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Pheobe Harding - Bon-y-maen
Does anyone have any information about Pheobe Harding? She lived on Mansell Road and ran a shop there before the 2nd world war. Her only son Stanley was killed during the first war. I think her husband was called Henry. Thanks.
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Jenkins of Bridgend - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
I am looking for information about my grandfather, Thomas Stephen Godfrey Jenkins. He was a schoolmaster in Bridgend and I know he was still alive in 1955. In the 1901 census he was 14 and living with father, John, mother, Margaret, sister, Mary, and servant Ellen David. The address was Birchgrove, Oldcastle and father's occupation was also schoolmaster. In the 1891 census the family also included another son, Edward, and the address was the Board School, Union St, Lower Coyty, Bridgend. In the 1881 census John and Margaret are living in Bryngroes Cottages, Pontardawe. Any info. would be appreciated.
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Morgan Family - Bridgend
Looking for family or friends of Cyril Morgan, born 18 July 1906 and died 1990. Possible ran a sports shop in Porthcawl at one time.
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Smith Tailor's & Outfitters - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
Looking for info on Ada Clara Smith(b 1891) and Julia Smith (b 1892) who were the daughters of Harry Smith And Harriet CF Horrocks. In 1901 their father ran a clothing shop at 3 Nolton Road in Coity Bridgend. Both sisters remained unmarried as far as I know and were still living in 1958. May have moved to Newport?
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Maesteg Iron Works - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
I have a letter in my possesion dted Monday, Oct. 12, 1854 with the letterhead "Maesteg iron Works. near Bridgend, Glamorganshire.
I have reaosn to believe that it was written by George Murrall. I am searching the Murrall family , the understanding of which begins with West bromich roots, but seems to travel around until a William Murrall emigrated from England to Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
Any one have any connections?
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EDWARDS - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
Looking for the relatives of Richard Henry Edwards(Hairdresser) who married Catherine Ann Edwards(Nee Edwards) One of their daughters was Catherine Ann born 22/03/1912 in bridgend, they emigrated to Australia in 1927. This is my husbands family and we would like to find out more info on the uk side. if you can help please contact us.
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Hewlett - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
Hi all,
I am interested to hear from any one who is willing to share any info on ALBERT HEWLETT and family.
ALBERT (B 1845) was not born in Bridgend but moved there when he married SARAH UNKNOWN who may well have been local. Several children, three of which ROBERT A HEWLETT, FLORENCE HEWLETT and ETHEL HEWLETT were born in Bridgend between 1874 and 1878.
They later moved to GUERNSEY where they had more children.
Regards
Adrian
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Jenkins Family - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
I am looking for information on Rachel Jenkins who, according to 1861 Census, was born in Bridgend, Glamorgan about 1823. She married (against her father's wishes) William Reader in 1845 in Loose, Maidstone Kent. Their daughter, Margaret was born in Swansea in 1847. Rachel and William then moved back to Kent where four other children were born.
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Allen KNIGHT- Sarah WEECH-Bridgend-Pontypridd - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
Allen KNIGHT b. 1870 East Dean, Glouchester. Married 1891 Pontypridd-Glamorgan to Sarah WEECH born 22 April 1871 Somerton, Somerset. They had four children, Hilda Laurabel KNIGHT born 1892 born Rhodd Valley, Minna Gertrude KNIGHT born Rhodda Valley 1894, Dora Beatrice KNIGHT born 1898-died 1902 and Wesley S.T. KNIGHT born Pontypridd 1916. Family living Bridgend 1901 census. Hilda Laurabel KNIGHT married George PINCHES at Pontypridd 1913, had daughter Hilda P. PINCHES born Rhodda Valley, Glamorgan 1926. Mina Gertrude KNIGHT married Bertie William HART in Pontypridd 1910. I would like to know what happened to these families and where any of them are buried as our family lost track of them after moving to Canada in 1882.
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Jones Family - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
I am searching for relatives of Wardmaster Lt. Commmander Alfred Edward Jones MBE CGM who died
1944 age 62 years HMS Victory Hospital husband of Florence Emily Jones of Bridgend Glamorgan
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Thomas Haydn Partridge - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
I am looking for any info on my father Thomas, he was born in Bridgend Sept 16 1905, the address on his birth certificate is 23 Railway Terrace Bridgend, we know very little about his brothers and sisters and any info would be wonderful.
Many thanks Mandy.
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THOMAS William - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
Thought to be born about 1884. Husband of Blanche Braddick, brother of Alice Thomas and Ada ?, married to Percy ? (who was a journalist.
I believe the Thomas family owned a lot of property in the area - such as an hotel in Bridgend and the funeral parlour plus a number of houses.
Blanche was from Porthcawl and had a sister Gladys who had a bad hip and walked with a limp, brother Joe and half sister Peg.
Does any of this information sound familiar to anyone?
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Price family - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
I am trying to find out about my late great grandfather, Percy Price. He was a coal hewer from Bridgend and lived at 8 Pleasant View, Brynmenyn. He married Gentina/Gentila Roberts. They had a daughter named Violet, born 1924. She married and moved to Nottingham.
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Atherton - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
Looking for the relatives of Sidney and Doris Atherton. Sidney was born in Llandrindod Wells to parents Aaron and Sybil Atherton. While living in Bridgend, he worked as a painter and decorator. Sidney and Doris had two daughters (names unknown), and a son called Derrick.
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Thomas/Wilcox - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
searching descendants Benjamin Wilcox b.27.8.1876
Ogmore married Elizabeth(lizzie)Thomas 1881 Garnvach Monmouth, 1901 census living 52 Mariad St
with wife& daughter Eda May b.1899 Wattstown
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ROGERS - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
Looking for relatives of Daisy ROGERS (nee Wayman) born Huntley, Glos approx 1896. Daisy married "Bodger" who I believe was a miner. Lived at Cross Keys, Monmouthshire.
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Robert John Weech - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
Robert John Weech born 1893 son of Charles Henry Weech married Maud Matilda Bown in Somerton March 1913. They had three children Charles J. Weech born 1913 and Dorothy M. Weech born 1915 and Edith E. Weech born 1917. Robert had been living Abercynon in 1913. The two girls birth registered Bridgend. Robert John Weech as Charles Henry Weech worked in the mines. Please give assistance to locate info on Robert and family. Charles Henry Weech moved to Canada in 1927. No idea of remainder of family.
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Robert John WEECH - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
I wish to add two more children to Robert John WEECH being Clifford born 1920 and Frank born 1925. Dorothy E. WEECH married Francis DEMPSEY at West Derby, Middlesex so it is possible other of Robert John WEECH'S children may have moved to West Derby as Robert worked at an aircraft plant in Liverpool during the second WW.
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William Morgan. - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
6 Wesley Street. Cuaraur? near Bridgend is the adress given on my great uncles Hezekiah Morgan Army papers under person to be informed of casualties which is the adress of his brother William Morgan.Hezekiah was killed in action in France in 1918.
Can anyone help with any info about William Morgan such as was he married did he have children.I am sure about the house no and street name but not about the locality Cauraur as the writing is not good and very faint. Any help greatly appreciated.
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Emma Stock or Stocks - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
I am looking for information about Emma Stock or Stocks who so far as I can determine was born in Glamorgan and married William Davis in Bridgend on 1 January 1870. They then moved to Hereford where their son Albert was born in 1872. William Davis was a stonemason. Emma his wife was I am assuming illiterate as she marked her son's birth certificate with a cross. In about 1876 they immigrated to New Zealand where at least two more children were born. Emma died about 1903 in Christchurch New Zealand and William died about 1919 in the Wairarapa District, New Zealand
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Stockwood family, Bridgend - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
I am currently researching Samuel Henry Stockwood and his wife Alice Emma nee Taylor, who were married in Edmonton district of London in 1891.Their offspring born in Bridgend are Illtyd Henry b.Sep-Dec 1892, Alice Vera b.Sep-Dec 1894, Laurence Finlay b. Jan-Mar 1897, Mary Margaretta b. Jan-Mar 1900, Katherine May b. Apr-Jun 1902. Can anyone help with information of any of these people?
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John David /Ellen Hughes - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
I am interested in a John David and Ellen Hughes and wondered if any one could possibly help me with a query I have reguarding them. They were my husbands Grandparents. He was born according to 1911 Census in Bridgend in 1866 married Ellen Hughes 1866 who birth place is on this 1911 Census as Camarthen My mother in law now deceased Elizabeth Beatrice David born 1903 was his 3rd child. There were other children the older ones being Annie David 1893 (born in Barry) May David 1896 (born in Barry) John known as Jack 1904 (born in Maesteg) and William 1910 (born in Cardiff) On my mother in laws birth certificate it states that she was born in 14 Belle View Street,Penrhiwceiber,Llanwonno, Mountain Ash. But then it states the name and address of the Informer as John David (father) 78,Grove Road, Bridgend.His occupation at this time 1904 was an Insurance agent. We know at one time in my mother in laws life as a teenager they were all living in Eyre Street ,Splott, Cardiff his occupation then was a coal trimmer this is as much as I know . We were led to believe that some of the children were half siblings to my mother in law this would I imagine refer to Annie and May David who in the 1950s lived in the Fairwater area Annie never married so maintained the name of David but May David ended up a May Philips These siblings mentioned were all Aunts and Uncles of my Husband Peter just a little more information and maybe I can make a start on this line in our tree.Do any of these people or addresses seem familiar to anyone ? If they do would you please contact me .Regards Jean of Nottingham
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Grandparents - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
I have perhaps traced distant relatives to Bridgend and would like to hear from anyone with the surname Smith or Brickland/Smith who were related to Sidney James & Clarice Marian Smith(nee Brickland).
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Tremains House - Bridgend ( Pen y Bont ar Ogwr )
Seeking information on Tremains House. Believe it might once have been owned privately, and then possibly given to National Coal Board as offices. Think owners were Leyshon, buried with memorial monumental grave in Aberpergwm Church, Nr Glynneath, West Glamorgan. Thanks.
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pudge family - Brithdir
Looking for information on the pudge fanily from brithdir.Maud Edith (clark)originally from ross-on wye.! child died in a fire the other Vida.any info appreciated
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PRICE family - Brithdir
Moses PRICE married Rose Ellen HATTON and they lived at Rose Hill cottage in Brithdir.They had children David John(1895), Elizabeth Alice(1897), Baden Powell(1900), Graham, Ivy, Glenys, and Moses.
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a v coombs - Brithdir
Am looking for information abouth miss a v coombs matron of newport mental hospital and lived at 12 East View Britdir.
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Mellins - Brithdir
Seeking info on Mark b. 1857 Beufort and wife Lavina (Hayward) Mellins of 1,Chapel house Brithdir most of their children were born at brithdir and some at Cwmsifiog
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Lane - Brithdir
looking for any decendants of Mary A Lane and family who lived in Charles Street Brithdir.
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Brawn and Williams Family - Brithdir
Im researching a Charles John Brawn (Coal Minter and ex Army). He married Rose Free and they had a daughter Gwynith Joyce Brawn. They lived at 12 Salisbury Terrace Brithdir about 1920. Gwynith married Albert William Williams (Engine Tuner) and they lived at 38 Chruch Street Bargoed in 1940. Any help would be great.
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winthorpe briton ferry - Briton Ferry
I am looking for Sarah Ann born Briton Ferry 1856/7. Her father William b.Penrith 1823, was a journeyman carpenter and travelled around the Liverpool West Derby Area, Married (I think) Mary Quarrell from Marlborough Wilts.and ended up in Hull Yorkshire where Sarah Ann met and married my Grandad John Levit Cook. Any help would be gratefully received.
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Richards, Herbert John - Briton Ferry, Llansawel
Looking for relatives of John Richards born in 1901, married Esie Thomas in 1928 and immigrated to Canada in 1928. Herbert lived in Britony Ferry
and it is believed there are relatives still in the area.
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BILLETT FAMILY - Briton Ferry, Llansawel
I am looking for imformation on thomas billett he was b 1852 in chippenham wiltshire.He m. mary jane williams b 1854 in bishops nympton devon.They m. in briton ferry where they had a son robert b 1872. I then found robert living in the rhondda valley in 1891. If there is anyone researching the same family I would love to here from them
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Finnerall - Briton Ferry, Llansawel
I am searchng for two members of the Finnerall family. (1) James Edward Finnerall who was last known to be in Briton Ferry in 1919 when margaret, a daughter of his, sailed to the USA. (2) Also, His son Harry Sinclair Finnerall who was born in 1908 and his birth was registered at Fylde in Lancashire. Harry married Miriam Jones, born August 1913 and who died in Neath/pPot Talbot Hospital in 2004. I believe Harry and Miriam lived in Margam and he worked at the steel works.
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Henry Family - Briton Ferry, Llansawel
My Great Grandfather was Robert Henry,Born 1860. His parents were Mary Henry nee Nixon (Ireland) and James Henry (Ireland). I Know the family lived in Briton Ferry up until 1881. Robert then married my Great Grandmother in Sangamon USA in 1892. I would love to Know more about the Henry family.
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rosa griffiths(nee robbins) - Briton Ferry, Llansawel
hi does any one have any information on rosa rabens who was born in wales abt 1888. she married frederick robbins on the 1 nov 1905 and had 4 children eunice rosina, margaret, jack and violet. her husband frederick died in 1916 at the battle of jutland and she remarried a griffiths. im unsure of his first name but i know they married in wales after 1918. they had 3 children cyril j griffiths(1921), Gwynth griffiths and rose griffiths. any help would be appreciated?
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frederick robbins - Briton Ferry, Llansawel
i am looking for my ggg grandfather frederick samuel robbins. i beleive he resided at briton ferry with his wife rosa rubens and his daughter eunice rosina. He also lived in St.Johns
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Carpenters Arms - Brychdwn, Broughton
i am interested to hear from anyone with regards to the williams family who ran the carpenters arms they were richard williams and mary ann gould richard was a master blacksmith
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Catherine Rees - Brynau
Born about 1855. Does anyone reconize this person? She married Evan Elias and they had children Cecelia, David, Lydia and Maria.
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REES/LEWIS - Bryncethin
Can anyone assist with info. on Catherine REES who had a child out of wedlock with Rowland LEWIS c.1854, named Mary and used LEWIS surname. Raised by Rowland's mother Margaret at Bryncethin when Rowland emigrated to Australia 1862. After death of Margaret, Mary joined father in Ballarat, Vic. Aus.
Any information appreciated.
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