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Born 1833 In Wales, Died 1906 Walla Walla County, USA
Emigrated to Utah, USA in 1854/55.
Want to establish who he travelled to USA with and his 2nd forename name, if possible. (was it William?)
Any help appreciated.
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FIND A GRAVE with photograph and bio (names him William)
William W. Davies 1833 - 1906
Lyons Creek Cemetery
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15969383/william-w-davies
Sandra
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Same copy as on find a grave
The Evening Statesman Walla Walla, Washington
26 Nov 1906, Mon Page 8
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/117419632/the-evening-statesman/
Sandra
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The thread title is Walter W Davies. However, the information that Sandra found matches the poster’s details. ???
Regarding William adding a middle initial, it could possibly be just an initial not a full name (per the findagrave text). I worked with someone who coincidentally had a middle initial of W. He told me that he didn’t have a full middle name - just the initial. He was very blunt and honest; I believe he was telling the truth about the lack of a name.
The following link appears to be about William’s ship:
https://saintsbysea.lib.byu.edu/mii/account/227
Note: I’ve never used the website before; I do not know if it is a trusted site.
Looking at the passenger list on Anc*try, shown under Wm’s(?) and Anne’s names is
Eliz. Do (ditto), age 23, Spinster
Coincidence that she was a Davies, or possibly related to Wm?
The ship arrived in Philadelphia 22 May 1855
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Possibly Eliz. :-\
From the Utah, U.S., Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Records, 1847-1868
Elizabeth Davies, born 21 June 1832
Record Type - Arrival
Departure Date - 25 July 1855
Arrival Date - 28 October 1855
Arrival Place - Deseret, United States
Death Date - 13 Nov
Business Name - Charles A. Harper Company
Added: Trying an internet search, she apparently died 13 Nov 1910.
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Elizabeth’s grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139778373/elizabeth-williams
Note: she had several children, including a first born son named William Walter.
Didn’t mean to barge in, Sandra. ;) Going to try to get some sleep now.
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Elizabeth’s grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139778373/elizabeth-williams
Note: she had several children, including a first born son named William Walter.
Didn’t mean to barge in, Sandra. ;) Going to try to get some sleep now.
Here is the death certificate for William Walter Williams - 6 December 1927
spouse Emma Jane Poulter.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XXCQ-22C?i=404&cc=1747615
Sandra
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Lisa thankyou the initial post was my mistake should have been William W!
Apologies
Sandra thank you the Memorial info above tells me he isn't who I was looking for.
Many thanks to both of you
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Oh dear back to the drawing board.
Sandra
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I noticed a familiar name as I've come across it in many of my searches.
William Walter might have been this one, No others are shown so far:
Ruabon Denbighshire
Baptism -
6 July 1833 William Walter, s of John (brick maker) and Mary Davies of Acrefair.
Many of my relatives came from that area.
They are unlikely to be found on the 1841census as it's missing for that area.
Gadget
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There is also a William Walter Davies, b c 1832-4, in Talley. Llandilofawr, Carmarthensire. Parents - David (a farmer) and Anne
See HO10/2471/49/4
but probably still there in 1881
So probably the Ruabon W, W.
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Thanks Gadget, he is definitely of interest, will take a closer look.
Much Appreciated.
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He looks to be the brother of my gg grandfather Jacob, also a son of John Davies (Brickmaker) and Mary, abode Acrefair, who was baptised 2/8/1829 Ruabon Parish Records.
Thank you Gadget!
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The people in that area always say that we're all cousins so I'll have to check on your family. We may be related ;D
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In case you don't know, the correct pronunciation of Acrefair is ~
Ak ra vi rr
and not
Acre Fair!
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Oh please...... you expect an Englishman to understand how to pronounce Welsh place names! ;D Not a chance!! Its bad enough trying to untangle people with the surname Davies! I thought Greenhalgh in Lancashire was bad ::) I suppose it could be worse, I'm thinking Jones would be on a different level in Wales lol!!
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