All Benyon's In Powys - Aberriw Berriew
Researching the Benyon family from Berriew and surrounding area including Newtown. Any small snippets of info gratefully received.

Benyon Family In Powys - Aberriw, Berriew
Any info on any Benyon's from Powys 1800 onwards. Most family members lived in the Berriew area and Welshpool.

Swain - Aberriw
Researching the Swain family from Berriew, some of whom moved to Shropshire in the early 19th century. My great grandfather was David, who then moved on and settled in Birkenhead.

TROW of Berriew, Montgomeryshire - Aberriw
Looking for any information on Jane TROW, born at Berriew, Mont between 1836 and 1839. She married Joseph Renfrey of Truro about 1855 and the family lived at Berriew until the tragic death of 2 daughters, aged 5 and 3. The family then moved to Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire.

Morris and Pryce - Aberriw, Berriew
William Morris -m- Eliza Pryce at Berriew Dec 1879. His father was Robert, and hers William Pryce. Believe William to be born in 1852. Eliza in Bettws (not sure which one its likely to be) Montgomery 1855. William proving elusive at moment, says he was born Welshpool, but can't pickhim up. Can anyone help. Am based in Chester. Many thanks to anyone who helps me!!!

TROW of Welshpool - Aberriw, Berriew
Looking for information on Joseph Trow, a butcher, of the Welshpool area. He was probably born between 1810 and 1820 and had a daughter, jane, born about 1837. Any info on this branch of the Trow family greatly appreciated

Frances born 1832. - Aberriw, Berriew
Frances became frances TURNER after marrying Thomas Turner. Her birthplace is Berriew, Montgomery. Frances and Thomas lived in Bray, Berks, in 1881 census. Has any one a clue on the surname of Frances.

Frances TURNER - Now WILLIAMS thank you. - Aberriw, Berriew
Have found her surname. WILLIAMS, before she married Tom TURNER in Bray / Cookham.Dec 1867. Can anyone help with her parents from Berriew Montgomery.

Davies / Rock - Brynmawr
John Adams Davies married Sarah Rock in 1902. They had one child Edgar. Any information or connection would be appreciated.

Brees And Gwillim Families - Caersws
Matthew (born Llanwnog)and Anne (born Llanavan-fawr) were married at Caersws in 1813, and had a son Thomas (in 1819) who later became innkeeper at the Lion Inn, Llandinam, around 1870. His wife and he are buried in Llandinam churchyard, having died in 1874 and 1892 respectively. Daughter was Mary Jane Breese (the official spelling of the name by this time), born around 1850. More on the Brees/Breese/Gwillim families, please.

PRYCE FAMILY - Caersws
IS THERE ANYONE CONNECTED TO GEORGE PRYCE AND MARGARET ASTLEY LIVING IN CAERSWS IN 1881

morgan - Caersws
My grandfather-George Morgan-was born in Caersws in 1859.His father was a wWilliam Morgan who was a school master in Caersws; but I have no knowledge about his mother or any siblings. I believe there was a cousin called Frank Jones who lived at Maes mawr by Moat lane. Any information would be appreciated

JONES of Carno, Montgomeryshire - Carno
Information required on the birth and death of Jonathan JONES born Carno about 1848-51. His father was William Jones a tailor. Later Jonathan became a tailor and moved to Taliesin, Cardiganshire with his wife Ann. They had 3 children, Richard,David William and Ann Jane. His wife died in 1887 and he subsequently married Catherine Ann Morgans and had a further 5 children John Owen, Mary Margaret, Thomas M., Elizabeth C. and James M. Believed to have died 1916 as a result of the death ofhis eldest son Richard at Mametz Wood on the Somme. Would like confimation of this. Descendants of David William are believed to have emigrated to Alberta, Canada in the 1920s or 30s. any information on trans-Atlantic cousins would also be welcome.

JONES of Carno, Montgomeryshire - Carno
Information required on the birth of Ann Jones born Carno, Montgomeryshire about 1849-50. Father believed to be Thomas Jones of Trefeglwys, Montgomeryshire but need confirmation. In 1874 she married Jonathan Jones of Carno. See the entry on Jonathan Jones for further.

JONES of Carno, Montgomeryshire - Carno
Looking for information on Humphrey JONES born in Carno, Montgomeryshire about 1846, believed to be the sister of Anne Jones (separate entry), and the son of Thomas and Anne Jones. His wife, Hannah, was born in Newtown, Montgomeryshire about 1841.They had at least 5 children Elizabeth A., Humphrey C., Sarah H., Richard T., and William M. all born in Carno between 1869 and 1880. Does this information strike any chords with devotees of the Jones family? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Lewis - Cemmaes, Cemais, Kemeys
Seeking links to the Lewis family who lived at Gwalia(u) Farm, Cemmaes, Monts. David, born Llanwrin 1828, married Margaret nee Davies, born Llanymawddwy 1826. They had 10 children: John Elinor, Edward, Mary, Lewis, William, David, Elizabeth, Margaret, Jane. My particular interest is William (grandfather), but much info' on all. Particularly William and also Mary who emigrated to Ontario. married John Thomas Martin.

Lloyd - Garthbeibio
I am looking for any info relating to the Lloyds who lived in Garthbeibio around the 1700 up to the mid 1800. Any information would be gratefully recieved thanks Dawn

Blainey, Blainey, or Blayney - Guilsfield
Looking for any information on Blaney line from Guilsfield, Montgomeryshire Blaney, John married Emma Evans 1912 David Blayney married Elizabeth around 1832 Spelling could be off. Any information would be great

KEARN/TWIST - Guilsfield
My greatx3 grandfather William Kearn was the village miller c1841. His son George married Elizabeth Twist c1845. I cant find anything about these families before this time. Any information would be appreciated.

The Hurdley Family - Hurdley
It seems logical to suppose that this is where we originated (at least as Hurdleys), but the nearest I have got so far is Edward and Jane Hurdley who lived the Alberbury/Westbury area in the early 1700s. Early in the 19th century members of the family moved to Broseley, presumably in response to the arrival of the Industrial Revolution. Since then we've spread all over the place. Can anyone link us back to Hurdley? Ian Hurdley

Hurdley - Hurdley
I am trying to trace the Hurdley family back to the Hurdley/Montgomery area. I think that I have made the connection back to John Hurdley (b 1796) who was farming in 1871 in Church Stoke. His sons' birth places are listed as Montgomery, though the family seems to have a connection with Forden

Northwood - Hyssington
Researching the Northwoods of Hyssington. Lived at Maesissa Green. Any contact appreciated.

Clayton - Kerry
Thomas Clayton of Husky Hall, Kerry. He died in 1912 or thereabouts. His daughter Edith Mary was my Grandmother. Her Mother was Annie Andrew - who ran the Grocers. Any news of brothers/sisters of Thomas gratefully received.

James Hughes - Kerry, Ceri
looking for information on James Hughes,Sr. born 1817 Kerry, Montgomeryshire, Wales Father: James Powell Hughes Mother: Elizabeth Jones

Davies - Kerry, Ceri
Looking for Ancestors of Edward Davies born abt 1811 in Kerry Montgomeryshire Wales He married Charlotte Owens Born abt 1820 in Greenfield Flintshire Wales Any info on either of these would be appreciated

Watkin Penygelli - Kerry, Ceri
Anyone with info on Watkin millers at Penygelli in the 1800 please contact me Evan a family name

Peats Of Llanbrynmair - Llanbrynmair
My g.g.g.grandfather Robert Peat was born here in 1771. He married Mary Morris. Robert`s occupation was a spinner. Their son Richard Peat my g.g.grandfather was born here in 1828.

Meddins - Llandinam
Richard and Margaret Meddins farmed Cwmllwydin, Llandinam from circa 1814, when John Meddins died, to 1855 when Richard died. Margaret went to live at Caersws as an annuitant in the 1881 census with her daughter Margaret Pryce, a widow and hergrandchildren, Matthew 13, Ann 9 and Mary Pryce 6.

Edward Griffiths (1809-1881) - Llandinam
Edward Griffiths b. ca 1809 in Llandinam, Montgomeryshire, m. Jane Morgan 8 Dec 1835 Llandinam, d. 5 Apr 1881 in Llandinam. His family were members of the Independent Chapel in Llandinam. They had the following children: Jane (1836), Anna (1838), Elizabeth (1841), Margaret (1844), Edward (1846), Joseph (1848), Thomas (1851), John (1854), Mary (1856). They were all born in the Llandinam/Llanwnog area. John emigrated to Australia, and died in Toowoomba, Queensland. I am searching for the parents of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Griffiths. Any help or tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

edward jerman - Llandinam
edward jerman features in the 1881 census living at Red House, Llandinam. He was married to Jane (I believe her maiden name was Cleaton or Clayton). These two were my great grandparents. I am trying to find out more about the previous generation ie. the parents of Edward, and those of Jane.

Cwmllwydin - Llandinam
Were Richards brothers and sisters, John,Giles, Ann, Mary and Sarah and who was the eldest?

sarah ellen williams - Llandrinio
Sarah ellen williams born grove cottage llandrinio 1893 father david williams mother mary williams

Calling any Foulkes from Llandrinio!! - Llandrinio
Looking for more info on Thomas Foulkes (b bat 1815) and Elizabeth Davies (b.abt 1810), both born and married (abt 1863) in Llandrinio. Also their children, especially Richard Foulkes (b.1838) who married Sarah Jones (b. abt.1837 in Llanrhayader, Mont) at Llandrinio about 1863. Present-day descendants would be welcomed to the family!!

Roberts - Llandyssil
Am researching Richard ROBERTS, born Llanfair abt 1831, (died Abermule 1922) married Hannah ROBERTS born Llanwynog abt 1834 (died Abermule 1915) and their numerous children incl John and Robert ROBERTS, twins, born Feb 1860. Related locations: Abermule, Whitchurch. Seem to be ag labs and/or railway workers. Richard was a farmer at Cefn Bryn.

Llanfair - The Poor In 19th C - Llanfair Caereinion
From The Montgomeryshire Collections Vol XLVIII 1944 Llanfair Caereinion in the early 19th century by Charles H Humphreys J.P. pp 143-154 p 148 The Great Poverty of the Old Days. From all accounts great poverty prevailed in those days, especially at times of bad harvests and periods of depression, such as the Hungry Forties. The allowances made to the poor by the Board of Guardians were meagre in the extreme. The allowance to oldpeople even during the latter part of the 19th century was only 2s-6d per week, and 3s per week to old couples. Some old men received only 1s per week. How meagre were the allowances of the local Guardians is shown inthe case of a man named Pugh, who worked at the Vyrnwy water works and throug a fall of earth was killed. There was no compensation from his employers, the Liverpool Corporation for his widow and child. On applying tothe Llanfyllin Guardians she was allowed the sum of 2s-6d for herself and her child, on applying for an increase, she was refused. The meagre allowances were supplemented by a very old local custom of allowin...

MORRIS, John / WILLIAMS, Elizabeth Jane. John MORRIS and Catherine DAVIS - Llanfyllin
Looking for any links to John William MORRIS born 9 Sept 1898, Llanfyllin. Father John Morris, Master Tailor, Pentre, Llanfyllin. Mother Elizabeth Jane WILLIAMS. Elizabeth Jane WILLIAMS dau of Maurice Williams b 1833 and Elizabeth GRIFFITH. In 1901 John William Morris aged 2, had sister SOPHIA E MORRIS 9 months. Living Llangynog. They also a had brother RICHARD MORRIS, not sure when he was born. John William MORRIS served in both World Wars. In 1923, an assistant smith living Gilfach Goch, John MORRIS married Violet Maud Louisa DENNING in Holy Trinity,Tylorstown, Glamorgan. John William MORRS' father also John MORRIS, was deceased at the time of the marriage IN 1897, but had been born in Llanrhaiadr Monchant in 1874 son of JOHN MORRIS and CATHERINE DAVIS.

searching for family members - Llangadfan
Dorothy Davies who was George yates grandmother. Florence lowes mother. George lowes wife. born 1849 in Llangadfan.

Llangurig, Montgomeryshire - Llangurig
Charles Pryse (later Pryce then Price) married Elizabeth Pugh of Plas Uchaf (Upper Hall in English) in 1816, after eloping twice, in Llangurig church.

DAVIES PUGH JONES MORGANS - Llangurig
MY G-GRANDPARENTS WERE BORN IN LLANGURIG IN MONTGOMERYSHIRE IN EARLY 1800. ALICE PUGH AND EDWARD MORGANS WERE MARRIED IN THE VILLAGE CHURCH IN LLANGURIG IN 1847 AND THEN MIGRATED TO WISCONSIN IN THE U. S. ALICE'S PARENTS WERE THOMAS PUGH AND SARAH DAVIES AND GRANDAUGHTER OF RICHARD DAVIES AND ALICE JONES. THEY ALL LIVED AT PENCLODDIAN FOR MANY YEARS. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FAMILY.

Pugh,Davies - Llangurig
Thomas Pugh and Sarah Davies of Pencloddiau LLangurig were my grt/grt/grt grandparents,children were Sarah, Alice ,Thomas,David,any information would be appreciated

Gough - Llanidloes
John b1797 he married a Mary Humphreys b1794 in 1825 they had at least one son (david b1836) looking for any information regarding other children also Johns' father who was probably born in the same area.

Hughes - Llanidloes
I am researching 'Hughes' family connections in Llanidloes, especially Penygraig in the 1850's, especially Mary Hughes b. 1857 who married Richard Jones in Llanidloes in 1877.

Savage - Llanidloes
I am researching for Savages related to my great grandfather William Savage and his ancestors :- 4 Edward Savages in a row that end in 1706. I know nothing before this date on the Savage side.

Jones - Llanidloes
I am trying to find information about my G-Grandfather Thomas Jones who was born in Llanidloes in 1842,he married a Anne George who was born in Rhyl in 1842. They had 4 children and lived in Penmaesglas Rd Aberystwyth. Any information about Thomasand his life in Llanidloes will be much appreciated

CLAYTON or CLEATON - Llanidloes
Any information on Edward CLAYTON or CLEATON born Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire 1824-26. Later moved to Cardiganshire and lived at Talybont, Cardiganshire with his wife Elizabeth and their family. He worked as a factory labourer

Hughes, Llanidloes - Llanidloes
Looking for information on David Hughes,born 1827, wife Elizabeth born 1835. they had the following children,Elizabeth,Margaret Jane, Mary Ann, Sarah, John, Martha, Hanna, David R., Catherine and twin sister Ellen. Catherine married Thomas Rees and Ellen married Robert Weale.

Hughes-Price - Llanidloes
Looking for information on a Richard Price who married Mary Ann Hughes. They had a son also named Richard. Mary Ann was born abt 1858.

Baxter connections - Llanidloes
My grandmother, born Mary Ann Baxter near Mountain Ash Glamorganshire, around 1888. Daughter of Edward and Ann. Siblings Thomas, Hannah, Female?, James. Married William Charles Yates at Mountain Ash. Cannot find record of marriage. Can anyone help with further information about any of these?

Bradbury - Llanidloes
Looking for any info. re the above, there was William Eric,he was a publican in England 1940/50s, Frank, lived in Reading Berks.and Eileen, she was injured as a child by a horse kick Tony

Edward Gittins - Llanllwchaearn, Llanllwchaiarn
Edward Gittins was a blacksmith. Born in the 1850s. Married Esther Nock of Newtown. His father was Rees? Gittins, also a blacksmith. Any information gratefully received.