family Francis and Thomas

[fredirain]

Hello,

I am looking for information about the ancestors of my girlfriend in Glamorganshire.
Currently I have the following information:

grandfather:
- Ivor Gordon Francis, 1927-1964, born in Pontardawe, Glamorganshire

great-grandparents:
- Evan Francis
- Dorothy M Thomas
-> Married about 1927 in Pontardawe, Glamorganshire

Great-great grandparents:
- Benjamin Thomas, died before 1958, + Florence unkown, died about 1965
- Rest of people: all unknown unfortunately

I would be very happy if anyone can help!

best wishes
Frederick

[Morganllan]

Hello Frederick 

Welcome to Rootschat!

You can check for births, marriages, and deaths in freebmd:

http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl

The marriage of Dorothy and Evan took place at the start of 1927
Pontardawe volume 11a page 1306

If you purchase the marriage certificate, it will provide more information such as addresses, ages, Father's names and occupations.

Have you tried to find them on 1911 census, which is pay to view?

http://www.1911census.co.uk/

Kind Regards
Morgan

[fredirain]

Hello Morgan

thanks for your answer! ;-)
Where can I purchase the marriage certificate? Sorry, I am not from the UK.


Best Regards
Frederick

[fredirain]

Good News! I found the family of Dorothy Thomas on the 1911 census:

- Benjamin Thomas, hairdresser, born 1877 in Docks Cardiff
- Florence Thomas, his wife, born 1879 in Hugheskaffa (?), Russia (?)
- Florence Thomas, 1st daughter, born 1906 in Pencoed
- Dorothy Thomas, 2st daughter, born 1908 in Pencoed

Does anybody know what "Hugheskaffa" mean?

Best
Frederick

[fredirain]

Hello

I´ve also found Benjamin Thomas on 1881 census.
The problem is that I unfortunately can not read the handwriting.
I need the data of the family members of Benjamin in 10 alice street.

Could someone help me? The document is attached.

thanks
Frederick

[Morganllan]

Hello 

I'll transcribe the details for you and post here shortly!

Modified - 1881 at 10 Alice Street, Cardiff St Mary Parish
    
John Thomas Head age 39  Boiler Maker  born Tidman? Monmouthshire
Rachel Thomas Wife age 48  born Newport, Monmouthshire
Emma Thomas Dau age 17  born Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Elizabeth A. Thomas dau age 12  born Cardiff
Andrew J. U. Thomas Son age 9  born Cardiff
Benjamin U. Thomas son age 4  born Cardiff

Are you confident that the 1881 and 1911 family are the correct people?

Kind Regards
Morgan

[Morganllan]

You can purchase UK certificate online from here:

http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/

Check the correct info (place, volume, and page reference) from Freebmd site.

I think the Russian birthplace is probably Highesovka:

http://www.alangeorge.co.uk/hughesovka.htm

[Morganllan]

In 1901, Benjamin was a hair dresser, age 24, boarding with Ann Hopkin, at 8 Brackla Street, Old Castle area of Coity.

RG13 Piece 5050 Folio 79 Page 29

[Morganllan]

1891 Benjamin was with his sister Emma at 22 Aberystwyth Street, Splott, Cardiff

James Dyer Head age 27  Engine Fitter  born Swansea
Emma Dyer Wife age 27  born Chepstow
Benjamin Thomas Brother-in-law age 13  Scholar  born Cardiff

RG12 Piece 4390 Folio 21 Page 29