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1. John Griffiths
   1. Jane Steadman
      1. William Griffiths
      2. Morgan Griffiths
      3. Mary Griffiths
      4. Jane Griffiths
      5. John Griffiths
      6. Richard Steadman Griffiths
         1. Elizabeth George
            1. Stephen John Griffiths
            2. Jane Griffiths
            3. Mary Griffiths
            4. Evan Steadman Griffiths
            5. Elizabeth Ann Griffiths
            6. Eufryn George Griffiths
            7. Edgar George Griffiths
      7. Elizabeth Griffiths
      8. Evan Steadman Griffiths

Ancestors

Source References

1. 1861 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG9/4203/68/35
2. 1871 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG10/5410/124/46 f.
3. Aberdare Leader
   1. • Date: 5 February 1910
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        [Cwmaman.]

        INTERMENT - On Friday, the 21st inst., the remains of Mrs. Mary Thomas, Rose Villa, were interred at the Aberdare Public Cemetery. Deceased, who was 61 years of age, passed away at her sister's residence in Talgarth. She was a faithful member of Soar Church, Cwmaman. The, Rev. W. D. Morris officiated at the funeral.

        The following were the mourners:- 1st coach: Mrs. Jane Edwards and. Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd, daughters: John, David, Morgan, and Thos. Thomas, sons; Ivor Clayton Thomas and John Haydn Edwards, grand-children. 2nd coach: Rev. H. Griffiths, Maesteg; Messrs. John Griffiths, Llwynypia, and Richard Steadman Griffiths, brothers; Mrs. Jane Davies, sister; Mrs. J. S. Thomas, Teify Villa, and Mrs. Thomas Thomas, daughters-in-law; Miss Minnie Thomas, grandchild. 3rd coach: Mrs. R. S. Griffiths, Florida Villa; Mrs. J. Griffiths, Llwynypia, sisters-in-law; Mr. Evan Davies, brother-in-law; Mr Wm. Edwards and David Lloyd, sons-in-law; Rev. W. D. Morris. 4th coach: Cassie and Lizzie Griffiths, William Thomas, and John Griffiths, Jane and Mary Griffiths, all of Llwynypia, nephews and nieces. 5th coach: Mrs. Lewis Jones, Mrs. T. Thomas, Mrs. Lodwig Rees, Mrs. E. Hughes, and Mrs. Chedzroy, nieces; Steadman Davies, nephew. 6th coach: Mr. and Mrs. W. Edwards, Aman-street; Mrs. Garbett, Crynant; Mr. and Mrs. John Griffiths, Bernant, nephews and nieces; Thomas Thomas, brother-in-law. 7th coach: Sergeant Davies, Talgarth; Stephen John Griffiths, Evan Steadman Griffiths, Mrs. Davies, and Mrs. T. J. Davies, nephews and nieces. 8th coach: Mrs. Chedzroy, Mrs. David George, Mrs. John Rees, Llanwonno-road, neighbours.

        Two beautiful wreaths had been received, one from the children and the other from the "Merched y De" Society [women's temperance movement], of which deceased was a member. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. F. D. E. George, Aberdare.

   2. • Date: 31 January 1914
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        INTERMENT. - The mortal remains of Mr Lewis Jones, Glynhavod, were interred on Thursday last at the Aberdare Public Cemetery. The Rev. W. R. Lewis, Seion (B.) officiated. The mourners were:- First coach, Widow; Olwen, Evan, Oswald and Willie Jones, sons and daughter; Mrs Charles Baldwin, sister; Mrs Henry Davies, aunt; Mrs David Lewis, aunt; 2nd coach, Mrs John Lewis, Abercynon, aunt; Mrs Gwilym Lewis, aunt; Mrs William J. Thomas, cousin; Mrs Willie Jones, sister-in-law; 3rd coach, Mr Evan Davies, father-in-law; Mrs Thomas Thomas, Mrs Evan Hughes, sisters-in-law; Misses Pheobe Jane and Edith Thomas, nieces; Mrs William Edwards, cousin; 4th coach, Mr and Mrs George Lewis, Dowlais, cousins; Mrs Jedidiah Pugh, cousin; Mrs Thomas Davies and Mrs Stedman Davies, sisters-in-law; 5th coach, Mr and Mrs Stedman Griffiths, uncle and aunt; Mr and Mrs John Griffiths, Mrs David Lloyd, cousins. Walking behind the hearse were: Messrs Evan Jones, father; Willie Jones, brother; Thomas Edwards, Neath, uncle; David Lewis and Gwilym Lewis, uncles; Henry Davies, uncle; Charles Baldwin, brother-in-law; John Henry Davies, Gwilym T. Lewis, cousins; Morgan and John Talfryn Lewis, cousins; Tasker Lewis, cousin; Masters David and Evan Thomas, nephews; Jedidiah Pugh, cousin; Evan Hughes, Thomas Thomas, Lodwig Rees, Thomas Davies, and Stedman Davies, brothers-in-law. A beautiful wreath was sent by friends.

   3. • Date: 10 July 1915
      • Page: Page 2
      • Citation:

        Cwmaman Collier Crushed to Death.

        At the Cwmaman Institute on Monday morning Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr. Gomer Vaughan was foreman, held an inquiry touching the death of Richard Stedman Griffiths, 22 Llanwonno Road, collier, who was killed on Friday morning last at the Cwmaman Colliery.

        His son, Stephen John Griffiths, deposed that his father was 60 years of age, and had been an underground worker for 50 years.

        William Hayman, haulier, said that he "drove" to Griffiths. On the morning in question he took an empty tram in to Griffiths' stall. On reaching the face he discovered Griffiths dead under a large stone close to the right hand side road post. With assistance he got the stone away. Deceased's mandril was standing against the coal, shaft downwards.

        Charles Gough, collier, said he worked in the next stall to deceased in the 7ft. seam. He helped Hayman to get the stone away. It was about 7ft. long, 2 feet wide, and 6 inches thick. It had fallen from the top crop with the coal. There was a back slip. The stone fell crop with the road posts, which were close to the coal. There was plenty of timber.

        Evan Rees, fireman, said he made his first examination of the stall at five minutes to seven that morning. He found all correct and had marked the place right for working. He hadn't had time to reach there on the second round before the accident happened. He hurried there on hearing the news. He found that a large stone and a few small pieces at each end fallen crop with the coal. The place was well timbered, and some posts had discharged. There was a slant in the roof, running along with the posts, which could not be seen prior to the fall. The ground was a clayey cliff with good many breaks in it. Deceased was hewing coal from under it at the time. There was no room for more posts. Griffiths had been in the district for last 18 months. He was a most careful workman.

        William Jones, manager, explained a plan of the stall.

        A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.

        Messrs. Illtyd Hopkins, secretary, and John Lewis, minimum wage agent, were present on behalf of the S.W.M.F.

   4. • Date: 7 July 1917
      • Page: Page 4
      • Citation:

        [Note - the date is correct. It seems to be a 2-year anniversay memorial.]

        IN MEMORIAM

        [...]

        Er cof anwyl am Richard Steadman Griffiths, Florida Villa, Cwmaman, yr hwn a fu farw Gorph. 2, 1915.

        Na wylwch ddagrau uwch fy medd,
        'Rwyf fi yn iach yn Ngwlad yr Hedd;
        Yn nghwrani'r llu tu fewn i'r lien,
        Yn moli'r Gwr fu ar y pren."

        - Gyda hiraeth dwvs oddiwrth ei anwyl briod a'r plant.

        Translation:

        IN MEMORIAM

        [...]

        In loving memory of Richard Steadman Griffiths, Florida Villa, Cwmaman, who died July 2, 1915.

        Do not watch my tears above me,
        'I'm healthy in Land of Peace;
        At the side of the heavenly host,
        Praising the Man who was on the tree. "

        - With astonishment from his beloved wife and children.

   5. • Date: 17 July 1915
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        THE INTERMENT of the late Mr. Richard Stedman Griffiths, 22 Llanwonno Road (the report of whose death appeared in our last week's issue) took place on Wednesday, the 7th inst., at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. I. J. Williams officiated at the house, and at the graveside the Rev. W. D. Morris, Soar (C.M.). The mourners were: First coach. Widow; Misses Jane Mary Griffiths and Bessie Griffiths, daughters; Edgar and Evan Griffiths, sons; Mrs. E. Davies, Llangammarch, sister; 2nd coach, Messrs. William and John Griffiths, brothers; Mrs. E. Edwards, Mrs. James Edwards, nieces; Mrs. J. Griffiths and Miss G. Griffiths, Llwynypia; 3rd coach, Miss Maggie Griffiths, Mrs. L. Lloyd, Mrs. S. J. Garbett. M. J. Thomas and Bessie Bird; 4th coach, Mr. Evan Davies, Miss Maggie John, Mrs. Hannah Thomas, and Mr. Price. Troedyrhiw, cousins: 5th coach, Mrs. Annie Thomas, Mrs. B. Morris, Mrs. E. J. Jones, Cwmaman, Mrs. Evans, Aberaman; J. J. Griffiths; 6th coach, Mrs. Harries. Mrs. Jennie Jarvis, Miss Owen, Miss Thomas, and Mrs. Chapman. Following the hearse were: Messrs. Morgan and Stephen John Griffiths, sons; John Griffiths, Tommy Thomas, John Griffiths; Llwynypia; Thomas George Morris and Richard Jones, brothers-in-law; Ivor Jones, Jeremiah Evans, Tom George, Merthyr; A. S. Griffiths, W. D. Griffiths, William Griffiths, Penygraig; W. Edwards, Llew Richards, Roger John, Troedyrhiw; Gwilym Lewis, Llwynypia; Robert Francis, John Williams, Penydarren; Henry Davies, George Bird, Walter Thomas, W. P. Carter, W. Pearce, Tredegar; Tom Davies, Mr. Harries. Resolven, and Mr. Theo Chapman. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by: (1) Widow and children; (2) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones, Brynhyfryd, and children; (3) Miss Richards, Cwmaman Girls' School; (4) Fireman and Workmen, 7ft. seam, Shepherd's Pit; (5) Mrs. James Edwards and Mr. David Thomas; (6) Mr. W. F. Carter, Tredegar.

   6. • Date: 10 April 1915
      • Page: Page 6
      • Citation:

        Cwmaman Military Funeral.

        AN IMPRESSIVE SPECTACLE.

        Impressive scenes marked the interment on Thursday last at the Aberdare Public Cemetery of Sergeant Morgan Thomas, Cwmaman (C Company, 2nd Welsh), whose death we reported in our last issue. Throngs of spectators lined the whole length of the route from Cwmaman to the Cemetery. The coffin, draped with the Union Jack and covered with wreaths, was borne on the shoulders of soldiers all the way. The Cwmaman Institute Silver Band, conducted by Mr R. S. Howells, played the "Dead March" from "Saul" en route. The procession was as follows:- General Public; Cwmaman and Godreaman Lodges, R.A.O..B; Boy Scouts and Church Lads Brigade; Cwmaman, Aberaman, Aberdare, and Trecynon Ambulance Brigades; the Firing Party; Cwmaman Institute Silver Band and Committee; the body, with cap, belt, and bayonet; soldiers, representing various regiments. The marshals were Police-Sergeant Lane, Cwmaman, and Messrs. W. T. Wood, F. Major, and John Howells, Mount Pleasant Lodge, R.A.O.B. At the graveside touching addresses were delivered by the Revs. W. D. Morris, Soar, and J. Lewis, Hebron. The Rev. I. J. Williams, Vicar, officiated at the house. The R.A.O.B. ceremony was conducted by the Mount Pleasant Lodge Chaplain, Mr. W. D. Humphries. Three volleys were fired over the grave, and the "Last Post" was sounded by the buglers. The mourners were: Messrs. David Thomas and Thomas Thomas, brothers; David Lloyd and William Edwards, brothers-in-law, Cwmaman; John Griffiths, Llwvnypia; Tom Thomas, Cwmaman; Ex-Superintendent John Davies, Llangammarch Wells; David James, Llanelly, uncles; John Griffiths, Stedman Griffiths, William Thomas Griffiths, Llwynypia; Lewis Thomas Griffiths, Maesteg; John George Griffiths, William Edwards, Stedman John Davies, Stephen John Griffiths, Evan John Hughes, Evan Stedman Griffiths, Lot Rees, Cwmaman, cousins; Private Jack Coughlin, brother-in-law; Privates John Christopher and John Eversham, Aberaman; Privates Richard Isaac and T. Carbin, Messrs. John Isaac and William Isaac, Penydarren, cousins. First coach, Widow; Lilian, Thomas, Jennie, William, and Christina Thomas, children; Mrs. Jane Edwards, Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd, sisters; Mrs. K. Thomas, sister-in-law; Masters Islwyn Lloyd and Evan John Thomas, and Miss Mary Edwards, nephews and niece; 2nd coach. Miss Hannah Shaw and Mrs. Bessie Jenkins, Cefn; Mrs. E. J. Coughlin, sisters-in-law; Mrs. M. Carbin. Penydarren; Mrs. Isaac, Dowlais; Mrs. Christopher, cousins; Masters John Haydn Edwards, nephew; 3rd coach, Mr. and Mrs. Stedman Griffiths, uncle and aunt; Miss Mary Griffiths, Miss Bessie Griffiths, and Edgar Griffiths, nieces and nephews; 4th coach, Mr. Evan Davies, uncle; Mesdames Hannah Thomas, Elizabeth Jones, Mary Rees. Blodwen Hughes. and Ann Davies, cousins; 5th coach, Mrs. Bess Morris. Miss P. J. Thomas, Edith Thomas. cousins; Mrs. Christopher and Mrs. Eli Richards, friends; 6th coach. Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards, Mrs. S. J. Garbett. and Master Garbett, Crynant; Mrs. John George Griffiths, Master Morgan Griffiths, aunts and nephew. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by: (1) Cwmaman Institute Silver Band; (2) Mount Pleasant Lodge, R.A.O.B.

   7. • Date: 3 April 1915
      • Page: Page 7
      • Citation:

        TOLL OF THE WAR.

        CWMAMAN HERO DEAD.

        We regret to announce the death, which occurred on Saturday last at the Royal Infirmary, Sunderland, of Sergeant Morgan Thomas (No. 5775), 12 Aman Street, of the 2nd Welsh Regiment (C. Company), now at the front. Sergeant Thomas, who was a Reservist, was drafted to the front on August 5th, and went through the battle of Moins unscathed. At the battle of Ypres on November 17th he was wounded in the head by a bullet which penetrated the right cheek and came out through the left eye. He was sent to the Duchess of Westminster's Hospital at La Tonquet, Paris, where he remained unlil the beginning of this year. He was then transferred to England, and taken to the Royal Infirmary, Sunderland, where he succumbed to his wounds. The deceased hero, who was 39 years of age on Friday last, was highly popular in the locality, and possessed a host of friends. The body was brought home on Sunday last. The funeral (military) takes place on Thursday (to-day). He leaves a sorrowing widow and six little children, the eldest of whom is only 11 years of age.

4. 1881 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG11/5324/122/31
5. 1891 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG12/4447/116/29
6. 1901 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG13/5039/34/10
7. 1911 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG14/32524/39
8. Pioneer
   1. • Date: 10 July 1915
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        Killed by a Stone
        AT THE CWMAMAN COLLIERY.

        An inquest was held at the Workmen's Hall, Cwmaman, on Monday morning, touching the death of Richard Steadman Griffiths, 22 Llanwonno Road, Cwmaman, who was killed by a fall of stone at the Cwmaman Colliery on Friday morning.

        Stephen John Griffiths (son) said his father was 60 years of age last September, and had worked as a collier all his life.

        William Haymar, haulier, spoke to finding the deceased under a stone between 10 and 11 o'clock. Deceased was in the face of his working side. Being unable to move the stone, witness called Charles Gough, who worked in the next place. The stone was six or seven feet long, and between six and seven inches thick. Deceased's mandril was resting against the face.

        Charles Gough said he was working in the 7ft seam, but was not in his place when the accident happened. He helped to move the stone which fell crop to the coal. He had not been in the place before that morning. Deceased was well supplied with timber.

        Evan Rees, fireman of the district, said he examined deceased's working place at 6.50 that morning, and marked it right for working. He had not had time to get round again before the stone fell. There was a slant in the roof. It was impossible to see the stone before it fell. He believed the deceased heard the sounds of the top giving and tried to escape, but was too late. He was the most careful workman in the district.

        Mr. Wm. Jones, the manager, explained plan of the working place, and also said the deceased was an excellent workman.

        The Coroner: He has timbered most systematically.

        A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.

9. Rhondda Leader
   1. • Date: 22 February 1941
      • Page: Page 8
      • Citation:

        MRS. ELIZABETH GRIFFITHS, CWMAMAN.

        One by one the older generation of residents are gradually passing away. On this occasion it is with regret that we record the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Griffiths (76), Florida Villa, Llanwonno Road, which occurred on February 6th. A native of Tregaron she had lived in the village for 50 years. She was a member of one of the oldest families, and where known in the district as the Tregarons. Two of them, the late Mr. Richard (Dick Tregaron) and Mr. Jeremiah George (Jerry Tregaron), the head surface timekeeper and storesman at the Cwmaman Collieries, were well known.

        Her husband, Mr. Steadman Griffiths, was fatally injured at the Shepherd's Pit 26 years ago. There are three daughters, Mrs. Jane Carter, Park View; Mrs. Mary Morgan, wife of Mr. James Morgan (Hodges and Sons) and Mrs. Elizabeth Stonelake, wife of Mr. Herbert Stonelake (U.D.C. staff), and four sons, Messrs. J. Griffiths (P.D.), R. S. Griffiths, M. G. Griffiths, and Edgar Griffiths.

        The interment was at Aberdare Cemetery on February 10th, the vicar officiating.

        Mouring were: The four sons named above, Messrs. John Morgan, John Lewis, Geo Bird, Walter Thomas, Harry Davies, Jeremiah Evans, W.F. Carter, Herbert Stonelake, James Morgan, David Lewis, John Maddern, Owen Owen, Edmund Stonelake, J.P.

        At the house were the three daughters; Miss Betty Carter, Miss Cynthia Morgan, Master Gwyn Griffiths, Miss Shirley Stonelake, grand-children; Mesdames Bessie Bird, Cissie Davies, Mary J. Thomas, Mary E. Evans, Winnie Dalton, Miss Rachel M. Evans, Miss M. Dalton, Miss Doris Jenkins, cousins.

        Relatives and friends acted as bearers.

        Funeral arrangements by Mr. J. Zachariah, Aberdare.

10. Wills on file
    1. • Page: Richard Steadman Griffiths (1854-1915)
11. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
    1. • Date: 5 October 2021
       • Page: Eufryn Griffiths et al, Aberdare Cemetery
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       • 
       • Media Note:

         Er gof am Eufryn, mab Richard Steadman ac Elizabeth Griffiths, Florida Villa, Cwmaman: bu fawr Ebrill 23, 1906, yn 6 mis oed.
         Gadewch i plant bychain ddyfod ataf fi.

          

          

          

         In memory of Eufryn, son of Richard Steadman and Elizabeth Griffiths, Florida Villa, Cwmaman: died April 23, 1906, aged 6 months.
         Let the little children come to me.

         [There is a further inscription on the upright part of the grave, which would originally have been the base for the cross that has fallen. However, this is completely overgrown and impossible to read.]

    2. • Date: 5 October 2021
       • Page: Lewis, Evan & Elizabeth Jones, Aberdare Cemetery
       • 
       • 
       • Citation:

         In loving memory of LEWIS JONES, 3 Kingsbury Place, Cwmaman, who died Jan. 18th 1914 aged 38 years
         Also of EVAN OSWALD son of the above who died Nov 13th 1955 aged 53 years
         Also of ELIZABETH JANE beloved wife of LEWIS JONES who died Feb. 12th 1956 aged 78 years

12. Welsh Gazette
    1. • Date: 8 July 1915
       • Page: Page 3
       • Citation:

         Lladdwyd Richard Stedman Griffiths, glowr o Gwmaman, gan gwymp o'r to yn y lofa yno dydd Gwener.

          

         Richard Stedman Griffiths, a miner from Cwmaman, was killed by a fall from the colliery roof on Friday.

13. General Register Office: GRO Digital Image
    1. • Date: 7 June 1894
       • Page: Death - Jane Griffiths
14. UK Government: National Probate Calendar
    1. • Date: 8 September 1915
       • Page: Richard Steadman Griffiths
       • Citation:

         GRIFFITHS Richard Steadman of Florida Villa 22 Llanwonno-road Cwmaman Aberdare Glamorganshire died 2 July 1915 at Shepherds Pit Cwmaman Administration London 8 September to Elizabeth Griffiths widow.
         Effects £447 12s.
         Further grant 20th April 1942.

    2. • Date: 20 April 1942
       • Page: Richard Steadman Griffiths
       • Citation:

         GRIFFITHS Richard Steadman of Florida Villa 22 Llanwonno-road Cwmaman Aberdare Glamorganshire died 2 July 1915 at Shepherds Pit Cwmaman Administration Llandudno 20 April to Jane Carter (wife of William Francis Carter).
         Effects £250. Former Grant P.R. September 1915.

15. 1921 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG15/26905/74
16. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
17. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index