Ann FISHER, b 1826 Menai

[hiraeth]

I did a search of the North Wales Chronicle on the gale newspaper site and there were two hits

1) Tuesday August 15, 1848 -

On the 8th inst. at Llandisillio Church, the Rev. F.H. Pickworth, Wesleyan Minister, in this city, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Henry Fisher, superintendent of Menai Bridge

2)  Saturday July 6, 1850 - Anglesey Quarter Session

Mr. Henry Fisher, Llandisiolio - one of the gentlemen sworn of the grand jury

HTH
Heather

[np-sheffield]

H Heather, thanks for this extra detail.  We're so thrilled to think of an ancestor playing such an important role in the famous piece of engineering history.

We have also found a reference to Henry Fisher in a contemporary document written by about the construction of the bridge.

'In the latter end of 1825, the side railings were added, and the toll-houses and gates completed, also the roads of approach; and Henry Fisher who had assisted in putting up the ironwork, as the foreman of Mr Rhodes, was appointed bridge-keeper and principle toll-collector; and a carpenter, who had been employed during all the bridge operations, became the other collector and assistant, their practical knowledge being important in watching the effects of heat and cold tempests on the new structure'...

Thanks again...Neil

[stephandruss]

Hello Ann

Did your GGG grandfather George Parkin live in Oughtibridge and work at a forge in the same village ?

Russell

[cae howell]

Isnt the name of the village part of Llanfair pg check it out and you will see

[np-sheffield]

Stephandruss :

Yes, the very same. Why do you ask??

Neil

[GillyJ]

I don't know if this is of any help but I think the little church on the island off Menai Bridge is St. Tysilio's church ( llan means church) Also of course the village of LLanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychchwyrndrobwll-llantisiliogogogoch is the next village up.It might be worth looking at the church records

In the 1960's I went to school with a Brian Fisher from LLandegfan so there may still be some relatives in the area.

[np-sheffield]

Thanks Gilly, that is useful, and a bonus point to you for being able to spell it   

[stephandruss]

Hello Neil

I am related to the Parkin tree as well my g grandmother was a Mary Elizabeth Parkin. Whose father was Moses Parkin. Have you seen the picture of George Parkin the Iron master dated i think about 1810 ?

regards Russell

[np-sheffield]

Hi Russell, and hello cousin!

Yes I have seen the photo, although I think it may be a bit later than that. I also have a copy of his father's (John Parkin the Elder) will that makes fascinating reading. My line is through George, then John Thomas, Colin, Owen to me, and I retain the Parkin name.

I'd be happy to share what I know with you. I am trying to find time to get to the bottom of George and his fathers business and property ownership and what happened to other members of the family. In particular I am trying to find out who was Parkin Loy, a nephew of George's who lived with him in Oughtibridge.

Anyway, please feel free to get in touch and I'll gladly share my research.

Neil