Thomas Merrells Mayor of Swansea 1915-1916

[Tom from OZ]

Hi Bernard

Many thanks for your response.

I have some newspaper references obtained from the Swansea Reference library including:-

The Cambrian 8 Sept 1922
The Herald 9 Sept 1922
The Labour News (Official organ of the Swansea Labour Party) Sep 9 1922

Antyhing else which is available would be appreciated

Tom

[Morganllan]

Hello
There was an item in the Times in Jan 1945 announcing the engagement of Maj Leslie Resting of Indian Army to Joan daughter of T E Merrells of Park Drive Swansea.

also an item re the Cardiff Lord Mayor on 2nd June 1970

Best Wishes
Morgan

[Morganllan]

the item re the Lord Mayor said:
in summary (copyright Times)

Cardiff had a Parade on 1st June in honour of the new Lord Mayor.
Cardiff's 2 senior MPs Jim Callaghan (later PM 76-9) and Sec of State for Wales George Thomas (later Viscount Tonypandy) stood near Alderman T E Merrells as he took the salute.

The parade was a great success. RAF contingent led the march-past and the Lord Mayor swept off his tricorn and held it across his tummy.

Councillors lined up on either side in blue gowns with ladies wearing ruffs and tricorns and looking most stylish.

RAF, Navy, cadets, Guides, Scouts, Brownies took part in parade. Then dignitaries went in for party in Cardiff Municipal buildings.

[Morganllan]

Availale from National Library of Wales:

BM/22
Tom Merrells, Swansea, correspondence May-June 1915 re his son, and letter March 1916 from 2nd Lieut. T. E. Merrells, serving in 3/6th Battalion, The Welsh Regiment.

http://isys.llgc.org.uk/isysnative/QzpcSVNZUzZcQVJDSElGQVVcV2VsMWFybXljb3IuZG9j/Wel1armycor.doc

[bernard_lewis]

OK Tom - you seem to have the September 1922 newspaper items (if you don't have copies of those items let me know and I will copy them for you).

His name also appears on a board listing Swansea Mayors that hangs in the Guildhall. Next time I'm there (next month or so) I'll try and get a photo for you.

Bernard

[arohallen]

HI... I am new to this site and haven't getten it all figured out yet.. I wanted to contact you about the Fairbrass family.. my partners 4x Gt Grandma was a Mary Fairbrass from Kent (b 1820), she married William Reeve (1814) .. Was hoping to make some kind of connection.
Hope to hear from you
Aroha Allen
Foxton
New Zealand

[Allesandra]

Hi Aroha
Yes,  I have been researching the FAIRBRASS name for many years now.
Our family is from the Canterbury area in Kent and although your names do not immediately ring any bells for me,  we are all connected however distantly.
There is an official One-Name-Study for FAIRBRASS/FARBRACE var.  run by John O'Shea,   I will also pass this message onto him for you, but,  you really need to contact me directly..........
Click on my name 'Allesandra' and my profile page will come up,  you can then send me a personal message and give me your email address.
Regards,
Sandra

[bernard_lewis]

Board of Mayor's names at the Guildhall, Swansea.

Bernard

[Allesandra]

Very Many Thank You's for this photo showing our Thomas Merrells name as Mayor of Swansea on the Board at the Guildhall.    Real family history !
It is much appreciated,
Sandra