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1. [MER] Re: hedd wyn/elis humphry evans [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JiC.2ACE/154.1.1 Message Board Post: I am also a distant relative of the poet, I believe my maternal grandfather was his 2nd cousin, my great grandmother came from Trawsfynnydd, just under 2 years ago I visited the farm where he lived, I was also shown all of his chairs, the 1917 one is particularlly beautiful. Bob Hughes

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  Date: 2 Sep 2003 11:57:16 -0600
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2. [MER] Military Poat Newtown, Montgomery Area c.1802 [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JiC.2ACE/236 Message Board Post: Does anyone know of a military base / installation in the Newtown area c.1800 ? I'm trying to figure out why a Royal Marine from Manchester, Lancs (probably stationed in Chatham, Kent) married a woman from Machynlleth, Montgomery (actually from just across the river in Pennal, Merioneth) in Newtown in 1801. Thanks, Dav

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  Date: 2 Sep 2003 00:10:06 -0600
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3. [MER] Re: Help with Welsh place name. [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/239.1 Message Board Post: The name you are looking for is GELLIGEMLYN

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  Date: 22 Sep 2003 09:55:21 -0600
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4. [MER] Re: Help with Welsh place name. [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rees Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/239.2 Message Board Post: Hi Maureen I was very interested in the name GELLIGEMLYN. My great grandfather John REES died at Gelligemlyn Farm, Llanelltyd in 1895. I think his son, Robert REES was probably farming there as his son, John Edward REES was living there when he left the school in Dolgellau in 1892. Probably my family had

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  Date: 23 Sep 2003 13:11:35 -0600
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5. [MER] William S. Jones married to Sarah? 1881 British Census place- Llanfihangel Y Traethau, Merioneth, Wales [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/238 Message Board Post: I am in search of William S. Jones and wife Sarah ?. William born abt 1845 in Penmachno, Carenarfonshire, Wales. Sarah ? born abt 1843 in Holywell, Flint, Wales. Their children were Arthur H., William D., and Annie A.. According to the 1881 British Census Place (Llanfihangel Y Traethau, Merioneth, Wales) W

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  Date: 21 Sep 2003 17:23:46 -0600
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6. [MER] Re: JONES and ROBERTS of Cwm Penmachno [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/175.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I came across your message and was wondering if any of these names sound familiar. My set of Jones were found in the 1881 British Census living in Llanfihangel Y Traethau,Merioneth,Wales. My gg grandfather was William S. Jones married to Sarah ? children were Arthur H., William D., and Annie A. Willi

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  Date: 21 Sep 2003 16:59:36 -0600
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7. [MER] Solomon Jones/Alice Davies and William S. Jones/Sarah Bagshaw-Wales [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones/Davies/Bagshaw Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/240 Message Board Post: Iam in search of a Sarah Bagshaw born abt 1843 and married William Solomon Jones in abt 1868. My sarah was from Holywell, Flinktshiire,Wales. Also searching for the parents of Alice Davies born abt 1812 and possibly married to Solomon Jones born abt 1815. Their children would be Griffith bor

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  Date: 22 Sep 2003 12:41:58 -0600
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8. [MER] Help with Welsh place name. [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reed Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/239 Message Board Post: I have found a relative of mine in the 1901 census. Her name is Mary Ellen Reed. She was 14 years old at the time,and she was a General Servant living with Lewis and Anne Catherine Price at an address called GELLIGERNLYND ( I'm not sure if this is the right spelling as it is hard to understand). It is in th

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  Date: 22 Sep 2003 08:09:17 -0600
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9. [MER] Re: hedd wyn/elis humphry evans [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JiC.2ACE/154.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Bob Hughes Wrote: I am also a distant relative of the poet, I believe my maternal grandfather was his 2nd cousin, my great grandmother came from Trawsfynnydd, just under 2 years ago I visited the farm where he lived, I was also shown all of his chairs, the 1917 one is particularlly beautiful. Bob Hughes ___________

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  Date: 5 Sep 2003 18:33:21 -0600
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10. [MER] Williams of Ty Mawr, Ffynnon Badarn, Rhugog, Dolydd y cae, Talyllyn [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Wheldon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/237 Message Board Post: Looking for information on any members of the Williams family that lived at Ty Mawr, Ffynnon Badarn, Rhugog, Dolydd y Cae, in the parish of Talyllyn. in the 19C. Are there any descendants living on these farms today?

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  Date: 6 Sep 2003 14:35:44 -0600
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11. [MER] Re: William S. Jones married to Sarah? 1881 British Census place- Llanfihangel Y Traethau, Merioneth, Wales [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/238.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks so much!! This gives me something to build on!! I really appreciate your time and help.........Sincerely: Sandy

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  Date: 22 Sep 2003 06:06:07 -0600
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12. [MER] Re: William S. Jones married to Sarah? 1881 British Census place- Llanfihangel Y Traethau, Merioneth, Wales [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones Davies Hughes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/238.1 Message Board Post: Gwynedd Family History Society's Index to 1851 Census of Penmachno has three William Jones' of the right age: Llanerchgwynion Solomon JONES Head Married 36 Quarryman Ffestiniog Alice JONES WIFE Married 39 Penmachno Griffith JONES son 8 Scholar Penmachno WILLIAM JONES son 6 Penmachno Ellino

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  Date: 21 Sep 2003 19:39:04 -0600
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13. [MER] 1851, 1861 lookup for OWEN please? [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: OWEN, ROWLANDS, JONES Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/241 Message Board Post: Looking for family of David Owen, Flour Dealer, father of Jane Owen b.1850 perhaps in Trawsfynydd. Have marriage certificate of Jane to Robert Rowlands (1870 Bethesda Chapel, Festiniog) need dates, birthplaces and siblings of Jane if possible. All information would be helpful. Thank you i

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  Date: 26 Sep 2003 14:03:46 -0600
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14. [MER] Re: OWEN HUMPHREY RICHARD OWEN/OWINGS [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JiC.2ACE/230.1 Message Board Post: I have not found any record of a Richard Owen being son of Owen Humphrey. I have found some more information on Margaret Vaughan. Several sites list her as daughter of Rowland Vaughan of Caer Gai. If so she is the daughter of Rowland Vaughan and Sian Price. Rowland Vaughan was the author of a prayer book. Sian Price's

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  Date: 18 Sep 2003 17:38:50 -0600
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15. [MER] Re: Help with Welsh place name. [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reed Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/239.1.1 Message Board Post: Alwyn, Thanks for your help, much appreciated. Maureen

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  Date: 24 Sep 2003 17:11:26 -0600
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16. [MER] Re: Nanneys of Nannau [1]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiC.2ACE/70.1 Message Board Post: When I tried to go to http://www.netcolony.com/life/hrhjwnii/con.html I got a message saying that the specified server could not be found. Does anyone know if the URL has changed? Thank you!

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  Date: 16 Sep 2003 13:41:38 -0600
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17. Re: [MER] Re - Llandderfel/Llangwm Parish boundaries. [0.98602]

Hi Elfed Llwyn Dedwydd was in the Township of Penyfed in 1841 and Penyfed is listed as being in Llangwm before 1750. We have the parish records for Llangwm from 1665 to 1812 and we have transcribed all available census 1841 to 1901 for the parish. There is a connection to our family and Llwyn Dedwydd. Doreen & John Hamilton, Canada.

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  Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 09:24:48 -0400
  From: "Doreen Jones" <>

18. [MER] British War Graves [0.98602]

Here is a link to a fairly new project, which I can't remember being mentioned on these lists before http://www.britishwargraves.org.uk/ The site is a volunteer project which aims to document the graves and memorials of British Servicemen and women since the beginning of World War 1. Including those killed in recent conflicts and Peacekeeping Operations. You can search the site by surname or military unit to find a picture of a war grave, headstone or memorial. As with all volunteer projects the s

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  Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:29:49 EDT
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19. [MER] Translation [0.98602]

Hello list.... A relative came back from a trip to Wales with the gravestone inscription from the grave of my gr-gr-grandparents. But, she neglected to get it translated. I would be greatful if someone could give me the translation of the following inscription: SERGHUS GOF AM HENRY PRITCHARD TALIESIN YR HWN A FU FARW MAWRTH 8TED 1884 YN 70 MLWYDD OED MOR DDEDWYPD YW Y RHAI TRYFFDD SYN MYN D O BLITH Y BYW EU HENWAVN PERAROGI SYDD AU HUN MOR DAWEL YWI AR OL EU HOLL FLINDERAU DWYS GORPHWYSO MAENT MEWN H

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  Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 1:47:33 -0400
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20. Re: [MER] Ships from Ports in Merioneth [0.98602]

Hi David, Great site...thanks for telling us about it. Ken Richards ---------- >From: David Rowlands >To: WLS-MERIONETHSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [MER] Ships from Ports in Merioneth >Date: Sat, Aug 30, 2003, 3:46 AM > > Annwyl Tricia > > May I suggest you examine the Welsh mariners' list, by Reg Davies? It has > several references to a vessel (or vessels) called 'Maglona', one in > connection with Aberdyfi. > > See: > > http://www.welshmariners.org.uk/ > > Hwyl > > Davi

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  Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2003 16:03:23 -0400
  From: "Ken Richards" <>

21. Re: [MER] WILSON, Walter [0.98602]

In a message dated 13/09/2003 20:42:32 GMT Daylight Time, ScarboKS@aol.com writes: > Would greatly appreciate help looking for birth records of: > > WILSON, Walter H., b. 17 July 1868 in Wales. > > I have checked the FreeBMD site, unfortunately only the first quarter of 1868 appears to have been transcribed so far, so he wasn't there! If you go to the site http://www.1837online.com/ And register as a user and then pay the equivalent of 5 UK pounds you can search the index of the whole of the Civi

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  Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2003 17:01:40 EDT
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22. Re: [MER] FWD: Robert David Jones [0.98602]

Hi Arlene, I am searching for family information on my Great Grandmother, Jane Agnes JONES. Originally from Wales, family lore & her tombstone say "she was born October 07, 1818 in Wales. She came to the United States with her mother in early girlhood" (although a census report indicates she came to the USA in 1843). I am told her mother's name was Laura DAVIS/DAVIES (we have assumed that this was her maiden name). I do not know her father's name. We know that Jane Agnes worked in a fur shop in Brookly

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  Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 06:12:59 -0700
  From: "Jeanne Pratt" <>

23. Re: [MER] Transcriptions [0.98602]

Hi John and Doreen, I am wondering if you have census transcripts for Llandrillo (Edeirnion), Llandderfel and Cynwyd (Gwyddelwern) for 1841 and 1851. I am looking for the following family: Thomas Davies and wife Elizabeth (date of birth/death unknown) Son: Robert Davies, born 1822. You found Robert Davies for me in Corwen in 1871 (Brook Street). I suspect that he was living in Corwen in 1861, because he married in 1855 and was raising a family. My hunch is that Robert was not living with his parents i

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  Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2003 12:43:23 -0400
  From: "Ken Richards" <>

24. [MER] Including dates in messages [0.98602]

Please include dates and locations for all the individuals discussed in queries/responses. If definite dates and locations are unknown, an estimate can help determine whether my ancestor of the same name might be the link that's desired. Thank you all for being so willing to share and help. Anna brown

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  Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 20:5:56 -0700
  From: " anna brown" <>

25. [MER] Family History Project web site [0.98602]

I have been asked to inform list members about http://www.thefamilyhistoryproject.co.uk/ which is a new website launched this week by digital television's History Channel which includes tips on researching family history, a place to store your family tree and a competition asking for interesting stories from your family history, which may then be broadcast on T.V. Regards Alwyn

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  Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2003 12:33:19 EDT
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