Davies - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Jane (nee Davies) Williams

michaeldavies45 — 2009-11-14 20:20:14Z

I can find only one entry in the 1871 census for a Jane Davies born about 1863 in Shrewsbury. She was living in Bolton in Lancashire with her mother Ann, brother Thomas age 5 and sister Anne Mariah age 1. Also living there was Ann Jones,Ann's mother age 61 and born in Whittington, Shropshire. Richard must have been somewhere else that night as he is not mentioned and Ann is not listed as a widow. I think Richard and Jane married in 1863 in Shrewsbury.

Re: James Davies m Norah Darrigan 1894 Wolstanton

Peter_Darrigan — 2009-11-14 19:39:12Z

Wilf and Winnie Davies were my fathers cousins and mine, if you wish to know more about this part of the Darrigan family please contact me Peter Darrigan E-mail darrigan@btopenworld.com

Jane (nee Davies) Williams

LLTPZ — 2009-11-14 03:59:27Z

I am looking for information on my Great Grandmother, Jane Davies. She was born in Shrewsbury, Shrophsire, England on Aug. 12, 1863 to Richard and Anne (nee Jones) Davies. She had a brother, Thomas. She moved to Canada where she met and married Richard John Williams in Montreal, and later moved to Brooklyn, NY. Her brother Thomas also moved to Canada where I believe he remained. His wife was named Susan. In addition to Williams, there is also a connection with Godfrey.

Samuel Davies

bevarmstrong1 — 2009-11-08 18:35:36Z

Has anyone got any information on my 2xgrandad Samuel Davies. I have traced him in all the census' He was born 1811-1886,Llanboidy,Carmarthenshire.He ran a woollen mill called Farthing Mill at Henry's Moat.I can't find his parents.Has any one got any ideas? Can't find marriage records.His wife was called Anna in all the census and on her death certificate but when i found their gravestones she was called Hannah.

Re: Davies family information

DeborahLynnDavies — 2009-11-06 03:38:12Z

Hi
I`m looking for the family of a John Davies of Wales and the Us. Anything there??
Thanks
Deb

Re: Elizabeth May Davies - Shrewsbury

Kevin13Flynn — 2009-11-05 10:00:56Z

The ELIZABETH MAY (sometimes known as May Elizabeth) Davies mentioned was my grandmother. She was born 12 Oct 1901, the daughter of Alice Elizabeth Griffiths (b. Atcham (Shrewsbury) Q4 1879) and the Joseph Edward Davies also already mentioned (b. Halford (Craven Arms) Q3 1877).

Alice was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Griffiths (both born c.1848) of Little Passage, Shrewsbury.

Joseph (a journeyman butcher) was the son of Edward Davies (b. Stowe, near Knighton, c.1852), an LNWR engine driver, and Jane (née James) originally from Builth (b. Q1 1851).

Alice and Joseph were married at Shrewsbury on 27 Feb 1902. Unfortunately both died young, of tuberculosis: Joseph on 7 Aug 1910 and Alice on 31 Jan 1911, and in the 1911 census ELIZABETH (recorded as May) is shown living with her grandparents Edward and Jane Davies at 2 Scott Street, Shrewsbury. Also at her grandparents' home in 1911 were her aunts Bertha (b. 1884) and Winifred (b.1894) and uncle Matthew (b. 1889).

ELIZABETH married Albert Edward Wilson at Boldmere on 31 Jul 1923 (as already mentioned), and between 1923 and 1929 she had four children: Albert Edward, Rodney, Brenda May (my mother), and Dorothy Winifred. Brenda's father's name, as recorded on her birth certificate, was Henry Edmund Pritchard (possibly b. 31 July 1888 at Little Saughall, Chester).

The last known whereabouts of ELIZABETH that I have are Bishop's Castle on 13 Jun 1930, where she is recorded as having placed her three youngest children into the care of Salop County Council. I, as well as other relatives that I am in contact with, would dearly love to know at least the last resting-place of ELIZABETH, and any help that members of the Davies, Griffiths, Wilson, or Pritchard families -- or indeed anyone else -- may be able to give would be very greatly appreciated.

Re: Davies family information

tamaradavies_1 — 2009-11-04 09:17:25Z

I am very interested in the Davies from north wales in the colwyn bay,conway area is were i think my family are from please send a copy to tamaradavies@optusnet.com.au

Re: Davies of Sandbach, Cheshire, England

EBowers45 — 2009-11-02 20:34:54Z

Yes I agree with you findings and suspicions. ??? I think I may need to purchase some birth records to verify mother Emma's maiden name. I think there were two but don't know. I did find a birth record in Cheshire BMD for a Frederick Thomas in 1848 and that's the name on subsequent census.
until I get those records which isn't very easy here in US and UK registers offices. some are available to purchase online but of course, not the ones I need.
will post my results and be happy to hear from anyone else.
Someone in the Stanier/Stanyer family is also researching this dilemma with no definitive answer as yet.

Re: Davies of Sandbach, Cheshire, England

michaeldavies45 — 2009-11-02 19:15:35Z

There is a death in Stone, Staffordshire in 1851 of an Emma Stanyer and in 1854 a John Stanyer may have married an Emma Garrett in Wolstanton, Staffordshire. In the 1861 census a John and Emma Stanyer were living in Wolstanton. They had 3 chidren, Frederick, Emma and John. Frederick was born about 1847 according to the census but I cannot find a birth for him. Young Emma was 4 and John was 2 so it is possible that the first Emma was Fredericks mother I suppose.

Davies of Sandbach, Cheshire, England

EBowers45 — 2009-11-01 18:03:00Z

Yes, thank you. if I could verify death, would understand a second wife Emma, perhaps Garrett.

Re: Davies of Sandbach, Cheshire, England

michaeldavies45 — 2009-11-01 17:34:46Z

Looks like a marriage in Congleton in 1847 between John Stanyer and Emma Davies

Davies of Sandbach, Cheshire, England

EBowers45 — 2009-10-31 20:16:42Z

looking for info on Emma Davies born 1826 to George Davies. Searching to verify she married a John Stanier/Stanyer before 1848 when first child Frederick Thomas was born, then there is a gap in years for next child almost ten and we think there was a second wife Emma Garrett perhaps.
any assistance to assertain accuracy would be IMMENSELY APPRECIATED>

Re: Davies of Anglesey

michaeldavies45 — 2009-10-29 19:59:19Z

Found a Mary DAVIS in Holyhead in 1851, father Richard a quarryman and Jane her mother. Also a Mary DAVIES in Llandyfrydog withe mother, Mary. This family also appear in the 61 census and Richard was a shoemaker.
Any help to you?
Mike

Re: Davies of Anglesey

DebWalton2000 — 2009-10-28 20:02:28Z

I have that census and that is the correct family, what im after is mary pritchard (formaly davies) birth 1843/44 holyhead and her in the 1851, 1861 census father richard and the 1871 census as mary pritchard her husband james was a seaman and he only shows on one census with his wife as he is always at sea, the main census is the 1871 as they have all just vanished in that year.

Thanks for looking and for the reply

Re: Davies of Anglesey

michaeldavies45 — 2009-10-28 19:45:50Z

I found a family in the 1881 census which might interest you living in Holyhead

Mary Pritchard 37
Rowl. Pritchard 14 (probably Rowland)
L.Ann Pritchard 12 (maybe Louisa Ann)
D. Pritchard 10
John Pritchard 8
M.Jane Pritchard 6
M.Ellen Pritchard 4
Rd.D. Pritchard 2
Cath. Pritchard
Mike

Re: Davies of Anglesey

DebWalton2000 — 2009-10-27 15:00:32Z

I have both of those census's she married james in 1863 at holyhead parish church, there is no trace of her,her husband james or her children in the 1871 census. she should have 4 children in the 1871 census, charles, rowland, louisa, david. her birth wasnt registered as we cant find her in the birth reg and neither can anglesey archives, her father was deff richard a labourer as this is on the marriage certificate, i also cant find her grave which could say daughter of etc, the death cert says she is buried in holyhead parish cemetery of which there is 3 and we searched them all and couldnt find her. we think she may have had a sister called louisa born about 1835 amlwch father richard and he was a miner on the marriage cert she married rowland hughes who is always around on the census's with mary and her children and rowlands father witnessed mary and james wedding, but as with mary we cant find louisa davies either and no birth.hope this is enough info and thanks for replying

Re: David Ronald Davies, Monmouthshire, Wales

michaeldavies45 — 2009-10-22 18:42:05Z

Found three possible marriages for a David R Davies,all in Newport. 1928 , to a May Greenway; 1931 to a Matilda E Scott and 1931 to Ida Baily. I cannot say if any of them are correct but it might give you something to work on.
Mike

Re: David Ronald Davies, Monmouthshire, Wales

grahamtanner1 — 2009-10-22 11:49:30Z

Rosemary,

Yes, that's the persom I'm interested in ... he is (would have been my Uncle).

He was the second child of my grand-parents ... they had 9 children in total. They are all now dead, the least died 4 years ago, so there is nobody left of that generation for me to ask.

However, 'David Ronald Davies' is the last one (of the 9) for me to research. For all the others I know where the lived, when they married (and to whom), when they died, and how many children they had.

My search continues ...

David Ivor Davies (aka Ivor Novello

GLester8838 — 2009-10-14 00:36:29Z

This site has a brief bio of Ivor Novello:

http://www.britainunlimited.com/Biogs/Novello.htm

Also, he's supposed to be in the 1911 Wales census, age 18.

And this site has more information about his parents, keep the link together and it will work:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/halloffame/showbiz/ivor...

You'll have to do some research to see if you connect to his Davies family.

Gloria

Re: davies

grendav2001 — 2009-07-30 12:31:57Z

louise

the 1853 newspaper was the sunderland news & north of england advertiser.

there were no death notices in the papers for 1866 so there is nothing i can go on that one.

my davies' are from cumberland.

Re: davies

timpounder — 2009-10-11 09:57:33Z

Hi there. My gran’s cousin, Jack Holt, who is now almost 100, has always maintained that we are related to Ivor Norvello. Jack was a dance band leader in Pembrokeshire up until about 8 years ago. His brother Norman Holt had one of the biggest dance bands in Wales during the 1940’s and was based in Caerphilly. I know that there are Davies’ in our family history but have no idea if or how they link up. I wonder if you could help.
Many thanks,
Tim

Mildred Francis Davies

alp84 — 2009-08-10 00:46:16Z

I have two antique photos mounted on card stock (photos are about 4x5 1/2") that I found at an antique sale in Emmett, Idaho. Both are by same photo business -- Dixon, Riley and ... Leonardville.

The first is labeled Mildred Francis Davies, Feb 15, 1887, 2nd daughter of E.J. & Katie M. Davies. At the bottom it says: To the E.P. Evans Family. At the top, it says: To Ralph, Dec 25, 1899.

The second is labeled Doris Davies, 1899, 9 months. There is no other writing on this photo. The handwriting looks to be the same as on the back of the other photo.

Would like to return them to a family member; no charge. Contact me at: alp@fmtc.com

David Ronald Davies, Monmouthshire, Wales

grahamtanner1 — 2009-10-21 08:53:28Z

Does anybody have any information or connection with David Ronald DAVIES, born in 1910 in Newport. Monmouthshire.

He was (would have been!) an Uncle of mine. I have found the rest of the family, but he is being 'elusive'.
His parents were Joseph Davies and Alice Davies (nee Trenery).

What was the exact date of his birth?

I believe that he married somebody called 'Em' (full name?, date of marriage?) Maybe 'Em' is short for Emily or Emma, but I have been unable to find anything.

Where did they live?

When did David R Davies die?

Does anybody know, can anybody help?

Many thanks.

Re: davies

louiseblackburn — 2009-07-30 11:47:29Z

Thank you for the information and sorry for taking so long to reply. I have the original marriage certificate for Henry and Mary but couldn't make out the first witness name - thanks for solving that. Charlotte, my grandmother was born on 8th Jan 1898. I've come across your postings on GenForum regarding the Hartlepool Merryweathers and found the reference to the death of William in July 1853 very interesting. Do you know which paper the report appeared in? Also, can you solve the puzzle as to whether Jane Merryweather died after her marriage to George on 30/7/1866 and then George remarried Mary Hauxwell Merryweather? Perhaps the girls were related? Many thanks for any help. Regards Louise PS Are you related to my branch of the Davies family?

Re: davies

louiseblackburn — 2009-07-30 15:50:37Z

Grenville

Many thanks for the info.

Best regards

Louise

Re: Glenys Doreen Davies

Cerisyner — 2009-10-20 20:10:59Z

Gerladine only found out she was adopted last year her adopted parents have both died and it was a shock to her. However she has embraced her new family or rather her birth family and we are now trying to find out about her birth father.
He visited Wales he was just 16 years old he may have been Welsh his name Howard Jones he lived in near Lewisham the time the Geraldine was born.
Ceri

Re: Glenys Doreen Davies

Cerisyner — 2009-10-20 19:39:40Z

Hi
My name is Ceri Syner my friend and son's god mother is Cherrie, full name Geraldine Esme Felicity Ridler nee Davies.
Her mother Glenys Doreen Davies since paased on, gave birth to her in Lewisham. The said father was a Howard Jones . He has never been located. I am actually helpng her with her tree. Cherrie or Geraldine and her husband Ray live in Brittany where we also have a second home.Glenys did not have any further children and married late 1964 to William Bernard Banks who is still living however he has dementia.

Re: CLARA NOVELLO DAVIES

bobbygohil — 2009-09-12 11:50:37Z

I HAVE A POSTCARD SIZE PHOTO OF CLARA NOVELLO DAVIES SIGNED BY HER TO SOME ONE .IT WAS FOUND IN A BOOK
THE ROMANCE OF THE ENGLISH THEATRE 1947 EDITION.PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS.

Herbert G. Davies, age 90, of Erie,Co, PA, son of ,William Gara and Elizabeth Schrimper Davies.** Served,U.S. Army WWII.*

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-09-25 02:05:04Z

Herbert G. Davies,
Belle Valley Community Leader.
Herbert G. Davies, age 90, of Erie,Co, PA,
passed away Monday, September 21, 2009, after a brief illness. He was born in Greenfield Twp. on September 8, 1919, son of the late William Gara and Elizabeth Schrimper Davies. Herbert graduated from Millcreek High School in 1936 and served as an aviation cadet in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. After operating Davies Service Station at 38th and Pine he was employed by Allen Test Products as a District Sales Manager. Throughout his life Herbert was an active member of many local community organizations. He served as a volunteer for the Belle Valley Fire Department and was active in Boy Scouts and the Belle Valley Lions Club. He served as an elder in the Belle Valley Presbyterian Church and was a founding member and deacon of Community Christian Church. He was Master of the Belle Valley Grange and was a 7th degree member of the National Grange. Herbert was instrumental in the formation of the Erie Association for Retarded Children and served as president from 1957 to 1959. He was president of the Erie County Sunday School Association. Always active in Christian Endeavor in his local church, he also served on the board of directors of the Pennsylvania CE and as a trustee of the International CE Society.
Survivors include his wife
of nearly 68 years, Grace Alstadt Davies;
three sons; James Davies of Erie, Gary Davies (Christine) of Hackettstown, N.J., and Charles Davies (Andrea) of Bel Air, Md.;
and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Thompson and Marion Chapman.
Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Further visitation will be held on Saturday at Community Christian Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service there at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Daniel Laird. Interment will be at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute, 100 Barber Place, Erie, PA. 16507 or to Community Christian Church, 1911 Norcross Road, Erie, PA. 16510. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.
Published in the Erie Times-News from September 23 to September 25, 2009 ,

Belle Valley Presbyterian Church ,"
Community Christian Church ,"

Davies Family of VA & MI

oclarke11 — 2009-08-03 02:01:08Z

Need info on these Davies's.
1. Annie b abt 1851 in Caroline Co Va marr William W. Wright. Need her parents & siblings. He was the son of William Wright & Clarissa Jane Collins.
2. E. S. ( need his name ) b abt 1900 in Hanover Co Va marr Hampton Collins. Also need her parents & siblings. Their dau Virginia ( Ginny ) Collins b abt 1930 marr Malcolm Bray Young 11 Jun 1949. Bray is the son of Charles Alfred Young & Nannie Beatrice Southworth.
3. Leo b abt 1955 in MI marr Tamera Johnson dau of Narvin Johnson & Elaine Houghton. Need Leo's parents & siblings.
Any info appreciated.
Ollie

Seeking info on John Davies (b. 1839 Pembrokeshire) and Ann Jane Davies (b. 1839 Lancashire)

arclightzero — 2009-09-02 20:37:43Z

I am seeking information on the Davies family prior to John Davies death at sea in 1883 and Ann Jane's subsequent immigration to Philadelphia with several of the children.

I haven't been able to find any family history prior to these two.

What I do know is that John Davies and Ann Jane Mahoney married in 1863 in Lancaster and had 8 children. Shortly after John was lost at sea off the Rotterdam coat in 1883, Ann and sons Robert Tosh (b. 1873) and John P (1875) and daughter Annie Jane (b. 1876) immigrated to Philadelphia. Others may have immigrated as well, but I don't have record of any other children immigrating.

I have the Davies family bible that covers John and Ann Jane and their children which has been the only clue I have been able to find regarding the family.

Any information that others might have would be very helpful. Thanks!!

davies or davies-roberts

ededalegs — 2009-08-10 09:29:40Z

trying to trace relatives

Davies family of Llanelly (Llanelli), Carmarthenshire, Wales

jadeb212 — 2009-08-03 18:21:21Z

Hello,
I am researching a Davies family I believe is from Llanelly (later changed to Llanelli) in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Peter M Davies (b.1931 Llanelly) is the only child of David Emerys Davies and Annie Gertrude Moodie (b.1902 Llanelly). David and Annie married in 1927 in Llanelly.

I don't know when David was born or where.

Any help would be great.

Re: Davies family of Llanelly (Llanelli), Carmarthenshire, Wales

michaeldavies45 — 2009-08-03 19:30:01Z

I found the marriage of David Emrys and Annie G Moodie in the December quarter 1927. If you have not done so already, I would suggest that you obtain a copy of the marriage certificate to get David's dad and so make it easier to track him down in 1901 1911
You could e mail them at:- registrars@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
or write to
2 Coleshill Terrace, Llanelli, SA15 3DB.
Tel: 01554 744202. Fax: 01554 749424.
Its worth a try.

Re: davies or davies-roberts

michaeldavies45 — 2009-08-10 17:55:45Z

Some more info would be helpful, i.e. first name/s, country of birth etc.

Sarah Davies b. c. 1750 UK m. Thomas Hewitt

lastgirl13 — 2009-09-22 18:13:06Z

Looking for any information on the parents/family of Sarah Davies or Davis b. c. 1750 in England who married Thomas Hewitt b. c. 1750 in Cheshire England. I lots of information about their descendants, but not their ancestors. Thanks!

Re: George Nicholas Davies/light keeper Race Rocks and Fisgard

kgdixon1 — 2009-10-12 05:11:15Z

1.
There is a book out that will give some information about the Davies connection to the lighthouses Victoria BC.
" Keepers of the Light" By Donald Graham.
2. My name is Kathleen And George and Louisa from Naniamo are my great-grandparents. One of the sons of the first George N (lighthouse keeper)

missing Davies family South Wales

metfet_1 — 2009-09-25 20:12:40Z

Hi all
Looking for anyone who has a James Davies b 4/8/1879 in South Wales.
This is my grandfather. I have found him on the1901 census in Clay Cross area of Chesterfield and on the 1911 census with his wife Annie and sons Sidney and Edward.
Does anyone have a James Davies in their tree that moved to Chesterfield England who according to the census was a railway porter.
If this rings any bells please contact.
Many thanks
Joyce

Re: DAVIES, William & Catherine in Beguildy, Radnorshire abt 1808

Annetteve — 2009-09-19 20:40:05Z

I could not find the marriage in the Beguildy records, so Catherine must have been from somewhere else. In my baptism records (from Powys FHS), the child baptised on 10 Apr 1809 is Margaret. There is also a William, son of William and Catherine baptised 8 Sep 1811.

William Morley Davies

sarahbaxter450 — 2009-08-29 14:55:05Z

I am searching for the names of the children born to William Morley Davies. He was born in Merthyr Tydfil in 1863.
I would be grateful for any information on him please

information on Varies Amiel Davies

teresaallen46 — 2009-08-29 14:21:10Z

Varies Ameil (Amiel) Davies born around 1866,fathers name was Thomas H Davies who was a Ropemaker. Married in chiswick in 1904 to Ann Eliza Mann, had a son in 1907 named amiel william (my grandfather) with Lilian Helen Smith (my great grandmother)I know he was living in Middlesex in the early 1900s but dont know if he continued to live there. He was a music hall artist, stage artist. Would be grateful for any information relating to Varies Ameil or Ann Eliza Mann.

John Davies (1786-1857), Bala, Merionethshire, Wales

lerdals — 2009-08-04 20:06:38Z

I would like to find information regarding the descendants of John Davies (1786-1857). He was my great-great-great grandfather. Born in Merionethshire, he was a shoemaker and a leader in the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel (Ty Capel Llwyneinion) on the outskirts of Bala. The family lived for many years across the road from the chapel. His wife's name was Mary (I believe her maiden name was Lloyd, 1790-1877).

Their sons were:

John Davies (Einion Ddu), 1819-1906, was born near Bala, Merionethshire, Wales (perhaps in Llanycil). He was married to Susannah Williams. He was also a shoemaker and for many years was the post master and lived at the Post Office in Tregeiriog. He won some notoriety as a poet, winning some prizes at local eisteddfodau, and he published a book of poems and also wrote a catechism for children. They had (at least) two daughters: Mary (1849- ) and Margaret (1857- ). I believe they also had a grand daughter named Mary Ann (1877- ) and a grandson named D. C. Jones (who donated some of his grandfather's papers to the National Library of Wales in 1967-68). But I am not sure who the parents of the grandchildren are.

David Lloyd Davies (Dewi Glan Peryddon), 1830-1881, was born at Llwyneinion and was also a shoemaker, poet, and singer. He won several prizes at local and other eisteddfodau in Wales, including the national eisteddfod of 1865. About 1870, he emigrated to the U.S. and also won prizes at eisteddfodau in America. I believe he lived in Kansas at one point. He died and is buried near Waterville, Wisconsin. He may have had a wife Ellen and a son John.

John and Mary Davies also had four daughters. Jane (1822-1904) was my great-great-grandmother. In 1846, she married David C. Jones (1818-1893, born near Llanuwchllyn).They emigrated to the United States in 1847, and eventually settled in Wisconsin. I know very little about the other three daughters: Ellen (1825- ), Margaret (1827- ), and Elizabeth (1833- ).

I would appreciate any information or tips that anyone is willing to share. I hope to visit Wales next year.

Susan Lerdal
lerdals@hotmail.com

Re: DAVIES FROM EARDISLEY,WEOBLEY AND WINFORTON AREA OF HEREFORDSHIRE

billmoon152 — 2009-08-12 19:53:07Z

John Mason and Hannah Butcher are on the 1901 census under the name of Minett. They are living in Milvern Road Bromyard

Re: DAVIES FROM EARDISLEY,WEOBLEY AND WINFORTON AREA OF HEREFORDSHIRE

rosemaryhill66 — 2009-08-12 22:58:38Z

hi and thanks
john and hannah mason are also on 1911 census in milvern lane...........
iv also gone back to 1764 on the minett family so far if thats any use to you

Re: David Ronald Davies, Monmouthshire, Wales

rosemaryhill66 — 2009-10-22 11:32:32Z

hi

i have no family connection but have come across david ronald davies born 1910 newport monmouthshire apr/may/june page no 11a320

Minnie Davies and John Bestford

nkilkerri — 2009-09-02 16:03:58Z

I have Minnie Davies marrying John Bestford in Durham 1921. Minnie was born around 1900 i think, but am not really sure. Any info at all on either John or Minnie would be greatly appreciated. I only know of one child - Doris Bestford, born 1929, who married a George Heron in 1954.

Joseph Edward Davies

KarenSyrett — 2009-09-07 21:14:10Z

I am researching Joseph Edward Davies born 1879 in Bromley Kent. he had a sister born 1877/78 called Alice. His father was George Frederick Davies and his mother was Frances Smith. He married Cicely Sayers at St Olaves in 1907. If you have any information on Joseph I would be grateful if you would get in touch.

John H. Davies, Martha M. Rees, Sarah Jane Davies, Mary Ellen Davies, Ethel Jones Kline, Wales and Luzerne Co. PA

dmdennin — 2009-07-31 01:58:32Z

I am a descendant of John H. Davies and Martha M. Rees. I've discovered your postings and hoped you might see this. My grandmother, Ethel (Jones) Kline (of Kingston, Luzerne, PA)was the daughter of Sarah Jane Davies (married to David Lloyd Jones). Sarah Jane Davies was the daughter of John Herbert Davies and Martha M. Rees. Both Sarah Jane Davies and her sister Mary Ellen (Nell) Davies were born in Wales.

My grandmother Ethel (Jones) Kline told me a story about her grandmother (i.e., Martha) returning to Wales to visit family. This seems to match your family story of Martha being in Wales when her husband (i.e., John) died. The story was a little fuzzy, but I seem to recall that a mine explosion was involved - either in Wales, and thus the reason for Martha returning there, or at home, and thus the reason for her husband John's paralysis. Does any of this fit with what you've learned of the family?

I see you have a solid birthdate for Martha. Now that I know that, I hope to find her birth record through the GRO records in the UK. I have a GRO marriage record for a John Davies and Martha Rees but am not sure it is the right couple. The certificate states that the marriage was performed on the 24 of September, 1868 at Calvary Chapel, Treforest, in the District of Pontypridd, County of Glamorgan. John Davies was 22, profession sinker (a mining profession), was residing at Treherbert, Ystradyfodwg, Wales; father's name John Davies, also employed as a sinker. Martha was aged 21, living at Club Row, Treherbert, father's name John Rees, whose occupation was stone cutter. In the US censuses, Martha appears to be 4 or 5 years younger than John, while the Martha on the marriage certificate is just one year younger. I saw on another posting that you discovered that John H. Davies came from Pantyffnon. Anyway, I hope to make contact regarding the Davies - Rees families, as I hope to track them back to Wales if someone hasn't done that already.

Re: John W. Davies; John H. Davies, Martha Rees, Sarah Jane Davies

dmdennin — 2009-07-31 01:56:09Z

I am a descendant of John H. Davies and Martha M. Rees. I've discovered your postings and hoped you might see this. My grandmother, Ethel (Jones) Kline was the daughter of Sarah Jane Davies (married to David Lloyd Jones). Sarah Jane Davies was the daughter of John Herbert Davies and Martha M. Rees. Both Sarah Jane Davies and her sister Mary Ellen (Nell) Davies were born in Wales.

My grandmother Ethel (Jones) Kline told me a story about her grandmother (i.e., Martha) returning to Wales to visit family. This seems to match your family story of Martha being in Wales when her husband (i.e., John) died. The story was a little fuzzy, but I seem to recall that a mine explosion was involved - either in Wales, and thus the reason for Martha returning there, or at home, and thus the reason for her husband John's paralysis. Does any of this fit with what you've learned of the family?

I see you have a solid birthdate for Martha. Now that I know that, I hope to find her birth record through the GRO records in the UK. I have a GRO marriage record for a John Davies and Martha Rees but am not sure it is the right couple. The certificate states that the marriage was performed on the 24 of September, 1868 at Calvary Chapel, Treforest, in the District of Pontypridd, County of Glamorgan. John Davies was 22, profession sinker (a mining profession), was residing at Treherbert, Ystradyfodwg, Wales; father's name John Davies, also employed as a sinker. Martha was aged 21, living at Club Row, Treherbert, father's name John Rees, whose occupation was stone cutter. In the US censuses, Martha appears to be 4 or 5 years younger than John, while the Martha on the marriage certificate is just one year younger. I saw on another posting that you discovered that John H. Davies came from Pantyffnon. Anyway, I hope to make contact regarding the Davies - Rees families, as I hope to track them back to Wales if someone hasn't done that already.

William Davies/Ellen Evans (South Africa and Australia)

jocallaghan170 — 2009-10-06 21:44:08Z

Hello Davies researchers

I am looking for information about William Davies who was born in the Cape of Good Hope around 1838.

I know that William came to Australia around the mid 1800s, where he married Ellen Evans in Little River (now called Mongarlowe), a gold mining town in New South Wales Australia.

I would be very grateful for any information about him prior to his arrival in Australia, or his later years in Australia. I assume he died in Sydney as two of his daughters married in Sydney.

Thanks

Jo