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Re: Obituary 1946 Pontypridd
« Reply #9 on: Thursday 08 March 12 12:30 GMT (UK) »
Hi, Think I will have to give up on William Thomas Davies as the three Certs arrived and all wrong. Have spent too much money over years with this man.
There are several other marriages and one could be his but rather feel down about it at moment. Too many wrong Certs. which is proving expensive.
The Electoral roll throws up a William Thomas Davies living at 13 Dewi St, Pontypridd - 1920. Seems to be on his own but 1937 & 1938 at 97 Bonvilston Road there are William Davies and Elizabeth Margaret Davies so unless someone knows of him I cannot see me get any further which is a pity. Thanks for your interest, and any help given. Syljun

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Re: Obituary 1946 Pontypridd
« Reply #10 on: Thursday 08 March 12 15:40 GMT (UK) »
So sorry to hear that none of the certificates proved to be the missing link to WTD  :(  Hopefully one day someone will read this post and reply with information, so keep your RC membership up to date so that you will receive the notification!

Out of interest, why did you rule out the certificate I posted previously? You could specify the DOB of 23/09/1888 so that they will only send the cert if it matches.

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Thomas Davies age 83 born 23rd Sept 1888
died 1972 (Apr-Jun quarter)
East Glamorgan 8b volume page 1332

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Re: Obituary 1946 Pontypridd
« Reply #11 on: Thursday 08 March 12 15:50 GMT (UK) »
I'm so sorry to hear that you've purchased certificates, but turned out not to be your WTD. But I have a suggestion. I have found, in the past, that people working in local registry offices have been more than helpful. While they won't tell you what IS on a certificate, they will tell you who is NOT on there. I know that a death certificate is more complicated, as it only gives the person who has died, where they died, and who registered the death. And as you don't know any of this information, I can't see where you go from here.

Did he change his name?


Do you have any idea where WTD died? I'll go back to my original suggestions, and ask if you have looked for sailing records for him? I may be asking the obvious, but sometimes it's worth going back to the drawing board, and go over old ground.

All the best with your search. I'm sure your WTD WILL turn up eventually.

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Re: Obituary 1946 Pontypridd
« Reply #12 on: Thursday 08 March 12 18:38 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Morganllan and welsh_angel
The reason I discounted the death in 1872 is because I feel sure I would have myself known him or heard about him from Mother who died 1960.
If there was a secret about him I am sure one of my siblings would have known being the youngest of eleven. Unfortunately the elder sisters are no longer here to ask who would have known. Thanks for your interest. On the backburner again I'm afraid.
Best wishes,
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Re: Obituary 1946 Pontypridd
« Reply #13 on: Thursday 08 March 12 18:39 GMT (UK) »
Sorry 1972.

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Re: Obituary 1946 Pontypridd
« Reply #14 on: Thursday 08 March 12 22:14 GMT (UK) »
Hi syljun

There's one last question I would like to ask you.  Why would your mum not know about a brother if he had died in 1946, but would know about him if he'd died in 1972? I believe your mum would have been approx 40 years of age in 1946?

I think the suggestion by one of the admins is an excellent suggestion. After all, you know the date of birth of your WTD, and the 1972 death in East Glamorgan, looks as if it fits the mold.

I know one can get disheartened when one spends money on certificates and other information, only to discover it's not about the person you are reseaching, but all too often, we can put something in our minds, and we won't falter from that preconceived idea.

Maybe, just maybe, the 1972 death is the final piece of the jigsaw

Once again, good luck!

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Re: Obituary 1946 Pontypridd
« Reply #15 on: Friday 09 March 12 08:00 GMT (UK) »
Hi welsh_lady and Morganllan,
Thanks for your help and suggestions. I will look again at the death of Thomas Davies 1972. May I ask where you got the exact birth info. from.
I have researched a few of same name in Barry from electoral rolls and death of one 1st World War.I hope the birth date is not just a coincidence.
The problem of contacting Register Office is that I need some concrete evidence. I do not know if he was married or where he was actually living. East Glamorgan is not Pontypridd reg.Dis. but perhaps he retired back to Vale of Glamorgan. At least if I do send for cert. it's only another £9.25. I could have papered a room with all the wrong Certs for him and others. I recently shredded 33. Only have 4 now to go. (Husband started to query cost). Will let you know outcome.
Best wishes and thanks for help, always grateful.
Syljun

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Re: Obituary 1946 Pontypridd
« Reply #16 on: Friday 09 March 12 10:48 GMT (UK) »
Just to add to above I have discovered from East Glam Reg.Dist. that parts of Pontypridd were taken over by East. Glam so perhaps Thomas moved out of Pontypridd itself to outlying district. Could not find Death entry on Freebmd or FindMyPast so will take a chance and send for D/Cert.
Syljun

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Re: Obituary 1946 Pontypridd
« Reply #17 on: Friday 09 March 12 11:59 GMT (UK) »

Hi syljun

The original index entry gives the exact date of birth.

I'll see if I can find it, and get back to you