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Hi Sara,

If your Grandfather and Henry Folland were close associates, then it is likely that he would have attended Henry Folland's funeral. Sometimes local newspapers would list some of the more prominent people who attended a funeral and who they were eg: John Jones, manager of so and so works. I'm wondering whether you'd find some clues in either the Cambrian or Western Mail archives from Swansea Library. I'm not sure when he was buried unfortunately as he died in Egypt on 24th March 1926, and his remains were brought back to Swansea for internment.

Likewise, your mum may have attended Mrs Follands funeral which took place on 21st March 1957 and the same papers may hold some clues for you. Both are buried at Oystermouth cemetery.

I have checked our local newspaper archives and I'm afraid that on this occasion, the funerals were not covered. Good Luck with your research.

Thanks Heywood, that is indeed relevant to the William Michael in question. Unfortunately I'm not sure what happened to him or where his career took him. I've recently been informed that he married another singer who was well known in her day (early 1900's). Her name was Doris Lemon, but whether that was her real name or her stage name I know not.

Thanks Ronald,

I shall amend my webpage. Do you have any further information on John Jenkyn Morgan. I understand that he was deeply involved with Brynseion Chapel and wrote a book on it's history. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find out where to get a copy. There are no copies at local libraries.

I also know that he was a poet and that he was listed in the 1923 Kelly's Directory as being a local shopkeeper, though what kind of shop he had, I do not know. Any further information would be well received.

Best Wishes,
Dave

Hi Jennyrob,

Thanks for the info, very interesting. I'd love to hear from his son. Are you in contact with him?

Best Wishes,
Dave