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Looking for any information on Trevor Harrison born 1848 Monmouthshire Wales, 1871 census finds him single occupation coalminer in Aberstryth Monmouthshire Llanwono Wales, he left for America sometime after to the Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania area,
Jaz
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FIND A GRAVE
Trevor Harrison -
Wilkes-Barre City Cemetery Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Sandra
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1880 census with a wife Mary - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWNC-ZML
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBJ-39J?cc=1417683
Sandra
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There is a death certificate for a Sarah Allen born 18 July 1880 Wilkes Barre PA with a father named as Trevor Harrison born Wales but no mothers details. Passed away 19 October 1939 - husband Charles Allen. Burial Laurel hill cemetery. Philadelphia
Sandra
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Sarah Allen and Husband - 1910 census - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGZ8-6Q8
Shows Sarah had 1 child but none are still living :'(
1920 census - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFTM-B5N
1930 census - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH3G-D4S
Birth certificate shows a child Trevor Harrison Allen born 11 - 10 - 1906
Father Charles Hector Allen and mother Sarah Harrison.
Sandra
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Marriage of Sarah Harrison - Chas H Allen - 20 Dec 1905 - Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VF98-V3N
Sandra
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Hi Sandra,
Thank you so much for looking up all these for me, i will look at the links you gave this seems to be my relation, thank you again, it is very much appreciated,
Jaz
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Bear with me for a few minutes - think Trevor was killed in a mining disaster in 1880
Sandra
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5 November 1881 - The Wilkes Barre Record (Wilkes Barre PA)
Sandra
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The Weekly Star - (Plymouth PA) 2 november 1881
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The Daily Union Leader - (Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania) 2 November 1881
Apart from Sarah - Willie is mentioned on the tombstone of Trevor so that must be the second child mentioned here.
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Hi Sandra,
Thank you very much for finding this extra information, sad as it is,
Jaz
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Very sad indeed. :'(
Sandra
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Looking for any information on Trevor Harrison born 1848 Monmouthshire Wales, 1871 census finds him single occupation coalminer in Aberstryth Monmouthshire Llanwono Wales, he left for America sometime after to the Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania area,
Jaz
Hi,
Trevor Harrison was married to a Mary James and appear in the previously posted 1880 census for Wilkes Barre.
1880 census: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWNC-ZML
Also in the 1880 census for Wilkes Barre is a John C Davis. He is widowed with 5 children and a miner.
1880 census: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWNC-ZMF
John C Davis marries Trevor's wife Mary after Trevor's death in 1881.
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According to the original Wilkes-Barre City Cemetery records (which I have the transcriptions of saved on to a spreadsheet) Trevor died 1 Nov. 1881, age 35 years. He is buried in Lot: 71 Permit # 5129.
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Like Trevor John C Davis was also killed in a mine accident, in 1895.
Find A Grave (w/article) : https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128101277
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Evening News, Wilkes-Barre Record
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Friday, May 10, 1895 - Page 8
INJURIES WERE FATAL.
Funeral of a Well Known Resident of the Heights who was Killed. The funeral of John C. Davis ot 316 South street, who died as a result of injuries sustained in the Hollenbaok mine on Wednesday, aged 52 years, will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'olock from tho house. Rev. John O. Jones will officiate and interment in Hollenbaok Cemetery. He was one of the oldest miners in the valley and was well known. For over a quarter of a oentury he has been a miner employed In and around Wilkes-Barre, and has always been known as a competent workman ana a respected citizen. He has always resided on tbe Heights and has taken a foremost part in every good work to help along his fellow man. He leaves a wife and a large family.
Death Notice: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23951573/john_c_davis_death/
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Here is the family in the 1900 census. Mary is listed as widowed. Sarah is listed with last name "Davis". Though it appears Sarah's last name was not legally changed from Harrison as indicated on her marriage record, she was known as Sarah Davis.
1900 census: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3QH-WVL
In the marriage announcement for Charles H. Allen and Sarah in the newspaper, Sarah is referred to as Sarah Davis.
Wilkes-Barre Semi-Weekly Record
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Friday, December 22, 1905 - Page 8
Allen-Davis Marriage
Charles H. Allen and Miss Sarah Davis, both well known young people of the Heights, were united In marriage last evening at Wyoming Seminary by Prof. Merritt I Harding. Mr. Harding is filling the pulpit of St. Andrews Methodist Church on Sherman street. The bride and groom were unattended and will take up their residence at 830 Grant street.
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Here is Mary in the preceding censuses.
1910 census: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MG8V-64C
1920 census: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFBB-NZZ
1930 census: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH7H-K28
Mary died in 1938.
Name: Mary Davis
Age: 90
Birth Date: 1 Mar 1848
Birth Place: Wales
Death Date: 26 Nov 1938
Death Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Father: David James
Spouse: John C Davis
EDIT Added-
DC: http://www.rootschat.com/links/01mre/
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Trevor's daughter Sarah died in 1939.
Obit: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23952177/mrs_charles_h_allen_obit/
Charles and Sarah Allen's first child was a son which they named after Sarah's father Trevor ...Trevor Harrison Allen. Sadly he only lived 3 weeks and 3 Dec. 1906.
Death Notice: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23952394/infant_trevor_allen_death/
Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133648805/trevor-harrison-allen
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Hope this gives you a little clearer and detailed picture of events.
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Mary died in 1938.
Name: Mary Davis
Age: 90
Birth Date: 1 Mar 1848
Birth Place: Wales
Death Date: 26 Nov 1938
Death Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Father: David James
Spouse: John C Davis
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Another small detail for your records. Mary Davis was buried 28-11-1938 Hollenbach Cemetery. Wilkes Barre.
So sad to read on medical cert of death - "Hypostatic Pneumonia" - Contributory Causes - Got up out of bed - legs fractured tibia and fibula - both legs - - she had been in bed for 15 years. :'(
Sandra
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Hi Sandra and RJ137,
Thank you so very much for all this valuable information, it is far more than i ever expected to find out on Trevor Harrison and wife and family etc, it will take a while to digest it all, thank you again it is very much appreciated,
Jaz
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We are always very pleased to help where we can. Hope you enjoy putting this part of your family tree together.
All the best
Sandra ;)