David Jones, Bala

[Gadget]

I noticed that Elinor was older than him and would be circa 64 in 1860.  Also, the headstone would have probably been erected/made a while after his death - his age would be whoever ordered the stone. Did it give his age on his death cert/burial record?


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[ladymerle1]

Elinor died 1853 aged 59. I.e. b 1794. This corresponds to her headstone and parish records.
David's  age on his headstone also corresponds to parish burial records I.e. born 1796

[Gadget]

I see that a William Jones was one of the witnesses at David and Elinor's marriage). He made his mark. Maybe a possible relative but these Joneses in Wales !!  (I've got  eight different lines of them, mostly Merionethshire too).

How did you find that his parents were David and Gwen?

[ladymerle1]

One of David and Eleanor's children was named William (a twin!) so I guess he wad a relative. My 2 family surnames are Jones and Hughes.......quite a challenge!!!!

I cannot for the life remember how I identified David and Gwen as David's parents. I usually make a note of my sources, but alas,not on this one! I guess without proof, the parents are suspect. I wonder if his father was also a shoemaker??

Are you able to access my Ancestry tree?

[Gadget]

If you PM me your tree link, I'll have a look 

By the way, how is Glyn today? - all those lovely trees in autumn colours down from Chirk to Glyn - many bike rides in my youth 

[Gadget]

Just found your tree and will look at it later this evening