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Title: 1841,1851, 1861 Lookups - Davies
Post by: taffyapple on Saturday 15 November 08 19:38 GMT (UK)

Hi,

Could someone look up William Davies for me on the above census records please?

I think he was born in Dowlais in 1841. His dad was called David Davies who was a coal miner.

Given that those are such common names and such a common occupation I am not holding my breath, but will be so grateful for the help.

Clair.
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Title: Re: 1841,1851, 1861 Lookups - Davies
Post by: Rowley on Saturday 15 November 08 19:52 GMT (UK)

Hi Clair, A little more info would be good, did he have siblings?? Oor what was his Occupation?? There are so many that fit the bill, Rowley

Title: Re: 1841,1851, 1861 Lookups - Davies
Post by: taffyapple on Saturday 15 November 08 20:06 GMT (UK)

Hi Rowley,

I don't really have much more. I know that in 1863 he was a Mine Haulier and was living in Dowlais top.
I don't know of any siblings at all.

In 1871 his family are -

William Davies 29 engine driver dowlais
Hannah  28
Elizabeth 6
Joan 4
lettice 3
David 7m
Edward Davies 22 boarder
John Davies 19 boarder.

It is possible that one or both (or neither) were his brother.

Sorry, I have no more info than that about William's early life.

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Title: Re: 1841,1851, 1861 Lookups - Davies
Post by: Rowley on Saturday 15 November 08 20:44 GMT (UK)

Hi Clair, Found this one,
1861 Census
21 High Street, Llangynwyd, Hamlet of Cwmdu
David Davies Head 60 Collier Glam Llansamlet
Martha          Wife   61            Glam Swansea Town
William           Son   21  Engine Driver   Glam Llangyfelach
regards Rowley   

Title: Re: 1841,1851, 1861 Lookups - Davies
Post by: Rowley on Saturday 15 November 08 21:01 GMT (UK)

Hi Clair,
1851 Census
Bath, Llangyfelach
David Davies  Head   51   Miner    Glam     Llansamlet
Martha           Wife     50                Glam    St Mary Swansea
Catherine       Daur    21   Home    Glam    St John Swansea
Anne              Daur     19   Home    Glam   St John Swansea
Thomas          Son       17  Miner     Glam    St John Swansea
Elizabeth       Daur       14 Scholar   Glam    St John Swansea
William           Son         9   Scholar  Glam    Llangyfelach

Regards Rowley

Title: Re: 1841,1851, 1861 Lookups - Davies
Post by: Rowley on Saturday 15 November 08 21:18 GMT (UK)

Hi Clair, Most of the names fit OK but I have doubts about David's job!!
1841
Tirpeny, llangefalach
David Davies  40  Colly Agent ( Poss Colliery Agent??)
Matha             40
Martha            15
David               15
James              14
Catherine         12
Ann                     9
Thomas               7
Elizabeth             4
John                    2
William                 6 Mon
All shown as born in County
Regards Rowley

Title: Re: 1841,1851, 1861 Lookups - Davies
Post by: taffyapple on Sunday 16 November 08 02:02 GMT (UK)

Thanks Rowley, Deffo looks promising.

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