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Are you able to help resolve some of these enquiries at all?
If so, please reply via the site's e-mail address
mail@penmon.org
Thank you - Ken Davies
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Enid Hughes
May 2010 |
I am trying to find any information or photographs of my uncle George Owen who was secretary to the Welsh Football Association in the 1930's or 1940's I think.
As a child my parents used to take me to his house in Aberystwyth for summer holidays. My father died when I was 8 years old and I lost touch with Uncle George.
I have grandsons who are interested in football and I would like to give them information. My Dad's father was George Farmer, who played for Oswestry then Everton in the late 1880/90's.
Can you help please?
I am very grateful to Welsh football historian Ian Garland, for the following reply;
I’ve come across the name of George Owens on the FAW quite a lot, he was very prominent in the 1950s. See https://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northeast/sites/old_photos/pages/cefn.shtml?2 for a photo. As you’ll see from this he was chairman of the FAW in 1957. He was never the secretary; from 1946 to the 60s the FAW secretary was Herbert Powell. The post of chairman was a rotating one among the members of the FAW Council, it is now called the president.
Note also from Mel Thomas's new book on the Cambrian Coast League that George Owens was a vice president of the league in 1951. I think he must have been the mid Wales representative on the FAW. I don’t have dates but I’d guess in the 40s and 50s. The FAW minutes would say a lot more. Best of all might be to get hold of his newspaper obituary which would probably say a lot about him. But for that, one would need his date of death. If I find any more information in my notebooks I’ll pass it on.
I’ll email Mrs Hughes separately about George Farmer who is one of the players in my Who’s Who of Welsh International Soccer Players.
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Gareth Owen
May 2010 |
Hi,
I'm trying to trace my Taids family. I know he worked in the Penmon quarry, his name was Owen Owens and I believe he lived in Llandonna. He later moved to live in Penrhynside, Llandudno and worked on the Little Orme quarry.I was told some brothers went to Birkenhead to work on the docks.
My taid married my nain in Llandudno in 1917.
Can you help please?
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Anna Rollin
May 2010 |
I saw this 1st photo on your site, Newtown Albion 1913-1914.
(See Keith Spiller, August 2008 enquiry)
Edgar Williams said he did not recognise anyone in this picture and suggested that it could be a Cambridge team.
The 2nd photo is mine and shows Newtown Albions (unknown year).My grandfather Archibald Williams (from Easton -in Gordano, Somerset) is pictured top left with a towel over his shoulder. The boy bottom right is in both these photos. I am unable to find a Cambridge team of the same name and wonder if you or anyone could shed more light on this team and where I can find further information.
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Jeannie
May 2010 |
I wonder if you have come across Robert Pritchard Chambers Brookes with in all your information you have gained. This man in 1942 was approximately 26/27 years old and was a farm labourer in the Aber area ie Crymlyn, Llanfairfechan area. If you have any infomation which could help me I would be really grateful. He is my Grandad. I know I am going to have a battle to find any information on this person ut I will keep searching and may be one day something will turn up. Thank you for taking time to read this. Jeannie. x
Can you help please?
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George Dawson
December 2009
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I came up with this site when I Googled "murder Red Wharf Bay." (See I.J. Platt - April 2008)
I had a holiday in 1947 when I was 3, staying in Llandegfan at a house which I think was the local vicarage. I remember a trip to Red Wharf Bay "so that my aunties and Mum could see the murder cottage!"
They got stuck in the mud and lost their sandals to which my father said served them right. This became a family story and I wondered what the actual facts were. Now I know - so many thanks.
Does anyone know more about the "vicarage" - it overlooked the Menai Straits above the Beaumaris - Menai road. It had a "well" which my aunties were terrified I would find and fall down!
We often visit the area now and I think I can identify the vicarage but would like to know more.
Can you help please?
Could the 'vicarage' have been Madog Villa?
Living there In 1901, were John M Richards 44, Clerk in Holy Orders, born Llangelen, Carmarthenshire, wife Elizabeth 36, born Llandegai, and children David M. 9, John M. 7, both born Llanerchymedd, James D.M. 5, born Menai Bridge and Herbert R.M. 7 months, born Llandegfan. Their domestic servant was Kitty Thomas, 15, born Llandegfan. KD.
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Linda John
September 2009
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I write on behalf of an Aunt who lives on Anglesey in the area of Newborough. She set me a question today and I 'found' your blog so I hope you don't mind me picking your brains. Mrs. Davies vaguely remembers that it used to be possible to cross the Straits over the sandbanks, but she can't remember where. Do you have any information about this please. She is a historian of the village of Newborough herself so we may make a contribution to your site in the future.
She'd love, through me, to put something on your site probably about the marram grass 'industry' in Newborough.
Can you help please?
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Rosemary Gardiner
September 2009 |
I am trying without much luck to trace my grandfather (John Hobson) Captain and owner of two ships - Village Maid & Emma (or Emily).He traded out of Holyhead in the late 1800s to early 1900s and we know for certain that he was in dock at Holyhead in March 1905 to register the birth of my Mother (Emily Rose Hobson ).Possibly born at sea ??? I have found that a ship named Village Maid was wrecked on the Dutchman rocks and 4 crew rescued but no names are given in the lifeboat web site.My sister dimly recalls that she was told that he HAD been shipwrecked but no details are known as to when and where.
When John Hobson put into Holyhead on the 27th March 1904 he stayed at 1 George St to register the birth of my mother (Rosa Gladys Hobson ).She died in Devon,age 62 in 1966.My Grandmother was named Emily Rose(formerly JOY ),She was born around 1873 and I KNOW she died in Devon aged 89 in 1962.
We have only recently started to hunt for past history so I am really only a learner.I have been using the Library at home However,in the meantime we have been trying to find John Hobson everywhere we can think of and have made arrangements to go to London in October to visit the Marine Museum at Greenwich.
Any help you can give me with this search really would be appreciated.I KNOW he existed but can find no details anywhere of his birth,death or marriage.Likewise his Captaincy etc etc.
Earlier in the year I visited 1 George St and the owner (a former Lifeboatman himself) recalls some paperwork he had years ago that actually listed John Hobson in the house.
Your assistance in finding my Grandfather is greatly appreciated, very sincerely, Rosemary.
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Sue Jenkins
May 2009
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My grandmother was Jane Ellen Thomas (neeMcNeil), known as Jinny, and was born July 18th 1879 in Aberdaron. She married Dr. John Meredith Thomas on July 16th 1902 at Deunant Chapel in Aberdaron. They had 3 children - Margaret, Mona and John (known as Jack) and the family lived at Menai Bridge. My grandmother left the family between 1915 and 1920 under mysterious circumstances and as my grandfather disowned all 3 children around 1933 we do not know the date she died or where she is buried.
I've recently discovered she died around 1927 but she is not buried with my grandfather who died 1940. My grandparents did not divorce. Can anyone throw some light in this direction?
Can you help please?
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Ian Morris
March 2009 |
We have a family tale that in the 1800s possibly mid 1800s, my ancestor James Morris claimed an estate around Llanrwst. He lived and collected rent there till the estate was put in trust for 100years. He returned to Chester. The story goes he claimed it on a female side as no other heirs were around, possibly through his first wife Mary Minshull.
I was just intrested to know if anyone had any records mentioning it.
Can you help please?
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Mrs Walton
March 2009
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I am tracing my family tree and have found a link to Richard Roberts whom saved his families lives at the Dolgarrog disaster 1925. I cannot find any further information about this particular act of heroism. If you can throw any light on this I would be most grateful.
DETAILS OF THE DAM DISASTER APPEAR IN THE CONWAY VALLEY CONNECTIONS LINK.
Can you help please?
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Trevor Edwards
February 2009
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When researching my Cwmystwyth ancestry, I was saddened upon discovering in the Cardiganshire Family History Society's Index to Burials and Eglwys Newydd 1838 - 1865, that four young nieces and nephews of my great grandparents Richard and Margaret Edwards (nee Howells), of Tynyffordd, had died at Caermeirch farm in May and June of 1856.
Many other children had also died in 1856. I discovered that many of these poor children died of a Scarlet Fever epidemic in and around the upper Ystwyth valley and which peaked between May and June 1856. However, although I have searched many internet sites which cover the history of Eglwys Newydd, and other local sources, I have been unable to find any reference to the tragedy which unfolded there.
Please see link to Cwmystwyth Mining Community for more information and a list of the poor children who died.
Can you help please?
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Amanda Gough
February 2009
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Amanda would like to contact the family of Charles Wilson Jones, born 1914, and played for Wrexham, Birmingham and Nottingham Forest. During the Second World War, he guested for many clubs, including Blackpool, Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion.
Charles also played for Wales on two occasions, scoring on his debut against Ireland in a 3-1 victory, and against France
Amanda can be contacted on;
goughamanda29@yahoo.com
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Phil Davies
January 2009
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I am currently researching the footballing career of William Davies my Great Uncle. William was known as Willie or sometimes Billie. He had a good career and was in the Cardiff side which lost to Sheffield Utd in the 1925 FA Cup Final. I was thrilled to find pictures of him in your 'George Harold Beadles' section. Willie was born in 1900 but I have been unable to track him down on the 1901 census. If anyone can help me with this or if anyone has any pictures of him I would love to hear from them. Congratulations on an excellent website.
Can you help please?
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Jane Watts
January 2009
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My grandmother Alice Hughes was born in 1889/1890 in Cwmystwyth.
Having looked at the 1891 census her father was Thomas Hughes and he was a lead miner, as was her grandfather Thomas Williams.
They lived at The Mill, Pencnwych, Llanfihangel Y Croyddyn Upper.
Her mother was Sophia Hughes and in 1891 there were 4 daughters including my grandmother, Sophia Ellen, Margaret, Miriam and my grandmother Alice.
Having looked at your lovely website I see Thomas and Sophia are listed and a daughter Mary Hughes who is not mentioned in the 1891 census.
Does anyone have any other information about my family at all?
Can you help please?
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Michael Owen
January 2009
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Have you any information about Tyn Coed, Llangoed?
I am interested in the history of Tyn Coed and its past occupants. Tyn Coed is situated on the coastal path near Caim. It has a lime stone quarry to its rear and a lime kiln a short distance away. The old farm buildings between it and the lime kiln are very interesting and believed to be from 14th/15th century. I would be please to receive any information about Tyn Coed including old photographs.
Can you help please?
KD - Hugh Hughes, who died in 1828 aged 74, lived at Tyn Coed. He is buried in Penmon with his wife Elinor, died 1829 aged 77. John Rowland, their grandson of Bryn Mawr, is buried with them He died in 1889, aged 83
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Michael Ball
Canada
December 2008 |
I noticed, with interest, your website with connections to Mary Tavy. I also have links with the village because Thomas Ball (1807 - 1878) was a Captain with the several of the lead mining companies. Also, one of his sons, Josiah Richards Ball, spent time in Spain learning about the mining industry.
I would be interested is knowing if you have come across the "Ball" name, or how to find additional information about the lead mining industry.
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Miriam
October 2008
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I have just spent a couple of hours going around your very interesting and informative site.
My grandfather David Richard Williams family were from Anglesey [farmers] they moved to Liverpool after my great great grandfather was burnt to death in a barn fire. My great grandfather opened a tailors shop in Liverpool City centre.
My grandfather married my grandmother Elisabeth Selina Jones. Her family where from Bangor, though living in Liverpool at the time. Both my great grandparents were Welsh speaking.
My Grandfather met and married my grandmother in Liverpool. His family settled around the Newsham Park area of Liverpool after the barn fire in Anglesey.
The reason I do not have much information is my grandfather was killed when he was installing the overhead lights on the East Lancashire road. Because of this we lost all contact with my Grandfathers family.
His sister Dorothy [I think] married a Hughes and lived in Newsham Park itself. I don't know what happened to his brother Thomas.
I don't have dates and this is what is causing the problem for me.My Grandfather must have died around about the twenties.
I was wondering if perhaps there would have been an article in the local newspaper .He must have been one off the first electricians. He was about thirty something when he died.
All our elders are dead now, except my auntie Eve, she is 88 but she only remembers a little. She was 10 years old when her father died. What I do know is the Williams were very creative people,wonderful artists,writers of poetry.And very religious.I was wondering if Thomas had joined the Church. My auntie does not remember him being married or having children. They were also very tall and gangly with wonderful sense of humour.
I really want to start my family tree. However, I don't know where to start.
Can you help please?
NB, I have advised Miriam of the basics for beginners, but can you help by identifying either David Richard Williams or Elisabeth Selina Jones?
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Current
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August
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The current owners of Pen Y Fron Bach, would love to know something of its history and the people who have lived there. However, census returns show more than one Pen Y Fron in the area.
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Keith
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August
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