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Hi Iago
Another quick response.  The 1861 for Tynwain that you looked up is correct.  Thomas and Selina (Celina) had 4 children that I am aware of.  Firstly Jennet (Born 1857) - this would be who you read as Jane - William (Born 1859) Emily (she died young, I am awaiting her death certificate) and Thomas Cynog born 4/5/1863.  I have a lot of info on him, including his obituary. He married Sarah Catherine Powell, but I  digress here, as I am trying to establish the history of Selina.
Thomas Cynog was born at Tynwain Merthy Cynog.  The Tynwain clear on his birth certificate.  It states his father as Thomas Davies, farmer, Tynwain Merthyr Cynog, and his mother Selina Magdalen Williams. 
In 1911 Thomas Davies who was born in 1831 (don't have birth date) at Llanfechan is living at Bailyhelig  Brecon, with his son, the above mentioned William. 
So, my interest at this point is really the history and family of Selina Magdalen Williams.  I am just trying to prove that the Selina aged 9 in the 1841 census 'Division of Yacrifawr (?) Parish of Merthyr Cynog (Ref HO107/1368/12) is the one who married Thomas Davies.  I am almost 100% positive that Tynwain Yscifawr is correct. 
There is nothing quite like local knowledge in sorting these things out. 
The 1925 death of Thomas Davies aged 95, is what pulled me into Rootsweb in the first instance, as it could have taken me forever to discover this information.  I have read through previous postings, and the only relevance I could find to my research was the headstones and burial place of Selina and Thomas.
Kind regards
Genieflower

I am seeking information on Selina Magdalen Williams, Born c1832.  She married Thomas Davies in 1856 and died on 19/2/1865 
I believe her parents to be John and Elizabeth Williams, and she was one of at least 10 children.
Any information on Selina or her family would be great.
Kind regards
Genieflower

Hi Iago

Thanks for that - wasn't sure how to change to Lewis Bowcott heading!  So I'll certainly take up your suggestion with the Look-up request.  I'm pretty sure that Selina is from the family you mention, but hoping that as soon as her marriage certificate arrives, which I've ordered and expect any day, it will shed more light, and I can be more positive then in providing correct information for any look-up requests. 
You are obviously very familiar with the area, and also of how this all works, so thank you so much for that. 
I think there is also a way of connecting 'personally' by email as well, which I am happy to do along the way.
Thanks for your help
Regards
Genieflower

Hi Iago
Thanks for your reply.  As you see, I only joined Rootsweb when I stumbled across the Davies burial information the other day. 
I was interested to know if you had actrually seen that headstone or if the info came from another source.
I'm researching that particular Davies line - that is, Thomas Davies, b 1831 who married Selina Magdalen Williams. They had 3 children, Jennett b 1857, she married John Hope Evans a Congregational minister.  William, who married Margaret; they had 8 children, 6 still living in 1911, and Thomas Cynog, a Baptist Minister b. 1863 and died 1911.  It was interesting to note from your info from the headstone that Thomas b.1831 lived to such a ripe old age.  In 1911 he was living at Baily Helig with his son William and daughter in law Margaret.
Not yet sure how to use Rootsweb - am I rambling too much? 
Regards - Genieflower