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William Rees Evans/ Hannah Jones
« on: Thursday 03 February 05 20:32 GMT (UK) »
My g.grandfather, William Rees Evans b. abt.1840, lived in a house called Tynewydd at Llandilo, where he had land. His wife was Hannah, b. abt.1839, and they had a connection with the Tabernacle Independent Chapel, where they and several of their children are buried. Do you know when he was married or baptised, who his parents were, or Hannah's maiden name ? She died 29.10.1937, he on 3.3.1919.
It is probable that Hannah's maiden name was Jones and I probably have the marriage in 1864, a year from which not so many records have been recorded. HH
Hine, Algar, Dyble, Kettle- Devon
Kingett, Bishop, Elt, Jenkins, Wheeler- Worcs.
Crabb, Carder, Levens- Surrey
Senior, Shaw, Schofield, Randerson, Crowther, Whitwam, Walker, Stott, Dawson, Sykes, Blackburn, Leech- W.Yorks.
Baldry, Cole, Borrett, Brabbon, Eastaugh- Suffolk
Evans, Jones, Davies, Rees- Llandilo
Nye, Beer- Kent
Sippitt, Clark- Essex
Longmuir, Wishart, Kennedy, Cumming, Ronaldson, Crocket, Hood- Scotland
Mather- Northumberland

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Re: William Rees Evans
« Reply #1 on: Friday 04 February 05 08:30 GMT (UK) »
Hi HH,

you will be able to find out the names of his parents from his birth certificate, also from the later (definitely 51, maybe 61) census.

As you know that their children are buried in Llandilo, have you checked the dated of their births? By ordering one of their birth certificates, you may be lucky and find Hannahs maiden name included. That is the case on one of my BCs from Aberystwyth in 1848.

You don't say where you have already looked, but I would suggest trying the FreeBMD site for his birth and marriage certs. Once you have these, you can check the parish registers.

Good luck,

D
Stuck with:
William Williams of Llanllyfni
John Jones in Llanelli
Evan Evans in Caio
David Davies of Llansanffraid
Evans: Caio/Carms
Jones: CDG, DEN

Census Information is Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

"Nor do I think that any other nation than this of Wales, or any other tongue, whatever may hereafter come to pass, shall on the day of the great reckoning before the Most High Judge, answer for this corner of the earth": The Old Man of Pencader to Henry II

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Re: William Rees Evans
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 02 March 05 10:20 GMT (UK) »

D -
Thank you for your advice. I've done a lot of digging around, but having such a, dare I say it?, common Welsh name, it has been very difficult to pin MY William Rees Evans down. I have some names and dates (of children) from a great- cousin, still living in the area, at Ammanford, but some of them don't seem to tie up with dates discovered from e.g. Ancestry.com.
Two William Rees Evans were married at Llandilofawr in the Apr-Jun 1864...
Anyway, I'll keep at it - half the fun is in the chase, isn't it?
HH
Hine, Algar, Dyble, Kettle- Devon
Kingett, Bishop, Elt, Jenkins, Wheeler- Worcs.
Crabb, Carder, Levens- Surrey
Senior, Shaw, Schofield, Randerson, Crowther, Whitwam, Walker, Stott, Dawson, Sykes, Blackburn, Leech- W.Yorks.
Baldry, Cole, Borrett, Brabbon, Eastaugh- Suffolk
Evans, Jones, Davies, Rees- Llandilo
Nye, Beer- Kent
Sippitt, Clark- Essex
Longmuir, Wishart, Kennedy, Cumming, Ronaldson, Crocket, Hood- Scotland
Mather- Northumberland

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Re: William Rees Evans/ Hannah Jones
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 16 July 05 22:02 BST (UK) »
I now have my grandmother's birth certificate, showing her mother's maiden name as Hannah Jones, but with names like that (William Rees Evans and Hannah Jones), how am I going to find the right birth certificates? Any advice gratefully received!!
Hine, Algar, Dyble, Kettle- Devon
Kingett, Bishop, Elt, Jenkins, Wheeler- Worcs.
Crabb, Carder, Levens- Surrey
Senior, Shaw, Schofield, Randerson, Crowther, Whitwam, Walker, Stott, Dawson, Sykes, Blackburn, Leech- W.Yorks.
Baldry, Cole, Borrett, Brabbon, Eastaugh- Suffolk
Evans, Jones, Davies, Rees- Llandilo
Nye, Beer- Kent
Sippitt, Clark- Essex
Longmuir, Wishart, Kennedy, Cumming, Ronaldson, Crocket, Hood- Scotland
Mather- Northumberland


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Re: William Rees Evans/ Hannah Jones
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 30 July 05 10:12 BST (UK) »
An up-date:
The marriage certificate shows that William Rees Evans of Tynewydd, Llandilofawr, age 24 married Hannah Jones of Abernant, Llandilofawr, age 21 on 7.6.1864 at the Register Office, Llandilo. William, his father, Evan(deceased) and Hannah's father, William were all carpenters. The witnesses were David Jones and Edwin Griffiths. 
Hine, Algar, Dyble, Kettle- Devon
Kingett, Bishop, Elt, Jenkins, Wheeler- Worcs.
Crabb, Carder, Levens- Surrey
Senior, Shaw, Schofield, Randerson, Crowther, Whitwam, Walker, Stott, Dawson, Sykes, Blackburn, Leech- W.Yorks.
Baldry, Cole, Borrett, Brabbon, Eastaugh- Suffolk
Evans, Jones, Davies, Rees- Llandilo
Nye, Beer- Kent
Sippitt, Clark- Essex
Longmuir, Wishart, Kennedy, Cumming, Ronaldson, Crocket, Hood- Scotland
Mather- Northumberland

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Re: William Rees Evans/ Hannah Jones
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 02 August 05 10:21 BST (UK) »
OK, so now it shouldn't be too difficult to get hold of William Rees' and Hannah's birth certs, as they were both born after 1837.

You have his fathers name and his address, and have her fathers name and occupation and her home parish.

I would write to the superintendant registrar with this information (or phone them first). They should be able to find the correct certificates. If there is any doubt, they will contact you before issuing the certificate.

I always order through the local registrars, as they have more local knowledge, and in general, are extremely helpful.
D
Stuck with:
William Williams of Llanllyfni
John Jones in Llanelli
Evan Evans in Caio
David Davies of Llansanffraid
Evans: Caio/Carms
Jones: CDG, DEN

Census Information is Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

"Nor do I think that any other nation than this of Wales, or any other tongue, whatever may hereafter come to pass, shall on the day of the great reckoning before the Most High Judge, answer for this corner of the earth": The Old Man of Pencader to Henry II

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Re: William Rees Evans/ Hannah Jones
« Reply #6 on: Saturday 06 August 05 13:37 BST (UK) »
Thank you for the advice. I will get on to it soon and post what I find, as it could help someone else. No-one has come forward with shared ancestry yet despite there being large families involved.
Could I request translations of some of the Welsh place/house names anywhere specific on the site?
Hine, Algar, Dyble, Kettle- Devon
Kingett, Bishop, Elt, Jenkins, Wheeler- Worcs.
Crabb, Carder, Levens- Surrey
Senior, Shaw, Schofield, Randerson, Crowther, Whitwam, Walker, Stott, Dawson, Sykes, Blackburn, Leech- W.Yorks.
Baldry, Cole, Borrett, Brabbon, Eastaugh- Suffolk
Evans, Jones, Davies, Rees- Llandilo
Nye, Beer- Kent
Sippitt, Clark- Essex
Longmuir, Wishart, Kennedy, Cumming, Ronaldson, Crocket, Hood- Scotland
Mather- Northumberland

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Re: William Rees Evans/ Hannah Jones
« Reply #7 on: Monday 08 August 05 09:09 BST (UK) »
There is the Welsh section, but that is just for postings in Welsh.

Just post your query, and we'll do what we can.
Stuck with:
William Williams of Llanllyfni
John Jones in Llanelli
Evan Evans in Caio
David Davies of Llansanffraid
Evans: Caio/Carms
Jones: CDG, DEN

Census Information is Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

"Nor do I think that any other nation than this of Wales, or any other tongue, whatever may hereafter come to pass, shall on the day of the great reckoning before the Most High Judge, answer for this corner of the earth": The Old Man of Pencader to Henry II

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Re: William Rees Evans/ Hannah Jones
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 21 September 05 21:34 BST (UK) »
It turns out that "Hannah" was Anna and William Rees Evans was just plain William Evans but somewhere along the way he decided to add in his mother's maiden name- perhaps when she died?
I have both their birth certificates and you were right, D ap D, the Superintendent Registrar at Carmarthen was incredibly helpful! Thanks for the advice.
HH
Hine, Algar, Dyble, Kettle- Devon
Kingett, Bishop, Elt, Jenkins, Wheeler- Worcs.
Crabb, Carder, Levens- Surrey
Senior, Shaw, Schofield, Randerson, Crowther, Whitwam, Walker, Stott, Dawson, Sykes, Blackburn, Leech- W.Yorks.
Baldry, Cole, Borrett, Brabbon, Eastaugh- Suffolk
Evans, Jones, Davies, Rees- Llandilo
Nye, Beer- Kent
Sippitt, Clark- Essex
Longmuir, Wishart, Kennedy, Cumming, Ronaldson, Crocket, Hood- Scotland
Mather- Northumberland