This morning, I had a response from Carmarthenshire Archives to my email asking about the Union Workhouse in Llanelli. The majority of records have been lost, including all relating to Thomas Williams. With other sources saying the records were with Carmarthenshire Archives, I do question when the documents were lost; and who were the custodians at the time.
I wanted to establish when the Williams family moved to Laugharne. Having found my grandfather was born in Haverfordwest, I initially thought my question had been answered, but I then found his father, also Thomas Williams was born in Laugharne. Two generations earlier, and another Thomas Williams, I found born at Newcastle in Emlyn, but I needed to be sure that he was the first, which was confirmed with John Williams. This page can now close.
My interest has switched to finding more about the spread of this family. Those who know I am researching my family tree, feel I should write the history, as so much has been written about those of ‘upper’ Laugharne and nothing about the fishermen and cocklewomen, but for it to be a warts and all, including the court appearances. Some relating to my grandfather are a great read.
Thanks Osprey for your support.