I am still looking for my great grandfather b. abt -76/77, on the 1901, 1911 census has him place of birth Sheffield but all the Edward's around that time don't seem to match. on both those censuses he was living in Wales. occupations have been Railway Ganger, platelayer, foreman platelayer, Famer. he owned Abergafren farm in Minffordd, he was deacon at the English Prestyberian chapel for 16 years worked for the railways for over 40 years according to his Obituary. he was married to Mary Jane jones. Married in 1899 Newtown. 5 children or may have been 6. after leaving the farm he lived in a house called Trem Tecwyn
I found out recently with regards to the 1911 census he had a H as his middle name, which was Humphrey. with searches that alot of people have helped me with in my quest to find his birth entry. they think the answer lies in North Wales.
A friend has found and entry for an Edward Humphery Jones b. in Machenlyth sorry for any spelling mistake. In his obituary notice says that he was b. Newtown.
on the marriage cert it lists an Edward Jones as his father but deceased at the time of marriage.
on the census records my friend found also listed Edward as Head Wife Ann.
Witnesses on the marriage cert were William Jones bride's father, and Ann Jones could this have been his mother.
Died Jan 18th 1956, and is buried with his wife in the cemtary in Minffordd as is his daughter & son in law.
Many thanks
Zoe
