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Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 19 Send Message	Wendy	Report	13 Sep 2009 22:36
Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 19 Send Message	I am stuck! Help please! My Grandmother was Sarah Griffiths married to David John Davies in 1911. In the 1920 or 1930 they lived in Miners Row and Edward Street Cwmgwrach and I am trying to track down their parents of both Sarah and David. Sarah Griffiths was one of 7 children and her father was David/ Dafydd Griffiths who was an overman at the colliery . He died 1929 Feb aged 60/61. Her mother was Susannah ? died 1931 aged about 63and they were quite well off owning a fish/chip shop and had the first car in the village! Apparently they lived in Glannant House in Cwmgwrach. David John Davies my grandfather and also a miner. was born Mountain Ash and died 22/8/1953 aged 71. His parents were David and Marged ?- nothing else known! Does anybody have the IGI or anything similar which might help give some detail please? I have tried the 1891 Census and many births and gave up! Any help much appreciated. Thanks! Wendy Thanks Christine, Ginny! Can't add this thanks after your posts- it just won't work! Thank you - that's a great start! I met one of my Welsh cousins last week for the first time and am fired with enthusiasm for this lost family of mine! Fantastic help! Very greatful!
Member Since: February 2007 Posts: 73,136 Send Message	AnnCardiff	Report	13 Sep 2009 23:41
	Hi Wendy - best delete everything down to the word "stuck" as it is meaningless Ann
	Researching: Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me
Member Since: February 2007 Posts: 26,550 Send Message	Gee	Report	15 Sep 2009 07:05
	Wendy This doesnt make any sense to us who know nothing about your family. Can you re read it and maybe then re word it so we can help you? Ginny x
	Researching:
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 08:23
	http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/GLA/Llanwonno/MountainAsh/#Archives this will be useful
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 08:28
	or Address: 12, Narigation Street, Llanwonno, Mountain Ash JONES, Shennet Head Widow F 71 1830 Glamorgan VIEW JONES, Richard Son Single M 34 1867 Collier Glamorgan VIEW DAVIES, Margaret Daughter Widow F 43 1858 Glamorgan VIEW DAVIES, David J Grand Son Single M 18 1883 Haulier Underground Glamorgan VIEW DAVIES, Catherine A Grand Daughter Single F 16 1885 Glamorgan VIEW DAVIES, Edward Grand Son Single M 13 1888 Collier Glamorgan VIEW WATKINS, Richard Lodger Single M 33 1868 Collier Glamorgan Look at the address and names of young Davids siblings. They match to 1891 below. This is your family.
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 08:47
	Do you have any idea how many David Davies families there are in Mountain Ash? BINGO 1891 Address: 10, Navigation Street, Llanwonno, Mountain Ash DAVIES, David Head Married M 31 1860 Underground Fireman Ystradgunlais Breconshire VIEW DAVIES, Margaret Wife Married F 33 1858 Dowlais Glamorganshire VIEW DAVIES, David John Son Single M 8 1883 Scholar Mountain Ash Glamorganshire VIEW DAVIES, Catherine Ann Daughter Single F 5 1886 Scholar Mountain Ash Glamorganshire VIEW DAVIES, Edward Son Single M 3 1888 Mountain Ash Glamorganshire VIEW WILLIAMS, Mary Lodger Single F 53 1838 Charwoman Aberdare Glamorganshire well that is a start. Going out for a while but will look in later.
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 10:03
	next door 1881 Address: 12, Navigation St, Llanwonno DAVIES, David Head Married M 22 1859 Coal Miner Ystradgynlais Brecknockshire Wales VIEW DAVIES, Margaret Wife Married F 22 1859 Dowlais Glamorganshire Wales VIEW DAVIES, Jennett Daughter Single F 0 1881 M Ash Glamorganshire Wales
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 10:13
	1881 Address: 12, Navigation St, Llanwonno JONES, John Head Married M 53 1828 Coal Miner Anglesey VIEW JONES, Jennet Wife Married F 48 1833 Dowlais Glamorganshire Wales VIEW JONES, Richard Son Single M 15 1866 Coal Miner Dowlais Glamorganshire Wales VIEW JONES, Mary J Daughter Single F 5 1876 M Ash Glamorganshire Wales I deleted the records that are not yours to avoid confusion but deleted this by mistake
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 17:11
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Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 17:21
	1861 Address: Tanygraig Ynusawen, Abercrave, Ystradgunlais DAVIES, Thomas Head Married M 27 1834 Quarryman... Ystradgynlais Breconshire VIEW DAVIES, Margaret Wife Married F 23 1838 Llangadock Carmarthenshire VIEW DAVIES, David Son M 3 1858 Ystradgynlais Breconshire VIEW DAVIES, Rees Son M 1 1860 Ystradgynlais Breconshire OR 1861 Address: Penywaun, Ystradgynlais DAVIES, David Head Married M 25 1836 Iron Miner Cardiganshire N K VIEW DAVIES, Margaret Wife Married F 26 1835 Cardiganshire N K VIEW DAVIES, David Son M 3 1858 Ystradgynlais Breconshire VIEW DAVIES, Elinor Daughter F 1 1860 Ystradgynlais Breconshire VIEW DAVIES, Margaret Servant F 11 1850 Servant Ystradgynlais Breconshire
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 17:26
	1861 Address: 28, Ivor New Town, Merthyr Tydfil JONES, John Head Married M 33 1828 Collier ... Anglesey VIEW JONES, Jennet Wife Married F 28 1833 Dowlais Glamorganshire VIEW JONES, Margaret Daughter F 3 1858 Dowlais Glamorganshire
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 17:37
	1871 Address: Navigation St, Llanwonno JONES, John Head M 44 1827 Glamorgan VIEW JONES, Janet Wife F 36 1835 Glamorgan VIEW JONES, Margaret Daughter F 14 1857 Glamorgan VIEW JONES, Richard Son M 6 1865 Glamorgan VIEW JONES, John Head M 44 1827 Glamorgan VIEW JONES, Janet Wife F 36 1835 Glamorgan VIEW JONES, Margaret Daughter F 14 1857 Glamorgan VIEW JONES, Richard Son M 6 1865 Glamorgan VIEW BOWEN, Margaret Visitor F 35 1836 Glamorgan VIEW BOWEN, Margaret Visitor F 35 1836 Glamorgan
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 18:09
	I need more details on David and Susannah. Where were they born? Other childrens names etc
Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 19 Send Message	Wendy	Report	15 Sep 2009 20:57
Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 19 Send Message	Hullo again! Very little known really: Sarah and David Davies lived in 3 Miner's Row, Cwmgwrach , rented from her mpther Susannah Griffiths who was something of a business woman ! They were married in 1911. Later they moved to Edward Street nearby. They had 8 children. Susannah Griffiths and her husband had a shop in the front of their house and lived in Glannant House Cwmgwrach near the police station. He was the overman in the collirey and held the chair in Castaria Chapel. They had 7 children altogether: : Edwin, Harry ,Glyn, Sarah, Annie, Lena and Sue David Griffiths died in Feb 1929 aged about 60 Susannah died November 1931 aged about 63 Many years ago my mother told me that David Griffiths' father was called Griff Griffiths! and was a farmer from Cardiganshire. and that she thought Susannah's maiden name was Evans!! I have tried phoning my cousin today but she must be at work!! Thank you ever so much! KInd regards and thank you all for your help! Wendy
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 21:46
	1901 Address: Star Cottage, Resolven GRIFITHS, David Head Married M 33 1868 Resolven Glamorganshire VIEW GRIFITHS, Susanah Wife Married F 29 1872 Resolven Glamorganshire VIEW GRIFITHS, Sarah Daughter F 10 1891 Resolven Glamorganshire VIEW GRIFITHS, Hannah Maria Daughter F 7 1894 Resolven Glamorganshire VIEW GRIFITHS, Edwin Son M 3 1898 Resolven Glamorganshire VIEW GRIFITHS, Annie Daughter F 0 (9 MOS) 1901 Resolven Glamorganshire
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 21:49
	1891 census - household transcription Person: GRIFFITHS, Susanna Address: 3, Glynrossor, Blaengwrach GRIFFITHS, Dd Head Married M 23 1868 Coal Miner Glamorganshire Derlwm Bach VIEW GRIFFITHS, Susanna Wife Married F 19 1872 Blaengwrach Glamorganshire VIEW GRIFFITHS, Sarah Daughter Single M 0 (1M) 1891 Blaengwrach Glamorganshire
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 21:54
	possible but Griff not there Person: GRIFFITHS, David Address: Melincourt, Resolven GRIFFITHS, Mary Head Married F 55 1826 Coal Miners Wife Resolven Glamorganshire Wales VIEW GRIFFITHS, Sophia Daughter Single F 22 1859 General Servant Domestic Resolven Glamorganshire Wales VIEW GRIFFITHS, Caroline J Daughter Single F 18 1863 Dressmaker Resolven Glamorganshire Wales VIEW GRIFFITHS, David Son Single M 17 1864 Coal Miner Resolven Glamorganshire Wales VIEW GRIFFITHS, John Son Single M 15 1866 Coal Miner Resolven Glamorganshire Wales VIEW GRIFFITHS, Mary J Grand Daughter Single F 6 1875 Scholar Resolven Glamorganshire Wales VIEW RICHARDS, Thomas Father In Law Widower M 83 1798 Coal Miner Resolven Glamorganshire Wales VIEW RICHARDS, Philip Brother In Law Single M 57 1824 Laborer On Farm Resolven Glamorganshire Wales
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 21:59
	I have Griffith too Different wife though so may have married twice 1871 census - household transcription Person: GRIFFITH, David Address: Dock Houses, Cadoxton Juxta Neath GRIFFITH, Griffith Head M 31 1840 Glamorgan VIEW GRIFFITH, Sarah Wife F 25 1846 Glamorgan VIEW GRIFFITH, David Son M 4 1867 Glamorgan VIEW GRIFFITH, Phillip Son M 2 1869 Glamorgan
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 8,905 Send Message	LadyKira	Report	15 Sep 2009 22:14
	not convinced last 2 are same family
Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 19 Send Message	Wendy	Report	16 Sep 2009 12:18
Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 19 Send Message	Hi Chrstine! Will just print these latest findings off. Out to the dentist - back soon! Thanks again!

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