How to search for previous owners of a property and when it was purchased

[Zoe-Hannah]

I am not sure if I am posting on the right county.
 but I am trying to find out, When my Great Grandfather Edward Jones purchased Abergafren or Abergrafran Farm,  Minffordd, and who had it before him.

after leaving the farm Edward & his wife Mary moved to Trem Tecwyn, their Son William took over the farm,

Mary died abt 1947, Edward died 1956,
William died 1957,

I also wonder who had the farm after William died,

Any help will very appreciated

Kind regards

Zoe

 

[CaroleW]

Are you sure the farm was purchased & not rented?

You don't give any birthyears - have you checked the 1921 census & the 1939 register to see if they were there then?

If the farm was owned - did William leave a will?

[Zoe-Hannah]

Carole,

Edward donated a piece of his land to the local swimming club, in abt 1929, so this is why i am thinking he owned it,

Edward's birth year i am not sure of as i still cant find his birth registration, but on his death cert it has his age as 83,

Mary born 1881,

Their son William 1899/1900

I don't have a FindMyPast subscription,

I never thought to look to see if William left a will, I will see if I can see one.

Thank you for your reply

Zoe

[wilcoxon]

https://www.genealogistsforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=23605&page=3

Zoe, is this the same family?

[Cas (stallc)]

 Hi Zoe,

If he died in 1956 age 83 he must be on the 1939 somewhere.

Do you have any other details of family? Children, when married etc. We could take a look to see if we can help.

Cas

[wilcoxon]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4243633963/search/?q=abergafren

I hope this link works, but you will possibly have to on Facebook.
There is a lady called Bronwen whose family are connected to the farm. An Elizabeth Jones is mentioned.

By the way it's a beautiful place 🙂

[Cas (stallc)]

Hi Zoe,

If he died in 1956 age 83 he must be on the 1939 somewhere.

Do you have any other details of family? Children, when married etc. We could take a look to see if we can help.

Cas

Have found the family in 1921 & 1939 if you need. They are at Abergafren 1939, but does not say farm, nor is his occ. a farmer. But he has a farm lab in household.

Cas

[wilcoxon]

1911 Penrhyndeudraeth.  Minfford.  Dist 2. Image 362.
Abergafren.
Robt Pierce 23 farmer b Minfford
Lizzie Pierce 26 wife. Married 6 months.

Best I can do 🙂

[DCB]

Daniel Pierce, father of Robert, and family where at Abergafren in 1891-1901. He was a quarryman, later platelayer.

David