Benjamin Davies - Lampeter

[brawd houdini]

Hello,
       I've mentioned your quest to my mother.She remembers your relation Hannah Davies living in a property called Pensteps which was situated next to Cribyn Unitarian chapel.The house was demolished some time ago,but I remember it in my lifetime.She also remembered that Hannah Davies came to live there from Swansea.Several graves exist in the chapel's graveyard containing members of the the Frondeg Davies family.Benjamin and Thomas Davies are mentioned in a pamphlet produced at the time of the war memorial's construction for the people of Cribyn.
       Hope this helps,regards,David

[brawd houdini]

The entry in the pamphlet reads-

     Pte.Davies,9th.Welsh[Welch?] Fell in Bourlan Wood,November 23rd,1917 aged 20

[swanscity]

Hi

A relative seems to think that Hannah was a caretaker of some sort for the Chapel. And that she lived in either Chapel House or Old School House.  They could be wrong and it could be the one you mentioned.  Yes Hannah lived in Swansea in 1911 and then  returned to Cardigan.

Thank you

[brawd houdini]

This Old School house is Pensteps as one of the first schools in the area was held there.The house did belong to the chapel,so it's likely that Hannah carried out Caretaker duties.The house was demolished as it needed a huge amount of money spent on it,and it had become a liability that served no practical purpose.
Good luck with your search,if I can help again let me know.
          Regards,David

[swanscity]

Hi

Thanks for your help, most grateful for the info.

Thanks again

Swansgal

[tregaron]

Hello David,

I would be most interested in sharing information with you about the 17th century Griffiths family of Nantcwnlle, Llanddewi Brefi and Trevilan. You can reach me at rdg@rdgriffith.com.

Thanks and regards,
Robert Griffith

[brawd houdini]

Hello again,
Some more on the Davies family of Frondeg-as stated previously several members of this family were buried in the graveyard of the Unitarian Chapel in Cribyn.They are-
Evan-d.6th of March,1940 aged 76
Jane-d.2nd. of January,1951 aged 86
Elizabeth-d.4th March,1936,aged 43 address given as $,Earl Street,Hafod,Swansea
David-age 5yrs. 4mths.,d.1895
I think there are more,will let you know.
Also,in the Ymofynydd[Unitarian news pamphlet-usually in Welsh] dated January,1918 there was printed-A history of Pte. Davies and the Frondeg family.
Some more on Benjamin-in 1871 he lived in Tan-y -gaer,Cribyn,and in 1881,1891 and 1901 he lives in Bryngwyn,Cribyn.
All for now,David

[brawd houdini]

Hello Robert,
Will contact you soon.
Regards,David

[brawd houdini]

Hello again Robert,

                          Tried to get in touch but your e-mail address is not recognized,can you check that again and let me know.

                            Thanks,Regards,David