Owen Lewis site before?

http://owenlewis.tribalpages.com/family-tree/owenlewis/222/1...

Mei

Re: David/Davies- Lewis - Bowen families

syljun — 2012-11-20 17:04:05Z

Hi Don, thank you for making contact. I have so many Elizabeth Davies's it is difficult to know who is who. My Davies surname started off as David so has been a real pain. Cannot find out much as yet of Bowen family apart from Thomas Lewis married Elizabeth Bowen 26th July 1799 at St.Elli, Llanelly. Elizabeth bap.at St.Elli, 20th March 1768 daughter of John and Margaret Bowen.
Their daughter Jane Lewis married William David 1832 (my GRT.Grt.Grandparents) Census has family as Davies.
I have found Carmarthenshire difficut to research so have only recently given these families my attention after a long break. Regards, Syljun

Re: David/Davies- Lewis - Bowen families

CBowen1763 — 2012-11-20 13:51:59Z

Hello, I have extensive Bowen family in the Carmarthen/Glamorgan area. Bowen's finally settled in Morriston, Llanguick, Ystalyfera). They originated in Llangenderyne,CMN). My G.Grandmother was an Elizabeth Davies(B.1846 in Cwmavon,GLA). If any of this connnects let me know. I have my Bowens back to 1696.
Don Bowen.

Re: David/Davies- Lewis - Bowen families

syljun — 2012-11-19 18:40:39Z

My Davies and Bowen families come from Llanelly and surrounding areas, Carmarthen.
No connection to Montgomery, Wales. Sorry cannot help.Syljun

Re: David/Davies- Lewis - Bowen families

syljun — 2012-11-19 18:40:30Z

My Davies and Bowen families come from Llanelly and surrounding areas, Carmarthen.
No connection to Montgomery, Wales. Sorry cannot help.Syljun

Re: David/Davies- Lewis - Bowen families

oackstoesz26 — 2012-11-19 17:31:53Z

I would like corresponde directly via e mail or parcel post to people who are descendants of the Rees, Bowen, Bound, a Bound family's name got changed in Plymouth County, Iowa
(Le Mars, Iowa) from Bound to Bowen and they wouldn't change it.
Jacob Edward Rees who worked in a mine near Landinam, Montgomery, Wales. Rees could have been spelled Reace, Rease
Rees, Rhys, Reis, Reese. We were told (handed down in the family that they may have been working in a mine owned by a Davies. A relative found a relative in the area in World War II by the name of Humphreys-- Thank You Ardy Rees Stoesz

Re: opher/felix/bowen families in carmarthen

syljun — 2012-11-17 12:36:43Z

Not sure what you are looking for but the Marriage of Samuel Opher of Llangunnor to Elizabeth Bowen St.Peter, Carmarthen was 4th November 1828.
I have Bowen's in family but from Llanelly.
Regards,Syljun

elizabeth tolmie marriage

2012-11-15 13:05:38Z

does anyone know any information of elizabeth ann tolmie, born 1878
Mother margret , & father andrew tolmie.
Sister agnes florance & anna margartha
Brother andrew henry
lived at 17 Llwyncrwn Llandefeilog Carmarthern
1891 census