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Title: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: Pau7a on Sunday 08 May 16 20:58 BST (UK)
Hello

I am trying to establish who the parents of Thomas David were. Thomas was a boot/shoemaker and church clerk who was born in Llanblethian about 1828. He married Elizabeth Davies in Saron Chapel in Treoes in 1850. They lived in High Street, Cowbridge until he died in 1899. I know that his father's name was John and that he was also a cordwainer, living in Llanblethian. 

I have found a John David born about 1792 from Ewenny/Laleston married to Mary from St. Mary Church in both the 1851 and 1861 censuses for Llanblethian. He was widowed by 1871. They had sons William David born 1830 and John David born 1832. I can't find a baptism record for Thomas to see if I can establish a link with this family, so I'd appreciate it if someone could see if they can, or if they can find a link to another David family.

Thank you
Paula
Title: Re: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: ..claire.. on Sunday 08 May 16 21:04 BST (UK)
Hi

I can only see this one in the Non Conformist records

Thomas DAVID bpt. 8 Sep 1827, born 12 Aug 1827 Llanblethion, Independant denomination.

Parents: Evan and Gwenllian.

claire
Title: Re: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: ..claire.. on Sunday 08 May 16 21:09 BST (UK)
Evan being the Welsh form of the name John :)

claire

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Title: Re: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: Pau7a on Sunday 08 May 16 21:20 BST (UK)
Hi Claire

Thank you very much for such a quick response and welcome. Can you see Evan's occupation?

Paula
Title: Re: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: ..claire.. on Sunday 08 May 16 21:30 BST (UK)

No, the image is on FindMyPast but no fathers occupation is listed

claire
Title: Re: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: Pau7a on Sunday 08 May 16 21:38 BST (UK)
Okay, thanks for checking.

Paula
Title: Re: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: syljun on Monday 09 May 16 18:39 BST (UK)
The address where living of Evan and Gwenllian of this entry in the Glamorgan booklet is Pendoylan if that is any help.
Syljun

P.S.No occupation given.
Title: Re: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: Pau7a on Monday 09 May 16 19:37 BST (UK)
Thanks Syljun. In that case I don't think it's the Davids that I am looking for.

Paula
Title: Re: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: syljun on Wednesday 11 May 16 13:03 BST (UK)
Hi Paula, I have all the names mentioned in your David family but mainly baptised Penmark or Llantwit Major. If I find a connection to Llanblethian I will get back to you.

I am also puzzled by the suggestion that Evan is the welsh for John as I have both the names of Evan and John for children in the same family.
Syljun
Title: Re: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: Pau7a on Wednesday 11 May 16 13:28 BST (UK)
Hi Syljun

Okay, thank you very much.  Thomas' father was noted as John, a cordwainer, on his marriage certificate.  I do think it may be John David from Laleston. I just can't find any evidence to prove this. Thomas was born about 1828, in Llanblethian.

I also have Evan and John in the same Welsh family.

Paula
Title: Re: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: ..claire.. on Wednesday 11 May 16 13:30 BST (UK)
http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Evan/m

Originally found the info on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan

claire
Title: Re: Llanblethian Parish Baptism Records - DAVID
Post by: syljun on Wednesday 11 May 16 15:45 BST (UK)
I notice that the Thomas David b. Llanblethian son of Evan and Gwenllian has a sister Mary bap. 5th October 1824. No address or occupation of Evan. Perhaps if you could get Mary's marriage and birthplace from a Census it could give  a clue.
Hope this helps,
Syljun