Hi, Would you please e-mail me the copy said below. My maiden name was Williams and my grandfather Daniel Williams was born at Strata Florida on Jul 31 1852. as were my G.grandparents Thomas and Jane James williams so I am extremely interested in thar area, I thank you kindly for posting this, Virginia William Kelly ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hilary or Owen Williams" <williams.o.h@ic24.net> To: <powys@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 4:38 PM Subject: [POWYS] The Cambrian 27 Aug 1825 Trial of John EVANS for murderofMargaret WILLIAMS > Hi Lyn and All, > > > > I hope you don’t mind, Lyn, my posting this article which you posted on > Rootsweb GLAM L on Saturday, as it refers to a very famous murder in the > Epynt Mountain community, BRE. Newchurch, is probably better known by its > other name of Tirabad (abbot’s land – referring to its historic connection > with the monks of Strata Florida.) > > > > Details of the story are available in the book “Epynt without people”, > chap > 9. This book is long out of print, so if anyone in interested in the story > & > wants a copy of the chapter (4 pages) > > e-mail me directly and I will send the pages as attachment. Lyn, I’ll send > it to you anyway, as a thank you for your hard work!! > > > > ” The Cambrian 27 Aug 1825 Trial of John EVANS for murder ofMargaret > WILLIAMS > > > > CONFESSION AND EXECUTION of JOHN EVANS > > On Wednesday last, this wretched man suffered the awful sentence of the > law, > precisely at one o'clock, in the presence of an immense concourse of > spectators. He died without a struggle, and apparently quite penitent. > From > the time sentence was passed until the day of his execution the Prisoner > continually declared that Daniel ROWLANDS was concerned with him in the > murder, which he at the same time said was effected by means of poison; > but, > previous to the administration of the Holy Sacrament to him in the > morning, > he fully confessed the falsity of such statement, and that he alone was > the > sole perpetrator of the crime; in consequence of which the following > memorandum was made by the Rev. Mr. JONES, the Chaplain, in the presence > of > the Under Sheriff: > > Brecon County Prison > > Monday, the 22nd day of August, 1825. > > I, the undersigned, consider it to be due to the character of Daniel > ROWLANDS to state, that the wretched Criminal, John EVANS, who this day > suffered for the Murder of Margaret WILLIAMS, previous to his death, > acknowledged the justice of his sentence, and that he alone perpetrated > this > horrid Murder. He further stated, that Daniel ROWLANDS was not implicated > in > the dreadful crime, and that the evidence given by the said Daniel > ROWLANDS > was perfectly correct. > > JOHN JONES, Chaplain of the Gaol, Witness JOHN JONES, Deputy Sheriff. > > Transciber's note - Unfortunately I do not have a copy of the full page > which also has very detail testimonies from the trial of John EVANS > previous > to the above notice. Below are some brief notes should anyone wish to > confirm identities, followed by the verdict and sentence.. > > Margaret WILLIAMS sister said she knew a man she heard visiting her sister > during the night as John of Troedrhyw-Ithon. Her sister already had a > little > boy and was aged about 41 years. They were residing at their father's > house. > > John EVANS (I am figuring there are two in this case as he knew the > prisoner > well) stated he lived in the parish of Newchurch, near the abode of David > WILLIAMS (the deceased's father). His father owned a farm at a distance of > about a quarter of a mile or less from David WILLIAM's house, at the > Frydia. > The lands of his father's farm adjoin those of the Frydia. > > David WILLIAMS, father of the deceased, stated that he lived at the > Frydia, > in the parish of Newchurch; his daughter Margaret had made his house her > home. He last saw her on the night of Sunday the 7th inst. as she was > going > to bed. He called her Peggy. His other daughter Elizabeth had already been > called as witness. He did not see Margaret alive again and her body was > brought to his house on Friday last. > > Thomas WILLIAMS , brother of the deceased stated that he was well > acquainted > with the Prisoner. He went in the company of Rees DAVIES to search for his > sister Margaret on Monday the 8th inst. He referred to John EVANS (the > witness) as Jack of Keven-Iole. Rees DAVIES, Thomas DAVIES, the Constable, > Wm. PRICE and a great many others searched for his sister with him. The > prisoner lived at Troedrhyw-Ithon in the parish of Llangammarch which is > about two miles from the house of his father, David WILLIAMS. > > Rees DAVIES stated that the body was found Friday the 12th inst between > twelve and one o'clock on Llwyn-y-vynwent farm in the parish of Newchurch. > > Isaac DAVIES was sworn. Testimony not complete on my copy. > > Daniel ROWLANDS gave testimony but it is not complete on my copy. > > Elinor ROWLANDS was sworn. She was the wife of Daniel ROWLANDS and sister > of > John EVANS the prisoner. > > William PRICE was next called. > > William POWELL was called. > > Mr Morgan MORGAN was called to examine the body. He stated he was a > surgeon > residing in Llandovery. He had been asked to attend by the Magistrate, > Col. > GWYNNE. He stated that the deceased was found to be about three months > pregnant. > > Benjamin WILLIAMS, Esq. was called. He was one of the Coroners of the > county. He had practised as a Surgeon for many years in Brecon but had > relinquished such practice about two years ago. > > The evidence having been gone through, the Chief Justice summed it up with > the greatest accuracy, explaining as he went on the nature and drift of > different parts of it, and the Jury after a few minutes deliberation, > returned a verdict of Guilty. > > Sentence of Death was then passed upon the prisoner, to be executed on > Monday, the 22d instant. The unhappy criminal, who appeared to be under > thirty years of age, and is said to be possessed of considerable property, > heard his dreadful doom with less apparent emotion that many of the > auditors. The miserable victim to the lawless passion of the prisoner, > besides being again pregnant, had a child living by the same barbarous > father; and it has been stated, that he was paying his addresses to > another > female, who had discouraged his suit, in consequence of his guilty > connection. > > After sentence had been passed, the Counsel for the prisoner moved for a > respite thereof, on the ground of a defect in the indictment, inasmuch as > it > did not allege that the dislocation of the neck and head therein mentioned > was mortal; but after an argument of some length the motion was > overturned. > > The trial commenced at eight o'clock in the morning, and occupied about > eight hours. > > Mr. SOCKETT and Mr. WHITCOMBE, were with the Attorney General, on behalf > of > the prosecution, and Mr. CROSS and Mr. MAULE were Counsel for the > prisoner.” > > > > All the best to all, > > > > Hilary > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.5/1084 - Release Date: > 21/10/2007 > 15:09 > > > =================== > Visit the Powys Mailing List webpage at: > www.jlb2005.plus.com/powyslist.htm > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > POWYS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks Hilary, I did find it interesting - being a "Bank Johnny" myself I took notice of the Bank reference and wondered. The Genuki article was very interesting to me. Adding background may also help anyone searching the archives at a later date. Regards Lyn -----Original Message----- From: powys-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:powys-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Hilary or Owen Williams Sent: Sunday, 21 October 2007 10:52 PM To: powys@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [POWYS] The Cambrian 15 March 1828 Marriages Hi Lyn and All, A little bit of background info on the first news item. "Messrs Wilkins & Co., Brecon Old Bank, 1778-1890 1758 Walter Wilkins (1741-1828) travelled to India, amassed a large fortune, returned to Wales sometime before 1778 and lived at Maes-llwch, Radnorshire, which was the family home for generations. With his vast wealth he was able to establish a banking partnership which provided opportunities for investment. 1778 Walter Wilkins, his brother Jeffreys Wilkins and possibly two other partners established a bank at Brecon in 1778. The capital was £4,000 and each member of the original partnership invested £1,000. Other members of the family, including John Wilkins I (1713-84), probably invested their money as well. Undoubtedly, the driving force behind the bank was Walter who was the Whig (Liberal) Member of Parliament for Radnorshire from 1796 until his death in 1828. He served under many Prime Ministers including William Pit the Younger who held office between 1783-1801 and 1804-1806. It is said that Walter and Pit had a stormy relationship, which led to Pitt allowing large amounts of Government money to accumulate in Wilkins . . . " from http://www.llanelli-history.i12.com/business.htm For more info on John Parry Wilkins (from the same Wilkins family) and the Swansea Bank, read this Genuki page http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BankEngland.html Hope this is of interest. Keep up the good work, Lyn. Regards, Hilary

MARRIED On the 5th instant, at St Ann's church, Liverpool, by the Rev. R. POWYS, Rector of Backual, John Parry WILKINS, Esq. of Maeadderwen, in the county of Brecon, and Manger of the Branch Bank of England at Swansea, to Harriet, daughter of the late Rev. Edward POWYS, of Westwood, in the county of Stafford. Lately, at Steynton, Milford, Mr. ROBERTS, to Miss BROWN, both of Thornton; also, in the same church, Mr. GIBBEY of Windmill Park, to Miss PHELPS. On Tuesday se'nnight, at Chepstow, Mr. John WATKINS, jun., printer, of Abergavenny, to Miss BRADFORD, of the former place. On the 28th ult. William, son of Mr. TURNER, of the Ship, Baldwin-street, Bristol, to Miss Mary Ann SMITH of Portscuet (?), Monmouthshire. On the 4th inst. Owen EVANS, Esq. surgeon, Chapel-street Bedford-row, to Anna Maria, second daughter of Fitzroy MONTAGUE, Esq. of Kensington. Lately at Clifton, J. HUNTER SAMSON, Esq. of Upper Canada, barrister-at-law, to Alicia FENTON, only daughter of the late Rev. John RUSSELL, Vicar of Dronfield, Derbyshire. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia

The House-warming dinner of the gallant Ex-Champion Spring (Winter), who on his retirement from the ring purchased the Boothall Inn, in Hereford, took place on the 16th inst. and was attended by nearly 70 of his friends, including several gentlemen of the first respectability. Spring’s health was drank with three times three. Spring, in returning thanks, declared it to be the happiest moment of his life in which he saw so many friends come from far and near to support him in his new vocation, and amongst the rest his old father of the prize ring Tom CRIBB. Tom CRIBB’s health was then drank with great applause; the old Champion returned thanks for the honour done him, and said it made his heart leap for joy to see his son so nobly supported. The health of “BROWN, and may success attend him if he enter the ring again,” was next given; BROWN, in returning thanks, stated that he had no particular wish to fight, but if WARD, or any other man in England who called himself champion, should lack a customer, he should be found ready to meet him for £500 or £1000. the evening was sent with the most utmost conviviality. THE MILLIONS HAZARD AND CO. have distributed to the Public, by GROVE, of Swansea, and other Agents, will be increased Next Wednesday, when FOUR PRIZES of £25,000, with other Capitals, must all be drawn. HAZARD and Co. are selling their Old Offices, Royal Exchange, 26, Cornhill, and 324, Oxford-street, where they sold 31st last May, 1,804 £30,000, and 3,627, £5,000; and in last Year’s Lotteries, Five Prizes of £30,000 and £20,000; and by their Agents in Swansea, W, GROVE, Lottery-Office, Goat-street; Carmarthen, J. EVANS, Printer, Old Established Office, Lower Market-street. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia

Forwarded to the Powys List on behalf of Shirley Gray, whose address <graybob@tadaust.org.au> is not subscribed to the list. Please respond directly to Shirley as well as to the Powys List. John Ball john@jlb2005.plus.com Joint Administrator for BRE, MGY, POWYS, & RAD mailing lists ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob & Shirley Gray" <graybob@tadaust.org.au> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 4:18 AM Subject: Robert Hughes Hi to all Listers My name is Shirley Gray - I have recently come across some information which indicates an ancestor came from Llanfyllin Montgomeryshire Wales, and having had great success with Rootsweb before decided to give it a go. The family I am seeking is Robert HUGHES his wife Maryann Boulton Their first child was born in 1803 so I guess he could have been born c 1780's I would ber very glad of any information which may help me to find this man Thank you Shirley Gray

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Hi Lyn and All, A little bit of background info on the first news item. "Messrs Wilkins & Co., Brecon Old Bank, 1778-1890 1758 Walter Wilkins (1741-1828) travelled to India, amassed a large fortune, returned to Wales sometime before 1778 and lived at Maes-llwch, Radnorshire, which was the family home for generations. With his vast wealth he was able to establish a banking partnership which provided opportunities for investment. 1778 Walter Wilkins, his brother Jeffreys Wilkins and possibly two other partners established a bank at Brecon in 1778. The capital was £4,000 and each member of the original partnership invested £1,000. Other members of the family, including John Wilkins I (1713-84), probably invested their money as well. Undoubtedly, the driving force behind the bank was Walter who was the Whig (Liberal) Member of Parliament for Radnorshire from 1796 until his death in 1828. He served under many Prime Ministers including William Pit the Younger who held office between 1783-1801 and 1804-1806. It is said that Walter and Pit had a stormy relationship, which led to Pitt allowing large amounts of Government money to accumulate in Wilkins . . . " from http://www.llanelli-history.i12.com/business.htm For more info on John Parry Wilkins (from the same Wilkins family) and the Swansea Bank, read this Genuki page http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BankEngland.html Hope this is of interest. Keep up the good work, Lyn. Regards, Hilary -----Original Message----- From: powys-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:powys-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lyn Nunn Sent: 21 October 2007 12:15 To: GLAMORGAN-L@rootsweb.com; powys@rootsweb.com; MONMOUTHSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com; monfh@yahoogroups.com Subject: [POWYS] The Cambrian 15 March 1828 Marriages MARRIED On the 5th instant, at St Ann's church, Liverpool, by the Rev. R. POWYS, Rector of Backual, John Parry WILKINS, Esq. of Maeadderwen, in the county of Brecon, and Manger of the Branch Bank of England at Swansea, to Harriet, daughter of the late Rev. Edward POWYS, of Westwood, in the county of Stafford. Lately, at Steynton, Milford, Mr. ROBERTS, to Miss BROWN, both of Thornton; also, in the same church, Mr. GIBBEY of Windmill Park, to Miss PHELPS. On Tuesday se'nnight, at Chepstow, Mr. John WATKINS, jun., printer, of Abergavenny, to Miss BRADFORD, of the former place. On the 28th ult. William, son of Mr. TURNER, of the Ship, Baldwin-street, Bristol, to Miss Mary Ann SMITH of Portscuet (?), Monmouthshire. On the 4th inst. Owen EVANS, Esq. surgeon, Chapel-street Bedford-row, to Anna Maria, second daughter of Fitzroy MONTAGUE, Esq. of Kensington. Lately at Clifton, J. HUNTER SAMSON, Esq. of Upper Canada, barrister-at-law, to Alicia FENTON, only daughter of the late Rev. John RUSSELL, Vicar of Dronfield, Derbyshire. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia =================== Visit the Powys Mailing List webpage at: www.jlb2005.plus.com/powyslist.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to POWYS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.3/1082 - Release Date: 20/10/2007 14:59 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.3/1082 - Release Date: 20/10/2007 14:59

It is proposed, by deepening the bed of the Wye in some of the streams, to render the river navigable at the lowest water for barges carrying ten tons. The Devon and Cornish coasts are completely thronged with pilchards. Monday night the driving-boats belonging to Looe took upwards of 40,000 very fine pilchards; and on Tuesday one the seans enclosed about 14 hogsheads. A site of ground, about two miles from Chester, has been marked out for the erection of a new pottery next spring, and potter's earth is represented to be thereof a superior kind. Saturday evening, Mr. Green made a fine balloon ascent from Worcester; and descended at Beauchamp, three miles from Gloucester. Mr. G. had in view at the same time Gloucester, Worcester, Hereford, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Upton &c. and the entire command of he Bristol Channel. The public should be cautioned against the use of imitation pepper. The detection is by no means difficult, as the stinking quality of the article cannot fail of discovering itself after having been kept, it being composed of glue, snuff, and pepper dust, sold to the Jews by the porters who sweep out the pepper warehouses. A few years ago the sale of this, even in respectable shops, was very common, and now it is ground up with good pepper and sold in retail shops. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia

It is my pleasure. :) Lyn -----Original Message----- From: powys-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:powys-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Ellen Edwards Sent: Sunday, 21 October 2007 5:39 AM To: powys@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [POWYS] The Cambrian 27 July 1816 Very interesting highlights you have shared today, and every day...thanks from Ellen, whose grandfather was born in a little place named Mochdre, near Newtown, Montgomeryshire.

Saint Nicholas fair, on Monday last, was very thinly attended. There was very little stock of any value, and scarcely any dealers. Average price of wheat in the Cowbridge Market , on Tuesday last, £3. 8s. 10d. per quarter. On Wednesday, the 10th inst. a grand match of Cricket was played near Ragland Castle, between eleven gentlemen of the County of Brecknock and eleven of the County of Monmouth, which terminated by Brecknockshire besting them single innings. At six an elegant dinner was served up by Mr. ALLEN of the Beaufort-Arms. The return match was to be played on Wednesday last in Court-y-gullen Park. A Prospectus for building, by shareholders, a new town at Aberdovey, Merionethshire, have been published. The country is romantic; the sea views are delightful; and the sands on the shore are firm and hard for driving upon or horse-racing. The buoy lately fixed to that dangerous rock, the Rundle-stone, parted from its moorings during the gale on Monday se’nnight, and was picked up by a Mouse-hole hole boat at some distance. The boatmen brought it into Penzance, with about fourteen fathoms of chain cable. Within the last few days, several firkins of Irish butter have been washed on shore at Perran, from which it is feared some Irish vessel foundered in the late severe gales. The brig John and Mary, William HARRIS, master, was driven on shore in Barnstable Bay during a gale, on the 4th inst. the crew were saved and the spars, cables, sails &c. were got on shore. The Master sold the hull for £40; but the speculation proved unfortunate for the purchasers, as the day after she went to pieces; - the vessel was in ballast. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia

At Neath, on Friday, the 19th inst., Margaret Elizabeth LOVICK, aged nine years, grand-daughter of Thos. LEYSON, ESQ. At Cowbridge, on the 20th instant, in the 41st year of his age, Mr. David HOWELLS, malster. In early life he attached himself to the Calvinistic Methodists, and he was a zealous and pious member of their society until his death. He was a ready, obliging neighbour - a tender and affectionate husband and father - his whole life exemplified the advantages to be derived from an early and continued devotion to the principles of the religion of Christ. At Brecon, on Tuesday last, aged 59, after a long and severe illness, Mrs. Margaret PRICE. She was for many years landlady of the Should-of-Mutton Inn, at Brecon. On the 17th inst. Mrs. JONES, of the Angel-Inn, Brecon. At Brynayron, Pembrokeshire, David MORGAN, Esq. formerly of Wernddofn, in the same county. His loss will be long felt and regretted by a large circle of friends, and in the neighbourhood as an able and active Magistrate. On the 16th inst. in child-bed, Sarah, wife of Wm. THOMAS, Esq. of Usk. On Wednesday se'nnight, at Llandilo-Pertholley, near Abergavenny, aged 77, Mr Chas. PROSSER, dyer. At Bath, Thomas STURGE, Esq. a respected member if the Society of Friends, and an extensive sugar refiner of London. Saturday, after a few days illness, at her house in Sionplace, Bath, aged 68, Mrs. MARRIOTT, relict of Wm. MARRIOTT, Esq. of Pershore, Worcestershire, and formerly of the Hon. East India Company's civil service on the Bengal establishment. On Monday last, Mr. John LEWIS, formerly of Coed-y-dinos, near Welsh Pool. His weight was about 25 stone. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia

MARRIED Yesterday at Llanguniddu, by the Rev. John HARRIS, >r. J. VAUGHAN, Chemist and Druggist, of Merthyr-Tydvil, to Miss WILLIAMS, of Romney Iron-Works. Lately, Mr. James REES, surgeon of Downend, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. George POCOCK, of Prospect Academy, Bristol. On the 14th inst. Mr. C. BRIM (of Lloyd's Academy), to Eliza, second daughter of Mr. Richard TREW, both of Newport, in Monmouthshire. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia

PEMBROKESHIRE GREAT SESSIONS commenced on Tuesday last. We are given to understand, that there is less business in that County, than what has been for a number of years. There were only two causes for trial Thursday, viz :- ROE v. BENJAMIN for Mesne profits. This was an undefended cause. M. MATHIAS v ANTHONY. This was a cause that excited considerable interest in the town of Haverfordwest, where the parties resided. The defendant hired furniture, to furnish his house, of the plaintiff, for which he paid her the sum of £10; the plaintiff claimed a further sum of £12. 10s. 6d for the hire of her goods. Verdict for the plaintiff, damages £12. 10s. True Bills of Indictment have been found by the Grand Jury against six prisoners, five for larceny, and one for murder. At Gloucester Assizes, on the trial of John ADLAM, for aiding in a boxing match, in which James MILLER received a blow which occasioned his death; Mr. Baron GARROW said, that he was sure the magistracy of this county would on all occasions be found to do their duty to prevent prize-fighting, whenever a complaint on oath was made that there was a likelihood of a riotous assembly, meeting for the purpose of committing any such unlawful act; if any magistrate should neglect his duty, by omitting to act on such information, it should not be long until he would be brought up before the Court, and called to order for dereliction of his duty. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia

Hello Lyn, I was particularly interested in your Court News from The Cambrian dated 27th Aug. 1825, concerning the case before Mr. Baron GARROW at the Gloucester Assizes. This particular Judge must have been a very busy man, with a penchant for prize-fighting cases. He tried my ggg-grandfather William DAVIS in 1826 on a similar charge, which fortunately for him resulted in a 'Not Guilty' verdict. Here are the details of the trial: - William DAVIS together with 26-year-old Joseph PUGH are jointly charged with manslaughter on the 27th July 1826. They were charged with manslaughter by killing and slaying Josiah DEE at the parish of Oxenhall. They were tried on Tuesday, August 8th 1826 before Mr. Baron GARROW at the Summer Assizes, Gloucester. The report on the trial in The Times newspaper reads as follows: - "Joseph PUGH and William DAVIS were indicted for killing and slaying Josiah DEE, in a pugilistic encounter at Newent, in the County of Gloucestershire. The one was principal, and the other second. It appeared from the statement of Mr. PHILPOT, who was counsel for the prosecution, as well as the evidence which followed it, that on Sunday night, the 23rd April, the prisoners, the deceased, and several others, had been drinking in the 'Red Lion' public-house, when some altercation arose, and DEE challenged PUGH to a fight, which the latter declined, although much insulted and taunted by the former. The parties however, continued their bickering outside, and some of them were to fight for 1/-(one shilling) the next morning in an adjoining field. PUGH and DEE went there intending to be spectators, not principals; but the old grudge was revived and PUGH was goaded to a combat with the deceased, who refused to give in, and was backed by his brother, to continue at the prisoner "as hard as a brick", until he received a knock-down blow, which ruptured a vessel in the head, and killed him in a few hours. Both prisoners received excellent character references. Mr. Baron GARROW remarked, that this was a case devoid of anything like aggravation. The deceased unfortunately provoked his fate by his own violence. Luckily for the prisoners, this was a trial of strength between the parties, owing to momentary excitement. Were it one of those cases in which one set of ruffians who have money, hire another, and perhaps a less vagabond set of the two, who have none, to beat each other for a purse, the law should undoubtedly take its full course against them. As it was, the case was by law manslaughter; but consideration would be had for its mitigated character. The Jury acquitted the prisoners with a verdict of 'Not Guilty' and they were immediately released from custody." Glyndwr (Glyn) Davies, Chatham, Kent, UK. -----Original Message----- From: glamorgan-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:glamorgan-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Lyn Nunn Sent: 20 October 2007 11:01 To: GLAMORGAN-L@rootsweb.com; powys@rootsweb.com Subject: [GLA] The Cambrian 27 Aug 1825 Court News At Gloucester Assizes, on the trial of John ADLAM, for aiding in a boxing match, in which James MILLER received a blow which occasioned his death; Mr. Baron GARROW said, that he was sure the magistracy of this county would on all occasions be found to do their duty to prevent prize-fighting, whenever a complaint on oath was made that there was a likelihood of a riotous assembly, meeting for the purpose of committing any such unlawful act; if any magistrate should neglect his duty, by omitting to act on such information, it should not be long until he would be brought up before the Court, and called to order for dereliction of his duty. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.3/1081 - Release Date: 19/10/2007 17:41

Hello I sent for the certificate?from 1853 and the groom John Mountford was aged 50 with the bride Mary Jackson aged 34.? Her fathers name was given as Edward Jackson.? I have had no luck in trying to find more about the Jacksons as Mary's birth was before 1837. One interesting point is that Mary gives her Year of birth as 1827-1830 in all census returns but her marriage certificate shows she was born c 1816.? He place of birth is given as Newbridge, Rad. Any information or advice is welcome! Rhiannon ________________________________________________________________________ Get a FREE AOL Email account with unlimited storage. Plus, share and store photos and experience exclusively recorded live music Sessions from your favourite artists. Find out more at http://info.aol.co.uk/joinnow/?ncid=548.

Very interesting highlights you have shared today, and every day...thanks from Ellen, whose grandfather was born in a little place named Mochdre, near Newtown, Montgomeryshire. -----Original Message----- From: powys-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:powys-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lyn Nunn Sent: October 19, 2007 4:18 AM To: GLAMORGAN-L@rootsweb.com; powys@rootsweb.com Subject: [POWYS] The Cambrian 27 July 1816 Mr. E. WILLIAMS. The Cambrian Bookseller in the Strand, and one of the Members of the Court of Burgesses of the City and Liberty of Westminster, had the honour of presenting an Address from that Honourable Court to the Prince Regent on the recent Marriage of the Princess Charlotte, at the Levee at Carlton-house on the 5th of July 1816, and was most graciously received, and kissed the Royal Hand upon the occasion. The Duke of Wellington returned to Cheltenham between one and two o'clock on Thursday morning. His Grace travelled in a chaise and four, and with such privacy, (not having even a single friend or servant with him) that he was recognised either at Worcester or Tewkesbury, by which route he came, although he took tea at Mr. HOLLAND's, the Swan-inn, whilst changing horses at the latter place; and the post-boys were ignorant who they were driving, till they reached Cheltenham. On Thursday evening the triumphal arches were again illuminated, in testimony of the general joy experienced by the visitors as well as the inhabitants, at the welcome return of the illustrious hero to the tranquil regions of Hygels. At Ross Fair, on Saturday last, there was but a small show of cattle, and little demand for them; the fat cattle sold at good prices. There was a large number of horses of different sorts, and the sale of them rather brisk, but at reduced prices; a large quantity of sheep, which sold at fair prices; but many were driven home. The quantity of wool exposed for sale was not so great as used to be at this season of the year; the trended wool sold from 18s. to 22s. per stone; some few samples, mixed with Spanish, 24s. per stone; lamb's wool from 16s to 20s. per stone. Some of the light fingered gentry attended the fair, and an industrious tradesman of Ross had his pocket picked of between twenty and thirty pounds, in endeavouring to separate two drunken fellows disturbing the fair. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia =================== Visit the Powys Mailing List webpage at: www.jlb2005.plus.com/powyslist.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to POWYS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Pictures of: Snow in the Brecon Beacons National Park (BRE); and Melincourt Falls (GLA) Dear Listers, This week's 'Retrospective Images of Wales' webpages, just uploaded onto my website, include: 1. Snow scenes in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the county of Breconshire (eight pictures). This feature, first shown on 'Images of Wales' in February 1999, has never before been selected as a Retrospective. 2. The spectacular waterfall at Melincourt near Neath in the county of Glamorgan (four pictures). This was one of the first features shown on 'Images of Wales' back in December 1997. As usual, these webpages will be on display for one week. 'Retrospective Images of Wales' is at www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/retro/retro.htm While there, take the time to explore my 'Webpage Archive' and make your own Retrospective requests. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Godre'r Graig, near Swansea, Wales, UK E-mail: john@jlb2005.plus.com 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

TO BE LET, and entered upon immediately, A CAPITAL WORK-SHOP, DWELLING-HOUSE, STABLE, and GARDENS, where for some years past the business of a Currier has been carried on advantageously, well situated at Tredegar Iron-Works, Monmouthshire. For further particulars enquire on the premises, or by letter addressed to A.B. Tredegar Iron-Works, near Newport Monmouthshire. TO BE LET With immediate possession by the week or month, A SUBSTATIAL COTTAGE conveniently furnished, with a large Garden, pleasantly situated near the sea-side, within four miles of the market-town of Bridgend, in the county of Glamorgan. The Cottage comprises two sitting-rooms, a kitchen, and five bed-rooms; it commands extensive views of the sea and surrounding country, and possesses the advantage of sea-bathing. For further particulars application may be made to Mr. Thomas SANDERS, Southerndown, near Bridgend; or Mr. Alfred ESTLIN, Solicitor, 17 Small-street, Bristol. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, A FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSE, called The CROSS KEYS, at the yearly rent of £29. Also Two other Freehold MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES, adjoining the Cross Keys, at the yearly rent of £30. the whole of the above premises are situated on Butter-street, Swansea. Likewise, a FREEHOLD MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE, situate in Cross-street, adjoining Butter-street. The whole of the above premises will be sold in lots or together. For particulars enquire at the Office of Mr. John JAMES, Attorney, Castle-street, Swansea. BURRY RIVER, MASTERS of Ships in the Coal trade are informed, that the BOX COLLIERY, although implicated in an advertisement of the 20th, had no knowledge of that advertisement, nor does it co-operate with any other Colliery. It was the Box Colliery which first made the alteration in price, but to a greater extent than is insinuated by that advertisement, and which his continued. Enquire of Mr. John HUGH, Llanelly. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia

Mr. E. WILLIAMS. The Cambrian Bookseller in the Strand, and one of the Members of the Court of Burgesses of the City and Liberty of Westminster, had the honour of presenting an Address from that Honourable Court to the Prince Regent on the recent Marriage of the Princess Charlotte, at the Levee at Carlton-house on the 5th of July 1816, and was most graciously received, and kissed the Royal Hand upon the occasion. The Duke of Wellington returned to Cheltenham between one and two o'clock on Thursday morning. His Grace travelled in a chaise and four, and with such privacy, (not having even a single friend or servant with him) that he was recognised either at Worcester or Tewkesbury, by which route he came, although he took tea at Mr. HOLLAND's, the Swan-inn, whilst changing horses at the latter place; and the post-boys were ignorant who they were driving, till they reached Cheltenham. On Thursday evening the triumphal arches were again illuminated, in testimony of the general joy experienced by the visitors as well as the inhabitants, at the welcome return of the illustrious hero to the tranquil regions of Hygels. At Ross Fair, on Saturday last, there was but a small show of cattle, and little demand for them; the fat cattle sold at good prices. There was a large number of horses of different sorts, and the sale of them rather brisk, but at reduced prices; a large quantity of sheep, which sold at fair prices; but many were driven home. The quantity of wool exposed for sale was not so great as used to be at this season of the year; the trended wool sold from 18s. to 22s. per stone; some few samples, mixed with Spanish, 24s. per stone; lamb's wool from 16s to 20s. per stone. Some of the light fingered gentry attended the fair, and an industrious tradesman of Ross had his pocket picked of between twenty and thirty pounds, in endeavouring to separate two drunken fellows disturbing the fair. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia

The Dutch galliot Young Anthony, KELLY, Mater, from Lisbon for Amsterdam, laden with tea, fruit, and wool, went on shore about six miles west of the Lizard on the night of Sunday. Fortunately the crew were enabled to save themselves in the boats. Of 1300 chests of tea, which were on board, about 500 have been secured for the underwriters; it is supposed that more than the same number have been secreted by the people near the coast, as of the 50 0saved, nearly 20 0were discovered in a barn, where they were placed by the plunderers who swarmed round the vessel. Exertions are making to secure and recover all of the cargo that can be got at. The vessel has gone to pieces. Mineralogy - We understand that a specimen of English Mineral, sent from Truro by Mr. Arthur PENROSE, Assay-Master, was very lately laid before the Committee of the British Museum. It consisted of a cobalt stone, intimately combines with capillary of filiform silver, weighing upwards of 124 lbs. There were present at the examination, his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Duke of Rutland, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Joseph BANKES, and several other Noblemen and Gentlemen of distinguished scientific knowledge, who examined the stone with evident interest, and unanimously pronounced it the largest specimen of native silver they had ever seen. There is now at Bullock's Museum, in Piccadilly, nearly a ton weight of different sized specimens, bearing the full character of the large one mentioned above. Sanguine hopes are entertained in Cornwall of a good pilchard season. The catch of last year was by no means equal to the increased expense of the extended preparations. The fish caught, however, obtained an extraordinary price; about 5l. per hogshead in Cornwall, and double that sum in the Mediterranean market. There is every promise of the market proving equally good this season; and preparations are accordingly making on an extensive scale. - May they be rewarded with abundance! Five men have been convicted of inlisting into the 55th regiment of foot, and of having denied at the time of inlistment that they were privates in the Glamorgan Militia, and committed to the Gloucester House of Correction for one week. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia