Hi Jill, Daniel DAVIES's parents were David DAVIES (18010 - ?), b. Llanllwch, CARMS. and Sophia JONES (1808 - ?), b. Llangunnock, CARMS. Daniel was born in 1848 in Llanllwch. In 1861 they were in Aberdare where Daniel was apprenticed to Daniel Jones THOMAS, printer. Daniel founded The Rhondda Gazette in 1882; its final issue is dated 24th January 1891. I think he became licensed victualler at the Boar's Head, Treorchy. He died there in 1896, cause of death was hepatitis!! There is a family story that his son, my grandfather, fell out with him because of his drinking!! Daniel's wife Winifred must have been a tough old girl - she carried on with the printing business and lived until 1932. We are quite proud of the fact that Daniel DAVIES was the first practical printer in the Rhondda, and the trade is being carried on still, now by his great grandson (my brother), and his 2x great grandson. All the best, Helen http://augustaladyllanover.coffeecup.com -----Original Message----- From: Jill Muir Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2013 4:49 PM To: 'Helen Forder' ; [email protected] Subject: RE: [GLA] Rhondda Valleys Hi Helen, My great Uncle Johnnie,[another Jones but not yours] also lived in Bute Street. He would have probably known your family as he was a Farrier and has worked [probably whilst out of work] at the Bute Hotel. He died 51 Bute St., Treherbert, Glam. aged 78 in 1959. I can remember going to see him and his wife when I was young. Do you happen to know who Daniel's father was and if they were both born in the Rhondda? My best wishes, Jill -----Original Message----- From: Helen Forder [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 05 October 2013 09:36 To: Jill Muir; [email protected] Subject: Re: [GLA] Rhondda Valleys Hi Jill, I remember your name from when I was last on this list - a long time ago! More recently I have been busy publishing my book 'High Hats and Harps', about Lord and Lady Llanover. There's a slight family connection to the Estate and I became side-tracked!! My interest in the Rhondda lies with the Davies family, printers, Treorchy and Tonypandy. At the moment I would like to know more about my great-grandmother Winifred DAVIES (nee JONES) - 1844-1932. Her birth was registered on 31st May 1844 by her father Robert JONES, Schoolmaster, Priory Hill, St. John's, Brecon. She died at 224 High Street, Treorchy at the age of 85 (?), widow of Daniel DAVIES, a Master Printer, and was buried in Treorchy Cemetery with her husband Daniel. (Q2/3) According to her obituary in the Glamorgan Free Press and Rhondda Leader, Saturday, January 23rd 1932, Winifred had been a faithful member of Noddfa Welsh Baptist Chapel for over 60 years. She was a brilliant public speaker who took an active part in local electioneering campaigns and was highly respected throughout the district. Robert JONES, her brother, was living at 126 Bute Street, Treherbert in 1896. The name Maglona (JONES?) is wandering around in my mind! I have quite a few bits of information about the family, but Winifred, and her public speaking, intrigues me. If anyone can help, I'd be very grateful. Hwyl, Helen http://augustaladyllanover.coffeecup.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Text inserted by Panda GP 2013: This message has NOT been classified as spam. If it is unsolicited mail (spam), click on the following link to reclassify it: http://localhost:6083/Panda?ID=pav_4752&SPAM=true&path=C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Panda%20Security\Panda%20Global%20Protection%202013\AntiSpam ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------