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Vaynor, Vaenor, Y Faenor... Powys (POW, Modern County, defunct, Wales, Cymru)
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Vivian - (Ystradgynlais - Brecknockshire)
Harriet Louisa Vivian was born here in 1834. dau. of Charles Vivian and Mary Ann Tippet. Charles was probably working at the Ynyscedwin Iron Works.
Family Surnames: Vivian
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Hannah Evans - Help!!! - (Ystradgynlais - Brecknockshire)
Desperately trying to find the exact date of birth of Hannah Evans. The only info I have is from the IGI Family Group Record which states birth about 1852 of Kenfig Hill. But the 1901 census entry contradicts this as it states the place of birth asYstradgynlais. I have however, been unable to find any records at all to enable me to order her birth certifcate. Can anybody help? She later married Thomas Harding about 1873 in Kenfig Hill.
Family Surnames: Hannah Evans
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WILLIAMS JOHN / SARAH VIGORS - (Ystradgynlais - Brecknockshire)
My Great Grandparents John William (1820-1897) and Sarah Vigors (1823- 1909) were married at St Catwgs Church Cadoxton Neath on 12.09.1854. John was born in Ystradgynlais and Sarah in Cadoxton Neath.
There were five children, David Vigors Williams (1865), Catherine Margaret Williams (1857), Mary G Williams (1859), John Vigors Williams (1861), THOMAS VIGORS WILLIAMS (1863-1950 my grandfather)and Elizabeth Willaims (1867). If you are connected to this family tree please get in touch.
Family Surnames: Williams
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WILLIAMS JOHN / CATHERINE JONES - (Ystradgynlais - Brecknockshire)
Great Gr Grandfather John Williams born Ystradgynlais (1782-1858) was married on 28.01.1806 to Catherine Jones born Ystradgynlais (1775-1845.
) Their six children were Mary (1806), Jane (1812), Llewellyn (1814-1825),Richard (1817), JOHN WILLIAMS(1820-1897 my Gr Grandfaher) and Hannah (1821) who married a John Richards. In 1854 JOHN WILLIAMS married Sarah Vigors. Please contact if any links with this branch of the family tree.
Family Surnames: Williams
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Thomas Watkins - (Ystradgynlais - Brecknockshire)
Seeking help with information on my Grt Grt Grt Grandfather Thomas Watkin (s) Christened Cadoxton Juxta Neath. He married Mary Davies b Ystradgynlais (1787 - ?), they had a number of children, my Grt Grt Grandmother was Lyzzod Watkins b Ystradgynlais (1817 - 1878). Any information or if you are researching same please contact.
Family Surnames: Watkins, Davies, Jenkins, Clatworthy
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William Lewis Morgan - (Ystradgynlais - Brecknockshire)
Looking for other researchers related to Wm Lewis Morgan, who was born in Ystradgynlais in 1791 and died there after 1851. He married Ann William or Williams. He had at least seven children, among whom were Rees (my ancestor), Lewis, David, Jonah, Isaac, and John.
Family Surnames: Morgan Williams
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No 9 Brecon Rd, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, Powys - (Ystradgynlais - Brecknockshire)
Des Perry born 1930, Penygraig, Rhondda is searching for any info relating to his cousins Austin W Richards (1927), Valerie E Richards (1932) and Ralph, children of Rose Alma Perry and Godfrey Robert Richards who are believed to have lived at No 9 Brecon Rd, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, Powys.
Many thanks.
Donna
Family Surnames: Richards
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williams/hedges - (Ystradgynlais - Brecknockshire)
trying to find any details of my family,my mother was born in ystradgynlais in 1929,her father i dont know alot about David Lewis Williams,was killed in the mine,either late 1920s or early 30s,my mothers sister Bronwyn died in the late 70s.(i think),my grandmother Margaret Caroline,died in the late 80s,my mother died sept 2009,my mother moved to Birmingham around 1947,married my dad Robert Charles Hedges,(died Feb 2009).I would appreciate any information anybody has to help futher tracing my family tree.
Family Surnames: Williams/Hedges,
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Margaret McKay 1864 - (Ystradgynlais - Brecknockshire)
My ancestor, Margaret Moor McKay, was born in Ystradgynlais in 1864. Her father, a stonemason, was James McKay and he had died by the time she married in 1882 at St Alban's Church in Treherbert, Rhondda Valley to John Lewis. She had been working and living in Treherbert (Ystradyfodwg)at 8 Station Street. After extensive searches, I have been unable to find a Census or birth record for her in Ystradgynlais. Anyone point me in the right direction? Or have any other information?
Family Surnames: Mckay, Mackay
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Williams/Morgan - (Ystradgynlais - Brecknockshire)
I am looking for my wife's ancesters.Her grand parents were Mary Morgan born abt 1874 at a farm near Ystradgynlais and Howell rees Williams,I think they were married abt 1895 and there first child Gwen was born 1897.Any infirmation would be appreciated
Family Surnames: Williams/Morgan
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Arthur Hasell - (Ystradgynlais - Brecknockshire)
Arthur Hasell, father of Charles James Hasell who was born in 1890. I don't have any further info on Arthur only that he is shown on Charles James Hasell and Diana Williams' marriage certificate. Arthur and Charles are shown as living at Wind Road Ystradgynlais in 1918 on Charles and Diana's marriage certificate. Failed to find Arthur on 1901 census, he was a heuer in the coal mines (don't know which one) I need to find out the name of his wife (my great grandmother) which will hopefully help me find Beatrice, Charles' sister.
Family Surnames: Hasell
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Bird,Joseph or John - (Brecknockshire, Breconshire (County, BRE, Wales, Cymru) - Brecknockshire)
I'm looking for a Joseph or John Bird, born around 1625-1630 who moved to America abt 1640-1655. Wife may be Mary or Temperance. Known child is Jeremiah Bird (1656-1738, ElizabethTown, Essex, New Jersey)
Family Surnames: Bird, Byrd, Burd
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Jarrett - (Breconshire, Brecknockshire - Brecknockshire)
I am trying to find the baptism of my Gt.Gt.Gt.Grandfather William Jarrett who was born in the county of Brecon in 1762. I have searched many parishes without success. He later moved to Bristol and married Ann ? Their son James Alfred Jarrett was born there in 1811; they all moved to London and I have been able to trace them from there. I would be pleased to hear from anyone with any links to Brecon. Thank you
Family Surnames: Jarrett
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Powell - (Brecknockshire, Breconshire (County, BRE, Wales, Cymru) - Brecknockshire)
Looking for descendants of John Powell, b. 1791, wife Rachel, known children William b. 1822,at Llangorse Wales, Catherine b. 1827, Anne b. 1829, John b. 1831, Walter b. 1835. John Powell (father) was a farmer believed to be at St. Michael Cwmdu, Wales
Family Surnames: Powell
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james price - (Brecknockshire, Breconshire (County, BRE, Wales, Cymru) - Brecknockshire)
lookinf for information on james price born 1857 married elizabeth (bessie)thomas at methyre tidfil. james parents were john price and elizabeth. james and elizabeth came to australia aaround 1890 and they lived in the footscray area. James passed away in 1924 and was an engine driver. if anyone out there has any info it would be much appreciated.
Family Surnames: Price Thomas
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evans - boatman - (Brecknockshire, Breconshire (County, BRE, Wales, Cymru) - Brecknockshire)
I'm looking for a David Evans!!!!!!!!!!! who died in Brecknock either June 1861 Sep 1863 or Dec 1864. The memorial inscription would have given his age as approx 22 - 27. His daughter states in her marriage cert that he was a boatman. His wife was Eliza but she later married again and dies yrs later in pontypridd so would not be on the headstone. To the best of my knowledge they only had 1 daughter - Agnes. Can anyone help? Is there a book of MIs for Brecknock
Carolyn
Family Surnames: Evans
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William Thomas and Thomas Williams - (Brecknockshire, Breconshire (County, BRE, Wales, Cymru) - Brecknockshire)
Has anyone a William Thomas, in fact ANY person with the surname Thomas, whose son bore the father's given name as a surname. I am searching for any Thomas (or Williams) forbears or relatives of Thomas Williams, born likely around 1724 or 1725, could be earlier but not later. He was likely sponsored to Plasterer's (Plaisterers) Hall and / or Jesus College, (his family may have even moved to England (London possibly). He later became the pastor at the Independent Chapel in Gosport in 1750 and died 1770.
There must be recorded information or correspondence somewhere, and he refers to 'relatives in Wales' in his will. Associated surnames that may crop up in related correspondence may be Hurrion or Marryatt or Marriott. He married a Rebecca Isger (Isgar or other spellings)
Family Surnames: Thomas, Williams, Marryatt, Marriott, Hurrion, Isger, Isgar
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Howell - (Breconshire, Brecknock, Brecknockshire, County of Brecon, Sir Frycheiniog,(County, BRE, - Brecknockshire)
I am looking for a relative Howell Powell born January 1, 1783, a native of Brecknockshire, Wales. It is said he went to England and secured work as a gardener on an estate of the family Richards. He fell in love and eloped with their only daughter and returned to Brecon, Wales where he took on the name Howell Francis or Howell Francis Powell. Our family history recorded in 1938 mostly from both research and word of mouth (family records dating back to at least the 1600s were lost to a fire) says we are related to the Powell ap David Rawling/Catherine Gough line of 1611, however we seem to be missing a generation approximately 1725 to 1780, as we don't know the parents of Howell Powell, nor can we find the family of Mary Ann Richards. Please help.
Family Surnames: Powell, Francis, Richards, Howell
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Hugh Price and Margaret Davies Price - (Breconshire, Brecknock, Brecknockshire, County of Brecon, Sir Frycheiniog,(County, BRE, - Brecknockshire)
I am looking for Hugh Price and his wife Margaret Davis (Davis) Price. Hugh was born abt. 1828 in Brecon and died between July and September of 1904. Margaret was born abt. 1832 in Brecon and died between January and March of 1906. I would like to find out any information at all for these two, especially where they are buried. His son is John Leslie Price (07 Aug 1851-29 Oct 1910), born in Brecon and died in Scofield, Utah, USA. Any information would be much appreciated
Family Surnames: Price
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