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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Monmouthshire => Topic started by: Dannemois on Tuesday 17 December 13 10:27 GMT (UK)
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Yet another Welsh lad, namely, Mordecai Jenkins died in France with the Australian army. Born circa 1887, New Tredegar, Monmouthshire, he went to Australia in 1913. Can someone please help with background info; I would appreciate a look-up on the 1901 census with parents Lemuel & Mary Jenkins and could I please ask for a check on the passenger lists for details of his outgoing journey. Any help and information appreciated.
Thanks, Roy
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Theres a Mordecai Jenkins abt 1888 went to Brisbane 6 Jun 1913 he was a miner .On the Orama ship travelled alone.age 25 Welsh
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1901
Lemuel Jenkins 54 coal hewer b Blackwood,Mons
Mary 51 wife b Dowlais,Glams
Thomas W 21 son b Dowlais
Mary J 18 dau b ditto
Samuel 16 son b ditto
Mordecai 14 son coal hewer b New Tredegar Mons
Willie 11 son b ditto
Maggie B 10 dau b ditto
10 Greenfields,Bedwelty,New Tredegar
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Hi
Thank you for the details, I wonder if it's possible to tell me if the family were still at the same address on the 1911, and any additions to the family. I assume Mordecai's occupation would still be a coal miner?
Regards and thanks
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132 Commercial Street,New Tredegar,yes hes still a miner.no new additions but Maggie B is missing
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theres a monumental inscription on Ancestry
In loving memory of Pte Mordecai Jenkins 270S.B.Coy 4th Division,4th Pioneers.Australian Imperial Force,The beloved son of Lemuel and Mary Jenkins,132 Commercial Street,New Tredegar,who died of wounds recieved in action Sep 16th 1913 aged 31 years.Interred at Hancourt cemetery,France.
greater love hath no man than this,that he lay down his life for his friends.
also the above named Mary Jenkins who died Aug 16 1923 aged 74 years and the above named Lemuel Jenkins who died Nov 21st 1923 aged 77 years.Thy will be done
there is a will for Lemuel 1923 which gives his address as 132 Commercial Road.so the family must have stayed there from between 1901-1911 until death.
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Thanks again, can I finish up by asking for a look-up of the 1891.
Roy
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1891
Lemuel 45 bore miner b Mons
Mary 42 wife b Glams
Susan 20 dau b Glams
Annie 18 dau b Glams
Thomas H 11 son b Glams on 1881 Thomas Walter aged 1 so perhaps this should be Thos W not H
Lemuel 7 son b Glams
Mordicai 5 son b Mons
William 2 son b Mons
Maggie B 1 dau b Mons
Greenfield Bedwelty
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Thank you so much for your kindness and also being so prompt with your replies, I am very grateful for your help. For your interest, I am researching local soldiers for the 2014 centenery and the details you so kindly sent me will enable me to write a brief background to his story.
Many thanks and Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year. :) ;)
Roy
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Here are his Australian Nominal Roll and Embarkation entries:
http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/nominal_rolls/first_world_war/page/R1555969/?preferred_name=jenkins%2Cmordecai&sort=asc&order=RID&op=Search
http://static.awm.gov.au/collection/images/large/RCDIG1067398/RCDIG1067398--391-.JPG
Regards
Roger
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Hi Roger
Thanks for the details, I already have his service records but I thank you all the same. I needed some background info and Isobelruss kindly helped with the census.
Best Regards, Roy
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I found the following marriage on Freebmd: Marriages Jun 1869 Lemuel Jenkins and Mary Walters, Merthyr T.
and the 1881 census @ 18 Lower Row, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Lemuel JENKINS, Head, 34, Night Overseer Coal Miner, Blackwood, Monmouth
Mary JENKINS, wife, 31, Dowlais, Glamorgan
Margaret JENKINS, daug, 11, scholar, Dowlais
Susan JENKINS, daug, 10, scholar, Dowlais
Ann JENKINS, daug, 8, scholar, Dowlais
Edward JENKINS, son, 6, scholar, Dowlais
Thos.Walter JENKINS, son, 1, Dowlais
I would appreciate a look-up on the 1871 for the family and if possible locating Lemuel Jenkins on the 1861.
Thanks, Roy
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1871
William Harvey 30 b Bedminster Somerset lodger railway labourer
Elizabeth Harvey 30 wife b ditto lodger
Lemuel Jenkins 24 head b Glamorgan collier
Mary 22 wife b ditto
Margaret 1 dau b ditto
Susannah 1 mth dau b ditto
19 Lower Row,Merthyr Tydfil,Dowlais
sorry but couldnt turn image round to read it.
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1861
John Jenkins 35 coal miner b Rhymney,Mons
Susan 43 wife b Aberystwith,Cardiganshire
Samuel 19 son haulier b Blackwood Mons
Lemuel 14 son coal miner b ditto
could be Joshua 10 son b Dowlais,Glams
19 Lower Row,Merthyr Tydfil,Dowlais
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1851
Edward Jenkins 47 collier b Risca Mons
Susannah 37 wife
Ann 16 dau b Bedwelty
Samuel 10 son b ditto
Lemuel 5 son b ditto
Mary 2 dau b ditto
Top of Dowlais,Merthyr Tydfil
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Many many thanks, you have been a great help.
Kind regards, Roy
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Should have gone here for a look.
http://www.newtredegar-ww1.org.uk/html/pion_m_jenkins.htm