I am trying to establish details of my Great Grandfather Thomas Williams and subsequently his parent’s details. My searches are not helped by the fact that he moved between Denbighshire and Flintshire (or did the counties move?).
The facts I have so far:
Marriage Certificate dated 30th April 1855 Thomas Williams, age 24, Labourer resident in Brymbo married Elizabeth Harrop, 23,Spinster of Brymbo at Wrexham Parish Church. Thomas William’s father was recorded as William Williams Labourer.
1861 census they were in Ohio, USA with Thomas involved in mining
1871 Census they were at Mount Pleasant Inn, Broughton with 7 offspring, Thomas a Coal Miner.
1874 August their last child, Annie Louisa (my Grandmother) was born at Moss - father Thomas is recorded as being a Collier.
1881 Census now at Moss Hill, Broughton but Elizabeth is now a widow.
Other people have suggested that Thomas’s parents were William and Mary who with daughter Isabella were at 20, Soughton for the 1851 census but I have some doubts as this family were recorded as Farmers of 4 acres.
Is there a Parish record that I could research to establish when he was born and to whom?
If I can establish his actual birth date I might be able to find out more about his death and the circumstances.
Any help would be appreciated.
Malcolm Ellis
