RootsChat.Com

Many thanks for your efforts Caz, it's much appreciated. I think the wash on the photo is where something was spilled on it and cleaned off. The original is a matt finish and I didn't want to spoil it further by trying to clean it.
You've done a great job, thanks.

Gibs

Thanks Suz

I'm wondering what took Eliza to Swansea between 1861 and 1868 (apart from Levi). I suppose one can only speculate.

I've found her brother George on the 1881 census - one of 13 household members. It looks as though he's looking after Mother in Law and family, but again still in Pembrey.

On the Marriage Cert where Eliza's signature would be it says " The mark X of Eliza Ray" I take it that she was unable to read and write - I realise this was probably quite common in those days, but still intrigued as to how and why she went to Swansea.

Gibs

Thanks Suz.

Indeed her father as recorded on marriage cert is  William.

I told you last week we were visiting the family cemetry and pub where one of our ancestors was the inkeeper. We found the cemetry and memorial to our ancestors. The pub..... recently converted to appartments!!

Gibs.

Suz, Osprey

Marriage certificate arrived today. Shows Levi as a labourer and his father named as John Mathias, which ties things up nicely for me to 51 and 61 census.

One slightly odd thing though is that the ages of both parties to the marriage is stated as "full" ?? Was this a usual practice?

Many thanks for your help.