The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 3 Jan 1896, Page 7. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address. (Instead of submitting this to any specific Mailing List, I am submitting it to the General list in the hopes that it will be seen by a more diverse group.) "Mrs. Sarah Evans of 7 South Canal street, mother of William Evans, proprietor of the North Branch Hotel, died yesterday, aged 76 years, 6 months. She had been suffering for eight months with an attack of erysipelas, but she was able to be around, and was up with the family until Christmas evening. She came to this country in 1842 from Beaufort, Breconshire, South Wales, and settled at Pottsville, Pa., where her husband, Daniel Evans, was engaged for several years as mining boss at the Frank Daniel colliery, and was killed by an accident forty-three years ago. In April, 1877, she removed to this city and made her home with her son. She was a faithful member of the Puritan Congregational Church on the Heights. She was a fond mother, and brought up the following adult family: Contractor Daniel H. Evans of Ashley, Mrs. Margaret Morgan, Division street; Williams Evans and Alfred Evans of this city. She leaves eleven grand-children and several great grand-children. The funeral will take place on Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. E.J. Morris will officiate. Interment in Hollenback Cemetery." Nancy Cook Pasadena, MD, USA

The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 12 Dec 1895, Page 8. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address. (Instead of submitting this to any specific Mailing List, I am submitting it to the General list in the hopes that it will be seen by a more diverse group.) "Evan Reese, a resident of Plymouth, died last evening, aged 53 years, after a short illness. The deceased was a native of Wales and a shoemaker by trade. He was an active Christian and always took a lively interest in church work. He is survived by a wife and two sons - James, a student at Marietta College, Ohio, and John, clerk at the Dodson colliery of the Plymouth Coal Co." Article in 13 Dec 1895 issue, Page 6. "In the report of the death of Evan J. Reese, his age should have been 59 years. He is survived by four children, James, John, Sarah and Hannah. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2:30. Services will be conducted by Rev. W.R. Evans. Interment in Shawnee Cemetery." Nancy Cook Pasadena, MD, USA

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Forwarding! ----- Original Message ----- From: <ElizabethHessan@aol.com> To: <WALES-GEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 12:57 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} ELIZABETH BELLAMY I have at long last obtained a birth certificate for my grandmother ELIZABETH BELLAMY she was born in Chard june 11th 1867 and not Cardiff as I was led to believe. Am I on the right page to ask if anyone has any links to this family, her father was CHARLES BELLAMY and her mother was ELIZABETH (nee BAKER) her father was listed as a baker journeyman,( does anyone know what a journeyman's occupation actually was). Any info on this link would be appreciated. tia Liz Hessan --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by Expert Anti-Virus. Version: 6.0.319 / Virus Database: 178 - Release Date: 2002-28-Jan

I am new to the list and trying to find out if my grandfather THOMAS HERD b1888 in Wales or Northern Ireland story of being related to Billy Meredith is true or not. I know Thomas and his mother ELIZA HERD b1855 in Giggleswick, Yorkshire (she never married and I cannot find out his fathers name) lived in Wales for a while before moving to Belfast but don't know when. Does anyone know who Billy's parents were. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Regards Helena Boyd Belfast, N. Ireland --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.319 / Virus Database: 178 - Release Date: 28/01/02

At 07:56 AM 31/01/02, Geri Zervoudis wrote: >Could anyone tell me if a "Copy of the Death Register" document and a Death >Certificate are the same thing and/or contain the same information? I have >received the former from the NLW, but note in the GRO website that the death >certificate contains the date and place of birth. The document I received did >not. >Thanks. >Geri I'm not sure if this is of any use, but going by Australian certificates, etc., a certificate is a certificate and that is for sure. A copy of the document, is just that, a copy, which is probably typed or written out by some other person later on, and may therefore contain mistakes. As for example a marriage certificate and a copy of same for one of my rels. The copy circa 1919 said for one of the parties, born in Denbin, whereas the original certificate 1897 said Denbighshire, Wales. For the other party the copy said born in Scotland, but the original certificate said, born in Portland, Victoria. These are massive errors, yet they continuously occur. BE WARNED! Graham Melbourne Oz

Hello Listers I am trying to trace my Welsh ancestors who journeyed after the 1881 census in LLANDRILLO MERIONETHSHIRE NORTH WALES to Runcorn then onto CORNBROOK / HULME in MANCHESTER ... Is there any chance I can find where they were in 1891... Robert MORGAN Wife Anne nee HANMER children Jane, Ellen. Harry and possibly a further 3 Robert , Mary and Jemima.. Thanks in anticipation Jaq and Les Manchester UK

Hello, I am seeking information on the surname of CHRISTOE, CHRISTOW, CHRISTO, or CRISTO. Iam especially looking for my gr.gr.gr.grandfather, JAMES CHRISTOE, b: about 1795. He was a miner. He married in MARY ROWSE, 13 March 1819 in St. Austell, Cornwall. They had one known son, WILLIAM JOHN, b: about 1820, the place of his birth is unknown. No trace of JAMES CHRISTOE or his family, until 1840 when Mary dies in St. Austell, and WILLIAM is married there in 1842. Believe this family lived somewhere other than Cornwall for a number of years, and MARY and son WILLIAM returned to Cornwall after the death of JAMES. Will appreciate hearing from anyone who might have knowledge on my CHRISTOE family. Thank You, Dena Cofer Iverson Vancouver, Washington USA

The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 10 Dec 1895, Page 1. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address. (Instead of submitting this to any specific Mailing List, I am submitting it to the General list in the hopes that it will be seen by a more diverse group.) "Thomas T. Jones, one of the best known Welsh residents of the Heights, died yesterday of general debility, having been a sufferer for several years. He came to this city in 1869 with his family from Cwmbach Aberdare, Wales, and has resided here since. His wife died six years ago. He leaves the following adult children: John Jones, Evan Jones, Mrs. Albert Davis of Wilkes-Barre and Jenkin Jones of Plymouth. He was 70 years of age. He was a Unitarian in religion, but of recent years was a regular attendant of the First Congregational Church, Hillside street. He was also a member of the Lletty Ivor Lodge of Ivorites, who will attend the funeral in a body. He was a man of excellent character and was high respected in the community. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. Rev. Lloyd Roberts will officiate. Interment in Hollenback Cemetery. The lodge of Ivorites will meet at 1 o'clock in their hall to attend the funeral." Nancy Cook Pasadena, MD, USA

The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 9 Dec 1895, Page 7. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address. (Long article. Only most relevant points stated below.) (Instead of submitting this to any specific Mailing List, I am submitting it to the General list in the hopes that it will be seen by a more diverse group.) "Rev. J.J. Morris, one of the oldest and best known ministers of the gospel in this section of the State, died on Saturday at 3:20 p.m. He was in good health up to within a few days of his death. "Rev. Mr. Morris was born in Llanelly, South Wales in 1823, and in 1854 he emigrated to America and made his home for a time at Ashland, where he worked in the mines as a miner. ... He was considered the oldest miner in Pennsylvania, having worked in the mines sixty-five years, and always in gangways, and what speaks well of him as a careful miner is the fact that he never was hurt. ... In 1878, he was ordained a minister of the Baptist Church at Jermyn, Pa., where many were made happy through his preaching. ... He visited Wales twice during the last twenty years. "A wife, seven sons and two daughters survive him - Thomas, a merchant in California; Matthew A., superintendent of coal mines in Virginia; Jesse A., Coal and Iron detective in Olyphant; Paul, a city pumpman in Johnstown; Silas, a car inspector at Fairview for the Lehigh Valley; Benjamin, bookkeeper for Lehigh Valley R.R. Co. at Sugar Notch; John R., a fire boss for Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal Co. at Sugar Notch; Mrs. John B. Magee of Plymouth; Mrs. John H. Thomas, of Phillipsburg, Pa., wife of late mine inspector D.H. Thomas. ..." (The rest of the article involves the funeral at Hanover Green Cemetery and praises Rev. Morris' reputation.) Nancy Cook Pasadena, MD, USA

The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 12 Nov 1895, Page 1. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address. (Doesn't contain much specific information, but someone may be looking for him.) (Instead of submitting this to any specific Mailing List, I am submitting it to the General list in the hopes that it will be seen by a more diverse group.) "John H. Davis, who has been a resident of the Heights for sixteen years, died on Friday night, aged 51 years, after months of suffering from the effects of an accident he met with in the mines. He has been engaged as a rock miner for many years, and for a number of years has been engaged with Messrs. Davey & Wasley in sinking shafts for the L&W-B Coal Co. and the D&H Coal Co. He was an upright, honest citizen and was at all times ready to help his fellow men. He was a member of the Welsh Presbyterian Church and unless sickness prevented him was always in the working rank. He leaves a wife and five children - John H. Davis, Jr., Lizzie, Jane, Thomas, Richard, and Mary [that's six names], all adults. He was a native of North Wales. "The funeral will take place to-day Tuesday. Rev. J.O. Jones will officiate. Interment in Hollenback Cemetery." Nancy Cook Pasadena, MD, USA

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Good Morning Wales List, I have my GG Grandfather's birthday as 20 Sep 1833, born in Wales (??) His parent are David b. abt. 1812 and Margaret b. abt. 1813 both born in Wales. I have at least 2 other siblings born in Wales, William (1838), Lewis (1841) and one other sibling b. in PA (1849) Is there any way with this little information to obtain where in Wales my Thomas may have been born? I feel pretty sure that this whole family emigrated to USA in 1848. I don't know where they departed or arrived. I would appreciated any information or advice on where to look next for my family. Sincerely, Beth Lewis Ohio Forever Searching For My Past! I have already shaken a few nuts from my tree. BOWMAN, BROOKS, HAYDEN, HOSKINS, JOHNSON, LEWIS, MCCARTY, RUPE, AND STOTTS

Hi Listers, I am looking for any information or a sight I may find information on William JONES (b) abt 1808 Wales. He was a boxer who went under the name of "BRISTOL BILL", his last fight was with "GYPSY LEE", who sustained injuries. It is said Bristol Bill gave up his fighting career and went to Tasmania, but had to return to Wales for the inquest after the death of Gypsy Lee. Any help at all in this fiels would be great, thanking you, Gay & Bob warlord@serv.net.au http://members.serv.net.au/warlord

The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 6 Nov 1895, Page 7. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address. (Doesn't contain much specific information, but someone may be looking for him.) (Instead of submitting this to any specific Mailing List, I am submitting it to the General list in the hopes that it will be seen by a more diverse group.) "The Randolph (Wisconsin) Reveille gives a column account of the death of William J. Jones, who died October 13, after an illness of eighteen months of consumption. He was born in North Wales, but was a resident of Wilkes-Barre for a number of years, and was engaged as a coal miner. When his health failed he went to Wisconsin to regain it. He returned to this city, and soon after again went to Wisconsin, and in 1878 he was united in marriage. He was married to Miss Jane D. Roberts, daughter of a wealthy farmer, who resided five miles from Randolph, Wis. "Deceased was 48 years of age, and was a man of sterling character. He called his family several times to his bedside in his last hours, and asked each to live a Christian life. Deceased was a brother of Mrs. John T. Griffiths, widow of the late ex-County Treasurer John T. Griffiths of this city. He is known and respected by hundreds of acquaintances which he made when a resident of this city. He left a wife and four small children. The funeral took place on Oct. 15. Rev. J.R. Daniel, assisted by Rev. D.R. Jones of Blaenyeal, Rev. G. Morgan of Cambra, and Rev. R.F. Jones of Oshkosh officiated." Nancy Cook ncook@heery.com Pasadena, MD, USA

The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 2 Nov 1895, Page 2. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address. (Doesn't contain much specific information, but someone may be looking for him.) (Instead of submitting this to any specific Mailing List, I am submitting it to the General list in the hopes that it will be seen by a more diverse group.) "Daniel J. Jones, fire boss in the Red Ash colliery No. 1, was instantly killed yesterday by a trip of runaway cars. Jones was engaged in doing work on the slope after a trip of loaded cars had passed him, but before the cars reached the top the rope broke and the cars dashed down the incline and he could not reach a place of safety. "Mr. Jones was one of the best known residents on the Heights, and was a man of sterling character and fine literary attainments. He had followed mining from his youth and was thoroughly practical in all its branches. He has been a resident of this city for over a quarter of a century, coming here when a boy with his parents, who are now deceased, from Rhandirmwyn, Wales. He was 39 years of age and leaves a wife and four children. He was an active member of the Welsh Presbyterian Church. "He leaves several brothers - Morgan N. Jones, South Meade street; William D. Jones, bookkeeper for the Red Ash colliery; and a sister, Mrs. James V. James, all of this city. "The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and Rev. J.O. Jones will officiate. Interment in Hollenback Cemetery. Deceased was a member of Prospect Rock Lodge, 460, K. of P. [Knights of Phythias], which will attend in a body." Nancy Cook ncook@heery.com Pasadena, MD, USA

The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 23 Oct 1895, Page 2. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address. (Doesn't contain much specific information, but someone may be looking for him.) (Instead of submitting this to any specific Mailing List, I am submitting it to the General list in the hopes that it will be seen by a more diverse group.) "John M. Thomas of East Market street, who died of typhoid fever yesterday, was one of the best known residents of the Heights, coming there twenty years ago from Australia, where he had been engaged in gold mining. Mr. Thomas was a stalwart Republican, and a member of the Welsh Presbyterian Church. He has been twice married, and leaves a wife and son. He was born on Pencornhwrdd farm, Rhandirmwyr, Wales, and was 56 years of age. He is a brother of David W. Thomas of South Meade street. "The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon. Rev. J.O. Jones will officiate. Interment in Hollenback Cemetery." Nancy Cook ncook@heery.com Pasadena, MD, USA

I am the descendant of SYLVESTER DEPUTY and would appreciate any help or advice in tracing the whereabouts of this family in Wales. The research of many persons agree that Sylvester was born in Wales, some saying that there was also an elder Sylvester born in Wales in the year 1637 and a son, also named Sylvester born in Wales about 1685 to 1697. Family legend also state that this family were French Huguenots who fled their homeland and settled in Wales where they adopted the name DUPATY then changed the name to DEPUTY after immigrating to the USA about 1695 to 1710. Name might have originally been DuPuy. To my knowledge no one on this side of the Atlantic has ever found a passenger record or other document to verify the exact date of their arrival. Would like to know of records in Wales that might be of help and wonder if there are volunteers who might have access to these records and be willing to help. By the way, I had occasion to visit briefly in your beautiful country and hope to someday be able to return for a more extensive visit. Gwen Coleman Texas, USA

Dear List, Thankyou for all the help I received before. I wonder if someone with the 1861 or 1871 census would do a lookup for me.I want to know how many more children they had and thier names. Parish of Berriew.1851 census Jones, John m 34 labourer MGY Cas Caereinio Crop Lane /f44/p13 Elizabeth w m 33 Sal Chirbury Crop lane /f44/p13 Elizabeth & Margaret daurs 12& 7 years same address. William & John sons 3& 1 b. MGY Berriew Crop Lane. Parish of Montgomery Chilton,Joseph h m 59 stone mason SAL Chirbury Chirbury rd. /f99/p17 wife Margaret w m 58 MGY Chirbury rd./f99/p17. Thankyou very much, Jane, harold&jane@telus.net

The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 30 Aug 1895, Page 8. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of this obituary, please send me your mailing address. (Doesn't contain much specific information, but someone may be looking for him.) (Instead of submitting this to any specific Mailing List, I am submitting it to the General list in the hopes that it will be seen by a more diverse group.) "William R. Edwards, machinist at the Gaylord colliery of the Kingston Coal Co., Plymouth, fell from a trestling at the colliery yesterday afternoon at 2:30 sustaining injuries so serious that he died last night at 7 o'clock. He was superintending the tearing down of an old trestling and was about to step from one plank to another. He missed his footing and fell to the ground, a distance of about 35 feet. No bones were broken but serious internal injuries were sustained. He suffered intense pain until death relieved him. No man in Plymouth was better known or more generally liked than the deceased. He was born in Wales about 37 years ago [age corrected to 31 in 31 Aug 1895 issue], coming to America at an early age. He learned the trade of a machinist and was recognized as one of the most skilled machinists in the valley. He had been employed almost all his life by the Kingston Coal Co., except for a short time when he was boss machinist for Simpson & Watkins. He was a widower." Nancy Cook Pasadena, MD, USA