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Title: JONES FAMILY, Gelli Gynar, Penboyr
Post by: gower on Wednesday 06 July 11 11:08 BST (UK)
I am researching the Jones family. Has anyone got any local information/history about them? thank you  ;D
Title: Re: JONES FAMILY, Gelli Gynar, Penboyr
Post by: Morganllan on Thursday 07 July 11 00:40 BST (UK)
Hello Gower  :)

Which Gelli Gynar Farm do you mean? What information do you have about the Jones family?  Do you need census info, BMD, etc?

At Gelli Gynar Isaf I found Henry Jones, farmer of 70 acres employing 2 labourers in 1881, with daughters Mar and Hannah, son Henry, and baby Granddaughter Hannah.

RG11 Piece 5430 Folio 64 Page 6

He was still there in 1891. John Jones was at Gelli gynar Uchaf, farm of 75 acres.

If you could be more specific, it will help avoid wasted effort. :D

Kind Regards
Morgan
Title: Re: JONES FAMILY, Gelli Gynar, Penboyr
Post by: gower on Thursday 07 July 11 08:14 BST (UK)
Hi Morgan,

I was looking at Samuel (father of Henry, John & others). Samuel & Rachel were at Gelli gynar in 1841. I am researching their son James born 1835 & am hoping he is the seem James who moved to US.....thanks
Title: Re: JONES FAMILY, Gelli Gynar, Penboyr
Post by: Geler on Tuesday 22 January 19 23:03 GMT (UK)
Only just seen this.  If I recall correctly, it is thought that James did emigrate to America and he later became a coal mine and steel works owner in Pennsylvania.  A web site setting out the companies history suggests that he came from Pentrecagal in Penboyr parish.
Title: Re: JONES FAMILY, Gelli Gynar, Penboyr
Post by: gower on Wednesday 23 January 19 08:32 GMT (UK)
Thank you I think I did find the connection.... thanks
Title: Re: JONES FAMILY, Gelli Gynar, Penboyr
Post by: Geler on Wednesday 23 January 19 13:07 GMT (UK)
Unfortunately there is no confirmation that the Jones' in America actually did come from Gelli gynnar. I guess that unless the family can confirm the link then something like DNA would be necessary. Seems that there is no hard evidence at this time - unless there is more information available.