WILLIAMS - DRUMMOND, Edwinsford, Llandilo, Carmarthenshire

[Stephee]

Hello, Thanks for that, yes connected with the Evans of Llanybydder. My great grandfather was Evan Evans who married a Annie Herbert. He was a chemist and built the buildings that became the Arcade in Ammanford, and lived at Gwynfryn the former school set up by Watcyn Win. His family were farmers from Llanybydder. My Grandfather on my mothers side, Idris Davies owned along with his brothers the Plas Dinas quarries near Llansawel which I think was part of the Drummond estate. He became High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire in 1962. The GENUKI, Talley site has some interesting information on the area. Regards Stephen

[Stephee]

Apologies Davis, But it was Pen y Ddinas Quarries. Regards, Stephen

[StephEv]

Hi All. Sorry for the slight delay, but my Grand Father Idris Davies had to pay a shilling a ton for every stone taken away from the quarry, the quarries were sold in the sixties trading under D Davies & Sons Limited. It was sold onto Bath & Portland. Best Wishes

[CaioResearcher]

Hello,
I was passing by and was given a link to your posting.  I don't know if you may have any details within your family search, but I am trying to trace some details on the Drummond family.  I have researched the Williams-Drummond family and know who they are, but this is my position.

My ancestors are from Caio, well Cwrt y Cadno to be more precise.  Anyway, in 1874 my great grandmother, Elizabeth Davies was born to mother Mary Davies, no father.  Like most in those days, living in two up two down or worse and labourers.  However, after her marriage, Elizabeth came into a lot of money.  I have been told that the father was Sir James Drummond or one of the brothers.  I spent some time researching in 2007 and a local lady confirmed that she knew Elizabeth and remembers her coming into money, which in those days, as she said "was thousands of pounds, not hundreds".  She managed to farm at a place called Garth and going through the family research, I'm not sure this would've been possible without some money.  I am also advised by a living cousin that her parents had to seek the permission of the Drummonds in Marble Arch for their marriage, if there is not connection, why did they have to?  Anyway, I haven't managed to get any will or paper work but wondered if there was any family gossip or help you could enlighten me with seeing as you are researching your family, Williams-Drummond.  Thank you

[StephEv]

Hello Caio Researcher You may like to start off with the National Archives of Wales at Aberystwyth, where the Drummond Estate Papers of Edwinsford are kept. You could try the Parish Records which are at the Carmarthen Records Office. Regards, Stephen Evans

[StephEv]

Hi All, You maybe interested to learn that the current March/April 2009 edition of the Welsh Magazine, Cambria is carrying a very interesting article called,The Fall of the House of Edwinsford by John Vaughan, who is a Trustee of the Trawsgoed Estate. Very interesting for those with connections to the estate.

[StephEv]

Hi All, Have just discovered this interesting site which certainly has some use useful Drummond information,-Cambrian Index on-line

[StephEv]

Anyone researching the Drummond Family may find this Cymuned Talyllychau, interesting. Cheers

[StephEv]

An interesting photograph relating to the Drummond family is currently available on the Talley Community Web Site.