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Title: Lewis family of maesbury
Post by: Elizadoolittle on Monday 15 June 20 22:33 BST (UK)

I am searching for information on the Lewis family from Pentremaes near Maesbury.
In November 1867 Mary Lewis (Spinster aged 18 years) daughter of David Lewis, General Labourer) married Henry Jones (Bachelor aged 24 years)-Farm Servant at The Old Chapel, Arthur Street, Oswestry. Witnesses were Cornelius Lewis and Hannah Lewis. Henry was my great grandfather. At the time of his marriage, Henry's father (also Henry) was shown as a deceased general labourer.
Any information would be gratefully received. I really don't know anything about Pentremaes

Title: Re: Lewis family of maesbury
Post by: CaroleW on Tuesday 16 June 20 01:39 BST (UK)

Have you looked for her on the 1871 census to establish her birthplace then checked the 1851/1861 censuses for her?  The only Mary Jones with husband Henry in Shropshire was b Oswestry 1848

Census info is free on FamilySearch

www.familysearch.org

1871 entry

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFT4-7KZ

1851 entry

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGDR-DR2

Title: Re: Lewis family of maesbury
Post by: maddys52 on Tuesday 16 June 20 02:32 BST (UK)

Just to add: Here's the family in 1861
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7YG-MGM

Pentremaes Lane, Maesbury

There's a map from 1884 here (Pentre'r-maes towards top left hand corner) if you're interested
https://maps.nls.uk/view/101593870

Title: Re: Lewis family of maesbury
Post by: maddys52 on Tuesday 16 June 20 02:49 BST (UK)

Also, if you're interested:

"MARRIAGES
On the 11th inst., at the Old Church, Owestry, by Rev. G. Cuthbert, John, fourth son of Mr David Lewis, Pentremaso, Maesbury, to Elizabeth, fourth daughter of the late Mr Richard Evans, of Maesbrook"
Wrexham Weekly Advertiser, Saturday,  Sept. 19, 1863

Title: Re: Lewis family of maesbury
Post by: Elizadoolittle on Tuesday 16 June 20 09:06 BST (UK)

Thank you both so much for your help.

Title: Re: Lewis family of maesbury
Post by: maddys52 on Wednesday 17 June 20 02:18 BST (UK)

You're welcome,

Another newspaper item, most likely your Cornelius (brother to Mary and witness at her marriage) as I notice on the 1861 census he is a carter.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7YV-JBV

"A Batch of Drunkards. - William Felton, labourer, David Williams, tailor, Owestry, Edward Morris, labourer, and Cornelius Lewis, waggoner to Mr Oswald Hurdleston, were severally fined various sums for being too fond of their beer. - Superintendent Gough stated that he had hard work to get the last named prisoner to the lock-up, and when he was there he tore a rug up and was very violent."
Wrexham Weekly Advertiser, Friday,  Feb. 29, 1868

Title: Re: Lewis family of maesbury
Post by: Neon_strobelight on Thursday 01 April 21 12:01 BST (UK)

Hi,

I am also a descendant of David and Mary Lewis, through their son George, so am also interested in this information.