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1. 1. John David Jones
      1. Ann Evans

Source References

1. The Cambria Daily Leader
   1. • Date: 13 January 1916
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        LLANDILO.

        The death has occurred, in her 76th year, of Mrs. Ann Evans, wife of Mr. Henry Evans, of Headington Villa, Ffairfach, and formerly of Gelly Farm, near Trapp. Deceased, who was well known and greatly respected, was the mother of Mr. David Evans, Mount Pleasant, who for years was a prominent member of the Llandilo Board of Guardians and Rural District Council; Mr. Wm. Evans, a prominent San Francisco attorney; and Messrs. D. Evans, Oakland; Col and Joseph Evans, Ogden, Utah, both large business men in the States. The remains were interred at Tabernacle Congregational Church, Ffairfach. The officiating ministers were the Revs. W. Davies, The Walk; D. B. Roberts, M.A., B.D.; D. Bowen, Hermon; and H. T. Jacobs, Fishguard. The Rev. Silvyn Evans, Aberdare, took the service at the graveside. The chief mourners were: Mr. H. Evans (husband); Mr. and Mrs. D. Evans, Mount Pleasant (son and daughter-in-law); Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Jones, Llanfair, Cardigan (son-in-law and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Cilwoon, Llandilo (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. Preece, Porth; Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Cymer (cousins); Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Llangyfelach (nephew and niece).

        Sergt. Morgan, son of Mrs. Morgan, formerly of the Rose and Crown, is now at home on sick furlough, having been wounded in the heel in the Dardanelles.

        A meeting of the local Advisory Committees was held on Tuesday. There were, we understand, about 100 appeals. A good number were put back. The exemptions were very few.

   2. • Date: 9 April 1919
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        LLANDILO.

        The death has occurred at Cellan, Cardiganshire, of Mr. Henry Evans, late of Gelly Farm, Llandilo, father of Councillor David Evans, Mount Pleasant, Llandilo. Deceased, who was between 70 and 80 years of age, leaves several children. One son is abroad. Deceased enjoyed a high reputation in his day as a skilled agriculturalist. He passed away at the residence of his son-in-law, the Rev. Mr. Jones, Congregational minister, Cellan and Llanfair.

2. Y Tyst
   1. • Date: 19 January 1916
      • Page: Page 9
      • Citation:

        Y Ddiweddar Mrs. Anne Evans, Ffairfach, Llandeilo.

        Priod Henry Evans, gynt o'r Gelli, nawr o Hedington, Ffairfach, ydoedd Mrs. Anne Evans. Wrth ei rhoi yn y bedd rhwng dau a thri prydnawn ddydd Llun, Ionawr 10fed, gwelsom ar ei harch, 'Anne Evans. Ganwyd Chwefror 18fed, 1839. Bu fawr Ionawr 6ed, 1916.' Cadd hithau, fel ei thylwyth, hirhoedledd i ynyl y pedwar ugain. Erysn un o'i brodyr eto, sef David Jones, Cilwern, yr hwn sydd wedi croesi ei 80 oed. Bu ei thad a'i mam, a mab a merch i deulu ei rhieni, farw yn eu 77, ac wele hithau yn ei 77 oed. Erys ei phriod, yr hwn, er yn wr dall er's blynyddoedd, sydd yn aelod a diacon o werth mawr yn y Tabernacl, Llandeilo. Yr oedd yn fam i ddeg o blant. Y mae pump ohonynt wedi croesi drosodd o flaen eu mam, ac mae'r pump eraill yn aros hyd heddyw, sef David Evans, Towy Stores, Llandeilo, a Mrs. Jones, priod y Parch. J. D. Jones, Llanfair a Cellan, ac mae'r tri mab arall yn America mewn safleoedd o anrhydedd ac ymddiriedaeth.

        Yr oedd hi yn ddynes o arbenigrwydd. Meddai ar ewyllys gref, a deall cyflym, a chyngor diogel. Hawdd oedd gweld yn ei symudiad a'i golwg ei bod yh frenhines ar ei haelwyd, ac yn feistres yn ei hamgylchiadau, ac yn gymeriad cryf yn ei heglwys. Aethai i'r farchnad yn deall busnes, ac aethai i'r addoliad ar y Saboth yn deall ei hangen a'i Duw, ac yr oedd ei chraffter a'i chydymdeimlad a'i doethineb yn ei gwneud yn allu mawr ar ei haelwyd.

        Dan beth mawr ei bywyd ydoedd ei haelwyd a'i haddoldy, ac erys dylanwad y ddau beth hyn ar ei phlant, a phlant ei phlant.

        Yr oedd ei chladdedigaeth yn cynnwys pennau teuluoedd amlwg y dref a'r ardal ac o bell, megis Mr. Preece, Porth; Mrs. Griffiths, Maesgwyn, Rhondda; Mrs. H. T. Jacob, Abergwaun; a lliaws o Llanfair, Cwnllynfell, &c. Ac yr oedd cryfder ac urddas yn y dwasanaeth claddu, yn enwedig y bregeth gan ei gweinidog, y Parch. W. Davies, yr hwn a gynorthwywyd yn y capel gan y Parchn. - Roberts, M.A., B.D., Memorial Hall; D. Bowen, Hermon; S. Thomas, Salem; H. T. Jacob, Abergwaun; - Davies (W); D. Silyn Evans a D. Harries.

        Rhoddwyd ei chorff mewn bedd glân, ar brydnawn gwaith dan gymylau, ym mynwent gysegredig y Tabernacl, y dywedai Penry cyn marw am dano: 'O! 'r hen Dabernacl annwyl! Wyt mor annwyl i mi ag oedd y deml i Solomon, yr hen Dabernacl annwyl.' Heddwch i'w llwch.

         

         

        The Late Mrs. Anne Evans, Ffairfach, Llandeilo.

        Wife of Henry Evans, formerly of Gelli, now of Hedington, Ffairfach, was Anne Evans. As she was buried between two and three in the afternoon on Monday, January 10th, we saw on her coffin 'Anne Evans. Born February 18th, 1839. Died January 6th, 1916.' She, like her family, had longevity to the tune of the eighty. One of her brothers survives her, David Jones, Cilwern, who has just crossed his 80s. Her father and mother, and a son and daughter of her parents' family, died at the age of 77, and, lo, she was 77. Her husband, who, though a blind man for many years, remains a member and deacon of great value at Tabernacle, Llandeilo. She was the mother of ten children. Five of them have predeceased their mother, and the other five are still alive today, namely David Evans, Towy Stores, Llandeilo, and Mrs. Jones, wife of Rev. J. D. Jones, Llanfair and Cellan, and the other three sons are in America in positions of honor and trust.

        She was a woman of distinction, of strong will, and quick understanding, and safe advice. It was easy to see in her movement and appearance that she was the queen of her home, and a mistress in her circumstances, and a strong character in her church. She went to the market understanding business, and she went to Sunday worship knowing her need and her God, and her acumen and sympathy and wisdom made her a great power.

        Underneath her great life was her home and her place of worship, and the influence of these two things on her children, and those of her children, remain.

        Her mourners included the heads of prominent families of the town and district and from afar, such as Mr. Preece, Porth; Mrs. Griffiths, Maesgwyn, Rhondda; Mrs. H. T. Jacob, Fishguard; and many of Llanfair, Cwnllynfell, &c. There was strength and dignity in the burial service, especially the sermon by her minister, the Rev. W. Davies, who was assisted in the chapel by the Rev. - Roberts, M.A., B.D., Memorial Hall; D. Bowen, Hermon; S. Thomas, Salem; H. T. Jacob, Fishguard; - Davies (W); D. Silyn Evans and D. Harries.

        Her body was laid in a clean tomb, on a cloudy afternoon, in the sacred Tabernacle cemetery, under which Penry said before dying: 'Oh! dear old Tabernacle! You are as dear to me as the temple was to Solomon, the beloved old Tabernacle. ' Rest in peace.

3. The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News
   1. • Date: 20 January 1916
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        The remains of the late Mrs. Ann Evans, aged 76, wife of Mr. Henry Evans, retired farmer, formerly of Gelly, near Trapp, and now of Headington Villa, Ffairfach, were interred at the Tabernacle, Ffairfach, the ministers officiating at the house being the Rev. Wm. Davies, pastor, Rev. D. P. Roberts, M.A., B.D., Rev. D. Bowen, Hermon, and the Rev. H. T. Jacob, Fishguard; while the Rev. Silyn Evans, Aberdare, took the service at the graveside. The deceased was the mother of ten children, of whom five survive, one of them being Mr. David Evans, of Mount Pleasant, formerly a well-known member of the Llandilo Board of Guardians. Another son is Mr. Wm. Evans, an attorney at San Francisco; and two others in business in the State, viz. , Mr. John Evans, Oakland, Colorado, and Mr. Jos. Evans, of Ogden, Utah. A daughter is married to the Rev. J. D. Jones, Llanfair, Cardiganshire. The mourners at the funeral were:- Mr. Henry Evans (widower); Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, Mount Pleasant (son and daughter-in-law); Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Jones (son-in-law and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Cilwern, Llandilo (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. Preece, Porth, and Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Cymmer (cousins); and Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Llangyfelach (nephew and niece).

4. Carmarthen Weekly Reporter
   1. • Date: 27 September 1907
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        MARRIAGE OF MISS EVANS. - At Peniel, Carmarthen, on the 17th inst, Miss Anne Evans, formerly of the Cambrian Cafe and Mount Pleasant, Llandilo, was united in wedlock to the Rev J D Jones, Congregationalist Minister, Abercanaid, Merthyr. The officiating minister was the Rev H. T. Jacob, Peniel, who was assisted by the Rev Selyn Evans, Aberdare. Miss Evans is the daughter of Mr Henry Evans, Gellydeg, Llandilo. The bride was given away by her brother, Councillor D. Evans. The happy pair are spending their honeymoon in North Devon.

   2. • Date: 14 September 1917
      • Page: Page 4
      • Citation:

        The Late Mr D. Jones, Cilwern.

        One of the oldest inhabitants of the Llandilo district has been called away in the person of Mr David Jones, Cilwern, who after a long life of nearly 84 years, died on Tuesday the 28th ult. The deceased gentleman had enjoyed excellent health until a little while ago, when many thought that the end was near, but with the help of Dr Davies, Llandilo, together with the great care of his beloved wife, Mrs Jones, he recovered remarkably well, was able to go about, and was seen on two occasions in his old place at Salem Chapel. However about a fortnight previous to his death, he had a severe attack of illness, which necessitated an operation; no time was lost in conveying him to Swansea Hospital. The operation was quite successful, but on account of his age he got weaker until he peacefully passed away on the above date.

        One cannot speak too highly of the fine qualities the deceased possessed, being of a fine disposition, beyond kind to all, and a very faithful member of the Church of God at Salem during his long life.

        His funeral, which was one of the largest witnessed for some time, took place on the following Saturday the 1st inst., at 1.30 p.m. A short service was held at the house, when a portion of Scripture was read by the Rev D. Bowen, Hermon; and the Rev T. Thomas, Elim, offered a very effective prayer. His minister, Rev Stephen Thomas, afterwards gave a short discourse from Proverbs, 27thc., and the 10th verse. The Rev W. H. Harris, Penrheol, gave out the parting hymn before starting for Taliaris Churchyard, which is the burial place of the family. The Rev J. D. Jones, Cellan, who is related to the family, was also present. A great number of friends and relations had come together on the occasion, and it was evident from the numerous carriages that one loved by many was buried on that day.

        The chief mourners were Mrs Jones (widow), Mr David John Jones, Mr Thomas Benjamin Jones (sons), and Miss Priscilla Anne Jones (daughter).

        Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved family at losing one of the kindest of husbands, and a most tender-hearted father; so their loss is very great indeed. It is very difficult to get the names of the numerous relations of the family from both sides, as one would wish; it must suffice to note that they came from a great distance and showed how they loved the one that had left his earthy tabernacle, also showed great respect and sympathy with the family of Cilwern. We understand that a memorial service will be held to the remembrance of Mr Jones at Salem Chapel next Sunday, where he and his predecessors have worshiped faithfully as loyal Christians. One can firmly predict that the dear ones who have lost their father will faithfully tread in his footsteps, which will give great consolation to their dear mother in her deep sorrow.

   3. • Date: 18 April 1919
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        FUNERAL OF MR HENRY EVANS

        The funeral of Mr Henry Evans, formely of Gelly, took place on the 10th inst at the Tabernacle Chapel. The body was brought from Lampeter by motor car and was accompanied by the mourners. A large number of friends awaited the arrival of the cortege at the Tabernacle. The services were conducted by the Rev R. Evans, of Lampeter, who delivered a brief address. A portion of Scripture was read by the Rev T. Thomas, Albion House, and prayers were offered up by the Rev Stephen Thomas, Salem, and the Rev D. P. Roberts, M.A., B.D., Llandilo. The Rev Silyn Evans, Aberdare, a cousin of the deceased, delivered an address and spoke highly of his pure and holy life. At the graveside the Rev H. T. Jacob, Fishguard, officiated. The principal mourners were Mr and Mrs D. Evans, Mount Pleasant, Llandilo (son and daughter-in-law), and the Rev and Mrs Jones, Lampeter (son-in-law and daughter). Mr Tom John, J.P., was amongst the mourners.

5. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index
6. The Welshman
   1. • Date: 25 November 1910
      • Page: Second Edition, Page 4
      • Citation:

        LLANDILO.
        WEDDING. - The wedding took place at the new Congregational Chapel, Crescent-road, Llandilo, on Wednesday, of Mr David Evans, Llandilo, and Miss Letitia Griffiths, Greenfield-place, Llandilo. The ceremony was performed by the Rev J. D. Jones, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev D. Bowen, of Hermon.

7. Y Darian
   1. • Date: 20 August 1914
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        Priodas Dan o'r Porth yn y Mumbles.

        Am un-ar-ddeg o'r gloch boreu dydd Mawrth, Awst 11eg, yn Addoldy y Wesleyaid yn y Mumbles, unwyd mewn glan briodas Mr. Rhys Morgan, Penpound, Porth, a Miss Elizabeth Griffiths, Maesgwyn, Cymmer, Porth.

        Y Parch. J. D. Jones, Cellan, Sir Aberteifi, gymerodd at y gwasanaeth, fel hoft gyfaill i'r par dedwydd ac i deulu Maesgwyn. Yr oedd organyddes yr addoldy wrth yr organ, a melus ei seiniau. Y mae Mrs. Morgan yn ferch i un o arweinwyr enwocaf y fasnach lo, ac un o arwyr dewraf llawer o danchwaoedd pyllau Morgannwg, sef Mr. Thomas Griffiths, M.E., J.P., Maesgwyn, Cymmer, a Longfield, West Cross, Mumbles.

        Hana Mr. Rhys Morgan o deulu gwir barchus, ei dad a'i frodyr yn swyddogion cyfrifol yn y Cymmer, etc., a Mr. Rhys Morgan ei hun yn athraw llwyddiannus a pharchus yn Abercynon bellach, ond gynt ym Mhenrhiwceibr. Mae'r ddau deulu yn flaenllaw gydag Ymneillduaeth Gymreig, ac yn cynrychioli dau enwad, sef yr Annibynwyr a'r Methodistiaid. Trefnwyd fod y briodas i fod yn y Mumbles brydferth, iach, lle y ceir cyfuniad o wlad swynol ogoneddus a'r mor a'i ramant a'i hud. Ac yn ol y dymuniad, cadwyd yr oil yn weddol o dawel, neb ond perthnasai a rhai ffrindiau mynwesol yn bresennol - yn y gwasanaeth syml ac urddasol yn yr addoldy, ac yn y wledd yn Longfield.

        Gyda'r par dedwydd yn llawenhau, gwelwyd Mr. a Mrs. T. Griffiths, Maesgwyn a Longfield; Mr. Ebenezer Morgan, Penpound, Porth; Mr. W. T. Griffiths, Caerdydd; Mr. a Mrs. Thomas, Bargoed; Mrs. James, Abertawe; Miss Griffiths, Pencoed; Mrs. a Mr. Thomas, Cymmer; Mr. Griff Morgan, Bedwas; Mrs. Howells, Porth; Mrs. Morris, Mountain Ash; Mr. a Mrs. Evan Lewis, Abertawe, a Mrs. J. D. Jones, Cellan, heblaw Mr. Llew Morgan, brawd y priodfab yn "best man," ac ni chyflawodd neb y swydd bwysig yn rhagorach, a'r ddwy Miss Morgan, chwiorydd y priodfab, wnaeth gyflawnu eu gwaith fel llawforwynion yn deilwng o'r cyfrifoldeb.

        Wrth y bwrdd ar ol gwledd mwynhawyd doniau hyawdl yn llawn cysuron a dymuniadau da i'r dedwydd bar. Tyner-dadol ydoedd anerchiad y tad, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, tra yn gollwng ei afael o'r ieuangaf o'i blant i wynebu ar ei byd newydd, ond gyda bendith gyfoethocaf calon tad. A swynol ac annwyl dyner ydoedd geiriau Mrs. T. Griffiths. Pa fam a merch sydd yn anwylach o'u gilydd? Dilynwyd yn deilwng o'r amgylchiad gan Mr. Thomas, Bargoed (yr hwn sydd yn briod a merch hynaf Mr. Griffiths), Mr. Evan Lewis, Abertawe, fel hen gyfaill i'r teulu Mr. E. Morgan, tad y priodfab, a'r Parch. J. D. Jones, yr hwn a ddarllenodd y tri phennill canlynol a gyfansoddwyd ar foreu'r briodas :-

        "Un hynod o wylaidd oedd Morgan,
        Fel carwr - rhyfeddol o 'shy,'
        Fe dystiodd rhyw fobi pur egwan -
        'Mi welais, rwy'n shwr 'German spy';

        Datblygodd yr athro llwyddiannus,
        A dringodd i ris ar ol gris,
        Ond heddyw ei fyd sydd mor felus -
        Mae Lizzie a'r 'ring' am ei bys.

        Os rhua magnelau y ddaear
        Nes crynu o'r cread i'w sail,
        A syrthio o ddewrion mor hygar
        Yn amlach na thorf Hydref ddail;
        Daeth bore annwylaf eich rhamant,
        Fu boreu erioed yn fwy braf,
        Yn orlawn yw'r cylch o ogoniant
        Mor agos yw mwyn wlad yr haf.

        Ni welodd priodas annwylach
        Na Lizzie o'r hyfryd Maesgwyn,
        Fu bachgen erioed yn hawddgarwch
        Na Rhys, iaith dyffrynoedd yw hyn;
        Boed heulwen o'r byd gwvnfydedig
        Yn llonni eich bywyd hyd oes,
        A chofiwch mai gwir fendigedig
        Yw'r cartref dan gysgod y groes."

        Ymadawodd y par dedwydd am y Brifddinas a lleoedd eraill, ac una eu lluosog gyfeillion, gyda'r nifer yn y briodas ac yn y wledd, i ddymuno i Mr. a Mrs. Rhys Morgan dyfodol o'r fath oreu. Disgyned bendithion cyfoethocaf nef a daear ar eu haelwyd.

        FFRIND.

         

         

         

        translation:

        Marriage from Porth to Mumbles.

        At eleven o'clock in the morning of Tuesday, August 11th, at the Wesleyan Chapel in Mumbles, Rhys Morgan, Penpound, Porth, and Miss Elizabeth Griffiths, Maesgwyn, Cymmer, Porth, were united in marriage.

        Rev. J. D. Jones, Cellan, Cardiganshire, took the service, as a close friend of the happy couple and of the Maesgwyn family. The organist of the place of worship was at the organ, and melodious were her sounds. Mrs. Morgan is the daughter of one of the most famous leaders of the coal trade, and one of the bravest heroes of many of Glamorgan's coal mines, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, M.E., J.P., Maesgwyn, Cymmer, and Longfield, West Cross, Mumbles.

        Mr. Rhys Morgan is also of a well-respected family, his father and brothers holding respected offices of Cymmer, etc., and Mr. Rhys Morgan himself is a successful and respected teacher now at Abercynon, but formerly at Penrhiwceiber. Both families are prominent in Welsh Nonconformity, and represent two denominations, the Congregationalists and the Methodists. The wedding was arranged to be in the beautiful, healthy Mumbles, where there is a combination of glorious charming country and the sea and its romance and magic. And, as they wished, it was a quiet occasion, with none other than some close friends present - in the simple and dignified service at the place of worship, and at the banquet at Longfield.

        Rejoicing with the happy couple were Mr. and Mrs. T. Griffiths, Maesgwyn and Longfield; Mr. Ebenezer Morgan, Penpound, Porth; Mr. W. T. Griffiths, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Bargoed; Mrs. James, Swansea; Miss Griffiths, Pencoed; Mrs. and Mr. Thomas, Cymmer; Mr. Griff Morgan, Bedwas; Mrs. Howells, Porth; Mrs. Morris, Mountain Ash; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Lewis, Swansea, and Mrs. J. D. Jones, Cellan; also, Mr. Llew Morgan, brother of the groom, was a "best man," and no-one carried out the important job any better, and the two Misses Morgan, sisters of the groom, carried out their duties as bridesmaids worthy of the responsibility.

        At the table after the feast, we enjoyed a humorous talent full of comforts and good wishes for the happy couple. The father's address, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, while releasing the youngest of his children to face her new world, but with the richest blessing of a father's heart. And Mrs. T. Griffiths's words were charming and affectionate. Which mother and daughter are more fond of each other? This was followed up by Mr. Thomas, Bargoed (who is the husband of Mr. Griffiths' eldest daughter), Evan Lewis, Swansea, as an old friend of the family, E. Morgan, father of the groom, and the Rev. J. D. Jones, who read the following three verses composed on the morning of the wedding:-

        "Morgan was extremely humble
        As a lover, wonderfully shy,
        Some oblivious hobby witnessed -
        'I saw, I'm a German spy';

        The successful teacher,
        And she climbed up to him after a step,
        But today is so sweet -
        Lizzie and the ring on her finger.

        If artillery roams the earth
        Until shaking from creation to its base,
        And such courageous falls of bravery
        More often than October leaf crowds;
        The most beautiful morning of your romance came,
        Morning has never been nicer,
        Overflowing is the circle of glory
        The proximity of summer country ore.

        He did not see an ungodly marriage
        No Lizzie from the lovely Maesgwyn,
        Boy has never been an eternity
        No Rhys, this is the language of the valleys;
        Let there be sunshine from the established world
        Brightening your life to life,
        And remember it is truly wonderful
        The home is under the shadow of the cross."

        The happy couple left for the Capital and other places, and their many friends, with the many at the wedding and the banquet, united to wish Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Morgan such a bright future. May the richest blessings of heaven and earth descend upon their home.

        A FRIEND.

8. Western Mail
   1. • Date: 16 January 1925
      • Page: Page 7
      • Citation:

        FUNERAL OF MRS. THOMAS GRIFFITHS AT MUMBLES.

        The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Griffiths, J.P., a well known Rhondda lady magistrate, which took place at the Mumbles Cemetery, Swansea, on Thursday afternoon, was a very impressive one, although it took place at a place remote from the scene of the lady's chief life activities.

        Mrs. Griffiths was the wife of Mr. Thomas Griffiths, M.E., J.P., formely director and general manger of the Insoles Cymmer Collieries, and sister of the late Mr. Tom John, Llwynypia, and she was (as already stated) a lady who had occupied many important public positions in the Porth district.

        There was a large attendance of relatives and friends from many parts of Glamorgan at the house, at which Mrs. Griffiths died in her retirement, namely, Longfield, West Cross, Mumbles, and many others attended at the graveside at the cemetery.

        At the services the Revs. A. Smith (Mumbles), E. C. Davies (Ynyshir), and D. Mark, M.A. (Porth), officiated.

        The chief mourners were Messrs. John Griffiths and W. Griffiths (sons), Evan Lewis, John Preece (brother-in-law), D. Moy John, solicitor (nephew), H. E. Thomas (son-in-law), Rhys Morgan (son-in-law), David Preece, Trefor Preece, and Arthur Preece (nephews), H. Cook, H. Wakefield, David Evans (Llandilo), the Rev. J. D. Jones (Cellan), Thomas Thomas (nephew), David Evans, Trefor Griffiths (grandson), Willie Thomas (nephew), John Griffiths and W. Griffiths, Los Angeles (nephews), Moy Evans, David Davies (Porth), F. G. Martin, W. Jackson, W. Rowlands, R. Llewellyn, W. Williams, John Thomas, John Samuel, Timothy Evans, M.E., John Morgan (Abertridwr), T. Day (Abertridwr), E. S. Williams, M.E. (Porth), W. B. Davies, M.E. (Porth), Dr. Marks, Rev. W. James (Swansea), Mr. J. Morgan (Porth), Messrs. H. J. Williams (Porth), J. D. Rees (Barclays Bank, Porth), John Hughes, J.P. (Porth), Octavius Thomas (Porth), John Davies (Porth), Wm. Chenery (Porth), Councillors Mark Harcombe, Abel Jacob, James James, and John Hughes, Messrs. J. H. Thorne, Gwilym Morgan, Griffith Morgan, H. E. Morris, and J. E. Lloyd (clerk to the governors of the county school), while at the graveside were also Mr. and Mrs. Arnott (Midland Bank, Porth), Lady Nicholas, Miss Harris (County School), Mrs. John Kane, Mrs. Dr. Davies, the Rev. and Mrs. Mark (vicar of Cymmer), Mrs. J. T. Lewis, Mrs. Davies (Brynbedw), Mrs. Lewis (Tylorstown), Mrs. Dr. Davies (Poplars, Porth), and Miss E. M. Harris (Porth County Schools).

        The services were very impressive, and the large congregation joined in singing with great earnestness the hymns "Lead, Kindly Light" (tune "Sandon"), "Jesu, Lover of my Soul" (tune "Aberystwyth"), and "Daeth yr Awr" (tune "Lausanne"). Over 70 wreaths and other floral tributes were sent by sympathisers.

        References to the loss sustained by the death of Mrs. Griffiths were made at Porth Police-court on Thursday by the Rhondda stipendiary (Mr. D. Lleufer Thomas, M.A.) and Leiut-col. D. Watts Morgan, C.B.E., D.S.O, M.P.

   2. • Date: 13 August 1914
      • Page: Page 1
      • Citation:

        MORGAN-GRIFFITHS. - On August 11th, at Victoria Chapel, Mumbles, by the Rev. J. D. Jones Lampeter. Rhys Morgan, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Morgan, Penpound, Porth, to Elizabeth, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Griffiths, Maesgwyn, Porth. No cards.

   3. • Date: 15 January 1925
      • Page: Page 1
      • Citation:

        [DEATHS.]

        GRIFFITHS. - On the 12th inst., at Longfield, West Cross Swansea, Mary Griffiths, J.P., late of Maesgwyn, Porth. Funeral (Gentlemen only) Thursday, leaving the above residence at One p.m. for Mumbles Cemetery. Friends wishing to attend will meet at Mumbles Cemetery at 1.30 p.m.

   4. • Date: 17 January 1925
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        LATE MRS. MARY GRIFFITHS, J.P.

        More than sixty wreaths were received for the funeral of Mrs. Mary Griffiths, J.P., of Longfields, West Cross, which, as reported in Friday's Western Mail, took place at the Mumbles Cemetery on Thursday.

        They included the following:-

        Mr. T. Griffiths (husband); Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, John, Bertha, Nansi, and Betty (Brighton), son and daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Griffiths (son and daughter-in-law); Messrs. Wynne and Douglas Griffiths (grandchildren); Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thomas (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. R Morgan (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. J. Preece and family, Maesyrhaf, Porth; Mrs. Tom John (sister-in-law); Mrs. J. W. John and Mr. D. Moy John; Miss Griffiths and Mrs. Thomas (sisters-in-law); Mr. Evan Lewis; Dr Trevor Preece, Hull (nephew); the Misses Margaret and Madeline John (nieces); Mr. Moy Evans, solicitor, Swansea; Rachel, Mona, Maggie, Wakefield, and Cookie; chairmen and directors of Insoles (Limited); Cymmer Collieries; Mr. and Mrs. W. North Lewis; Cymmer Colliery Officials; Office Stall of Cymmer Collieries; Mrs. Insole, Ely Court; Commissioners, Guiders, Guides and Browies of the Rhondda Division; Clerk and Governors of the Porth Intermediate Schools; boys and girls of Caer salem Newydd, Cymmer.

        [etc, etc]

9. 1911 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG14/32433/336
10. UK Government: National Probate Calendar
    1. • Date: 26 June 1919
       • Page: Henry Evans
       • Citation:

         EVANS Henry of Aneddfa Cellan Cardiganshire died 6 April 1919 Probate London 26 June to David Evans merchand and John David Jones minister of the gospel. Effects £1173 17d. 6d.

11. 1921 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG15/27447/97
12. 1939 Register
    1. • Page: XDFB/265
13. Wills on file
    1. • Date: 13 February 1919
       • Page: Henry Evans (1838-1919)
14. findagrave.com
    1. • Page: Ann Evans / Henry Evans
15. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
    1. • Date: 19 June 2018
       • Page: Thomas & Mary Griffiths, Oystermouth Cemetery
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