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Hi, a long time ago you were speaking of families that might have lived in Hafod Lwyfog. I have a David Roberts who lived there when he was married at Beddgelert in 1856.

He may just have been living there and not actually ownded the property.

His father was a William Roberts who had died by 1856.

Have you come across any of these names in your research Iwonder?

Elsbeth

Hello Oletta, and any other Pears family members,

I have a feeling that a previous note I wrote didn't make it to the list, so I'm re-sending it, apologies if it's duplicated.

My husband is the Gt  Grandson of Robert Graham Pears, who was Frederick's brother and was  in business with Frederick in Penrith, prior to Frederick and family setting off for Australia.

I've been fascinated to read about the family over in Oz, and if I can help at all with any details of the family in the UK, I'd be more than pleased to.

regards, Elsbeth

I am researching a David (Dafydd) Roberts born at Bryn Pyll, Trefriw in 1835.
He married an Elizabeth Mullholland (from Belfast) and also a lady (name unknown to me) from Connah's Quay

He had 5 children, Esther, Robert, Elizabeth, David and Gwen.

David lived in the  Auckland area of New Zealand in his final years, previous to this he was a master mariner.
He  died in 1890 in Sydney Australia whilst on a journey back home to Wales.

I am told that his son's served in the First World war "with distinction"

I am wondering if there is anyone reading this who might be connected to the family, if so could you get in touch. Thank you.

Hi!
I am trying to find detail of a death of  David (Dafydd) Roberts. His second name may have been Donald.

He was born in Trefriw Caernarvonshire in 1835.
He married an Elizabeth Mulholland (date unknown) and at some time lived in New Zealand.
He was on his way back home to Wales in 1890 when he died in Sydney (Aus)
Is there any way of discovering more details of him and his family.
I believe he had 3 daughters, Gwen, Esther and Elizabeth and 2 sons
Robert and David
any help would be much appreciated.

Hello, thanks for your very helpful reply. I guess it was because James John was living with his Uncle that I didn't spot him in the 1881 census.

I have tried without success to find him (via Ancestry.co.uk) in the 1901 census, maybe I am doing something wrong. I have also tried the 1901 using his son's name (Ernest Charles Saxton) but still no luck there.

I think your theory about William Saxton (b 1812) having married twice is correct .. I believe from family lore that there were a total of approx 15 children from both marriages.. (phew)

Very many thanks for the time and trouble you have taken to help me, I appreciate it.

Elsbeth