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Title: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 10:32 GMT (UK)
Looking for more records relating to Robert Roberts born ca 1782. If correct he married Gaenor Griffiths in 1804 and they had son Robert Roberts ca 1804 in St Asaph.  This Robert married Ann Mandle and was a stone Mason.

Can anyone find the earlier Robert's birth / baptism record?  Not seen him on a census.

Thanks for looking
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 31 October 21 10:49 GMT (UK)
Robert who married Gaenor Griffiths was a widower at the time of his marriage

ADDED Gaynor Roberts was buried at St Asaph 16 Feb 1836 age 68 (born c1768)
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 31 October 21 13:04 GMT (UK)
If correct he married Gaenor Griffiths in 1804 and they had son Robert Roberts ca 1804 in St Asaph.  This Robert married Ann Mandle and was a stone Mason.


There are 2 baptisms for a Robert Roberts with parents Robert & Gaynor at St Asaph 17 Mar 1805 & 02 Aug 1807.  Also a daughter Catherine 21 Jan 1809
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 13:47 GMT (UK)
Am I missing something ~

The marriage entry has no information about his occupation or age so I'm not sure how you know that he was a stone mason and his parents were Robert and Gaynor.

Do you have Robert and Ann on any censuses, or any other evidence that you could share with us?

Gadget


Add - I see that there is a tree on Ancestry which might be yours but no sources are given  :-\
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 13:58 GMT (UK)
Rosie

Do you think that  this the family on the  1851 census - 2506/324/12
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 14:27 GMT (UK)
I have John Martin and Sarah Ann Roberts wedding certificate. Sarah's father Robert is a stonemason. I have the census where Sarah Ann is living with Robert Roberts and he's listed as a bricklayer. Will look for the entry now.

It's the 1871 census with Ann,  Robert Roberts and Sarah Anne Martin are living together in St asaph
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 14:35 GMT (UK)
I have John Martin and Sarah Ann Roberts wedding certificate. Sarah's father Robert is a stonemason. I have the census where Sarah Ann is living with Robert Roberts and he's listed as a bricklayer. Will look for the entry now.

I've given the ref to it in the post just above.
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 14:57 GMT (UK)
The reason I'm a bit doubtful of Robert's parentage is that Robert Roberts is a pretty common name in Wales, particularly North Wales.   I have a 2 x great grandfather named Robert Roberts, luckily he married after 1837 so I had a father's name. However, this was John!  I eventually located them with a lot of hard work and contacting people in the area that I was interested in.
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 15:29 GMT (UK)
Ok so you're thinking gaynor and Robert are probably not the right parents. Yes it's far too common a name isn't it
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 15:38 GMT (UK)
I've been looking on various sites but, so far, I've not found anything that jumps out. Have you got anything for Gaynor. The burial that Rosie found puts her as being born circa 1768.
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 15:51 GMT (UK)
I had found the marriage mentioned earlier where Roberts was a widow  and this document : here the birthdate is 1807 so conflicts with another census I have unfortunately
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 16:16 GMT (UK)
Did Robert and Ann have any other children apart from Sarah and Susanah?
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 16:33 GMT (UK)
John 1850
Evan 1847
Robert 1845
William 1838
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 31 October 21 16:38 GMT (UK)
John 1850
Evan 1847
Robert 1845
William 1838

Did they all die in childhood  :-\
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 16:41 GMT (UK)
I'm going to investigate this further, the gro is making me rethink this
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 16:42 GMT (UK)
That was their date of birth
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 31 October 21 17:00 GMT (UK)
That was their date of birth

Whose date of birth, the sons John, Evan, Robert & William.  :-\. I was wondering why they were not with Robert, Ann, Sarah A & Susanna in 1851.  I see Susanna died age 19.
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 17:06 GMT (UK)
I can't find an Ann Mandle baptism at the moment - b.c. 1798, Llannefydd (from census). The marriage entry doesn't give marital status. I've tried broad variations of surname and place and also  an Ann marrying a Mandle (variations)

Ive check C of E and non-c baptisms.

Have you had any luck, Rosie?

Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 31 October 21 17:15 GMT (UK)
I have not looked for Ann yet.  I have been trying to locate the family in 1841 but am wondering about these other children.  :-\
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 17:17 GMT (UK)
Forget the other children I have probably made a mistake there and used the wrong census. Why can't I find Susannah on the gro?
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 17:19 GMT (UK)
I can't get any of the children's ,born post 1837's , registrations on the GRO - not all were registered then. One of my lines just baptised.
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 17:21 GMT (UK)
Have you confirmed yourself that Mandle is the maiden name?
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 31 October 21 17:34 GMT (UK)
I think the family are in Mount Road, St Asaph in 1841 as that is where they are in 1851

Robert Roberts 30 occ Plasterer bn in county
Anne Roberts 40 not born in county
Sarah 5 born in county
Anne Jones 40 born in county

HO107
Piece 1412
Book 7
Folio  7
Page 9
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 17:37 GMT (UK)
That's what I'm doing!

You said it was Mandle in your first post~

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If correct he married Gaenor Griffiths in 1804 and they had son Robert Roberts ca 1804 in St Asaph.  This Robert married Ann Mandle and was a stone Mason.

The marriage entry looks like Mandle, but it could be a second marriage.  That's why I've been looking for marriages between an Ann (e) marrying a Mandle (variations before  she married Robert).

Sorry, Rosie. I was replying to
Have you confirmed yourself that Mandle is the maiden name?
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 17:38 GMT (UK)
Sarah later lives on Mount Rd with her husband John Martin
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 31 October 21 17:39 GMT (UK)
Sarah Ann was baptised 13th March 1836 at St Asaph - Roberts occ Bricklayer.  Now I am wondering if that is the right family in 1841  :-\

ADDED Sorry had date wrong, now corrected.  Distracted by doorbell then I remembered what day it was  ;D
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 17:40 GMT (UK)
I appreciate all your efforts. I'm new to this and obviously made a few incorrect assumptions
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 17:42 GMT (UK)
Sarah Ann was baptised 13th March 1826 at St Asaph - Roberts occ Bricklayer.  Now I am wondering if that is the right family in 1841  :-\

What was Sarah's age at marriage and post-marriage censuses/age at death?

Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 18:18 GMT (UK)
Year of birth at marriage 1841.
On 1871 she's 30. On 1881 census says she is 45..on 1911 census dob 1836? Argh
Age at death unconfirmed
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: hanes teulu on Sunday 31 October 21 18:49 GMT (UK)
Chasing "Roberts" in North Wales is daunting at the best of times. In addition the name "Mandle" is as rare as hens' teeth.
FindMyPast Baptisms -
1. Image/Transcript
13 Mar 1834, Sarah Ann dau of Robert and Ann Roberts, abode Gwern Glefryd, occpn. bricklayer
2. Transcript only
Sarah Ann Roberts, 13 Mar 1836**, place St Asaph, parents Robert and Ann Roberts
3. Image/Transcript
19 July 1844, Susannah daughter of Robert & Ann Roberts, abode Penyllan Brynpolyn, occpn bricklayer, place of baptism St. Asaph

As mentioned no Susannah with mother's maiden name Mandle (or similar) to be found on GRO. There are Susannah's that "fit" but not a "Mandle"

I've been chasing the 1834 baptism re. Sarah Ann in 1841.

** - as transcribed
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 19:02 GMT (UK)
I wonder if these Sarah Anns were the same person and maybe for whatever reason she changed her dob to suit
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: hanes teulu on Sunday 31 October 21 19:28 GMT (UK)
Ancestry has a transcript only for the 1836 baptism - no image. Identifies the source as "Salt Lake City - Family search".
 
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 19:37 GMT (UK)
Ancestry has a transcript only for the 1836 baptism - no image. Identifies the source as "Salt Lake City - Family search".

Nothing in the parish records, for that one HT. Given all the details are the same, except for the year (1834 cf 1836},  I'd say it might be the old 'patrons submisssion' or similar.
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: hanes teulu on Sunday 31 October 21 19:39 GMT (UK)
Had a look at Family Search. Wanted to check if it was an indexed or contributed record but with the recent changes yet to find out how to do this.
It does mention "Attached in family tree to Sarah Ann Roberts ..." - hence verey dubious about provenance!
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: hanes teulu on Sunday 31 October 21 19:40 GMT (UK)
Ancestry has a transcript only for the 1836 baptism - no image. Identifies the source as "Salt Lake City - Family search".

Nothing in the parish records, for that one HT. Given all the details are the same, except for the year (1834 cf 1836},  I'd say it might be the old 'patrons submisssion' or similar.
Agree - had plumped for that
regards
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 19:42 GMT (UK)
Helen, where did you get the list of children that you gave earlier:


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John 1850
Evan 1847
Robert 1845
William 1838


Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 19:43 GMT (UK)
Ancestry has a transcript only for the 1836 baptism - no image. Identifies the source as "Salt Lake City - Family search".

Nothing in the parish records, for that one HT. Given all the details are the same, except for the year (1834 cf 1836},  I'd say it might be the old 'patrons submisssion' or similar.

What does this mean exactly?
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: hanes teulu on Sunday 31 October 21 19:49 GMT (UK)
Gadget,
You or me to respond! At least some of us remember the distinction - and it was so much easier to distinguish in the old days.
HT
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 19:50 GMT (UK)
It means that the 1836 one is wrong - HT to give full details, please.

Here's a snip of Ann's surname from the 1832 marriage entry. Also note that a Mary Roberts was a witness.
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 19:50 GMT (UK)
Helen, where did you get the list of children that you gave earlier:


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John 1850
Evan 1847
Robert 1845
William 1838

An 1851 census with Robert Roberts on it.  In Rhyl. Robert is a fireman in a steamer, he is 42
, Ann is 43

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG88-GGN

Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 19:52 GMT (UK)
Ah - was it the same one from 1841 - not a bricklayer.  I discounted as ages a bit out.

1941 HO107/1403/2/12/17  has ~

Church Street, Abergele, St Asaph RD.
Robert Roberts 25, Driver
Mary, 30
John, 9  b 1832
Sarah, 5 b 1836
William, 1 b 1839
Robert 3 months b 1841



Add - a quick search on GRO for Robert and William has probable  mother's mn as Jones
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 19:57 GMT (UK)
Wow this line really isn't straightforward at all
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 20:13 GMT (UK)
This is definitely the correct couple if your Sarah Ann(e) had a daughter Gwendoline


1871 - RG10/5669/67/8

Robert 64, bricklayer,
Ann, 64,
Sarah Anne Martin, 30
Gwendoline Martin, 1
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: hanes teulu on Sunday 31 October 21 20:18 GMT (UK)
As I mentioned, chasing Roberts in N Wales is daunting - and that's an understatement, believe me.


Will PM you about "Contributed International Genealogical Index" or submitted records. Need a break at the moment!!
regards
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 20:29 GMT (UK)
My line kept dropping - I've been re-looking at the baptism record of Sarah Ann - the transcripts show  both 1834 and 1836. However, they both link to the same entry in the register - the page is labelled 1836 on both
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 20:31 GMT (UK)
My line kept dropping - I've been re-looking at the baptism record of Sarah Ann - the transcripts show  both 1834 and 1836. However, they both link to the same entry in the register - the page is labelled 1836 on both
Would you mind sending me a copy?
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Hgreenla on Sunday 31 October 21 20:45 GMT (UK)
As I mentioned, chasing Roberts in N Wales is daunting - and that's an understatement, believe me.


Will PM you about "Contributed International Genealogical Index" or submitted records. Need a break at the moment!!
regards
Thank you
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 31 October 21 21:14 GMT (UK)
My line kept dropping - I've been re-looking at the baptism record of Sarah Ann - the transcripts show  both 1834 and 1836. However, they both link to the same entry in the register - the page is labelled 1836 on both
Would you mind sending me a copy?

Done.

Add - Sarah Martin died Q4, 1914, St Asaph, aged 76.
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: hanes teulu on Monday 01 November 21 09:07 GMT (UK)
I checked the FindMyPast image and copied 1834 into my notes  -  and this only a fortnight after having my eyes tested.
Apologies
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Monday 01 November 21 11:15 GMT (UK)
I'm not sure if this was mentioned :

Ann Roberts (Mandle) was buried on 27 Oct 1875, St Asaph. She was 78 - b.c. 1797.  So possibly 35 when she married in 1832. This could be a second marriage - worth investigating.

Same address as on the 1871 census -  Mount Road, Gwernglefryd
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: rosie99 on Monday 01 November 21 11:21 GMT (UK)
Tracking back census.  Ages are not consistent  ::)
1881. 
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WS-8Z51
Robert Roberts age 77 widower occ Bricklayer
Sarah A Martin age 45 widow
Sarahs daughters Gwendoline 11 & Harrietta 8

1871. 
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5PY-GGM
Robert Roberts 64 Bricklayer bn St Asaph
Anne Roberts 64 bn Llanefydd, Denbighshire
Sarah Ann Martin 30 bn St Asaph
Gwendoline Martin 1 bn St Asaph

1861. 
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7V8-7JF.    Transcript has St Asaph as Kent  ::)
Robert Roberts 66 Bricklayer bn St Asaph
Anne Roberts 60 bn Llanefydd, Denbighshire
Sarah Ann Roberts 24 bn St Asaph
Susannah Roberts 16 bn St Asaph


1851. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG88-2W9
Robert Roberts 45 Bricklayer bn St Asaph
Anne Roberts 53 bn Llanifydd, Denbighshire
Sarah A Roberts 15 bn St Asaph
Susannah Roberts 6 bn St Asaph


Typed out before reading Gadgets last post  ;D
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Monday 01 November 21 11:31 GMT (UK)
This is a long shot -

The nearest that I can get to a baptism for an Ann, circa 1797, Llannefydd is

Llannefydd, 22 July 1798, Ann Thomas to Edward and Mary

Add - I've not checked non-conformist registers.
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Monday 01 November 21 11:38 GMT (UK)
There is a baptism for an Ann Mandle  in Bassenthwaite, Cumberland on 19 March 1797.  Parents were Isaac Mandle and Jane Blain

 ???

A better possibility:

A marriage at Henllan, which is 4 mls from Llannefydd:

22 Jan 1789
Edward Mandle and Mary Haden. Both of the parish
Witnesses - Thomas Bagley and  Elizabeth Knowles
Title: Re: Roberts pre 1800s
Post by: Gadget on Monday 01 November 21 11:47 GMT (UK)
This is possibly Robert's burial

13 July, 1887, St Asaph, aged 80, of Mill Street, St Asaph