Western Mail Friday May 14th 1926.   (Strike Edition) FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. BASSETT.- On May 11th, at Maesderwen, Hendy, Pontardulais, to Mr. and Mrs. H.J. BASSETT, a son. WEBB.- On May 13th at Washington Hotel, Penarth, to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth WEBB, of Highmead, Lisvane, a daughter. MARRIAGES. ROBINSON-EVANS.- At Marylebone, London, on May 10th. P. Wallis ROBINSON, eldest son of P. ROBINSON, Eggington, to Sallie, second daughter of the late Griffith and Mrs. EVANS, Treorchy. AT HOME. Mrs. T. BARLOW "at home" at the Red House, Llanishen, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. May 19th, 20th, and 21st. DEATHS. BARRY.- May 11th, at 2, Richard-street, Barry Docks, John, beloved husband of Elizabeth BARRY. Requiem Mass at St. Helen's R.C. Church, 10 a.m., Saturday. Funeral leaving church 2 p.m.; G.O. - R.I.P. BRIGHT.- On May 12th, at 54, The Parade, Pontypridd. May, beloved wife of Thomas Scott BRIGHT. Funeral (private) 3.p.m. Monday May 17th, Glyntaff. HARRY.- At Burdon Hill Farm, Wenvoe, Harry, the beloved husband of Bertha HARRY, and the second son of the late Harry HARRY, and of Alice HARRY, Southra Farm, Dinas Powis. JONES.- May 12th, at 37, Romilly Park, Barry, Gertrude, beloved wife of William Price JONES; N.F. On May 12th, at 27, Clydach-road, Blaenclydach, Captain Robert JONES. Funeral Monday next at 2 p.m. for Trealaw Cemetery; public funeral. LEWIS.- On the 12th inst., at the Limes, Llangadock, Hilda Mary, the beloved wife of Frederick LEWIS. Funeral Saturday at 2.30;  G.O. LEWIS.- On May 7th, at 16, Pembrey-road, Llanelly, Joanna (Joanna BEYNON), the dearly loved wife of Lewis LEWIS. WILLIAMS.- At Prescelly, Colcot-road, Barry, May 12th, Edward WILLIAMS, Spittal, Pembrokeshire, aged 76 years. Funeral Monday next, leaving house at Spittal at 1 p.m. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. SMITH.- Mr. and Mrs. SMITH, also family. Church Village, desire to thank all friends for kind sympathy and for floral tributes received. THOMAS.- Mr. W. Ladd THOMAS and Family, Post Office, Laurgharne, wish to sincerely thank their numerous friends for their kindness, floral tributes, and sympathy. IN MEMORIAM. CASSELL.- In Ever-loving Memory of Marian Joyce, dearly loved youngest child of R.H. and C.A. CASSELL, Mackintosh-place, who passed away May 14th, 1925, aged 7 years. Jesus called a little child. JENKINS.- Cherished Memory of my dear Mother, widow of the late Thomas JENKINS. Varna, Port Talbot.- Daughter, Edith. LLOYD.- In Loving Memory of Jane, widow of the Revd. Robert LLOYD, who died May 14th, 1924.- Her Memory is ever sweet to Florrie, Owen, Ken. TRUSCOTT.- In Loving Memory of our dear daughter, Muriel, who died May 14th, 1923.- Ever remembered by Mamma, Dada, Sisters, and Brothers. John Patrick.

Western Mail Thursday May, 1926.   (Strike Edition). OBITUARIES. The interment of Mrs. Janet JENKINS, of Pwllgwaun House, Pontypridd, a member of the Pontypridd Board of Guardians and wife of Mrt. Edgar T. JENKINS, took place at Glyntaff Cemetery. There was short services at the house and at Calvary Chapel, Treforest; previous to the burial. The chief mourners were Mr. Edgar JENKINS, (widower), Miss Mary JENKINS, Swindon, (daughter), Dr. and Mrs. Arthur JENKINS, Treforest, (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Gordon JENKINS, Treorchy, (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. Darius DAVIES, (brother), Mrs. David THOMAS, (sister), Mr. and Mrs. Bromley DAVIES, (brother and sister-in-law), Messrs. W.H. JENKINS, T. JENKINS,and J.C. JENKINS, Blackwood, (brothers-in-law), Miss G. JENKINS, Barry, (sister-in-law), Mr. John JONES, Nantyderi (uncle), Dr. Howard and Mrs. DAVIES, Pontypridd; Mr. Isaac THOMAS, Whitchurch, Mr. Tom WOLLIAN, Llanishen, Mr. Edward WILLIAMS, Llanishen, Mr. David POWELL, J.P., Brecon, Mr. T. BOWEN, Pontypridd, (cousins), Mr. Arthur DAVIES, (nephew), Miss G. DAVIES, Penarth, (neice). Sympathisers present included:- Lord Pontypridd, Guardians Ivor THOMAS, (Chairman), J.W. JOHN, J.P., John EVANS, Hopkin SMITH, and Jonothan THOMAS, Mrs. W.J. DAVIES, and Mrs. J.W. HOBBS with Messrs. J. JAMES (deputy clerk), A. GRIFFITHS, (accountant), E. Parry THOMAS, (junior) and W.H. DANIELS (relieving officers), T. LEWIS, (master of the Central Homes), and Joseph JONES, (Church Village Homes), Messrs.Hopkin MORGAN J.P., Rhys MORGAN J.P., Dan EVANS, W.J.DAVIES, John PHILLIPS, W.H. EDWARDS, D. MILTON (Director of Education), Evan JOHN, Richard WILLIAMS (Cilfynydd), W.E. SUMMERS, J. DAVIES, T.E. PRICE, A. JONES, (Coedpenmaen), D.M. JENKINS, (Treforest), Josiah EVANS, Origen DAVIES, Tom JONES (Pontypridd), Tom JONES, (Hopkinstown), T. Mayberry WILLIAMS, R. RODERICK (Nantyderi), Moses JOHN, Bert Gregory EVANS, John HUGHES, Harry JOHN, J. Stanley JOHN, W.G. HOOPER, Elias OWEN and Richard WILLIAMS (Maesycoed). Mr. David R. POWELL, of Coldra New-road, Porthcawl, died on Wednesday morning. He was 70 years of age, and had been postmaster at Maesteg, but came to Porthcawl many years ago. His wife predeceased him about 4 years ago. He acted as sidesman at All Saints Church. The funeral will take place at Newton. The funeral of the late Mrs. Anne JOHNS, the wife of Councillor Henry JOHNS, Bengairn, 81, Ninian-road, Cardiff, took place at Cardiff Cemetery on Wednesday in the presence of a large and representative gathering. Mrs. JOHNS was 50 years of age, and a faithful member of the Hayes Tabernacle Church. The Rev.Charles DAVIES and ex-principal William EDWARDS conducted the service. The chief mourners were:- Councillor Henry JOHNS (husband), Rev. and Mrs G. Sorton DAVIES, B.A. (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs W. MANTON, Rhiwbina, (son-in-law and daughter), Messrs. Gwynne, Haydn, and Kenneth JOHNS (sons), Mrs. HOLBORO (sister), Mr. J. PERKINS, (brother), Miss Nita CASADO. The death took place at Merthyr, of Mr. Joseph BRADDICK, formerly of the Mason's Arms, Cowbridge, and at one time known in the Vale of Glamorgan as a breeder of heavy shire horses. He was 95 years of age, and had resided with his daughter, Mrs. REYNOLDS, at Georgetown, Merthyr. His son is Mr. D.T. BRADDICK of the Cyfarthfa Brewery and Bottling Stores. The death took place at 117, Priory-street, Carmarthen, of Mr. Rhys EDWARDS, who, before his retirement some years ago, carried on a drapery business in High-street, Merthyr. Mr. EDWARDS, who was about 53 years of age, leaves a widow and four children. The death has occurred whilst on a shell-collecting expedition in Jamaica of Mr. George Arthur MARTIN, an enthusiastic South Wales conchologist and the son of Mr. Henry William MARTIN, of Sherwood, Newport-road, Cardiff. Mr. MARTIN, who was in his 38th year, was educated at Clifton and Bath, and spent several years in the National Museum of Wales. He left Cardiff two years ago on a collecting expedition, going first to Costa-Rica and thence to Jamaica. Mr. H.W. MARTIN was chief mining engineer at the Dowlais Collieries for some years and afterwards manager and agent of the Powell Duffryn Collieries. Mr. W. Lyndon MOORE, J.P., D.L., coroner for Newport, held an inquiry at Newport concerning the death of the child of Mrs. Dorothy BRUTE, Church-road, Newport. It was stated that the mother had arranged three months before confinement for a midwife and doctor. The child died before the arrival of the doctor. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned, the Coroner adding that the child had died from inattention, but there had been no wilful negligence on the part of anyone. FIFTY YEARS AGO- Western Mail, May 13, 1876. Coaching at Monmouth.- Mr. Price HAMILTON, of Wilton, near Ross, has commenced running his four-horse coach from Ross to Monmouth and thence to Tintern. -------------------------------------------- Mr. Arthur G. HARRIS,12, Cathedral-road, Cardiff secured the dog and bitch challenge certificates, eight first prizes and three silver cups with his two Welsh terriers, "Hold Up" and "Take Care," at the Great Joint Terrier Show at Olympia, London. The coroner (Mr. David REES) conducted an inquest at Abertridwr touching the death of Frederick George NEALE, aged five son of Mr. Frederick NEALE, of 23, Upper Francis-street, Abertridwr, who was scalded on Friday last, and died on Saturday morning. It was stated that a bucket of water fell off the fire. Dr. James DONALDSON said the boy was badly scalded, and died from shock. The coroner returned a verdict "Accidental death." John Patrick

I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2010 and I would like to thank the list for all the help they give Regards Veneita

Western Mail Saturday May 13th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. JONES.- On May 5th, at "Haulen" 36, Water-street, Briton Ferry to Mr. and Mrs. Glaslyn T. JONES, (nee Marion JAMES), a daughter. MARRIAGES. MEACOCK-BINGLEY.- On May 10th, at Barkawell Church, near Coventry. Stanley Preece MEACOCK, L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., L.D.S., third son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter MEACOCK, Kaignsmore, Newport. Mon., to Ruth eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. BINGLEY, North Waste, Coventry.  DEATHS. EDMUNDS.- May 11th, at Station House, Taffs Well. Evan, the beloved husband of Mary EDMUNDS. Funeral Friday, May14th 3.30 p.m. Taffs Well Cemetery;  G.O.- R.A.O.B. Kindly note. POWELL.- On May 12th, D.B. POWELL, ex-postmaster of Maesteg, passed away at Coldra, New-road, Porthcawl, in the 70th year of his age. Funeral Saturday, at 3, p.m. for Newton; G.O. PRAG.- On May 11th, at Meyrick Villas, Merthyr, Julius PRAG, aged 70 (Lower High-street, Merthyr). Funeral Thursday, 2.30 p.m. PRICE.- On May 5th, at 26, Phillips Parade, Swansea, Sarah Ann, beloved wife of Thomas PRICE, late bookseller. ROSE.- On May 11th, at "Bentley," Radyr, Nellie, beloved daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William LLOYD, Cardiff. Funeral Thursdasy, leaving residence at 1.45 p.m. for service at St. John's Church, Cardiff, at 2.30 p.m. prompt. WILLIAMS.- At 1, Station-terrace, Llanharry, Pontyclun, Rees WILLIAMS (late Tydu Farm). Funeral to take place on Wednesday, May 12th, at 2.30 p.m. :  G.O. IN MEMORIAM. EVANS.- In Loving Memory of my dear husband, Edward Thomas (Ted), who passed away May 12th, 1924.- Ever fondly remembered and sadly missed by his Wife little Joan, and all at Ashdown, Bridgend. HARRIS.- In Ever-loving Memory of my beloved daughter, Elizabeth Hannah HARRIS Golden-grove, Llandebie, who passed away 13th May, 1925, from her Lovely Mother and two little sons. HILLIER.- In Loving Memory oif my dear husband, Richard John Talbot HILLIER, who passed away suddenly May 13th, 1924.- Sadly missed by his Loving Wife, Daughter, and Sons.- Not forgotten by Rosie and Ernest. HOGAN.- In Ever-loving Memory of our dear Dad, who passed away at 34, York-terrace, Tredegar, on May 13th, 1924- Fondly remembered by Edith and Phyllis./verse. HOPKINS.-In Loving Memory of David HOPKINS, Old Swan Inn, Llantwit Major, who died May 13th, 1925.- From his wife and children. KING-PRICE.- In Loving and Cherished Memory of my dear husband, James KING-PRICE, who passed away at his residence Nyth Brenin, Troedyrhiw (formerly of Dowlais), May 13th, 1919/verse. MORGAN.- In Loving Memory of Rachel, the beloved wife of M. MORGAN, Merthyr House, who died May 14th, 1923. Lovingly remembered by Husband and Family. MORGAN.- In Loving Memory of our dear Mother Rachel MORGAN, Merthyr House, who died May 14th, 1923.- From Mabel, Bill, and little Jack (Canada). PALMER.- In Loving Memory of my dear husband, William S. PALMER, of 18, Vere-street, Cadoxton, who died May 13th, 1924. Ever remembered by Wife and Daughters. VAUGHAN.- In Loving Memory of John VAUGHAN, M.Inst.C.E., late Mechanical Engineer at the Dowlais Collieries, who died 13th May, 1924./ verse- Ever remembered by Miss M.J. WILLIAMS., John Patrick.

Hi Richard, Possibly placing your message on Glamorgan mailing list may assist you further, if he lived in Glamorgan there maybe Ancestral family listers who may be related to him. Regards Barbara

Hello Everybody, A friend of mine by the name of David Gullick is looking for information on Henry (Harry) Coopey who was born about 1871 at Huntley, Gloucester married May Smith 1905 at Pontypool. I cannot trace anything on him after 1911when he was living at Treharris, Glamorgan. Any help will be appreciated, Regards Richard Roynon

Western Mail Wednesday May 12th 1926   (Strike Edition). Mr. Thomas JAMES, of Sarangeifi Llanfairarybryn, Carmarthen, farmer, who died 20th February left estate of the gross value of £1490, with net personalty £348. Probate of Will dated 27th June 1925 has been granted to Mr. George MORGAN of Ystradwalter, Llanfairarybryn, farmer, and Mr. David DAVIES, of Cochmahn, Llanfairarybryn, farmer. Testator left Ten pounds each to his sister Elizabeth DAVIES and his brother Timothy JAMES, twenty pounds to his brother William, fifty pounds each to his sister Catherine DAVIES, and Mary Ann PRITCHARD, one hundred pounds to his servant John RICHARDS, and the residue of the property to his sister Jane JAMES. Mr. David LLOYD, of Frondale, Llanfairclydogau, Cardigan, who died on 21st August left estate of the gross value of £2152. with net personalty £226. Probate of his Will dated 16th May 1924 has been granted to Mr. William DAVIES, of Lluest, Gartheli, Cardigan and Mr. Josepth EVANS, of Llanfairfawr, Llanfairclydogau, farmer. Testator left fifty pounds to his nephew John JONES, twenty pounds each to his nieces Mary JONES and Margaret THOMAS, and the residue of the property in trust to pay from the income ten pounds per annum to his sister Margaret DANIEL, and the balance to his niece Selina Hannah LLOYD, for life, with ultimate remainder to his nephew John JONES and his nieces Mary JONES and Margaret THOMAS. Mr. E.A. CHARLES protested at the meeting of the Newport Town Council, against the recommendation to appoint the Town Clerk as clerk to the assessment committee (under the Rating and Valuation Act) at a salary of £100 a year. This, he said, was not the time to give an increase to an official whose salary already would be £1,200 per annum on January next. The new committee would not function until April next, and he moved an amendment that the motion be not adopted. Mr. W.H.B. WILLIAMS seconded, and said it was a case of "to him that hath shall be given and he shall have in abundance." Ultimately the recommendation was carried on the understanding that the additional salary would not commence until April 1 next. The assessment committee was appointed as follows:- Alderman T. PARRY and Councillors, LINTON, RAIKES, CLISSITT, CROWTHER, and Mrs. Ann A. JONES, Messrs. L.H. HORNBY, W.T. DUKE-WILLIAMS, and W. MORDAY, were appointed as outside members, and the Guardians have been asked to name three members. Cook-General required, small family: good wages.- Mrs John. S. BROWN, Oakleigh, Blackpill, Swansea. A three year old Caerphilly child, Joan ROBERTS, of 119, Nantgarw-road, was admitted to the Cardiff Royal Infirmary on Tuesday afternoon badly burnt about the body. A lighted candle set her nightdress on fire. PORT TALBOT MAY MEETING. Dr. L.J. DUNCAN won the Briton Ferry Bowl, and the Rev. J.J. RICHARDS, who has only taken up golf during the last few months, won the Lowther Cup. John Patrick.

Retrospectives: Old Shipwreck, Lawrenny Quay, PEM; Ynystawe Park, Swansea, GLA Dear Listers, This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are: 1. Discovery of the rotting remains of an old ship's hull near Lawrenny Quay in the county of Pembrokeshire (six pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in March 1998. 2. A visit to Ynystawe Park on the northern outskirts of Swansea in the county of Glamorgan (six pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in April 1998. As usual, these webpages will be displayed on my website for one week. 'Retrospective Images of Wales' is at www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/retro/retro.htm After viewing the Retrospectives, please explore my 'Webpage Archive' and make your own Retrospective requests. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, mid-Wales, UK E-mail: [email protected] John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) mailing lists

Hello John. Can you point me in the right direction please, a item in vol 4 issue 372 from Glenda Brothers made mention of "Blainavon Baptisms 1814 - 1837" is there a internet site to access these records? If not how can I (living in Australia) access them? And wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas. Roy

Roy and Bob. Roy, am sorry I didn't put the source but Bob has found the correct site. I take it you are searching for other surnames than mine. Enjoy Glenda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Berndt" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 2:37 AM Subject: Re: [MON] FW: re: Vol 4 issue 372 Hi Roy, Not John replying but am able to point you to these transcripts. I think Glenda was probably referring to Mike John's web page at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~monfamilies/monfh.htm If you scroll down the page, you will see Monmouthshire Parish Records and Blaenafon is in there. Mike is possibly the most knowledgeable and prolific genealogist in Monmouthshire and, with the help of his list members, has put together the information on his web page. Because different people have done the transcriptions, the data is not all presented in the same way. Paul Ohio, USA ----- Original Message ---- > From: Roy Norris <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thu, December 17, 2009 3:46:17 AM > Subject: [MON] FW: re: Vol 4 issue 372 > > Hello John. > Can you point me in the right direction please, a item in vol 4 issue 372 > from Glenda Brothers made mention of "Blainavon Baptisms 1814 - 1837" is > there a internet site to access these records? If not how can I (living in > Australia) access them? > And wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas. > > Roy ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Roy, Not John replying but am able to point you to these transcripts.  I think Glenda was probably referring to Mike John's web page at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~monfamilies/monfh.htm If you scroll down the page, you will see Monmouthshire Parish Records and Blaenafon is in there. Mike is possibly the most knowledgeable and prolific genealogist in Monmouthshire and, with the help of his list members, has put together the information on his web page.  Because different people have done the transcriptions, the data is not all presented in the same way. Paul Ohio, USA   ----- Original Message ---- > From: Roy Norris <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thu, December 17, 2009 3:46:17 AM > Subject: [MON] FW: re: Vol 4 issue 372 > > Hello John. > Can you point me in the right direction please, a item in vol 4 issue 372 > from Glenda Brothers made mention of "Blainavon Baptisms 1814 - 1837"  is > there a internet site to access these records? If not how can I (living in > Australia) access them? > And wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas. > > Roy

Western Mail Wednesday May 12th 1926.   (Strike Edition). John Edward SMITH 21, a seaman, was charged at Swansea on Tuesday with wounding Lawrence CASEY with intent to do him grevious bodily harm. Mr. Rupert LEWIS, who prosecuted, said complainant had been sworn in as a special constable, since when he had been twitted by the defendant. Complainant, who had bandages on his head and face. alleged that defendant struck him three times with some sharp instrument when he asked if defendant had the price of his kip for the night. Defendant said witness was a fine fellow when sober, and he (witness) was sure he would not have done it had he not been drunk. Defendant, who was committed to the Assizes, declared that he had no intention of harming complainant. Percy SWAIN, motor-car driver, was summoned in the Stipendiary's court at Cardiff on Tuesday for driving a motor lorry recklessly in Penarth-road on April 15. Mr. BOOTH was the prosecuting solicitor. Mr. Arthur Charles MORGAN, builder's merchant, of Penarth, said defendant emerged quickly from Sloper-road, and he could see that a collision would occur unless he put his brakes hard on and was damaged by collision with the railings. William POWELL, the driver of a motor-lorry which was damaged, corroborated as to excessive speed. Defendant said the driver of the car swerved in front of his (defendant's) lorry and ran into the railings; and in trying to avoid him he (defendant) ran into the other lorry. Defendant was fined £2 and costs or a month. The death has taken place at the age of 61 years of Mr. George Charles FREEMAN, Grocer (of the firm of FREEMA N and LANE) Agincourt Square, Monmouth. Mr. FREEMAN was a native of the town and some years ago he contested a Monmouth Town Council election, but was not successful. He was a Past Master of the Loyal Monmouth Lodge of Freemasons and a P.Z. of the Loyal Monmouth Chapter. John Walter JONES 36, a labourer, pleaded guilty at Swansea on Tuesday to a charge of being drunk and disorderly, and breaking two plate-glass windows valued at £32. in Messrs. Ben EVANS' shop in Castle Bailey-street. Superintendent H. DAVIES arrested him, and JONES said "I am breaking windows, but I don't know why." When charged with breaking another window in the Star Hotel, defendant said "I don't remember that one." Defendant was fined 40s. or 1 month's hard labour. The death has taken place of Mr. David Coleman WILLIAMS, eldest son of Mr. J.R. WILLIAMS coal merchant, Porthcawl, Mr. WILLIAMS was popular in the district, and had been organist in All Saints Church for many years. He was the elder son, and was 41 years of age. The death has taken place at 11, Plantagenet-street, Cardiff, of Mr. Charles STUART, at the age of 78. Mr. STUART, who had been residing in Cardiff for the past 28 years, claimed to be a direct descendant of the line of Stuart kings. His grandfather, Major STUART, lost his life in the seige of Carthagena through a mine laid by the Spaniards. Mr. and Mrs. STUART celebrated their golden wedding five years ago. He leaves a widow and one daughter. A much esteemed Vale of Glamorgan ex-farmer has passed away in the person of Mr. Rees WILLIAMS, Station Terracd, Llanharry, who was 70 years and until a few years ago the occupier of the well tilled Tydu Farm. When a young lad he came to Tydu with his parents, brother and three sisters. Mr. WILLIAMS was senior deacon and secretary of Peniel Congregational Church, Llanharry. Mrs. WILLIAMS, the widow, four sons and one daughter survive. The death has taken place at Ty Cendl, Heath Park-crescent, Cardiff, of Mr. Stephen Joseph THOMAS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan THOMAS, assistant secretary of the South Wales Miners' Federation. Mr. THOMAS, who had a long illness, was 33 years of age. He had been employed on the staff of the employment and insurance department of the Ministry of Labour. He leaves a widow and two children. John Patrick # # #

Western Mail  Wednesday May 12th 1926.   (Strike Edition). FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. STEWART.- May 11th at Ceinphite, Llanelly to Mr. and Mrs. T.L. STEWART, a son. DEATHS. ALSOP.- On 8th May, Lily, beloved wife of S. ALSOP, 13, New William-street, Blaenavon. Funeral 3 p.m. Thursday 12th May;  G.O. BINHAM.- 7, Clydach-street, May 8th, Joan Rosemary, infant  daughter of H. and F. BINHAM, age 22 days. Interred May 10th. BRADDICK.- On May 11th, at the residence of his daughter, Joseph BRADDICK, formerly of Mason's Arms, Cowbridge, and one time owner of Shire and Heavy Draft horses, in his 95th year. EDWARDS.- May 11th, at 117, Priory-street, Carmarthen, Rhys, dearly loved husband of Gertrude EDWARDS, late draper of Merthyr Tydfil. Private funeral Friday. LLEWELLYN.- On May 10th, at "Brynawel" Penprisk, Cyncoed, Sarah, the beloved wife of the late Robert LLEWELLYN, Star Hotel, Bridgend. Funeral Friday, 2.30 for Coity, via Bridgend. MADDOCKS.- May 10th, at Perrington Villas, Heolacthog, Bryncethin, near Bridgend, Margaret Ann, beloved wife of W. MADDOCKS (Mechanic). Funeral Thursday, 3.30 p.m., for Llansantffraid;  G.O. MARTIN.- On May 4th, in Jamacia, George Arthur MARTIN, youngest son of Hy. William MARTIN, of Sherwood, Cardiff (by cable), aged 38 years. MORGAN.- On May 9th, at Kemys House, near Caerleon, Arthur George, the beloved husband of Elizabeth MORGAN, aged 51 years. Funeral Thursday. House 1.30 arriving Llantilo Pertholy Church. 3 o'clock. PRITCHARD.- May 9th, at 16, Cwm-terrace, Harriet PRITCHARD, aged 84, widow of the late James PRITCHARD, formerly of Victoria Arms Hotel. Cwm. Funeral Wednesday, 3 p.m. ; G. O.  N.F. REES.- May 10th, at Brynhyfryd, Ferndale, Thomas, beloved husband of Catherine REES. Funeral Thursday, 2.30 p.m. for Ferndale Cemetery;  G. O.  N.F. STUBBS.- On May 10th, at Tredegar, Emily, the beloved wife of Harry STUBBS, George Hotel, aged 43. Funeral Friday 3.30, Dukestown Cemetery; G. O. THOMAS.- Edward Hitching, of Castle Morris, Pembrokeshire, May 10th. Funeral leaving Castle Morris 2 p.m., Friday, for Mathry Cemetery. WILLIAMS.- On May 11th, at Butcher Arms, Maesycwmmer. Leah, widow of late Richard WILLIAMS. Funeral Saturday, 3, p.m., for Tabor; G. O. WILLIAMS.- On May 10th, at Cambrian, Market-square, Pontypridd. Joseph William (late Cambrian Hotel). Private funeral for Glyn Taff Cemetery Thursday, May 13thth; N.F. WILLIAMS.- On May 10th, at her residence, "Highbury." Hedley-terrace, Llanelly, Marion, the relict of the late Chatrles J. WILLIAMS, chemist, of Llanelly, aged 898. Funeral G.O. 2 p.m. Thursday ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. BEDDOE.- Mrs. BEDDOE and family, of Cefn Llwyna, Gellygaer, wish to thank all friends for their kind messages of sympathy. PRICE.- Mr. John PRICE, 3, Kingsland-road, Victoria Park, desires to sincerely thank all relatives and friends for their kind sympathy and floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. JAMES.- In Loving Memory of my beloved husband, Oliver, who die May 11th, 1925.- May and Betty. JENNINGS.- In Loving Memory of Darling Gwen, who passed away May 12th, 1920.- Fondly remembered by Mother and Sisters. John Patrick.

Hello Listers, New to site, looking for connections or info on William Hussey b. ca 1794, Wales d c 1858 prob in Abergavenny. md 1. Hannah ? who d. 1 Jan 1828 Vartag Forge, Monmouthshire, Wales they had Wm b. ca 1821 Hannah b. 1 Jan 1828 d.17 Feb 1728. Wm md (2) on 6 Nov 1831 Rachel Prosser b 1803 d. 1873 Pontypool, Monmouthshire. Their children Blaenavon Baptisms 1814-1837 27 Sept 1835 Sarah (aged 6 yrs) d/o Wm & Rachel Hussey, Garnddyrus, forge man 27 Sept 1835 Jane (aged 4 yrs) d/o Wm & Rachel Hussey, Garnddyrus, forge man 27 Sept 1835 Geo ( aged 17 mths) s/o Wm & Rachel Hussey, Garnddyrus, forge man 30 Jan 1837 Ann (aged 3 mths) d/o Wm & Rachel Hussey, Garnddyrus, forge man The only census I have found them on is the 1841 1841 Wales Census (Ancestry has them listed as Hujoy but record clearly says Hussey) Civil parish: Llanwenarth Ultra Hundred: Abergavenny (Upper Division) County/Island: Monmouthshire Country: Wales Street Address: View image Registration district: Abergavenny Sub-registration district: Blaenavon Place: Garddyris Household Members: William Hujoy 47 Shingler not b. Monmouthshire Rachel Hujoy 38 b. Monmouthshire William Hujoy 15 Pudler " " Sarah Hujoy 11 " " Jane Hujoy 9 " " George Hujoy 6 " " Ann Hujoy 4 " " Matilda Hujoy 1 " " Source Citation: Class: HO107; Piece 743; Book: 24; Civil Parish: Llanwenarth; County: Monmouthshire; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 7; Page: 7; Line: 15; GSU roll: 438843. Rachel may be connected to the Trevethin Prossers, she may have a sister Martha Prosser who md William James, and may have a connection to a Gwellian James. My 2nd gr grandmother Sarah Jane Hussey, md Thomas Lewis, she came to the States in 1870 with her she brought many photos. Many not identified but amoung them were separate photos with name and age on back of her brother George Hussey's children (exceptin Noah who was b. later) I am willing to share photos and all my info with those interested. Even the unidentified ones if someone wants to try to ID them. Several have the photographers name on back which will place them. Thank you. Glenda Brothers Marysville, California [email protected]

Western Mail Tuesday May 11th 1926  (Strike Edition). OBITUARIES. The death has occurred at the age of 86, of a well known Tregaron resident, Mrs. Jane JONES, of Ilar Villas, mother of Mr. Steven JONES, chief constable of Cardiganshire. Two other sons are Mr. J.H. JONES, The Bell, Merthyr, and Mr. Hugh JONES, stationmaster on the G.W.R. at Tregaron. Mrs. JONES who was the widow of the late Mr. Stephen JONES, is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. D.J. OWEN, Lampeter and Miss R.E. JONES, Tregaron. The death has taken place of George Henry (Harry) ASH, husband of Mrs. Lucretia ASH, who was about 53 years of age and had been ill for about six weeks, was blind organiser for the National Institute of the Blind. He served in the Army during the war, partially losing his sight by being gassed. Mr ASH was prominently connected with the Buffaloes institute, and was brother knight to the Llandaff North branch. He was exceedingly well-known and respected both in Llandaff North, where he had resided for many years, and in Whitchurch. He leaves a widow and two children. The funeral will take place to-day (Tuesday) at 3 p.m. for Whitchurch Cemetery. The death took place at her residence Aragon House, Clytha Park, Newport on Monday, of Mrs Jane CANNING, widow of the late Mr. Walter Fiddes, M.I.C.E. (?) engineer and manager of the Bristol Gas Company and she was for many years an active figure in the town of her adoption. Her husband was the engineer and manager of the Newport Gas Company, and their eldest son, Mr. J.H. CANNING. O.B.E. succeeded his father in this position. There are two other sons Mr. T.S. CANNING, A.M.I.C.E. engineer and manager of the Southend Gas Company and Mr. George CANNING of Newport. There are two daughters, Mrs. A.P. ROTZINGES, of Swansesa, and Mrs. ALFORD. Mr. William DAVIES, of 6, Graig-road, Ynyshir, father-in-law of Mr. T. HARCOMBE, ironmonger, Ynyshir, died yesterday at Porth Hospital at the age of 53 years. Mr. DAVIES, who was born at Nantgaredig, Carmarthenshire, had resided at Ynyshir for 28 years. He leaves a wife and one daughter. The funeral takes place on Thursday for Trealaw Cemetery. The funeral of Mr. William Alfred AYDE, who died on Thursday last, will take place at Whitchurch Cemetery on Monday. The Vicar of Whitchurch (the Rev. Emrys REES) officiated. Mr. AYDE served in the 9th Lancers for many years, and saw a good deal of foriegn service. He participated in the march to Khandahar under Lord ROBERTS. In 1889 he joined the Taff Railway Company's service finally becoming confidential clerk to the general manager (the late Mr. A. BEASLEY), a position he retained until his retirement. He was the brother of Mr. Oscar ADYE, the actor. He was a former secretary of the Whitchurch Golf Club. There are no children. (small photo). The death has taken place of Mr. David WILLIAMS, son of Mr. J.R. WILLIAMS coal merchants, of Porthcawl, in his 41st year, following a long illness. He had been organist at All Saints Church for several years. Ronald LEACH, aged 2, of 1, Ventnor-place, Gabalfa, was admitted to the Cardiff Royal Infirmary, with scalds received through the upsetting of a kettle of boiling water. The death has taken place at her residence at Sketty-avenue, Swansea, of Mrs. Edith F. LLOYD, widow of Mr. W.T. LLOYD, she has been invalide for some years. She leaves three daughters and three sons, one son being Mr. Hector G. LLOYD, of the editorial staff of the "Cambria Daily Leader". Mr. Edward LEWIS, of Mill-street, Brecon, was sentenced to three month's hard labour at Brecon for stealing a number of copper ball taps and brass fittings for cattle water troughs in fields near the town. John Patrick.

Western Mail  Tuesday May 11th 1926. (Strike Edition). By a tragic coincidence the funeral of the late Mr.George Ernest LLEWELYN, of Bryn Garw, Aberkenfig, took place at Panteg Cemetery on what would have been his 55th birthday. Mr. LLEWELYN, who was a brother of the late Sir Leonard LLEWELYN was agent for the Llanharan and Coytrehen estates. Many of the farmers and tenants were present to pay their last tribute of respects. Members of the outdoor staff acted as bearers. The chief mourners were the widow, Mr. Richard LLEWELYN, Welsh Guards (son) Mr. Herbert LLEWELYN (brother) Mr. and Mra. Ivor LLEWELYN and Mr. and Mrs. Frank LLEWELYN, Mr. Bert LLEWELYN (brothers and sister-in-law), Mr. Hedley LLEWELYN (brother), Mrs THOMAS (sister-in-law) and Miss Anne BUTLER, of Brighton, (sister-in-law). Others present included Mr. REES, Aberdare, Mr. John PATON, Pontypool, Mr. J.W. BOWEN, Pontypool, Mr. Gocfrey JAMES, Abersychan, Mr. Godfrey JONES, Pontypool, Mr. E.W. LEWIS, the Vicar of Bettws, the Rev. THOMAS, Dr. RICHARDS, Maesteg, Sir John C. DAVIES, managing director of Baldwins, Mr. Tom LEWIS, Mr. Leonard RAILTON, and many others. The Rev. Trevor THOMAS, Rector of Bargoed, and the Rev. Arthur THOMAS, rector of Penhow, (both brothers-in-law) conducted the last rites. The funeral took place at Cardiff Cemetery on Monday, of Mrs. Emily FEAR, late of Albany-road. The cortege arrived from London by road at 3 o'clock. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Sansom ILES. Many beautiful flowers were sent, including wreaths from Mr. Harry FEAR, Bulawayo, (son), Miss Jessie FEAR, Cardiff, (daughter), Mr. and Mrs. Harry JONES (daughter and son-in-law), Harry and Joyce FEAR (grandchildren), Mr. and Mrs. John DAVIES and Fred DAVIES, Rutland House, Cardiff, Mr. Ralph WILLIAMS (nephew), Mr and Mrs. T. GEORGE, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. MOORE, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. EVANS, Annie and Daisy, Mr. and Mrs. G.O. THOMAS, Mr. and Mrs. George J. EVANS. Mr. W.H. CROUCH, jeweller and silversmith, of 21, Charles-street, Swansea, has been entrusted with the making of the Gold Cup presented by the proprietors of the Western Mail for the chief yacht race at the Swansea Regatta in June. Mr. David RHYS, the Divisional Coroner held an inquest on Monday at Penarth into the death of Albert FISH, (19) of Lewis-road, Llandough, at Llandough Saw Mills. Leonard BARRETT, of 70, Oak-street, Cardiff, stated that he saw FISH going into the belt race, which was a small pit about two feet square situated under ground, to adjust a belt which had slipped. Witness shouted to him "Wait a minute, I will stop the engine", but no notice was taken. Witness ran to the engine room where he heard a crash, and the engine stopped. Upon investigation he found FISH jammed between the pulley shaft and the belt. William TROTT, of 20, Hewell-street, Cogan, engineer at the works, said he had left his machine unattended for two minutes. It was evident that during that time FISH visited the engine room, and took away some tools to replace the belt. It was the custom always to stop the machine when belts were being adjusted. Dr. JACKSON said that death was instantaneous. The Coroner returned a verdict of "Accidental death," and exonerated the employers from blame. The proceedings were watched by Mr.G. LYON, H.M. Inspector of Factories; Mr. H.H. HASLAM, on behalf of the employers; Mr. W.H. DAVIES, on behalf of an interested party; and Mr. G.N. HOWELL, on behalf of the relatives. Dr. SIXSMITH, of Barry giving evidence at the inquest on Monday on William BASSETT, a Barry Dock-man, who was last week discovered by his wife in his bedroom with his throat cut, said the wound was self inflicted, the man not being responsible at the time. The coroner returned a verdict accordingly. Rachel RYLES, (Crindau), charged at Newport on Monday at the instance of Sarah Annie  BIRCH (30) married of 232, Chepstow-road, Newport, with pretending to tell fortunes to deceive, and obtain money, was fined £10 or two months. Esther Ann WHITNEY, an elderly woman, was fined £5.10s. at Barry on Monday for wilful damage to articles of furniture at a house in Plymouth-road, Barry Island, in which she had lived until recently. John Patrick.

Western Mail Tuesday May 11th 1926.   (Strike Edition). You can buy "The All-Steel RALEIGH Bicycle", only £1 down and 12 easy payments. ?(The print very poor). Following outlets. Abercynon. E.J. JAMES, 30, Margaret-street. Aberdare. A.J. SHEEN, 18, Cardiff-street. Aberfan. BEEDLE and STEPHENS. Aberkenfig. E. THOMAS, Central Garage. Bargoed. W. WILLIAMS and Son. Barry. G.H. GARSTONE, 8, Broad-street. Barry Dock. WHITBY Bros., 15, Holton Road. Blackwood. A. CHASTON, Pentwyn Road. Bridgend. John LEWIS, Caroline Street. Cadoxton. George BROWN, Ilminster Street, and 189, Court Road. Caerau. C. HOOPER, 139, Caerau Road. Caerphilly. ASH and Sons, 23, and 25, Cardiff Road Cowbridge. W.E. JONES, West End Garage, High Street. Cwmcwrach. J. DAVIES, Anchor House. Ferndale. W. BROWN, 77/8, Duffryn Street. Gilfach Goch. William GRIFFITHS, Ltd., 115 and 117, Abercerdyn Road. Glyn Neath. JONES and Co. Gorseinon BENNETT Bros., 23, 24, and 91, High Street. Kenfig Hill. T. EVANS. Llanbradach. E. PRICE. Llanharan. E.H. HOLE, 5, The Square. Llantwit Major. W. MORGAN and Co., East Street. Maesteg. E.E. LOCKEYER, 138, Commercial St. Mardy. Howard JAMES, 57, Mardy Road. Merthyr Tydfil. John LEWIS, 4, 5, and 6, Morlais Buildings. Merthyr Vale. J.R. THOMAS, 12, Aberfan Road. Nantymoel. W.N. JONES, 25, Commercial St. Neath. N. HEDGE and Sons, Ltd, Windsor Road. Newport. A. A. RICKARD, Clarence Place. Pencoed. A. ROBERTS. Pengam. A. BABER, 4, Commercial St. Penrhiwceiber. E.J. JAMES, 24, Penrhiwceiber Road. Pontardawe. H. FRANCIS and Son., High Street. Pontardulais. Ben MORGAN, Birmingham House. Pontycymmer. E. STUPPEL, 57, Oxford Street. Pontypridd. E. GOULD, 32, Taff Street. Porthcawl. J.C, SHEDDICK. Port Talbot. H.M. LLOYD and Co., Station Road. Pyle. R.T. CLARKE, Central Garage. Resolven., E.J. ROSSER. Senghenydd. G.T. DAVIES, The Square. Swansea Dan MORGAN, 21c, Oxford Street. Tredegar. Ben GEORGE. Treforest. H,G. JOSHUA, Park Street. Treharris KNIGHT and Co., opposite the Church. Treherbert. D.J. DAVIES, 157, Bute St. Ystradgynlais. D. EVANS, junr. Ystrad Mynach. GWYNNE'S Garage, 27, Commercial Street. Ystrad Rhondda. P. JONES, 110, William St. LOST and FOUND. Lost.- Between St. Hilary Common and Southerndown, Golf Bag, initials "H. McE." with Scarlet Umbrella.- Reward on returning to McEACHRAN, "Newlands," Llanishen. Mr. Neil J. PETERS, M.Inst.C.E. whose appointment to the post of Cardiff City Waterworks Engineer, in succession to Mr. C.H. PRIESTLEY, was confirmed yesterday. (photo on page 8). Found last Friday evening lying bleeding at the foot of the staircase, Kenneth MERINER, a master mariner, of 151, North-road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, who, for the last two years had been suffering from valvular paralysis, died within a few hours from fracture of base of the skull. A verdict to this effect was returned at the inquest held by the deputy-coroner (Mr. Gerald TUDOR) on Monday. When the attention of the police was directed to a disturbance in St. John's Square Cardiff on Friday afternoon, a woman smashed several panes of glass in a tram-car on The Hayes. The woman used a flagon as a weapon of destruction, but the temper of the crowd prevented a young policeman arresting her. She was taken into custody on Monday, on appearing before the local magistrates proved to be Ellen O'BRIEN 49. She pleaded guilty to causing the damage, and was sentenced to a month with hard labour. Lengthy details of a afray at Ely between a party of civilians, a young Policeman, and a special constable were given to the Cardiff magistrates on Monday. (I will give names etc,) William Charles Alfred STANTON 29, Charles Thomas MANN 31, George CLARKE 48, and Charles WARD 44, were charged under the new order with committing an act calculated to prevent the proper working of a Corpotation-bus. Mr. R. BOOTH (Town Clerk's Office) explained the offences. Police-constable G. JAMES, and Special-constable GENTLE, were porotecting the bus-driver. Evidence was given in support of Mr. BOOTH'S statement. The magistrates (Captain J.H. READ, Mr. John HURLOW, Mr. W.R. SMITH, and Mrs. M.A. EDMUNDS), after retiring for some time, sentenced STANTON to a month with hard labour on two charges, two months in all, MANN to 21 days' hard labour, WARD was fined £5, or a month, and CLARKE £3. or fourteen days. John Patrick

There is a fair sprinkling of UK records so far, especially useful for people born there and migrated to the US. Lots of Irish. Marjorie On 14/12/2009, at 8:42 AM, Elvery Chambers wrote: > The following was posted on the Caernaron list - I thought it might be of interest > Elvery Chambers > Perth West Australia > > > I though listers might like to know that the Mormom's Family Search site has a new area under development that might be of interest - its called record search, and brings up a lot of data - its mainly American records currently, but I think its worth keeping an eye on it as it develops. The link is http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=home > > > best wishes > > Megan > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The following was posted on the Caernaron list - I thought it might be of interest Elvery Chambers Perth West Australia I though listers might like to know that the Mormom's Family Search site has a new area under development that might be of interest - its called record search, and brings up a lot of data - its mainly American records currently, but I think its worth keeping an eye on it as it develops. The link is http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=home best wishes Megan

Western Mail Thursday May 11th 1926.  (Strike Edition) FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS.-continued. DEATHS. HANLEY.- On the 9th inst., at 49, Maesteg-road, Maesteg, James late mechanic Celtic Colliery. Funeral Thursday at 4p.m for Llangynwyd; G.O. JEFFORD.- On May 9th, at The Nook, Usk, Abram, dearly beloved husband of Margaret JEFFOIRD. Funeral Wednesday, May 12th leaving house for Mynyddislwyn Church, at 1.45 p.m. arriving at church 3 o'clock; G.O. JENKINS.- On May 10th, at 17, Walter-stret, Tredegar, Ann, widow of the late William JENKINS, age 85. Funeral on Thursday at 3.30 for Cefn Golen Cemetery; G.O. JONES.- May 8th. at 2, Ilar Villas, Tregaron, Jane JONES, aged 86 years, widow of the late Stephen JONES. Public funeral Wednesdasy, 2 p.m. MORGAN.- On May 9th, at Hillside House, Argoed, Mon., on her 80th birthday, Rachel widow of the late William MORGAN, late of Llanerch Farm, Crumlin. Public funeral Thursday. May 13th, at 4 p.m. for Courtybella Churchyard. THOMAS.- On May 8th, at Brynffrwd, Colwinstone, Thomas, dearly beloved husband of Kate THOMAS. Funeral Wednesdasy, 3 p.m. Colwinstone Church. WILLIAMS.- On May 10th, at Hazelhurst, New-road, Porthcawl, David  COLEMAN, elder son of J.R. WILLIAMS, coal merchant. Funeral at 3 p.m. Thursday for Newton; G.O. WILLIAMS- At 1, Station-terrace. Llanharry, Pontyclun, Rees WILLIAMS (late Tydu Farm) Funeral to take place on Wednesday, May 12th, at 2.30 p.m.; G.O. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. CHARLES.- Mr. and Mrs. Evanb CHARLES, Fairy Glen, Ogmore Vale, desire to tender heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours, also to principals and staff of Messrs. Donald KNIGHT, Cardiff, for letters of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. DAVIES.- In Loving and Lasting Memory of our only darling little daughter, Sallie, who died at the Crown Inn, Rhydfelen, on Msay 11th, 1921, aged 6 years/verse. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by Mamma, Dadda, Dewi, Teg, Msam, and Grandpa, also Uncles and Aunties. FARR.- In Loving Memory of Sarah Ann, beloved wife of George FARR, Tonypandy who died Msary 10th, 1912.- Sadly missed by Husband and Children. LEWIS. In Loving Memory of Thomas beloved husband of Anne LEWIS, who passed away May 11th, 1914. Ever remembered by his Wife and Daughter Ceinwyn. John Patrick #