Churches and graveyards Beaumaris

[rosielewis]

Hi, don't know if anyone can help. I recently sent away for burial inscriptions for the Church in Beaumaris from the Gwynedd Family History Society.When it arrived I searched for our family graves but there was no mention of them. I know that some of my family are buried in Beaumaris cemetery as I have seen them with my own eyes! (The graves that is not the ancestors!!!)The cemetery where I saw them is above the town looking down on the Menai Straits, thinking about it now it didn't have a church as such on the grounds. Is this not the church yard connected to the church that is the town?
If it has nothing to do with the other church that is just off the town centre, does anyone know where I might get the records for the graveyard above the town?
Also does anyone out there know if there is anywhere that you can find the details of Customs Officers, or Harbour Masters, as two generations of my ancestors where Customs Officers in Beaumaris, but other than saying this on the Beaumaris census I can't find anymore details about them.
Thank you for reading this, and any suggestions would be appreciated.
Rosie

[Jo3]

I have recently visited the Beaumaris Cemetery overlooking the Menai Straits and St Mary & St Nicholas Churchyard which is in the town, for the same reason as you. 

I think the Cemetery above the town was opened in the mid 1800's after closure of the churchyard (full).  I think will be classed as a municipal graveyard covering all faiths etc.  I was lucky enough to meet the Town Clerk who was a wonderful help, but one of my ancestors had been killed in WW1 so the grave had been documented.  I think the burial records for this cemetery are kept at the Llangefni Archives or Record Office, which again was wonderfully helpful.  Maybe some kind local person could do a look-up for you.  They do have MI's on fiche for St Mary's & St Nicholas Churchyard but I don't think there are any for the graveyard you are talking about.

I'm sure the Archives Office will be able to point you in the right direction for Custom's Officer records if you don't get an answer from a rootschatter.

[rosielewis]

Thank you for that information, I will try your suggestions.I have all the transcriptions for St.Nicholas and St.Mary's and they are not there at all. We enjoyed our day out to Beaumaris and Penmon anyway!
Many Thanks
Rosie

[GillyJ]

I suggest you write to  the Town Hall in Beaumaris as they will have records of people buried in Beaumaris - a lady  called Jackie is very helpful there.
We also have ancestors buried there and some stones have been lost or removed over the years and some are unreadable now.
Re : Customs officers - the records office in Llangefni should have information - try census for  search of addresses to show occupations

[alfiesmail]

Did you ever get any help?
 I have the same question my self

[rosielewis]

I just sent away for the grave inscriptions from the Gwynedd Historical Society. I am afraid I still didn't find my missing ancestors though,it's a bit of a mystery where they could be buried!Hope you have better luck.
Rosie

[alfiesmail]

My ancestor was a tide waiter from 1851 to 1871 at least his name was John Prichard
But I ca find no record of him in any customs officer lists
His Hamilton went on to be customs officers in jersey and possibly
Liverpool as well
What is your relatives name?
Alf

[cae howell]

Check out Penmon.org its a very good sight with a lot of information about the area and the people of the past good luck

[GillyJ]

Some of the headstones  have been lost over time and some of the graves are now unmarked. YOu could try John Williams the local undertaker in Beaumaris,who may have some records of graves or burials.

Have you tried H.M.Customs & Excise or the local council for archives of harbour masters or excise men?
Maybe Bangor University could be of assistance.