Jenkins, Thomas and David (there sure are a lot of these fellows around - Thomas and David (especially David) must be pretty common names in Wales. I am also interested in talking with people who have the name Gomer Jenkins in their line in additon to Thomas and David. Also interested in talking with people who have Jenkins in Ohio.) Thomas Jenkins, born in 1792, lived on 80 acre farm in Cardiganshire County, Llangwyryfon, Wales, in St. Ursula parish. His stone home was called Gilfachgoed, TyNant, "by the stream." It is the oldest home in the parish and the ruins still stand. Thomas married Elizabeth Jones of Llanilar, June 2, 1813 in St. Ursula Church. Married by Rev. Owen Owens, witnessed by Jenkin Jenkins. Children: Ann Jenkins m. Evan Isaac Catherine Jenkins never married David Jenkins b. 7-4-1816 m. Catherine Davies (my great grandparents) and immigrated to Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1837. He owned a great black "Du" stallion and worked hauling coal. David and Catherine had 6 children. Catherine and 3 of the children died from the Black Plague and David left Pittsburgh with his 3 remaining children (including my grandfather) and came down the Ohio River by flatboat to Gallia County, Ohio. (Note: he met and married Madeline Francis while on the trip but she died before they reached Gallia County.) He bought a farm in Perry Township and married Jane Hughes of Jackson County in 1859. They had 6 children - 2 died at birth. David died 10-26-1900. David was a member of the Welsh Calvanistic church in Wales and joined the M.C. church in the US. He is buried in Nebo Cemetery in Perry Township, Gallia County, Ohio. Children of David and Catherine: Abraham M. (1)Ann Alban, (2) Jane Martin Elizabeth Margaret m. Owen Evans children of David and Jane Hughes: Gomer m. Sarah Ann George Mary Jane m. Andrew Wright Anna m. Charles Carter Esther m. Clarence Baker Additional associated names: Bolles, Bangert, Rodgers, Hardaway, Graves, Hubbard. Abraham Jenkins and Jane Martin were my grandparents. Would appreciate any information on any of these people. Interested especially in researching back from Thomas Jenkins in Wales. Jan Wilson Mason, Ohio