Evan Roberts of Corwen

[Michael Tench]

Hello, I am a new member and trying to trace a Roberts family who lived in Corwen.
In particular an Evan Roberts who was born in Cerrig Y Druidion and lived in Hill Street, Corwen until his death in April 1939. I wonder if there would be an obituary for him in the local newspapers?
He served in the Royal Welch Fusiliers in the Boer War.
On his first marriage he gave his fathers name as Robert Roberts in 1898 and itis believed he may have married again after her death in 1918.
I would be grateful for any assistance in tracking him and his family.
Kind regards
Michael Tench

[Morganllan]

Hello Michael 

Welcome to Rootschat!

Are you trying to trace his parents and siblings or do you already have census information?

Who did he marry in 1898 and what information is given on the certificate (e.g. Father's occupation, Bride's details, addresses, etc)?

Best Wishes
Morgan

[Michael Tench]

Hi Morgan, Thanks for reply and I hope I am replying by the correct method.
Evan Roberts married Maria Jones on 19th Nov 1898 in the parish church of Corwen and he is listed as a labourer, as his father Robert Roberts. Maria Jones has no occupation but was a spinster and her father was Edward Jones a labourer too. Evan was aged 29 and Maria was 23 as shown by the certificate.
Evan's address was shown as The Crown Hotel, Corwen and Maria's address as Hill Street, Corwen.
The witnesses were Edward Roberts and Winnie Jones.
I believe that they lived in Hill Strret for most of their life after this date but I believe that Evan was born Cerrig y Druidion and Maria was born in Corwen. Maria died around 1918 we think and rumour has it they Evan married again but not known who or when.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Michael

[wrjones]

This could be Evan in 1871 showing as the son of a Robert and Margaret Roberts.RG10/5680/57/8.

Regards
William Russell Jones.

[Morganllan]

I assume that you would like census information?

Here's Evan in 1871:

at Rhyd y Cae, Llaethyra, Cerrig Y Druidion, Denbighshire

Robert Roberts Head age 35 born Llanfor, Merionethshire   Agricultural Labourer
Margaret Roberts Wife age 35
Anne Roberts Dau age 8
Margaret Roberts Dau age 6
Evan Roberts Son age 3 born Cerrig Y Druidion, Denbighshire

RG10 Piece 5680 Folio 57 Page 8

[wrjones]

There is a possible marriage given on North Wales BMD as a Bala Civil Marriage between a Robert Roberts and a Margaret Jones in 1860.The GRO equivalent is Jul/Aug/Sep quarter of 1860 in the Bala District of Merionethshire.Volume 11b Page 491.

Regards
William Russell Jones.

[wrjones]

This could well be the couple in 1861 in Llanycil Merionethshire.RG09/4314/75/28.

Regards
William Russell Jones.

[Morganllan]

Maria in 1891 at Penybryn, Corwen

Edward Jones Head age 43  Labourer born Gwyddelwern, Merionethshire
Maria Jones Wife age 47  born Cynwyd
Edward Jones son age 11 born Corwen
Maria Jones Dau age 13 born Corwen
John Jones Son age 9 born Corwen

RG12 Piece 4636 Folio 55 Page 27

and in 1881 at Victoria Terrace:
RG11 Piece 5539 Folio 61 Page 14

[Morganllan]

You can easily find Evan and Maria on 1911 census, which is currently free to view on this link:

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0viu/