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Anglesey / Re: Hugh Hughes of Anglesey
« on: Tuesday 26 September 23 21:26 BST (UK)  »
Yes, it is frustrating to not have accurate records for his age, but as Drosybont says, his education could have been lacking, his Welsh accent a subsequent problem etc.  He died in 1882, presumably 78 years, and considering all the hardships he would have suffered, that would be a good innings.   I am inclined to not worry about the age discrepancies in the various records.    Many thanks for everyone's input.

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Anglesey / Re: Hugh Hughes of Anglesey
« on: Tuesday 26 September 23 10:01 BST (UK)  »
Yes, Alan, Had noticed the age in the newspaper article Drosybont sent was at odds with the baptism/birth date (along with the first reference to theft),  but thanks for mentioning the fact - sometimes one cannot see the wood for the trees!   I am very  content with the factual information I now have.

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Anglesey / Re: Hugh Hughes of Anglesey
« on: Monday 25 September 23 21:02 BST (UK)  »
My goodness, what a complicated system to try and research.  Thank you so much for all your efforts and patience to trace what you have in respect of the siblings etc.   I will probably obtain a copy of David Cragg's book, although I have various newspaper articles, State Records etc which provide enough detail.  Its a balancing act where to spend money when researching a large family!  Truly appreciate all the help I have obtained through kind people on Rootschat, including yourself.  Cheers.

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Anglesey / Re: Hugh Hughes of Anglesey
« on: Tuesday 19 September 23 10:42 BST (UK)  »
Thank you Alan.  That many siblings, perhaps the family simply wanted them to know their brother was deceased when they placed the death notice in the newspaper.   And your theory on surname of Hugh or Hughes appears correct.  Well done.

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Anglesey / Re: Hugh Hughes of Anglesey
« on: Tuesday 19 September 23 09:49 BST (UK)  »
Well I spend the day volunteering at the local charity shop, come home, and there are all these posts.  Thank you ever so much everyone.  There are now hints to look further for sure.   I like the newspaper article with its differing views on filly or mare! (I had an article dated 12/2 but it only mentioned who he had stolen the horses from).  My interest in finding out who his parents were stemmed from his death notice in 1882 which contained the request "home papers please copy" - this request was more often made to notify English relatives of some standing in the community.  Again, grateful thanks all.

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Anglesey / Re: Hugh Hughes of Anglesey
« on: Monday 18 September 23 08:49 BST (UK)  »
Thanks Alan, appreciate the response.  I do have plenty of info on him in Australia, was just hoping there might have been something on his parents.   I can see a lot of people have checked my post, so I concede I have hit a brick wall.  Not to worry.  :)   

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Anglesey / Hugh Hughes of Anglesey
« on: Monday 11 September 23 22:33 BST (UK)  »
I have Hugh Hughes born in Anglesey in 1803 to Hugh and Margaret Hughes.   In 1830 he was caught stealing 2 horses and sent to Flint for sentence, and ultimately transported to Australia.   Does anyone know anything of his family in Anglesey please?  One horse belonged to a William Prytherch of Ty-mawr and the other to a Mr H.Hughes of Bodgnolwyn (hopefully not his father).  thank you

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Worcestershire / Re: James Walton & Jane Vicarage
« on: Friday 04 February 22 09:51 GMT (UK)  »
Super sleuthing - I have had to read and reread these last posts to take it all in.  Thank you ever so much.   Think the case is now closed.    :)

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Worcestershire / Re: James Walton & Jane Vicarage
« on: Thursday 03 February 22 20:34 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you Cas, the possible death of William in 1839 is a bit of a blow .. less likely many offspring to help trace anything.  Thanks for finding Emma's possible death as Wolton, as I had wondered why she was missing in the 1871 census.   Appreciate your help, every little clue is a step forward (or backward?) cheers

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