Rees GEORGE 1831-1851

[David LL George]

I've reached a dead end researching this direct ancestor's parents and siblings.

Rees GEORGE:
Born March? 1831 at Laugharne, Llansaderimon, Carmarthenshire.
1852 joined the Royal Artillery and served for 21 years. Discharged 14 October 1873.
Married Margaret Anson MANDER 24 July 1862 at Southhampton, Hampshire.
Died 10 June 1881 at Epsom, Surrey.

Children of Rees and Margaret
Rees George 1864-1955
Francis George 1866-1866
Margaret George 1868-1960
Annie George 1871-1968

I have a copy of Rees' marriage certificate that shows Rees' father as James (fairly sure, definitely starts with Ja and ends with s), occupation Farmer.  However, can't find anything about James George or family.

Any help really appreciated!
David

[CaroleW]

Welcome to Rootschat

Possibility from Family Search

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KCLF-38M

1851 he is a 20yr old servant but can't see him in 1841 at the moment

A tree on Ancestry has his parents as James & Eleanor - both b 1801

[CaroleW]

There is an 8yr old Rees George in Carmarthen 1841 but can't make out if he is with siblings or parents

[osprey]

Welcome from me too!
Think that might be the correct entry, Carole, in Llanfihangel Abercowin
1841 Talbont, Llanfihangel Abercowin HO107/1382/13 folio 3 pg 9
George Davies 30 farmer
Margaret 35
William 6 months
Daniel George 10
Rees George 8
Anne George 7
Thomas George 7

marriage 15 July 1840 in Llanfihangel Abercowin
George Davies 29 bach farmer Trechynn? father Benjamin Davies farmer
Margaret George 34 widow Talbont father Rees John blacksmith
witnesses Benjamin Davies, George John & Ann John. All signed except Margaret.

Not finding the first marriage at the moment.

[osprey]

Checked parish register for marriage of Rees and father's name definitely James. Marriage in Laugharne 25 November 1830 for James George & Margaret John. Also in Laugharne, James George of Haverfordwest & Eleanor Hugh married 11 Aug 1836.

The place name given in 1881 census is Llansadwrnen, the parish to the west of Laugharne.
https://www.genuki.org.uk/node/27162/countymap

There's no obvious death reg for James George so probably died before the start of civil registration in July 1837.

[osprey]

possible baptism in Laugharne for James  5 April 1806 son of Daniel & Jane George

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KCLG-GBQ

marriage for James
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KCLL-2M3

from freereg possible burial for Daniel in Laugharne 4 May 1823 aged 57

baptism for Rees in Llansadwrnen 20 March 1831 son of James, labourer, & Margaret George address Plashet
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KCLF-38M
map
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01pfm/

[David LL George]

Thanks Carole and osprey for replying so quickly and welcoming me.  The wealth of information you have both provided is simply excellent.  It's filled in the gaps and provided other leads for me to hunt down from far-off Australia.

Again, thanks a lot!
David

[BG14720]

Hello, I found this link to national archive that has Margaret Ansons surname as Mauder.  Also entries list all dates of birth and baptims dates and locations for children whilst Rees was in the military.

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=rees+george+artillery&_p=1800

Rees was my Great Great Grandfather.

Byron

[David LL George]

Thanks cousin Byron.  This is excellent!  I'll have a look at the link as I've not seen it before.

Rees is my great grandfather

Rees' wife's name is Margaret Anson Mander.  I've seen it spelt Mauder as well. The Manders were originally Maunders in the 1700s

Margaret's father is Francis Mander, a Sgt in the Royal Artillery.   Rees was also in the Royal Artillery as a Master Gunner.

Any family info you have would be most welcome.  I have some, but a lot of it disappeared from family memory when Rees Jr. emigrated over here to Australia.

Rees (1831-1881), to Rees (1864-1955) emigrated to Australia in 1885, to Walter (1897-1987), to David (1951-present).