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Hi All,

Can anyone help with this family who moved to  1 Arthur St. before 1901,

Evan Parry Evans, (born 1860 ish, Cardigan St Mary)Grocer
Margaret (nee Michael, but no marriage record found yet,) (born 1852 ish, Pen Bridell)
James Parry Evans (born 1886, Bedminster (my grandfather))
Lizzie Evans (born 1887 Deptford London) (no record after 1901)
May/Mary Evans (born 1888 Deptford London) No record after 1911 census
William Parry Evans (born 1890 Deptford London) No record after 1901 apart from been mentioned in his fathers will (as William Henry Evans (colliery worker) in 1932.

My mother (only child of James Parry Evans) remembers that Margaret and Evan died within a few years of each other and lived in Blaengwynfi since 1901.  I can find no record of their marriage or Margaret's death.  I would love to know when and where they were buried.

I suspect that Lizzie might also have died young as my mum had never heard of her.  Perhaps she is buried with her parents?

My mum seems to remember that William might have been a teacher but since the death of the parents, James & William were not in touch. 

May, reportedly went into a home after her parents died as my mum remembers writing to her for a time but she can't remember what happened to her.

Another interesting point is that Margaret's sister, Esther, also married an Evans (william) who also moved to Abergwynfi but was left a widow before 1911.  Again, finding Evans information is very difficult without more insight as it is such a common name.

I would be very happy if anyone who has the knowledge or tools can find any information on this family as I suspect my Mum might have cousins she has never even met.

Thank you to anyone who is able to answer.

Regards

Jane




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Devon Lookup Requests / Re: RIDGWAY - Lookup request marriage, death, anything!
« on: Monday 08 December 08 06:33 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Tristi,

I saw your post and look forward to hearing from you personally.  I'm not sure how to contact you as couldn't find a way to email you personally.... (I'm new to this site).

I have to say that Oliver Ridgeway was news to me.  I knew George (1866) had many siblings, but I was concerned in looking up direct descendants.

My findings were also interesting to my Mum.  Of course, her mums family (Parsons) were from West Monkton, althugh my mum was brought up in Manchester (me too).  When she remarried, however, she and her new husband relocated back to Somerset and she is familiar with the area. In fact even I remember going to visit Auntie Eve (mums aunt, and daughter of George) in Bathpool, in her tiny terraced house on Taunton Road.  It had an outside toilet and my sister and I took a bath in a tin tub in the parlour in front of the fire.

Actually Auntie Eve also had a spell in Australia.  My mum only recently shared that with me and I can't wait to share it with you too.

I also have some 'Parsons' stories to share with you when we get in touch finally.... I was apparently such a small world and West Monkton was full of Parsons and Hurfords.

Well write soon.

Best Wishes

Jane

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Devon Lookup Requests / Re: RIDGWAY - Lookup request marriage, death, anything!
« on: Thursday 04 December 08 12:13 GMT (UK)  »
Hi All,

I just started on Roots Chat and saw that this line (now some 6 months old) might involve my family.

I'm descended from George Parsons and Flora Hurford.  Two of their children were another George (1866) who was my Great Grandfather, and Ellen (1881).  Ellen was still at home in 1901 with her parents at the post office on Taunton Road, and GGdad lived a couple of doors down at 1 Railway Cottages.

Unfortunately, I don't know who Ellen married but daresay I could find out.

I would be interested to know of any links and if I can provide any further information.

Regards

Jane (in Dubai)

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