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A FAMILY PHOTO TAKEN IN 1895....OR WAS IT 1995?
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Ken Davies with wife Marian and daughters Rhian and Kim.
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CROESO, WELCOME to this family history website, in which I am trying to record family and related local memories. I have chosen Penmon as a starting point on my mother's side and hope you can travel down memory lane via the links on the left hand side of this page. It is a living document in loving memory of my family.
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PENMON PEOPLE YEARS AGO
Meet the families who lived in this small, but beautiful corner of Wales over a century ago. Contains;
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1. Census details for 1901, 1891, 1881, 1871, 1861, 1851 and 1841, and some families living in the area before then.
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2. Some corresponding Gravestone Inscriptions.
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3. Memories from living family members - why not add yours?
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4. Photos old and new.
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HISTORIC PENMON.
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1. Penmon Past - written in 1849
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2. Penmon Quarrymen
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3. St Seiriol
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4. St Seiriol's Church
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5. Penmon Priory
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6. Castell Lleiniog and Tre'r Castell
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7. Penmon Semaphore Telegraph
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PENMON NOSTALGIA.
This is a page for interesting letters, memories or photographs relating to the Penmon area.
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1. Letter dated November 1890, from John Williams to his niece. Mentions his grandparents who lived at Cae Hir, Penmon and other family members.
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2.The Vicar of Penmon. Discover who lived in the Vicarage, situated in the Parish of Llanfaes 1861 - 1901.
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| 3. Penmon Schoolchildren pictured in 1896. But who are they? Can you help? |
| 4. Ysgol Sul Caim Sunday School 1931-32. A photo of my great grandfather Charles Goodman Roberts with members of his Sunday School. |
| 5. Royal Charter Shipwreck. Read about what happened in 1831 |
| 6. Letter from 1968. William Hughes, an Attorney in New York, son of Lizzie Roberts, Cae Merddyn, writes to cousin Audrey Bradbury about his memories of Penmon and Beaumaris as a boy. |
| 7. John Jones, Caim, and the Battle of Waterloo. See how a member of the Jones family played his part. |
| 8. A Tour in Wales - Thomas Pennant - read about his time at Penmon in 1776. |
| 9.Sea Trip from Llandudno as described c 1921. |
| 10. Danger Man (Patrick McGoohan) filmed at Penmon. |
| 11. Anyone for tea? Can you name these people? |
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PENMON LIFEBOAT RESCUES.
This information is supplied courtesy of the Beaumaris Lifeboat webpage. It records details of great acts of bravery between 1831 and 1915.
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MENAI LIGHTHOUSE FAMILIES.
Here we record the families who ensured that the light never went out for those approaching the Menai Straits by sea.
1.Read about the building of the lighthouse in 1842.
2.Meet the families who lived there during Census years, particularly the BOWEN family in 1871, the STEER family in 1881
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BEAUMARIS AREA CHRONOLOGY
Browse through the area's historical events. Discover when the outbreaks of cholera occurred, when gas lighting was installed, how the town's streets developed, read about tragic shipping disasters around Penmon, and much more.
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CAE MERDDYN
Read about the past ownership of the 'family home' from 1841 to 2000, where my great, great, great grandparents (Jones) and descendants once lived.
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OUR ROYAL FAMILY CONNECTION
See our family tree, and how it links to Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, Owain Glyndwr, and the English Royal Family - no blue blood in me though!
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SOME BEAUMARIS FAMILIES
Many Beaumaris families have links with Penmon. Read here about ;
The Staples Family
Revered Robert Williams' Family
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ROBERTS 31 WEXHAM STREET BEAUMARIS
Introduction to my great, great, great grandfather, Goodman Roberts who married Catherine Jones on New Year's Day 1816 and their son Thomas Goodman Roberts. He lived at Baron Hill Lodge in 1851 and worked as a gardener for the Bulkeley family at Baron Hill. Meet his children.
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CHARLES GOODMAN ROBERTS
Yr Hen Gristion, The Old Christian - my great grandfather and son of Thomas and Elinor Goodman Roberts. He lived at Caim and Cae Merddyn. and was a domestic gardener for Sir William Bulkeley at Baron Hill. Held Sunday School classes at Caim. Married Margaret Jones whose family had lived at Cae Merddyn before her. She was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Jones.
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JONES FAMILY.
Margaret Jones, married Charles Goodman Roberts. Read about her family.
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MARGARET ELLEN ROBERTS
My great aunt who died of tuberculosis aged 20. Hers was the last 'Gwylnos' or vigil held in Penmon, on the night before she died. She is buried in Llangoed with her parents.
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JOSEPH THOMAS GOODMAN ROBERTS
My great uncle who left home to search of diamonds in South Africa. He fought in The Boer War and married Jane Georgina Hoff, a lady of Africaan origin. They both died in their 30's and are buried in Penmon churchyard. Her details are also here. |
JABEZ LLOYD ROBERTS
My great uncle who, through marriage Jane Owen, daughter of John and Hannah Owen, Bryn Glas. The marriage forged our link into the Royal Family. He was a stonemason by trade. His wife Janes' details are also here. |
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CHARLES GOODMAN ROBERTS (son)
My great uncle. Read his tragic tale following his emigration to America in 1891 and went to stay initially with his uncle and aunt Albert and Elizabeth Storm. My grandfather gave me his brothers' watch, with a request to take great care of it. Read here four of the five postcards Charles sent home to his brother Owen John about his early days in America.
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CATHERINE GOODMAN ROBERTS
My great aunt. Married John Owen and lived in Parc Terrace, Llangoed. She loved knitting. Husband John worked in the local quarry, and lost a leg following an accident at work.
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OWEN JOHN GOODMAN ROBERTS
My grandfather who fought in The Great War and moved with the family to Dolgarrog. Originally from Cae Merddyn and at one time owned the property. Worked at the Aluminium Corporation Limited, Dolgarrog as a time keeper before his retirement.Married Sarah Michell Jenkins.
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SARAH MICHELL ROBERTS nee JENKINS
My grandmother from Blaenau Ffestiniog. Descendant of the Michell family, involved in lead mines. Worked at Y Glorian in Blaenau Ffestiniog and Bangor, before marrying Owen John Roberts.
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JEAN DAVIES nee Roberts
My mother's recollections of her early days in Blaenau Ffestiniog and Dolgarrog. Married William Owen Davies, and lived in Dolgellau and Llandeilo.
Jean celebrated her 80th Birthday in June 2008. See the day's photos.
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JOHN ERIC ROBERTS
My uncle's recollections of his Dolgarrog days with the Aluminium Corporation Limited and R.A.F. and later the Midland Bank. Married Jean Margaret Brice.
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ALVIN GAETZ
My uncle, who married Margaret Elizabeth Gaetz. He was a Canadian pilot.
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THE MICHELL FAMILY
The family originated in France and moved to Devon to work in the tin mines. In the 1840's they moved to Cwm Ystwyth and mined there. My great great grandfather William Michell was a Captain there.
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CWMYSTWYTH MINING COMMUNITY.
Meet the families who worked the mines and others who helped sustain the community in 1881. Other items of interest in the are are also featured here.Still under construction.
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EDWARD DAVIES, LLANRWST
My great grandfather, a choirmaster who left these shores for America in the 1880's, leaving his wife and children behind. He never returned.
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IDWAL GLYN DAVIES
My grandfather. A local postman who was a true character in the community. He also fought in The Great War
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WILLIAM OWEN DAVIES
My father, born In Llanrwst where he started work in the Post Office, became Postmaster in Dolgellau and Llandeilo. Fought in the Second World War.
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THOMAS GLYNNE DAVIES
My uncle. BBC broadcaster, bard and Crown winner in the 1951 National Eisteddfod, held in his home town of Llanrwst.
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THOMAS WILLIAMS,
GORSEDD GRUCYN
Meet my father's family from the Nant y Rhiw area, Melin Y Coed. Thomas, my great grandfather and his wife Jane, had 18 children. Read about their lives in Nant y Rhiw.
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WILLIAMS, PENTRE MAWR,
CAPEL GARMON
William Williams, left, my great great grandfather and his family are featured here. Their daughter Ellen married Edward Davies, who were the parents of my grandfather, Idwal Glyn Davies
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HUGHES, TY'N CAPEL,
CAPEL GARMON
Ellen Hughes, left, daughter of Maurice and Gwen Hughes, Pen Rhydion, Capel Garmon, married William Williams above. Ellen's parents lived at Bron Haul in 1841 - The house was the subject of Elizabeth West's book, Hovel In The Hills
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POSTAL HISTORY
My grandfather, father and brother have put over 110 years service into the Post Office - this is in dedication to them. |
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WILSON / SWAIN / DAVIES / HAMER.
These surnames relate to my wife's family, most of whom originated in the Bettws Cedewain, Berriew Dolfor and Aberhafesp areas. The page is currently under construction. |
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NEWTOWN YSGAFELL NOSTALGIA
My father in law's memories from his early years and nostalgically related items. Includes articles which appeared in The Newtonian, the journal of Newtown Family History Group; Michelmas Fair, 28th October 1930; Farming Years Ago; Farming During The War Years. Also included here is the strory of Henry Williams of Ysgafell and the Field of Blessing.
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A KEITH HARDING SELECTION to 1959 -
A selection of photos from the collection of Keith Harding, former Chairman of Newtown Football Club, and other memorabilia recorded here in his memory |
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A KEITH HARDING SELECTION 1960 on A further selection of photos from the collection of Keith Harding, former Chairman of Newtown Football Club, and other memorabilia recorded here in his memory |
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CAN YOU HELP PLEASE?
Click here for the full enquiries
- Martin Davies asks how Llanrwst Town F.C. fared in the 1970's, when he watched them on holiday in the area.
The Welsh Football Data Archive have come up with the answer!
- The current owners of Pen Y Fron Bach, would love to know something of its history and the people who have lived there.
- Keith Spiller is trying to identify a photo he has of Newtown Albion in 1913-14. Is it a team from Newtown, Powys?
- John Williams has an enquiry about the Tan Y Fron family. It relatist to the Baptist Minister John Williams and his son Hugh. Both sons of John and Mary Williams.For this enquiry, please click here to enter the Tan Y Fron page and full enquiry.
- Rose Lewis asks for information on her Staples family who were grocers in Beaumaris, and also about a farmhouse which burnt down near Penmon. This enquiry has received a response, which has resulted in connecting the Staples family and the Tan Y Fron families. See link 'OTHER BEAUMARIS FAMILIES' - Staples.
- John Pritchard is a grandson of William Pritchard featured on this site, and asks for a photo. John - please see my comment by clicking on the link for 'Can You Help Please?'
- Bill Gadd has come across some wonderful cartoons drawn by Charles Roberts of Penmon. Can you help identify this Charles Roberts please?
- Clive Hughes asks for information on John Lewis Hughes and his family. He was a grocer at 3 Castle St. Beaumaris in the 1901 census.
- Diana Hodges asks for information relating to John Williams (Llanfair PG/Menai Bridge), who had a son John David Williams, a Methodist Minister born 1795. Possible Llandegfan / Penmon connections.
- Sarah Roberts asks whether anyone knows about George Fingland's second wife Margaret M. 1872 - 1955 and others.
Reply received from John Williams answering the enquiry.
- Mel Erskine-Richmonds asks whether anyone can confirm if Charles Dickens visited Beaumaris. She is also interested in Tros Yr Afon, Beaumaris.
- Jane Ellis asks about Rev. Robert Williams, Minister for St. Mary's and St. Nicholas, (1779-1826) and his family
I.J.. Platts asks about an incident at Red Wharf Bay. Reply received from Ian Garland, recording the incident in 1945.
Eric Roberts has an enquiry about trees planted by his grandfather at Baron Hill, Beaumaris
Edith Owen is seeking assistance to try and trace her family back to Prince Llywelyn
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ABBEY CWM HIR HALL
As part of our Silver Wedding Celebrations in August 2008, we visited Abbey Cwm Hir Hall in Powys. It was a truly memorable day and a visit there is highly recommended. We were so impressed, I've added the Hall and Village itself to our Penmon website.
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