I'm hoping that someone might be able to help me with any information regarding my great-grandmother's family and ancestors before they left Wales to go to South Africa.
My great-grandmother was born Blodwen John on the 11 March 1892 and was registered in Pontarddulais, Swansea. According to information passed on to by family her mother was Miriam Hughes born in abt 1868 in Llangyfelach. Her father was known as John but I think his name was Thomas Benjamin John, born in abt 1865 in Llangiwg.
Blodwen had 7 siblings:
Elizabeth, born abt 1890 in Rhyndwyclydach
Thomas B, born abt 1891 in Llanguick
James (Jim), born abt 1894, in Wales
William, born 28 March 1896, in Swansea
Sarah, born abt 1900, in South Africa
May, born abt 1903 in South Africa
Danny, born abt 1904 in South Africa
In 1871, I think I've found Thomas John living with his grandparents, John and Sarah Griffiths in Craig Y Merched.
Then in 1881, it looks like he is living with relatives, Owen and Maria Jones (John) and family in Llwynmudw Isaf, Llanguick.
In 1888 he marries Mirriam in Pontardawe.
In 1891 the family are listed living at 44 Craig Ynisymudw Cottages in Llanguick.
I'm not sure when he left for South Africa but Miriam and the children follow on the 10 November 1900.
I would love to find out what happened to Thomas' parents and siblings. Can anyone help?
I also have a photograph with the wording on the back "John family in Wales at haymaking time". (not sure how to attach - doesn't seem to be giving me the option)
Many thanks,
Sue