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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Carmarthenshire => Topic started by: Fliss on Wednesday 14 February 18 09:04 GMT (UK)
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Annie Emiline Blackwell died on 29 March 1922 at Morfa, George Street, Llandilo (Llandilofawr), Camarthenshire. She was only 29 years old and was originally from Rodbourne Cheney, Wiltshire. I believe she had studied at university and settled in Llandilo afterwards. Who lived at Morfa, George Street in March 1922? Where / for whom did Annie work? What was her cause of death? Any information will be much appreciated.
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Not sure which thread to answer on.
I had a quick newspaper check for obits but nothing so far. I think the only way to find out anything is to get a death cert.
Gadget
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If she was b. Wiltshire and ended up in Carmarthenshire, the most likely Universities (apart from O & C) might well be Bristol, Cardiff or Swansea and, possibly, Aberystwyth . The Welsh ones would be univerity colleges then as part of the University of Wales. It might be worth checking their sites to see if they have a list of alumni.
Gadget
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It would appear from the attached free transcript for 1911 that she was still living at home but employed as a laboratory assistant at Swindon Technical school
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X72J-V6J
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It would appear from the attached free transcript for 1911 that she was still living at home but employed as a laboratory assistant at Swindon Technical school
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X72J-V6J
also posted on your other thread :)
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So in 1911, she would have been circa 18. If she went to university, it would have been after that.
Just thinking that Reading University would also come into play.
Gadget
Added - would it be best to get a Mod to combine threads?
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Thank you for your reply. Your suggestions, particularly about University Colleges, are definitely worth following up; thank you!
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There is a newspaper article Liverpool Daily Post 05 July 1915, University Of Wales, Degree Examinations. Under the heading Botany, Faculty of Science Final - Annie E Blackwell.
This could be the Annie you are researching.
JJ
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Well spotted Jen, I only checked for deaths.
Did it say which college ? Bangor and Aber used to be good for Botany in my day but that was a bit later (1960s)
Gadget
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Oh wow! I will have to see if I can find that newspaper article. I think there's every likelihood ii is 'my' Annie Blackwell. Excited........
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Did it say which college ? Bangor and Aber used to be good for Botany in my day but that was a bit later (1960s)
Gadget
Aberystwyth
JJ