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Monmouthshire / Re: James Gomer Thomas Tredegar
« on: Friday 07 September 12 05:57 BST (UK) »
Thanks CaroleW
Sound advice. I will do.
Thanks
Tinker
Sound advice. I will do.
Thanks
Tinker
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Monmouthshire / James Gomer Thomas Tredegar
« on: Thursday 06 September 12 12:33 BST (UK) »
Hello I hope someone can help in finding some information on James Gomer Thomas. While we know details of his marriage, children and death, we know little to nothing of his parents or siblings, if any.
James was born in Tredegar (Bedwellty) 17/07/1914 and believe his mother’s maiden name was Williams but we are not sure of this. He was apparently not brought up by his parents but another family called House (?). He married Catherine Elizabeth Hurlow on 9/10/1937 and they had 4 children.
James enlisted in the Army with the South Wales Borders and was transferred to the Gloucester Regiment and then to the Royal Welch Fusiliers. He was posted to India and Burma where he was killed in action on 6th May 1943.
If anyone can shed some light on James G Thomas’ parentage and childhood we would be very grateful.
Thanks in anticipation
Tinker
Moderator Comment: Edited to remove names of people who may be still living. Please remember our rules about this.
James was born in Tredegar (Bedwellty) 17/07/1914 and believe his mother’s maiden name was Williams but we are not sure of this. He was apparently not brought up by his parents but another family called House (?). He married Catherine Elizabeth Hurlow on 9/10/1937 and they had 4 children.
James enlisted in the Army with the South Wales Borders and was transferred to the Gloucester Regiment and then to the Royal Welch Fusiliers. He was posted to India and Burma where he was killed in action on 6th May 1943.
If anyone can shed some light on James G Thomas’ parentage and childhood we would be very grateful.
Thanks in anticipation
Tinker
Moderator Comment: Edited to remove names of people who may be still living. Please remember our rules about this.
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Breconshire / Re: llangynedre brickwall
« on: Saturday 12 May 12 18:04 BST (UK) »
Hello Again
I will run through the cenus's and see what I can find. I actually live in Rassa and have collected some information on the area. Not great but it might be useful. I will get back to you ASAP. Preparing for my grandsons birthday at the moment.
Cheers
Tinker
I will run through the cenus's and see what I can find. I actually live in Rassa and have collected some information on the area. Not great but it might be useful. I will get back to you ASAP. Preparing for my grandsons birthday at the moment.
Cheers
Tinker
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Breconshire / Re: llangynedre brickwall
« on: Friday 11 May 12 09:56 BST (UK) »
Hi
I hope the information below is helpfull It shows the family in Sirhowy, which is close to Dukestown and Rassa.
The below is from the 1891 Welsh Census.
1891 Wales RG12/ 4357/78 p 2
32 First Row, Sirhowy, Tredegar
William Bevan Head 53
Margaret Bevan Wife 52
Thos Bevan Son 25
William Bevan Son 22
Ann Bevan Daughter 17
Mary Bevan Daughter 15
John Bevan Son 12
William, Thomas and William Jnr are all Coal miners and Ann is a dresssmaker. All born Llangynidre.
If you want me to look further please let me know. As said by previous postings the north end of the Ebbw and Sirhowy valleys were part of Breconshire and they were therefore probably born in the Rassa area.
Happy Hunting
Tinker
I hope the information below is helpfull It shows the family in Sirhowy, which is close to Dukestown and Rassa.
The below is from the 1891 Welsh Census.
1891 Wales RG12/ 4357/78 p 2
32 First Row, Sirhowy, Tredegar
William Bevan Head 53
Margaret Bevan Wife 52
Thos Bevan Son 25
William Bevan Son 22
Ann Bevan Daughter 17
Mary Bevan Daughter 15
John Bevan Son 12
William, Thomas and William Jnr are all Coal miners and Ann is a dresssmaker. All born Llangynidre.
If you want me to look further please let me know. As said by previous postings the north end of the Ebbw and Sirhowy valleys were part of Breconshire and they were therefore probably born in the Rassa area.
Happy Hunting
Tinker
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Monmouthshire / Re: Kelly's Directory of Monmouthshire 1934
« on: Thursday 15 September 11 16:25 BST (UK) »
Hello Ogre
A little time to download but well worth the wait. Thanks for making this interesting info available.
All the best.
Tinker
A little time to download but well worth the wait. Thanks for making this interesting info available.
All the best.
Tinker
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Monmouthshire / Re: Rassa,New fawr
« on: Wednesday 22 June 11 06:17 BST (UK) »
Hi
As previously stated Rassa was originally in Breconshire but is now in Blaenau Gwent along with Tredegar. Rassa is now spelt Rassau and is situated north of Ebbw Vale. I also have not heard of New Fawr but will have a check.
Cheers
Tinker
As previously stated Rassa was originally in Breconshire but is now in Blaenau Gwent along with Tredegar. Rassa is now spelt Rassau and is situated north of Ebbw Vale. I also have not heard of New Fawr but will have a check.
Cheers
Tinker
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Monmouthshire / Re: OSMOND/ SCRIVEN/WILLIAMS - PONTYPOOL AREA ?
« on: Wednesday 08 June 11 15:37 BST (UK) »
Hello
There are a number of Scriven/s in the Trevethin Baptism Listings. Admittedly some before the dates you are looking for but may be of interest anyway.
26/10/1887, Agnes, Scriven, , d, Harry, Scriven, Bessie , Scriven, Pontypool, coachman, born 28?/8
20/8/1888, Constance Gladys, Scriven, , d, Arthur Benjamin, Scriven, Henrietta , Scriven, Pontypool, commercial traveller, born 27/4/1886
27/2/1894, Margaret, Scriven, , d, Henry, Scriven, Bessie, Scriven, 1 Bridge St, GWR carman, born 3/2/
Thursday, March 02, 1933, Millicent, Scriven, , d, Arthur William, Scriven, Maria, Scriven, 5 Coedcae Terrace Pontypool, engine cleaner (colliery), Tuesday, April 15, 1919
Thursday, August 27, 1914, Phyllis Elizabeth Alice Janet, Scriven, , d, Arthur , Scriven, Maria, Scriven, 5 Coedcae Terrace Pontypool, railwayman, Sunday, August 02, 1914
Thursday, December 13, 1923, Lily May, Scrivens, , d, Henry, Scrivens, Annie, Scrivens, 5 Canal Bank Osborne Road Pontypool, sheet worker (dead), ?/?/1923
Thursday, October 28, 1926, William Henry, Scrivens, s, , Archibald Thomas, Scrivens, Ellen, Scrivens, 13 Rockfield Terrace, stoker, Friday, October 08, 1926
Cheers
Tinker
There are a number of Scriven/s in the Trevethin Baptism Listings. Admittedly some before the dates you are looking for but may be of interest anyway.
26/10/1887, Agnes, Scriven, , d, Harry, Scriven, Bessie , Scriven, Pontypool, coachman, born 28?/8
20/8/1888, Constance Gladys, Scriven, , d, Arthur Benjamin, Scriven, Henrietta , Scriven, Pontypool, commercial traveller, born 27/4/1886
27/2/1894, Margaret, Scriven, , d, Henry, Scriven, Bessie, Scriven, 1 Bridge St, GWR carman, born 3/2/
Thursday, March 02, 1933, Millicent, Scriven, , d, Arthur William, Scriven, Maria, Scriven, 5 Coedcae Terrace Pontypool, engine cleaner (colliery), Tuesday, April 15, 1919
Thursday, August 27, 1914, Phyllis Elizabeth Alice Janet, Scriven, , d, Arthur , Scriven, Maria, Scriven, 5 Coedcae Terrace Pontypool, railwayman, Sunday, August 02, 1914
Thursday, December 13, 1923, Lily May, Scrivens, , d, Henry, Scrivens, Annie, Scrivens, 5 Canal Bank Osborne Road Pontypool, sheet worker (dead), ?/?/1923
Thursday, October 28, 1926, William Henry, Scrivens, s, , Archibald Thomas, Scrivens, Ellen, Scrivens, 13 Rockfield Terrace, stoker, Friday, October 08, 1926
Cheers
Tinker
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Monmouthshire / Re: Presdees of Brynmawr
« on: Saturday 04 June 11 21:12 BST (UK) »
Hi I assume the people below are the one's you are looking for.
1851 Wales Census
HO107/2490/443 p 18
Twyn Blaenant (Between Nantyglo and Brynmawr ) in the parish of Llanelly
Josiah Presdee, B 1828, Bromyard Herefordshire. Head. Coalminer
Jane Presdee, B 1831 Llanelly Wife
Josiah Presde B 1841 Llanelly Son
Something a little strange in the age of the son. Census does say 10.
Hope this helps,
Cheers Tinker
1851 Wales Census
HO107/2490/443 p 18
Twyn Blaenant (Between Nantyglo and Brynmawr ) in the parish of Llanelly
Josiah Presdee, B 1828, Bromyard Herefordshire. Head. Coalminer
Jane Presdee, B 1831 Llanelly Wife
Josiah Presde B 1841 Llanelly Son
Something a little strange in the age of the son. Census does say 10.
Hope this helps,
Cheers Tinker
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Monmouthshire / Look up Your Genes - BBC Radio Wales
« on: Friday 01 April 11 13:47 BST (UK) »
Hi
Don't know if I'm allowed to promote radio programmes but a new series of Look Up Your Genes starts on Sunday 3rd April at 17.30 on BBC Radio Wales.
The radio programme, predominantly features the new heritage centre in Ebbw Vale and also the life of Eugene Cross.
BBC radio Wales is on 657 & 882AM, 0117 Sky Digital, 714 Freesat and FM 93-96 and 104. There's also BBCi Player. Hope I'm right on this.
The new heritage centre looks pretty interesting, from the ideas I've heard put forward.
Just for your information.
Cheers
Tinker
Don't know if I'm allowed to promote radio programmes but a new series of Look Up Your Genes starts on Sunday 3rd April at 17.30 on BBC Radio Wales.
The radio programme, predominantly features the new heritage centre in Ebbw Vale and also the life of Eugene Cross.
BBC radio Wales is on 657 & 882AM, 0117 Sky Digital, 714 Freesat and FM 93-96 and 104. There's also BBCi Player. Hope I'm right on this.
The new heritage centre looks pretty interesting, from the ideas I've heard put forward.
Just for your information.
Cheers
Tinker