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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Glamorganshire => Topic started by: msbonbon65 on Thursday 18 August 22 05:21 BST (UK)
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Hi,
I have the 1881 - 1911 Wales Census for Michael Dacey residence Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales. I am hoping to learn more about his occupation the census show;
1881 Wales Census Iron Filler
1891 Wales Census Iron Worker
1901 Wales Census loading ore? Iron Worker? it's difficult to make out the exact wording
19011 Wales Census Laborer is all it says
I am wondering if it's possible to learn what iron foundry he was working for during the period 1881 - 1901? Laborer could be anything, so I don't expect to learn anymore, but if I could put a name to the foundry that would be great!
Thanks in advance! Maria
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This map might be of use :-\
https://maps.nls.uk/view/102182502
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Hi hope this helps
The village of Dowlais ( Black Brook) developed around the Dowlais ironworks under the management of Josiah John Guest it developed to become the largest ironworks in the world with the workforce of 5000 in the 1840`s. This iron company imported iron ore from Spain
One of the following generations
After R.T. Crawshay's death, his sons reopened the works,but soon closed again for a long and costly rebuild that was not complete until 1884, while a steel works was constructed. Crawshay Brothers, Cyfarthfa, Limited continued the business until 1902, when the works were sold to Guest Keen and Nettlefolds Limited, the proprietors of the Dowlais Ironworks.
By 1910, the steelworks had been forced to close again, and while it was briefly reopened in 1915 to aid in the production of materials for World War I, the works closed for the last time in 1919. It fell into disrepair until it was dismantled in 1928. The failure of the works was a devastating blow to the local community, as it had depended heavily on the works for its economic livelihood.
Guest Keen and Nettlefolds was transfered to Cardiff it later was known as Allied Steel and Wire I was employed as an industrial nurse there before its closure
Heddwch
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Re. the 1901 census and Occupation/Profession is the first word "Unloading ..."?
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Looks like "Unloading Coal" and "Above" overwrites the original?
Correction - went straight to original and deduced "Unloading coal" only to go to transcript and find it had already been transcribed as "Uloading coal!".
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Don't know if you are aware but a very good site and forum for old Merthyr Tydfil. The link covers the history of Dowlais ironworks, lots more info regarding Merthyr on the site.
http://www.alangeorge.co.uk/Dowlais_Ironworks.htm
Cas
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This map might be of use :-\
https://maps.nls.uk/view/102182502
Thank you for the map of Dowlais area, took a quick look at it, but will do a more in depth study of it!
Maria
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Hi hope this helps
The village of Dowlais ( Black Brook) developed around the Dowlais ironworks under the management of Josiah John Guest it developed to become the largest ironworks in the world with the workforce of 5000 in the 1840`s. This iron company imported iron ore from Spain
One of the following generations
After R.T. Crawshay's death, his sons reopened the works,but soon closed again for a long and costly rebuild that was not complete until 1884, while a steel works was constructed. Crawshay Brothers, Cyfarthfa, Limited continued the business until 1902, when the works were sold to Guest Keen and Nettlefolds Limited, the proprietors of the Dowlais Ironworks.
By 1910, the steelworks had been forced to close again, and while it was briefly reopened in 1915 to aid in the production of materials for World War I, the works closed for the last time in 1919. It fell into disrepair until it was dismantled in 1928. The failure of the works was a devastating blow to the local community, as it had depended heavily on the works for its economic livelihood.
Guest Keen and Nettlefolds was transfered to Cardiff it later was known as Allied Steel and Wire I was employed as an industrial nurse there before its closure
Heddwch
Thank you!! This is very helpful! Maria
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Don't know if you are aware but a very good site and forum for old Merthyr Tydfil. The link covers the history of Dowlais ironworks, lots more info regarding Merthyr on the site.
http://www.alangeorge.co.uk/Dowlais_Ironworks.htm
Cas
Thank you will take a look at the link! Maria
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Looks like "Unloading Coal" and "Above" overwrites the original?
Correction - went straight to original and deduced "Unloading coal" only to go to transcript and find it had already been transcribed as "Uloading coal!".
Thank you, I agree its either Unloading or loading coal.