Hi All, I'm seeking information about the families of two brothers, Thomas and Edward, both sons of Edward Edwards of Cefn Coed y Cymmer (particularly Cefn Isaf), Vaynor, Breconshire (not the farmer). Starting with Edward (the younger): Edward Edwards, Shoemaker, born abt 1808, Cefn Coed y Cymmer, Vaynor, Brecs. Marrried: Margaret Davies, 5 Jul 1833, Vaynor, Brecs Children, all but the last bap. in Vaynor, Brecs: Roger, 1834 Howell, 1836, died as a child Howell, 1840 Margaret, 1843 Ann, 1846, died as a child Elizabeth, 1848 Ann, 1851, Rhymney, Monmouthshire. The last record I have found for this family was the 1851 Census in Rhymney, Monmouthshire. Thomas Edwards, Miner, born abt 1810, Cefn Coed y Cymmer, Vaynor, Brecs. Married: Mary Thomas 15 Feb 1834, Vaynor, Brecs. She died 10 Mar 1834 in childbirth. The child, Mary, died at the age of 7mos. Married: Elizabeth Davies 30 May 1836, Vaynor, Brecs One known child: Evan, born May 1837, Cefn Coed y Cymmer, bap at Vaynor, Brecs. I have found no further information about this family. I am wondering if either family emigrated from Wales. Please contact me if anything rings a bell Many thanks in advance, and Happy New Year!! Venita "This is a beautiful and blessed season. Let us rejoice in the Lord Jesus Christ and in his most basic of teachings--to do good always!" (Gordon B. Hinckley, "To Do Good Always," Ensign, Dec. 1994, 5) Please visit the "Seasonal Specials" on my home page at venitap.com Family History and Other Fascinations