Mary Jones (nee ???) born in Laugharne about 1791 or 1792

[Paul Jones]

I have been trying for ages to find out more about a Mary Jones (nee ) born in Laugharne about 1791 or 1792 and died in Llangynog (Llangunnock) between 1881 and 1891.

In the 1881 census of Llangynog, she was widowed and living with her son, Henry Jones (b. about 1820, d. 1884) who was a shoemaker born, lived and died in Llangynog. I presume that Mary's husband was a Jones who also lived in Llangynog but I have no records of this.

It seems likely that the family were Baptists or at least non-conformists of some type.

Mary was my 3rd great grand grandmother. I am very keen to find out Mary's maiden name not only because she is my direct ancestor but also because my mother moved to Laugharne from elsewhere and it would be so good to find existing relatives amongst the people that we already know!

I would be so grateful if anyone has any leads on Henry, Mary or her husband.

Take care,
Paul

[RootsChat]

Dear Paul,

Have you searched the Three Counties Marriages there were a great many Jones's 1813-1837  

I did a brief search but there were so many  

(This link can be found under Carmarthen Parish Records)

Regards
RootsChat

[jackh]

Hello Paul,
In the 1871 Census for Llangunnock
RG10/ 5495 folio 43 p. 3 schedule 12
Tynewydd, Llangunnock, Carmarthenshire
Henry Jones H M 51 Shoemaker, Llangunnock
Mary Jones  Wife M 53 Shoemakers wife, Llangunnock
William Jones son un 11 Shoemakers son, Llangunnock
Thomas Jones son  9 scholar, Llangunnock
Henry Jones son  7 scholar, Llangunnock
Mary Anne daug 3 ---, Llangunnock

The next entry is a bit speculative since an entry for Mary Jones is indexed age 74 but looking at the original, 74 could just be a clumsy 79 and no other Mary Jones in the index was suitable.

RG10/ 5512 folio 93 p. 9 schedule 47
Little Pencoed, Lawrenny, Pembrokeshire
Richard Morgans H un 53, Farmer 210 acres, employing 2 lab, 2 boys     
                                       & 2 orchards, born Laugharne, Carmarthenshire
Mary Jones Sister widow74(9?)housekeeper,Laugharne,Carmarthenshire
William N Morgans nephew un 34 Farmer, Carew, Pembrokeshire
Plus 4 servants

You should endeavour to view this yourelf and make your own judgement but Richard Morgan did not seem to be on the 1881 and Little Pencoed was being farmed by a Thomas Brinn in 1881, so my bet is Richard died
and Mary went to live with her son Henry. It would be worth looking for a will.
Hope this is helpful, regards, jackh

[Paul Jones]

Thanks for your help. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply. For some reason I hadn't been notified of your replies and I haven't been on this forum checking (as I should have).

Since I first posted, I have actually located Mary as Mary Jones (nee Owen). She died on 13 Dec 1881 at Ty Newydd, Llangunnock. In the earlier censuses Henry and Mary are called Henry and Mary JOHN not JONES.

Thank you for all your work.

Take care,
Paul

[gower]

Hello.

I too am researching the Jones family Llangynog/Llangunnock.
I have found them from 1871 on but I have not found Henry Jones / John or his mother Mary Jones nee Owen before 1871.Be pleased to share what I have, can you help locating the family before 1871... thanks