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Breconshire, Brecknockshire
UK - Genealogy, Surnames,
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County town: Brecon, Aberhonddu Brecon
Other major towns: Brymaur
Origins of Name: Country of Brychan , Welsh
Population 1801: 32,325
Population 1961: 55,185
Acreage: 469,281 Urban Land 1961: 1.5%
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susan lloyd - Aberbran
I am trying to find Susan lloyd daughter of Vi and Dilwyn lloyd(possibly Phillips) of Aberbran Breconshire we believe she may have moved to the Bath area and been involved in nursing
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Evans Parry - Aberhonddu
Brecon
Florence Margaret Doreen EVANS born 22 Jan 1907, had sisters Phyllis, Deanie and Milly. I think their mum was called Carrie or Catherine, I think her maiden name was Parry.
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Moseley - Aberhonddu, Brecon
Looking for any information regarding Moseleys which lived in Brecon, St. Johns area around the beginning/middle of this century. One was known as Gunner
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Tongue family - Aberhonddu, Brecon
I know that my family came from Brecon and i was wondering if anyone knew any info about theTongue family, my grandfather was Ronald Tongue and his father Sydney,If so it would be great to hear from you.
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Beaufort And Rassau - Beaufort
My intersts lie with Lewis, Williams, Davies and Edmunds in Rassau and Beaufort.
The Williams family were at the Miners Arms, Rassau. Lewis family was at Waungoch District.
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Powell family - Beulah
I'm looking for any information about the Powell family who I believe lived at Maesllech farm, Beulah, Brecknockshire. My great grandmother, Margaret Jones (nee Powell), born in 1887 lived here with her parents and brothers and sisters, although I know nothing about them. Any information would be gratefully received.
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Powells of Maesllech,Beulah - Beulah
My grandmother was Mary Davies(nee powell)and was therefore Margaret's aunt. I have Margaret,s brother -Robert Rees' family tree. The three children of Rees Powell and Fanny Stock have been missing until recently. Now we have Robert & Margaret hopefully.
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Williams - Brynmawr
Hugh 1839 and Hannah 1851 TWYNBLAINANT
jOHN 1805 AND Mary 1808 TWYN BLAINANT
Thomas 1874 and Esther Esther1885 CLARENCE STREET
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Edmunds Edmonds
- Bryn-Mawr
James Edmunds/Edmonds(born Llantilio Crosseny 1832) married to Jane Evans on Oct 28th 1859.Children born whilst living in Brymawr:Alfred James 1861.George 1863.David John 1865.Mary Elizabeth 1870.Alfred James 1875.2nd Alfred James married Francis Clements.lived in Barry,Glamorgan.
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Bert Aldridge
- Brynmawr
I am searching for Bert Aldridge or his probable brother David J... Bert was born March 20 1920 at Brynmawr, his father was Joseph and mother Mary, nee Moses.Bert was in RAF and stationed in 1944 at RAF Wymeswold, Leicestershire
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Thomas & Evans from Builth - Builth Wells
Looking for any information concerning William Thomas (born c 1839) and his spouse Mary Thomas, nee Evans (born c 1835). Both were born in Builth, Brecknock and I am assuming shortly after marriage moved to Islington , London as the first child wasborn in 1861.
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JAMES , BEAVAN , REES - Builth Wells
Margaret James b.1875 in Aberdare Glamorgan married James Edward Rees ( b.1874 St.Davids Pembrokeshire )in Cardiff 1902. Her father was William James a carpenter b. 1842 in Builth Wells and her mother was Mary Ann nee Randall b. about 1848 in Aberdare. They were married in 1866. William James father was John James b.about 1816 in Builth or Radnorshire, his mother was Margaret nee Beavan b. about 1816 in Builth. John James mother was Hannah b.about 1780 in Radnorshire. Any information would be appreciated.
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Jones,William, - Builth Wells, Llanfair-ym-muallt
My ancestor,William Jones, was a butcher,in Builth,I believe, around 1824.One of his children was called Sarah and she married ? a Scott and later(1860-ish)married William Rees of Twnyrodin.Thankyou,
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Davies Family - Builth Wells, Llanfair-ym-muallt
Rees Davies a carpenter ,had a daughter Mary who married John Farr of Rhydwillim at Llandewicwm church in June 1843.She gave her address as Crosgwin.The 1851 Census says she was born in Llangammarch
Witnesses John Evans and Margaret Jones.
Looking for information on this Davies family and/or any of the others mentioned. Any help welcomed.
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Cooke
- Builth Wells, Llanfair-ym-muallt
My great grandfather claims on many census records to have been born in Builth Wells in 1838.
His name was Thomas Cooke and was of Irish descent. Can anybody enlighten me about him or his father Thomas Cooke?
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The Chappell Family
- Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
Cefncoedycymmer
The Chappell family have been living in Cefn Coed since at least 1800. There are now many branches all over the world and we have found relatives in Australia and America. Many of us still live in or around Cefn Coed and would love to hear from anyone who can trace their ancestors back here.
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Griffiths - Crickadarn, Crucadarn
William and Elinor Griffiths were farmers at Gwenddwr they had a son James in 1844 who married twice and had 13 children in total. The 1881 census show his son David then 9 and daughter Eleanor then 7 as born at Crickadarn. This census also shows a daughter Julia aged 13 and Margaret aged 16 as well as wife Margaret aged 38. My grandmother Ruth was the youngest born about 1881 when they had lost the farm and moved to Abercarn, Monmouth. I do not know the names of his first wife or his other 7 children. Margaret was born at Llyswen in 1843 and was i think a Morgan.
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William James Davies - Crickhowell
My great grandfather William James Davies was born in 1843. His father was also named William James Davies and was an auctioneer by profession. I have seen a reference to a William Davies, auctioneer in Crickhowell in 1847. Can anybody help verify this
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TRAVENEN/Dukestown - Dukestown
Information appreciated re William Joseph Travenen (b.1879) Alice Georgina Travenen (nee Coles) and Rose Hannah Travenen (b.1903)
Thanks. Ken
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Lewis Lewis - Dukestown
Any info on Lewis Lewis (fitter) born c1859 in Dukestown son of David Lewis (carpenter. Moved to Middlesbrough on 1881 census
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CLARKE
- Gilwern
Looking for relations of STEPHEN CLARKE b. Whitney on Wye circa 1836 living in Gilwern 1881 with wife CAROLINE nee WALKER b. 1840
daughters SOPHIA b.1854: ELIZABETH b.1861: ROSE b.1863: CHARLOTT b,1868: ELLEN b 1870: CAROLINE b.1875.Sons STEPHEN b.1860: HARRY b.1864: THOMAS b.1877 and OLIVER b.after 1881.
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CLARKE
- Gilwern
Looking for relatives of WILLIAM CLARKE b.Witney on Wye 1826 and wife JANE son ISAIAH b. 1855
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CLARKE
- Gilwern
Looking for relatives of JOHN CLARKE b.Whitney on Wye 1818 wife MARY and children LEWIS b.1853: PHILIP b.1857: MARTHA b.1860.
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Thomas Morgan - Glyntawe
My grandfather was born in Glyntawe and lived in Penwyllt a good deal of his life. I have him in the 1901 census living with his uncle aged 10 but where was he 1901 to 1922 when he was ordained at St Asaph and then in 1922 he was living in Penwyllt.Thomas Morgan's father(Thomas Morgan also) was killed in a quarry accident in 1890 and my grandfather was born one week later.
My great grandmother did not bring my gardfather up her name was Rachel Morgan nee Powell and possibly later Jones as Ibelieved she remarried and lived at Gwauniallt Farm Seven Sisters
If anyone can shed a light on the above it would be great!
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morgans
- Gwenddwr
looking for any information on Abel Morgans born in Gwenddwr 1828 to an Abel and Ann Morgans
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meredith - Llanelly
Rebecca Miles married to ? Meredith cousin to Martha Miles who married William Williams have you a info on this family
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Williams Family
- Llanfihangel Nant Bran
Philip Williams dob approx 1826 married Anne Jones dob approx 1831. Philip was the blacksmith in Soar Village and they had 7 children. One of whom was Elizabeth born 1875 who married Joseph Jones Headmaster of Rassau Elementary school.
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Powell
- Llangammarch Wells
Looking for any info. re. David Powell b.Merthyr Cynog c1842 living at Troedrhiwisaf, Llangammarch in 1881 census. He was the brother of my gg Thomas Powell of Maesllech, Beulah. Thanks.
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Beach family in Llangattock 1861 - Llangattock, Llangatwg
I am looking for information on the Beach family, father Edwin (shoemaker), wife Mary, sons Alfred, Caleb, Edward, George and Henry, daughter ? Alana. On 1861 census they were living at what sounds like a pub called the King of Russia. The street name is illegible.
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