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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Glamorganshire => Topic started by: angy65 on Sunday 19 June 11 10:02 BST (UK)
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Hi
Would someone be able to tell me where l can find burial records for Cocketts Church yard, I think it's St Peters in Cockett. My mum has just told me that her maternal granmother is buried there as she remembers going there when she was young. unfortunately l don't have a date of death but it was in the late 40's after the war, and her name is Eliza Jane Griffiths nee Hanney. I would also be interested to see if she is in a family plot.
Thanks for any help.
Angy65
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Have you tried the West Glamorgan Archive Service ?
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Thanks for the reply eac61, yes l have had a look but l can't seem to find anywhere that you can view the info online. I live in Australia and am trying to research before visiting next year. thanks again for the suggestion
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Hi
I dont think the info is available online but you could email them and ask if they hold the records, explain you live in Australia, and what info you are looking for - their email address is:
westglamarchives[-- at --]@swansea.gov.uk
Good Luck !
EAC61
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Thank you very much for your help eac61, will certainly give that a try.
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Hi angy, have tried to reply your post but having probs...
kind regards,
Rob.
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Hi again,
must be the website, WGAS Swansea will have good records for St peters parish church Cockett.
Live very near to St peters, as from Fforestfach.
If you like i could take photo of the grave for you and e-mail it.
regards,
Rob.
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The Sexton proved very helpful 18mths ago in sorting out a Rootschatter's query - by phone. If you search Rootschat for "Cockett Church" you will find several previous posts re St Peters.
Phone no is 01792 581514
Address 59 Station Road
Cockett,
Swansea
West Glam SA5 5AU
regards
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Thank you Rob and Hanes Teulu :)
Remember Angy65 to exchange email addresses with Rob by Personal Message only
Kind Regards
Morgan
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Thank you Rob and Hanes Teulu.
I have been having a lot of trouble getting onto the WAGS site myself.
Thank you for the offer of the photo Rob but unfortunately I still can't find any information on where the grave actually is , but l really appreciate the offer.
Cheers
Angy65
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Hi Angy 65,
On my next visit to WGAS, i will take a look at the records for St Peters Cockett for you.
If you manage to find out before me, let me know so i can take a look for you.
regards,
Rob.
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Hi Angy,
Not to worry if the grave info i sent you doesn't tally, as i wil lbe visiting the westglamarchives the end of next week and will look at the burial book for St Peter's cockett, so don't give up.
here is a photo of the grave i saw today.
regards,
rob.
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Hi Angy,
I have visited the WGAS today and searched the burial register for St Peter's Cockett from 1941-1952
and there are only two entries for a Eliza/ Elizabeth Griffiths. One in 1945 and the other 1951.
the first and most likely is Eliza Jane Griffiths, of White Bungalow, Cadle, Fforetfach, Swansea.
July 22nd 1945 aged 72 yrs. date of burial July 25th 1945. Grave number N:E: 94.
the second is Elizabeth Griffiths, 37, Granogwen Rd, Mayhill, Swansea. August 2nd 1951 aged 83yrs.
Grave number E: 491.
Kind Regards,
Rob.
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Hi angy,
did you receive my last e-mail to you regarding Eliza Jane Griffiths?
if not here is an entry in the Burial Index for St peter's Church, Cockett.
Eliza Jane Griffiths, age 72yrs. July 22nd 1945, abode: White Bungalow, Cadle, Fforestfach, Swansea.
Grave number: N:E: 94. Date of burial : July 25th 1945.
am sending again in case you didn't recieve last e-mail (been having probs with sending from this site).
regards,
Rob.
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hope the info i sent you is useful and applicable.
There are large areas of St Peter's graveyard that are still unmarked and isolated. i suggest you contact the reverand who will guide you to the grave number i gave you and help you further.
i am unable to assist you more and wish you well in your family quest.
Rob.
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Hello Rob :)
Angy has not been on here since early hours of 16th August so perhaps has not yet seen your helpful Postings.
Hopefully she will return and let us know whether you have found the right Eliza and whether this request is now complete.
Kind Regards
Morgan