We live in a village not far from Prestatyn, and one of my brothers lives in the next village. Mum is 85, now, and lives on the outskirts of Prestatyn, near Meliden. It's not Holyhead, but we like it here. Mum remembers many of the old family; things she has remembered (such as the Curly Jack thing) have helped me to make headway. She remembered my dad's cousins' names, so I have been able to work back from them, or check if I am on a right track. She knew of the Mc Ewan connection. My researches are reaching an end, I think, as going beyond the 19th century requires greater resources or commitment - especially when dealing with Wales, bearing in mind the names issue. I think it was probably John Jones's son John, the ironmonger, who may have been known as Curly Jack. I still have some unanswered questions about the family to resolve, so I shall keep chipping away. I believe that Thomas Harding's mother may have been related to John Jones, but haven't been able to substantiate that, as I cannot find Edward Jones, John's shopkeeper father. On another note, I can walk down to the church where John and his first wife were married at Rhuddlan. I shall keep at it until the frustration outweighs the intrigue!
