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Goughs Roberts of Bargoed - Bargoed, Bargod
Trying to find information re John Gough who married Emily Roberts in St Gladwys Church Bargoed. John was a Collier is father was George Gough deceased in 1912. Emily was the daughter of Walter Roberts a contractor. The address for both is given as 10 Park Place Bargoed. Their children were Francis (Frank)
Ronald, Douglas, Marian, Doris and Ivor who was known as John Any info would be very much appreciated
Thank you
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looking for - Bargoed, Bargod
looking for any other ramsey family in area of bargoed or abiterlarry if any one remembers the ramsey family who use to own the post office in llanhilife in please reply to this note the people were colin and linda ramsey they had two kids
ps sos about the name spelling not good on that lol
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osborne/ wyatt family - Bargoed, Bargod
searching relatives of the osborne family who lived in bristol terrace Bargoed late 1800s - 1900+ also related to the Wyatt family who live in Hanbury road late 1800s - 1900s
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millard - Bargoed, Bargod
Tracing Millard family who moved from Somerset to Cardiff around early 1880's, later on moved to Henbury rd, Bargoed. Known children Kate 1885, Thomas 1887, Edward 1891, Bessina 1899.
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Morgan William, Thomas and Hezekiah - Bargoed, Bargod
Does anyone know if William Morgan lived Wesley Street or Westley Street. Bargoed around 1914-1918
I am interested in William and his brothers Thomas and Hezekiah who were killed in action in the first world war.any help greatly appreciated
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alfred james - Bargoed, Bargod
I am trying to find any information on alfred and sarah james who lived at 40, lancyo st,
bargoed they had about 13 children and adopted their grandson(my father) after their daughter iris died in a fire
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JONES Nancy 1922/3 Bargoed/Merthyr/Bedwelty areas - looking for her mother - Bargoed, Bargod
In need of some help trying to find the mother of my grandmother Nancy Jones born in either 1922 or 1923. She had a full sister Lorna a couple years younger and a half sister Martha GLEED, known as Mattie born abt 1917 possibly same area, Bargoed/Bedwelty maybe Merthyr Tydfil?? Nancys father was Richard, Nancy married William Gordan DALLIMORE in 1948 and Martha Gleed married Leslie WARMAN in 1946. Even with all this info I'm been unsuccesful in finding the birth of Nancy or either of her sisters and therfore thier mother
Any help would be really greatful at this moment in time!
Louise
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Henry and Maria Russell - Bargoed, Bargod
I am searching for any relative of Henry Russell(born about 1878) and Maria Hooper(born abt 1882)who were married in August 1901. Henry's father was George Russell and Maria's father was Sidney Hooper. They had daughters named Mary, Maud, Alice and Marion. Henry may have been one of the workers who went to Brighton in the 1930's looking for work. My grandmother Maud and my great aunt Mary stayed in Brighton.
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Billy ( Bill / William) and Rose Osborne - Bargoed - Bargoed, Bargod
I am searching for Billy ( could be Bill or William ) and his wife Rose Osborne who live in Bargoed, Glamorgan. Rose's maiden name was Jones and she had a sister named Margaret. Rose would be 77-78 years old today and Billy might be a little older. I would really appreciate any information about these two people. Thank you very much.
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Gough - Bargoed, Bargod
Searching for Gough family, Father Arthur gough married to ?Mary Philip, son Samuel Gough lived in Fochrhiw and Ponlottyn
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seeking info - Barri, Barry, Y Barri
tracing the family tree,i need to find out who john t probert b 1888 married his father was alban j t probert and they lived in barry from at least 1886 but origanaly came from hereford
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Hurford - Barri, Barry, Y Barri
Frederick Richard Hurford b 1866 in Bridgwater moved to Barry with his wife Sophia (Bor(e)ham) had 2 shops in Holton Rd,122& 259.These were newsagents & barber shops.Their 4 children were all born in Barry,John 1880,Gladys 1895,Cecil 1897 & Mildred Annie 1905.
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7 vere street barry glam - Barri, Barry, Y Barri
I am hoping to find details of the occupants of 7, Vere St., Barry, glam., in 1907. A relative of mine Emily Jane Fisher was a servant at this household / premises in 1907. Any help / advice or information would be gratefully received.
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HAWKINS - Barri, Barry, Y Barri
In the late 1890s, George HAWKINS, a boatman/pilot from Penarth married Alice BROWN from Porthcawl and were settled in Graving Dock street during the period of the 1901 census.
He was my Gt, Gt uncle.
They had 3 children, Hewitt George, Elsie and Fred.
Fred eventually became a shoe maker and had a shop in Richard Street. I do not know what became of the others.
Any descendants of the George HAWKINS family are welcome to contact me.
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Hirwain street - Barri, Barry, Y Barri
Searching info for family history of the Tuckfield family. My Grandmother/Grandfather lived in Hirwain Street in about 1912 onwards any info On Alice (Brady) or Frank Tuckfield would help.
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Michael McCarthy - Barri, Barry, Y Barri
I am trying to trace myfamily history-but I am experiencing some difficulty.
Michael McCarthy, my Great Grandfather was born around 1870-I think, I can't find any info.r/e him. I know that he settled in Barry around the turn of the century with my Great Grandmother Elizabeth McCarthy(nee Barton)-she was from Honiton, Devon. I have a lot of info r/e her and her Ancestors. I would like some info r/e him, particularly;
1) when and where he was born?
2) who his Ancestors?
I believe that there are some McCarthys extant, Michael & Elizabeth had about 15 children I think. Can anybody help me?
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BARBARA BROOK--(Yorath) - Barri, Barry, Y Barri
Barbara Brook was born in Barry 1787 and married Llewellyn Yorath in 1809-Barbara died 1855.
Does anyone have information on Barbara's Parents and siblings please.Would very much like to hear from any of her direct decendents!!.
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Tanner, Lapping - Barry Dock
Looking for info on the following families: Mary Ann Lapping 17 Richard St, and Henry Tanner at 14 Richard St, Barry Dock. Married 22 April 1896. They had three children, Thomas, Kate and William. 1898 living at 19 Harvey St, Barry Dock and in 1901at 1 Clive St, Cardiff.
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James Joseph Greenway - Barry Dock
Thomas, James and James Joseph Greenway.... remembered with honour...boatswain James Greenway, SS Tregenna (St. Ives)... Family, remain in Kinsale, London, Barry and Swansea, Wales... Further information is sought by both Keith and the Greenway family on James and Mary Greenway, of Kinsale, parents of Thomas and James, as little is known of them and any earlier relatives.
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The Dunning Family - Barry Dock
The Dunning family lived in Merthyr street, Barry. Mother, Kathleen, father, Cyril, and four children, two of which were twins. I would be grateful for any information regarding this family, or relatives of same. Thank You.
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Evans - Barry Dock
Carol and Benice Evans lived in Court Road, Barry. Also their parents Tom and Patricia and grandmother Mary Ellen Berry nee Toohey. Any information regarding this family would be hugely appreciated. Look forward to hearing from somebody. Thanks
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Huford - Barry Dock
Frederick Richard Hurford b 1866 in Bridgwater moved to Barry with his wife Sophia (Bor(e)ham) had 2 shops in Holton Rd,122& 259.These were newsagents & barber shops.Their 4 children were all born in Barry,John 1880,Gladys 1895,Cecil 1897 & Mildred Annie 1905.
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Richard Badcock/Wilcox - Bedlinog
Richard died in pit accident 25.3.1887 his wife Sarah nee Shaddick & son Benjamin then lived with daughter Eda Shaddick Badcock/Wilcox wife of George Henry Long & children George Richard, William & Benjamin ,at Ogmore, Eda died 1897, 64 Morgan St. Clydachvale, Tonypandy, searching for descendants
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looking for - Bettws, Betws
I am trying to locate my family. all info includes
jimmy jeremy, Anne Jeremy, Kate Jeremy. Jimmy died in a mining accident.
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Thomas Family - Bishopston
Mary THOMAS gave a variety of ages on censuses, but she was born between 1811 and 1825. Her place of birth is variously: Bishopston, Mumbles and Oystermouth. When she married in Bristol she said her father was John THOMAS, Quarryman. I have not been able to trace him, but she had a younger sister Ann THOMAS (b.1822-1833)who gave the same father when she married in Swansea.
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SCOTT at Black Pill & Newton, Glamorgan - Black Pill
Tracing family of Philip and Emma SCOTT (nee BURROWS) at Newton, Black Pill and Merthyr. Philip was a police constable. Children: Ivy Scott (1897), Phyllis Scott (1899), Norah Scott and Aleck Scott (1902, twins). Pls contact me if connected. Mark.
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Parry - Blaen cwm, Blaen-y-cwm
Looking for anyone with info on the Parrys who lived in Blaencwm. Thomas Parry, a collier, (b c.1860) married Ann Havard (b 28/5/1860) in 6/2/1881. They had issue: William Parry (b. 09/4/1881) who married Maria Darby in Blackburn (returning later to Blaencwm) and had issue: Muriel Parry (b. 1907), Olive Mary Parry (1911-1985), Thomas Lewis Parry (1914-1914), Myra Parry (b. 1916 - my gran), Louie Parry (1916-1990), John Parry (c1918-2003).
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edwards - Blaengarw
Looking for info on Richard Henry Edwards wife Catherine Ann Edwards (nee Edwards) daughter Elizabeth Anetta born 01/01/1908 at Ogmore, living at Blanengarw Road at the time,(known as anita) Catherine Ann born 1912 at Bridgend looking for any family.
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Tai-y-Rodyer Villa - Blaengarw
My father was born 30 September 1908 at Tai-y-Rodyer Villa, Blaengarw. Is there anyone who can tell me the exact location of this address? I suspect that the building has been demolished years ago. Thank you for any help.
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Wilcox/Lennie - Blaengarw
Researching Sarah Wilcox of Gwendolin St nee Jones/Shaddick widow of Richard Badcock/Wilcox. Married George Lennie of James Road Blaengarw 4th May 1892 at Bridgend, Sarah died 1901 Merthyr Tydfil.
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Pullen Davis Family - Blaengarw
I'm researching my family history for my children.
So far I have
g.grandfather David James Kinsey Pullen (miner & sometimes plumber) married Elizabeth Jane Davis producing 4 children.
Francis (male), Dina, Elizabeth (known as Betty) & Glenis May (my grandmother).
Francis married Katie producing 3 children - Adrian, David James & Cheryl.
Dina married Charles producing 4? children.
Betty married Earnest producing 4 children - Raymond, Corrine, Clive & David.
Glenis with one child Gleznei (my mother).
If anyone has any history of my g.grandparents siblings I would appreciate some help with the family tree.
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Morse - Blaen-gwynfi
i would like to know if anyone has any information about my family. thomas and bronwyn morse who lived in gwynfi street around the late 1940/1950
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Wilde, Williams family of Blaenllechau ferndale - Blaenllechau
Does anyone have any info on the wilde family of Blaenlechau, ferndale, rhondda? William Henry Wilde, my grandfather lived in mountain row, he was married to Margaret Jane, nee Williams. he was born 1907 and died 1951, she was born 1910 and died 1991. his father was william wilde b1875 d1957, married to barbara aubrey who was from cwmbach aberdare. Her parents were cath and jenkin aubrey, they all came to blaen to work the mines. I am particularly interested in Margaret williams my grandmother as I have no info at all on her. All I have been told is that her grandparents raised her after her mother died, they possibly run a shop in blaen. Any help greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Blaenllechau - Blaenllechau
Looking for information on Nash family that lived from @1905 at 44 Mountain Row , father was William Charles , who died 1920. His wife was Mary Ann (formly Francis). Children were ; William Edward and Miriam May who where twins. Walter James, Albert Morgan,Phyllis Francis,Margaret Helen and george Lewis again twins and my grandfather Ronald lester born 1914. Mary remarried in 1929 to David James Davies from Lllanwonno
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Bonvilston - Bonvilston
Looking for any info on Pask family in Bonvilston,my greatgrandfather was from there as far as I know, James son of Edwin?
Married Catherine Quick in Cardiff 1886
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Family Davies Quick - Bonvilston
Looking for any info of Davies family in Bonvilston, my greatgrandfather was from there his name Evan O.Davies, married with Elizabeth Quick about 1877.Children: Evan, born May 28 1878, Elizabeth May 22 1879, Margaret Ann December 12 1880 died June 4 1882, Jennet Nov.11 1882, David Henry July 19 1884. They went to live at Patagonia May 1886. The name of his brother(or first cousin )David Davies.
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ancestor - Bonvilston
according to research my great grandfather was born in bonvilston in 1847, anybody else looking in this village?
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