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From: "p.lloyd-evans" <>
Subject: Re: Llanelly Directory 1897 - Llangennech
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 00:00:53 +0100


Hi Pauline
Llangennech does seem to have been a lot busier a hundred years ago
I had the pleasure of a brief visit recently on the way back from Llanelli -
I went to see my Grandfather's grave in Bethesda Chapel. My G.Grandfather's
grave (David Evans) is also there but alas the headstone has collapsed and
despite my best efforts is still flat on the floor. I did manage to read
some of the inscription by lying down on the grass (which was typically wet
due to our wonderful weather!!!). Llangennech was my father's home whereas
my mother's side (Beynons & Lloyds) all come from Pembrey, Kidwelly, and
Carmarthen. I still have some relatives in Pembrey although I do not think
there are any more links with Llangennech!
I am a keen Scarlets fan and my 10 year old son is slowly following in my
footsteps! I have not yet had the time to take him to Stradey (where I saw
many games as a child) although he did see Llanelli win both their semifinal
and the final in last years cup! Lets hope we can find time to visit
Llanelli for the rugby and for some more delving into family history.
I am hoping that a day off in November might just allow me to visit the
records office in Carmarthen for the first time where I am sure I will be
able discover so much more about my family.
If I come across any other directories I will let you know.
Speak again soon
Philip

----- Original Message -----
From: Pauline James <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: Llanelly Directory 1897 - Llangennech


> Hi Phillip
>
> Glad that you enjoyed the extracts for the Llanelly Directory 1897 - there
> is an earlier one but we have not got this one......not yet anyway..
>
> Llangennech was certainly a thriving little town a hundred years go, you
> would not think so today - have you visited here at all?? Llangennech is
> only about 2 miles from where we live.......we sometimes take a short cut
to
> the motorway in Hendy via here.....
>
> speak soon Pauline
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cathryn Lloyd-Evans <>
> To: <>
> Date: 03 October 2000 21:17
> Subject: Re: Llanelly Directory 1897 - Llangennech
>
>
> >Pauline
> >Delighted to see excerpts from the 1897 Llanelly Directory.
> >I recently acquired a copy of the same directory and have found it
> >fascinating.
> >Strangely enough the two extracts have been relevant to my own family -
the
> >latter showing my g.grandfather David Evans, Grocer, Station Rd..
> >Llangennech
> >It is very gratifying to see one of my own ancestors appearing on the
list.
> >Are there any other years available for the Llanelli Directory?
> >Thanks again
> >Philip (in Penarth)
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Pauline James <>
> >To: <>
> >Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 7:26 PM
> >Subject: Llanelly Directory 1897 - Llangennech
> >
> >
> >> Just a few more abstracts from Llanelly Directory 1897
> >>
> >> (whilst I remember - I am spelling Llanelly as thus because this is how
> it
> >> was spelt then but not now).
> >>
> >> Llangennech
> >> Churches and Chapels
> >> Parish Church Rev D Davies
> >> Bethesda Ind. Chapel Rev D A Jones, pastor
> >> Salem Baptist chapel, Rev A Morris, pastor
> >> Bryn Seion Calvinistic Methodist chapel, Rev Thos Wms pastor.
> >>
> >> Public Houses
> >> Bridgend Inn, Harriet Thomas
> >> Castle Inn, Joseph Davies
> >> Coasting Pilot, Samuel Griffiths
> >> Engine Inn, Samuel Jones
> >> Farmers Arms, Rees Evans
> >> Nagg's Head, Mary Ann Davies
> >> Pelican Inn, M A Henry
> >> Smiths's Arms, Mary Jones
> >> Tinworks Arms, Mrs Edwards
> >>
> >> *************
> >>
> >> Shops:
> >> Daniel Morgans Grocer and Provision Merchant supply stores
> >> John Williams, grocer, bookseller &c., Brondini House
> >> Wm. Phillips & Co, Grocer & Provision Merchants, Red Cow Shop.
> >> Timothy Davies, Grocer &c Bridgend Street
> >> Thomas Evans, Grocer &c., Bridgend Street
> >> James Evans, Grocer &c Bridgent Street
> >> Herbert Rowlands, Grocer &c., Bridgend Street
> >> Henry John, Grocer &c Church Square
> >> Rachel Evans, Grocer &c Glanyrafon Road
> >> Thomas Williams, Grocer and china dealer, Glanyrafon Road
> >> Mary Picton, Grocer &c., Glanyrafon Road
> >> David Evans, Grocer &c Station Road
> >> Jno. Rees, Grocer &c Station Road
> >> David Rees, butcher, Station Road
> >> Rachel Rogers, grocer Glanyrafon Road
> >> Thomas Thomas, grocer Brynllwyn Terrace
> >> Isaac Lloyd, butcher, Bridgent St
> >> John Edwards, butcher, Hendre Road
> >> John Richards, butter and cheese merchant Glanyrafon Road
> >> Wm Davies, greengrocer, Bridgend St
> >> Joseph Evans, Boot & shoe dealer and repairer Bridgend Street
> >> John Williams, Boot & Shoe rfepairer Glanyrafon Road
> >> William Williams, Tailor & DRaper Glanyrafon Road
> >> J B Rees Draper & Outfitter Station Road
> >> Rees Rees, Tailor & Draper Station Road
> >> Mrs Peters, Milliner, Glanyrafon road
> >> Mrs EVans, Milliner, Bridgend street
> >> Wiliam Jones, China & EArthenware Dealer, Hendre Road.
> >>
> >> ********
> >> Trades
> >> Wn Thomas contractor &c.
> >> Wm Morris, general & shoeing smith
> >> John John, general smith
> >> John Roberts, general smith
> >> Thomas Rees, mason
> >> John Rogers, carpenter
> >>
> >>
> >> Llangennech appears to have been a busy town, it's not like that
today -
> >> just a few public houses, and not much else........
> >>
> >> Pauline James
> >> Carmarthenshire FHS
> >>
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