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1. Henry Evans
   1. Ann Jones
      1. David Evans
         1. Letitia Griffiths
            1. John Oliver Evans
      2. Sarah Evans
      3. Ann Evans
      4. Mary Evans
      5. Thomas Evans
      6. Margaret Evans
      7. Hannah Evans
      8. John Gethin Evans
      9. Joseph Henry Evans
      10. William Evans

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1. Rhondda Leader
   1. • Date: 3 November 1906
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

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        Funeral of Mrs. Preece, Maesyrhaf, Porth.

        Striking Manifestations of Sorrow.

        In spite of the torrential downpour of rain which prevailed during Monday, the funeral of Mrs. Preece, wife of Mr. John Preece, ironmonger and general furnisher, Porth, and whose sad and sudden demise has caused quite a profound sensation in the district, was largely attended.

        The scholastic profession, of which the deceased lady was at one time a distinguished member, was well represented, there being present representatives from the various schools throughout the Valleys. Mrs. Preece was trained for the teaching profession at Swansea, and on the termination of her collegiate career she was appointed headmistress at Ynyswen Schools, and subsequently at Bodringallt, where she remained for close upon eleven years, having fulfilled the position with infinite credit to herself and the Ystradyfodwg School Board.

        She brought her scholastic career to a close on the occasion of her marriage, and although that intimate acquaintanceship with her contemporaries was now scholastically severed, a bond of friendship and mutual attachment had been cemented, and this had always been fondly preserved.

        Additional pathos is centred in her death by the fact that there are no less than six young children now rendered motherless. The eldest child is barely eleven years of age, whilst the youngest has only just attained his third birthday. Much sympathy is being expressed with the sorrowing husband, the motherless children, and the relatives in the terrible and sore affliction which has befallen them.

        It was close upon 3 o'clock when the mournful cortege left Maesyrhaf, after having first sang "Daeth yr awr im' ddianc adre'," the place of interment being the Llethrddu Cemetery.

        The chief mourners were:- Mr. John Preece (husband); Masters D. A. Preece, Trevor Preece and Arthur Preece (sons); Miss Mary John (sister); Mr. and Mrs. Tom John, Llwynypia (brother and sister-in- law) Mr. and Mrs. J. W. John, Ynyshir (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Preece, Treforest (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, Pontypridd (brother and sister-in-law); Miss Dora Preece, Treforest (niece); Mr. Dafydd John, Tonypandy (nephew); Mr. David Moy John (nephew); Councillor David Evans, Llandilo (cousin); Mr. Evan Lewis, Belgrave Terrace, Swansea (uncle); Mr. W. Jeffreys, Treherbert (uncle); Mr. Willie Jeffreys (cousin); Mrs. Williams, Treorchy (cousin); Mrs. Scott, Pentre (cousin); Mrs. Davies, Treforest (cousin); Messrs. A. F. Preece and C. J. Preece, Treforest (nephews); Messrs. J. Parsons, Edward Parsons and Godfrey Parsons, Pontypridd (nephews); and Mrs. Griffiths, Poncaemawr, Merthyr (cousin).

        The carriages also contained some of the most intimate friends of the deceased lady, in the persons of Mrs. Dr, Chalke; Miss Davies, Mardy Schools; Miss Jennie Thomas, Pontygwaith; Mrs. Thomas, Brynamman Mrs. Danl. Jones, Cymmer Miss Jones, Cymmer Schools; Miss Amy Jones, Porth; Miss Mattie Davies, Porth; Mrs. Evans, Hafod; Mrs. Jones, Coedpenmaen; Mrs. Harris, and Messrs. Rowlands and Humphreys.

        The bearers were:- Messrs. J. R. Griffiths (foreman) and J. Rogers (Preece & Co.), W. M. Jones, H. Harris, D. E. Jones, David Davies, D. W. Davies, J. Hinton Jones, William Jones, T. Taylor, W. S. Morgan, G. Webster, and J. Smith-Davies.

        The scholastic profession was represented by Mr. E. Samuel, M.A., County School; Mr. T. W. Berry, Director of Education Dr. Chalke, M.A., LL.B.; Mr. T. G. Jones, Deputy-Clerk, R.U.D.C. Mrs. G. F. Martyn and Miss Thomas, Ynysrir; Mr. D. Phillips, Wattstown; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones, Cymmer; Miss Jones, Cymmor Mrs. Jones, Coedpenmaen; Mrs. J. T. Phillips, Aberllechau; Miss C. E. Davies, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lewis, Blaenclydach; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harris, Gelli; Mr. Hawkins, Pupil Teachers' Centre; Mr. and Mrs. John Evans, Trehafod; Mr. J. Hinton Jones, Llwyncelyn; Mr. Howells, Tynewydd Mr. Arthur Williams, Porth; Mr. J. S. Grant, M.A., Higher Grade; Mr. and Mrs. John, Trealaw; Mr. J. W. Jones, Tonypandy; Mrs. Rees and Miss Jones, Porth; Mr. D. Davies, Pontygwaith; Miss Mattie Davies. Blaenllechau; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Cymmer; Mrs. Davies and the Misses Morgans, Davies, Lewis, and Williams, Cymmer Schools; Mr. T. Davies, manual instructor; Mrs. Moore, l'ynewydd Schools, Porth; Mrs. Jones, Blaenrhondda; Miss Harris, Penygraig; Miss Evans, Tonypandy; Mr. Howell Howells, Treorchy; Miss D. Lewis, Llwynypia; Mr. Stanley Howells, County Schools, Porth; Mrs. Gibbon, Trehafod Schools.

        There were also present the Revs. W. Thomas (vicar of Cymmer and Porth) and Gwilym Francis (curate); Rev. R. B. Jones and Mrs. Jones; Rev. J. T. Davies, Cymmer; Rev. J. T. Phillips, Ynyshir; Rev. Grawys Jones, Aberdare Rev. E. Richards, Tonypandy Rev. J. Williams, Hafod; Rev. John Morgan (C.M.), Ynyshir; Rev. E. C. Davies, Ynyshir; Rev. IR. E. Salmon, Porth: Rev. J" D. Jones, Abercanaid; Rev. D. D. Hopkins, Seion, Porth; Rev. J. M. Lewis, Cymmer; Rev. J. Edwards, Salem, Porth; Rev. T. J. Pritchard, Porth; Councillors L. P. Griffiths, Porth, and David Smith, T'ylorstown; Dr. Ivor H. Davies, Bryngarw; Messrs. William Evans (Thomas & Evans); Wm. Griffiths, Apple Tree; John Hughes (cashier), Stan- dard Colliery; Howell Davies, Ynyshir; John Hughes (checkweigher), Cymmer Collieries; Thomas Davies, Pantglas; D. Powell, Porth Farm; W. Williams, The Bon; Joseph Brooks, Porth; Gwilym Thomas, Ynyshir; Thomas Davies, chemist; W. S. Morgan, ironmonger; J. H. Richards, Cloth Hall; James Williams, Porth; Wm. Humphreys, Aberdare; W. R. Thomas, newsagent; D. M. Jones, Gladstone House; J. R. James, Royal Stores; L. T. Davies, sanitary inspector; J. T. Jones (Jones & Jones); A. J. Williams, solicitor; R. S. Jones, Llandudno; Richard Rowlands, Aber- dare; R. G. Scott, jeweller; Geo. Packer, Aldergrove; John Davies, Cae'rysgol; J. Trotman (Chas. Jenkins & Sons); Morgan Morgans, Cymmer; J. Idris Davies, Ynyshir; Alfred Jenkins, Porth; W. Gibbon, stationmaster; D Williams, Hannah Street; D. W. Davies, chemist; T. O. Jones and Lewis Thomas (Preece and Co.); M. John, Pentre; Wm. Evans, Liberal agent, Pentre; D. Jones, Commerce House; Owen Griffiths (City Tailors); J. Powell Davies; Benj. Phillips, Porth; T. Williams, Hannah Street; Edgar Thomas, Porth; Joseph E. Davies ("Rhondda Leader"); Enoch Jones, contractor; W. D. Thomas, Cemetery Rd.; David Davies, Porth; M. J. Thomas, Cymmer Collieries; Tom Ash (T.V.R.); Owen Griffiths, Ynyshir; J. Joyce, Maesteg; J. Toleman, Cardiff: J. E. Lloyd, Porth; Mrs. Packer, Aldergrove; Mrs. E. S. Williams, Cymmer; Mrs. R. B. Jones, Porth; Miss Hannah Price, Ystrad; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkin Evans, Mount Pleasant; Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, Porth; Mrs. Davies, Pantglas; Mrs. M. A. Thomas, Cymmer; Mrs. C. G. Evans, Hannah Street; Mrs. Davies, Cymmer; Mrs. Hodgson; Mrs. Edward Evans; Mrs. Evans, Parade; Mrs. Tom Price, Hannah Street; Miss Jones, Bristol House; Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams, Hannah Street; Miss Howells, Rose Bank; Miss Thomas, Tivy Villa, Pontypridd; Mrs. Thomas, Gilea, Brynamman; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, China Shop; Mrs. Owen, Mardy.

        Floral tributes were sent by the following:- The Family; Mr. and Mrs. Tom John, Llwynypia; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. John, Ynyshir; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Preece, Treforest; Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, Pontypridd; Mrs. J. W. Jones, Tynny Park, Trecynon; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Lewis, Swansea; Staff, Cymmer Girls' School; Staff of J. Preece & Co.; Miss C. E. Davies, Terrace House, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harris, Ystrad; Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Jones, Gladstone House; Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Jones, Llandudno; Dr. and Mrs. R .D. Chalke, The Parade; Mr. and Mrs. Dl. Jones, Cymmer Schools; Mrs. Howells and family, Rose Bank, Ystrad; Miss M. J. Jones, cymmer Schools; Mr. and Miss Jones, Woodlands, Cemetery Road; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Post Office, Porth; Councillor and Mrs. Smith, Tylorstown; Mr. and Mrs. Smith-Davies, Porth; Mrs. G. F. Martyn and Miss Thomas, Ynyshir Schools; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Hafod Schools; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Lismore House Dr. and Mrs. Joyce, Glynrhondda Councillor and Mrs. W. T. Davies, Bryn- bedw; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Richards, Cloth Hall; Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, Cemetery Road; Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wilton, Porth; and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brooks, Porth.

        The service at. the graveside was conducted by the Rev. W. Thomas (vicar of Cymmer and Porth), the Revs. J. T. Davies (Cymmer), and Grawys Jones (Ebenezer, Aberdare), and the singing of that stirring yet pathetic Welsh hymn, "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau," brought the obsequies to a close. The coffin was of Welsh oak, with silver-plated fittings, and contained the following inscription:-

        Margaret Preece,
        Died 24th October, 1906,
        Aged 43 Years.

        The funeral arrangements were satisfactorily undertaken by Mr. John Williams, Cymmer.

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        National Union of Teachers

        Meeting at Porth.

        There were close upon 250 certificated teachers present at the County Schools, Porth, on Saturday last, the meeting having been convened for the purpose of according a warm welcome to Mr. Harry Price, M.A., the newly appointed Inspector of the schools, who succeeds Mr. Thomas Jones, M.A., Abergavenny, who has resigned. Those present were grawn from the Rhonddas, Mountain Ash and Pontypridd scholastic areas.

        Mr. Edgar Jones, M.A., presided, and gave an admirable address on "The Ideal Education". Addresses were also delivered by the new Inspector, Mr. J.S. Grant, M.A. (headmaster, Higher Grade Schools), and Mr. England (Cardiff).

        Advantage was also taken of the occasion to present Mr. J. T. Lewis (Clydach Vale) with a slight recognition of the valuable services which he has rendered in his capacity as local secretary to the N.U.T. The presentations consisted of a finely executed address, together with a travelling bag, and these were respectively presented by Mr. Edgar Jones and Mrs. Gibbon (Hafod Schools).

        The lady teachers at the Higher Grade Schools had prepared quite a sumptuous repast, and this was thoroughly enjoyed. In the subsequent vote of thanks to Mr. Grant for the kind interest which he had taken, the ladies were not forgotten for the admirable part which they took in the commissariat department.

        A social had also been arranged in connection with the meeting, but this was postponed in consequence of the sad death of Mrs. Preece, Porth, and who had been a prominent member of the scholastic profession for some years. A vote of condolence with the bereaved family was also passed with due solemnity.

      • To Do:

        Family members still to be identified:

        Mrs. Williams, Treorchy (cousin)
        Mrs. Davies, Treforest (cousin)
        Mrs. Griffiths, Poncaemawr, Merthyr (cousin)

   2. • Date: 10 August 1907
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        Death of Mrs. Tom John.

        Funeral Obsequies.

        Glowing Tributes.

        The news of the death of Mrs. Tom John, M.A., although not totally unexpected, was received with a painful shock when the sad news became known on Thursday evening last. The deceased lady had been ailing for many months, and despite the most skilful medical attention, the malignant nature of her terrible disease - internal cancer - was such as to preclude any hope of recovery. She bore her affliction with Christian fortitude, and even in the hour of bitterest agony not a murmur of complaint escaped her lips. Her "passing hence" has evoked the most widespread sympathy with those who are left behind, no fewer than 300 letters of condolence having been received during the week from public men all over the Kingdom.

        Mrs. Margaret John was in the 51st year of her age. The daughter of the late Mr. Fredk. Lewis, Penygraig, she was married to Mr. Tom John 33 years ago, and it can be truly said that never was a union which was more truly blessed. Of a singularly retiring disposition, her manifold virtues were manifested within the sacred circle of the hearth. Here she reigned supreme - a devoted wife and an exemplary mother. Her companionship was always sweet and pure, and who can measure the amount of encouraging support she lent the sorrow-stricken figure who followed her bier to her earthly home? As the Rev. T. G. Jenkyn, Salem, Llwynypia - the deceased's pastor for over a quarter of a century - fittingly remarked at the graveside, her whole life had been one of untiring support to her husband, and had it not been for the kindly encouragement she had given him in the stiffest hours of the fight, Mr. Tom John would not have soared so high in the public life of to-day.

        Neither did she forget her duties to her Maker. For 30 years at Salem, and for the past few years at Ebenezer, Tonypandy, she aided by kindly word and unostentatious deed the great cause of the Master. Like other noble women of Gwyllt Walia, her respect for ministers of the Gospel was unbounded, and many a wearied Gentile Apostle found a true solace and fresh inspiration in this gentle Lydia.

        A pathetic feature in connection with Mr. John's bereavement is the critical state of health of his only son - Dafydd - who for months past has been confined to his room with an affliction of the heart. His condition needs the most unremitting attention and nursing, and for this reason the service at the house on Wednesday was dispensed with. It is to be hoped that his health will soon improve, and that he will once more resume the career upon which he has lately embarked.

        The funeral obsequies took place on Wednesday last at Llethrddu Cemetery, Trealaw, the Rev. E. Richards, Tonypandy (her pastor), officiated, assisted by the Revs. T. G. Jenkyn, Llwynypia; T. Williams, Clydach Vale; and W. Charles, M.A., Treorchy. The attendance was very large and representative, the teaching profession being very strongly represented. The coffin bore the simple inscription:-

        Margaret John,
        Died August 1st, 1907,
        Age 51 Years.

        En route to the cemetery, the choir of Ebenezer, Tonypandy, under the leadership of Mr. W. T. David, rendered very feelingly several well-Known Welsh hymns, most of which were amongst the favourite literature of the deceased.

        The ceremony at the graveside was brief but impressive. Touching tributes to the deceased's worth were paid by the Revs. T. U. Jenkyn and E. Richards. The former, speaking with a 25 years' acquaintanceship of Mrs. John, remarked that during that period all knew the history of Mr. Tom John, but very few were those who could speak with any degree of intimacy of the Christian character of the deceased. Although of a quiet, unassuming disposition, the support and encouragement which he (Mr. Jenkyn) had received at her hands on more than one occasion had been very helpful to him, as a minister of the Gospel and ministers of Christ needed such encouragement at times. She was a woman whose one great word was "Thorough." Her faith was thorough, firm as the rock, and sublime as the noonday sun. As a wife and mother she performed her duties with the same thoroughness of manner, and with the cause of the Master it was her one great watchword. They in Salem knew the true worth of the deceased lady. She subscribed generously, believing that the cause was really the cause of God. Her worth as wife and mother no one knew better than the bereaved husband and children, and had it not been for her support and inspiration Mr. Tom John would not have soared so high in public life.

        The Rev. Evan Richards, Tonypandy, speaking under great emotion, also delivered himself in sentiments. The occasion, he said, was one of great sorrow, and their hearts went out in sympathy towards Mr. John and the sorrowing children and relatives gathered around. Mr. John was a national character, and in his affliction the heart of a nation had been touched. It was difficult to think of him under a cloud. He was always in the sunshine - he loved the sunshine - but to-day they saw him under the cloud of adversity. But across that dark bank the prismatic colours of the rainbow of the Greater Life had been painted by God's own fingers, conveying the comforting promise of a Peace and Calm beyond the Storm.

        The Rev. W. Charles, M.A., Treorchy, read a portion of the Scriptures, and after a touching supplication by the Rev. Thomas Williams, Clydach Vale, all was over.

        Among the mourners were:- Mr. Tom John (husband); Miss Maggie John (daughter); Miss Diana Lewis (sister); Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lewis, Penygraig (nephew and niece); Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lewis, M.E., Williamstown (nephew and niece); Mr. and Mrs. Tom Edgar Lewis, Tonypandy (nephew and niece); Mrs. Owen, Narberth (niece); Miss Catherine Harris, Aberdare (cousin); Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Aberdare (nephew and niece); Mr. David Davies, Aberdare (cousin): Mr. Isaac Harris, Aberdare (cousin); Mr. and Mrs. J. W. John, Ynyshir (brother- and sister-in-law); Miss John, Cymmer (sister-in-law) Mr. John Preece, Porth (brother-in-law) Mr. Evan Lewis, Swansea, (uncle); Mr. David Evans, Llandilo (cousin); Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Treorchy (cousins); Miss Lena Williams, Treorchy (niece); Mr. and Mrs. Scott, Pentre (cousins); Mrs. Davies, Crown Hotel, Pontypridd (cousin); Mr. and Mrs. Gwatkin, Llwynypia (nephew and niece); Mr. Dafydd Morgan, Blaenrhondda (uncle); Mr. Ashley, Treorchy (nephew). Mr. Dafydd John (son) was too indisposed to leave the house, and his sister Madeline remained at home in attendance upon him.

        Among those present at the funeral we noticed the Revs. Wm. Williams (O.M.), Tonypandy; J. Walters (C.), Clydach Vale; J. Hope Evans (C.), Mardy; T. T. Jones (B.), Blaenclydach; W. S. Jones (B.), Llwynypia; T. Morris (C.), Clydach Vale; E. Dunmore Edwards, M.A. (prin- citial, Collegiate School, Pontypridd); J. Morgan (C.M.), Llwynypia; J. Nicholas (B.), Tonypandy; County Councillor Tom Jones, Treorchy; Mr. J. D. Williams, J.P., D.C. Mr. David Williams, D.C., Tonypandy; Mr. W. T. Jones, D.C., Treorchy Mr. W. P. Nicholas, solicitor, Trealaw; Dr. Idris Morgan, Llwynypia; Mr. W. D. Jones ("Rhondda Leader"); Mr. D. R. Jones, Tonypandy; Alderman Richard Lewis, Tonypandy; Mr. John Gilmour, Glamorgan Collieries; Mr. D. Jones, assistant overseer; Mr. D. Evans (Eos Dar); Mr. D. Evans (conductor, Tonypandy Harmonic Society); Mr. D. Lloyd, I.S.M., Tonypandy; Mr. Rees Davies, M.E., Aberdare; Mr. W. J. Evans, Aberdare; Mr. W. C. Prichard, Glamorgan Collieries; Major R. C. Dyke, Pentre; Mr. W. D. Morgan, architect, Pentre; Mr. Pennant, Pontycymmer; Mr. Geo. Evans, Tonypandy; Mr. Morris Morris, builder, Ferndale; Mr. W. T. David, Tonypandy; Mr. Tom Evans, M.E., Llwynypia; Mr. Dan Evans, M.E., Llwynypia.

        The teaching profession was represented by the following:- Messrs. Rhys Nicholas, N.U.T., Cwmavon Evan Davies, N.U.T.; E. Samuel, M.A., Porth; H. Howells, Treorchv: Dr. R. D. Chalke, Porth; Isaac Owen James Nicholas, Aberavon; J. W. Jones, Tonypandy; - Lewis, Hen-goed; T. Arthur, Tonypandy; Dan Jones, Cymmer; and Miss Williams, L.L.A., Cardiff.

        Letters of Condolence.

        Over 300 letters of condolence were received. The Lord Bishop of St. David's wrote:-

        "Dear Mr. John, - I saw with great regret an account of your great sorrow, and venture to write to express my most sincere sympathy with you in your great bereavement. I have the warmest esteem for you as an example of a sterling patriot, and I am sure you will have the widespread sympathy of all who value disinterested and indefatigable services. May I add that I value personally very much your personal kindness in the interview we had together on public affairs. I am very sorry to hear of your son's illness, and earnestly hope he will very soon be restored to health.

        "Yn y dyfroedd dyfnion yr ydych ynddynt, nid oes genyf ond credu a gweddio y bydd i'r Meistr tyner yr ydych yn Ei wasanaethu eich diddanu a'ch nerthu yn ol Ei addewid. - Yr eiddoch yn gynes,

        [In the deep waters you are in, I only have to believe and pray that the tender Master you serve will entertain you and rescue you in His promise. - The eagerly warm,]

        "J. T. DAVIDS."

        Mr. A. R. Pickles, president of the N.U.T., wrote:- "It is with sincere sorrow we hear of your irreparable loss. The release from the pain and suffering to enter into that higher life, where sadness and sorrow and pain are not met, leaves you full of heaviness and sorrow. So, my dear Tom John, we take your hand in very sincere sympathy. Pray that you may be given strength to bear that through the darkness you may be able to look up and onward to her who so long has cheered your way, and that you may be able to say to yourself that she is ever in spirit by your side. So may the long days and weary nights pass in faithful waiting and in abiding hope."

        Prof. Anwyl, M.A., Aberystwyth:- "I have been deeply touched by the fortitude and tranquility with which you have trodden the path of public and private duty, while your spirit devotedly bore its load of constant care. It is my earnest hope, dear friend, that you will derive in the present trial some other spring of consolation."

        Mr. Alfred T. Davies, Welsh secretary to the Board of Education:- "Words are but little purpose at a time like this, but when the heart is sad it is some consolation to learn that others have had you in their thoughts, and that they trust that you may be supported and comforted in the hour of your trial."

        Mr. Allen Oroft, past ex-president of the N.U.T.:- "I am conscious of the futility of mere words in this sad moment, and can only hope that time the great healer will ultimately do something, if but a little, to assuage the poignancy of your grief."

        Mr. Ernest Gray, M.A., Executive, N. U. T.:- "In days of domestic affliction, nothing but the strongest sense of duty would have kept you so long and so loyally devoted to public work. It is a sacrifice which I appreciate and admire."

        Among others received were those written by the following:- The Rev. T. Theophilus, Tredegar; Mr. W. W. Hood, M.E., Llwynypia; Mr. T. P. Sykes, ex-president N.U.T.; Mr. T. W. David, Pendoylan, Cowbridge; Mr. A. Blenkinsop, F..LS. (Executive); Alderman Richard Lewis, Tonypandy; Alderman T. J. Hughes, Bridgend; Mr. J. H. Yoxall, M.P., Russell Square, London; Miss Hannah Williams, L.L.A., Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Jenkins, J.P., Tonypandy; Mr. T. Jones, H.M.I.S., Abergavenny; Mr. Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., Liverpool; Mr. Rhys Nicholas, Cwmavon; Mr and Mrs. Charles Morgan, B.A., Cardiff; Committee of the Aberporth Chair Eistedd- fod; County Councillor James Evans, Cambrian House, Clydach Vale; Mr. John Kees, H.M.I.S., Swansea; Mr. J. James, M.A., B.Sc., Ph.D., Chief Education Official, Glamorgan County Council; Mr. Augustus Lewis, Inspector of Factories; Mr. George Sharpies, ex-president N.U.T.; Mr. F. W. Pepperell, Cardiff Teachers' Associa- tion; Dr. W. Morris, F.R.G.S., Treorchy; Mr. J. Davies, hon. secretary Rhondda and Pontypridd Teachers' Association; Mid-Rhondda Male Voice Choir Rev. and Mrs. J. Grawys Jones, Aberdare; Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Berry, Director of Education, Rhondda; Mr. Geo. A. Hamilton, treasurer N.U.T.; Mr. Geo. Baddeley, execu- tive N.U.T. Mr. Thomas Griffiths (on behalf of Salem Congregational Choir); Mr. T. J. Williams, N.U.T., Bangor; Mr. Arthur R. Pickles, M.A. (Oxon.), B.A. (Lond.), president N.U.T.; Mr. T. G. Jones, Deputy Clerk Rhondda Urban Dis- trict Council; Mr. Phillip Thomas, Gnoll Street Schools, Neath (N.U. B. and 0. for Wales); Mr. Evan Davies, executive N.U.T., Wales; Salem Congregational Church, Llwynypia; Mr. W. A. Nicholls, vice-president N.U.T.; Tonypandy Har- monic Society; Sir Isambard and Lady Owen: Mabon; Mr. D. Davies, M.P., Llandinam; Mr. J. R. JoneSj Williams- town; Mr. T. G. Price, Merthyr; Mr. Dan Jenkins, Llangrwys, Llanwrda; Mrs. Salter Lloyd, Aberdare; Miss A. Griffiths, Bodringallt Schools; Mr. R. W. Jones, Pengam; Mr. W. H. Jeffreys, Russell Square, London; Mr. Alf. Evans, Llwynypia; Dr. Jenkins, Medical Officer of Health, Pentre; Councillor R. S. Griffiths, Clydach Vale; Mr. Dd. Bowen, Abercarn.

        The funeral arrangements were admirably carried out by Messrs. J. Griffiths and Sons, undertakers, Tonypandy.

2. 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: 12 April 1924
      • Page: Page 8
      • Citation:

        DEATHS.
        JOHN. - On April 10th, at Cae Gwyn, Penygraig, Tom John, M.E., J.P., beloved husband of Mrs. Diana John, in his 75th year. Funeral Tuesday, 2.30, for Trealaw Cemetery; Gentlemen only.

   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]

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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).

6. 1881 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG11/5390/19/6
7. 1871 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG10/5086/67/7 f.
8. 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: 8 December 1899
      • Page: Page 1
      • Citation:

        Llandilo Petty Sessions.

        SATURDAY. - Before Mr J. L. Thomas, Mr L. N. Powell, Mr A. DuBuisson, and Dr Southern.

        [...]

        ASSAULT CASE. - DISMISSED.

        David Evans v. David Evans. David Evans master plasterer, Brown Hill, near Llandilo charged David Evans, merchant, Towy Stores, Llandilo, with an assault. The case excited a good deal of interest, and a number of the more respectable inhabitants were present at the court during the hearing. Mr T. G. Williams was for the complainant and Mr J. W. Nicholas for the defendant.

        Mr Williams, in his opening address, said the complainant was a master plasterer, and the defendant a respectable merchant, carrying on business in Bridge-street, Llandilo. The complainant and defendant enjoyed the same name. He then detailed the case. As far as his client was concerned, he did not wish to disguise anything. His client admitted he did a foolish thing, in saying to the defendant, "Good night, Mr Jam." One could not understand others people's feelings under such circumstance. They often used the term that a person was "real jam," and whether it was the omission of the adjective that irritated the defendant or not, he could not say. It was a sweet name, but it annoyed the defendant. Very soon after the defendant gave complainant very good reason to regret ever having said so. He (Mr Williams) did not think the word was insulting. He did not think a sweeter name could be applied to any man than to call him "jam." But there was the fact that he was called "Mr Jam," which probably riled the defendant. The defendant assaulted complainant, and complainant probably did give defendant a kick. The business of the bench would be to see who struck the first blow. Had the assault been a trumpery one he (Mr Williams) would have made overtures to settle it. If the facts were to be relied on as given by complainant, it was not a slight cuff that defendant had given complainant. People could not be allowed to take the law into their own hands, and defendant was to be blamed for taking the remedy into his own hands. He had not done it in a hasty moment.

        Mr Nicholas, on behalf of his client, pleaded "Not Guilty," on being asked by the Clerk.

        Mr Williams went on to say that as his friend always did he would be eloquent in the defence, and he (Mr Williams) was not there to press the case. He believed the defendant was very respectable, and had never been known to be of a very bellicose, or to misconduct himself, but that aggravated the case. If persons were allowed to act as the defendant had done, there would be no peace in Llandilo. He (Mr Williams) would have thought the defendant would have been the last man in the world to do what he had done. He asked their worships to deal with it as they felt right.

        David Evans, the complainant, being sworn, said that on the 25th November, about 7.30, he was proceeding in a trap down Bridge-street, when he got by Mr Lewis, the butcher, he saw the defendant. Witness was about six yards off. Witness said "Good night Mr Jam." Witness then proceeded lower down the steps of the Half Moon, or about 38 yards from where the defendant was standing. Right opposite the Half Moon defendant has business premises. He went into his stores. Witness alighted from the trap by the Half Moon, to get a stone to put under the wheel. Witness was putting it in front of the wheel. Witness came on and hit him a crack on the left side of the head until he fell against the wheel. It was a hard blow. Defendant then caught hold of witness by the collar, and pulled him across the road, close up to his premises, flush with the wall. Defendant then threw witness down, and was hitting him on the ground. He struck witness more than once. Witness said he should repent of it. He was almost stunned. Witness got up to look for his hat, which defendant had knocked off. Witness was proceeding to go up the Half Moon steps when defendant again hit him on the left side of the head. The blow felled him.

        Cross-examined by Mr J W Nicholas: Up to the date refrred to had you been on good terms?
        Witness: I don't speak to the gentleman for many years.
        Clerk: The question was were you on good terms?
        Complainant: I used to deal with him at one time.
        Mr Nicholas: You owed him money?
        Witness: No
        Further pressed, he said "Yes."
        Mr Nicholas: Why say no then?
        Witness said not at the time of the assault.
        Mr Nicholas: You owe him money now!
        Complainant did not reply as required.
        Mr Powell: Answer the question properly.
        Mr Nicholas: In last October he entered you in the County Court?
        Complainant: Yes, sir.
        Mr Nicholas: For a sum of about £3?
        Complainant: £2 11s.
        Mr Williams: Has this anything to do with the assault!
        Mr Nicholas: And an order was made for the payment of two pounds per month. Last Saturday week was the first time you saw the defendant after that, and you shouted out after him, "How are you old Jampot?"
        Complainant: No, sir.
        Mr Nicholas: You understand my question?
        Complainant: I don't know.
        Mr Nicholas: Did you say, "I will be even with you?"
        Complainant: No, sir.
        Mr Nicholas: Nothing of the sort?
        Complainant: No, sir.
        Mr Nicholas: On the Saturday the assault took place did you not see Mr Evans as you were driving into town?
        Complainant: I can't say I did.
        Mr Nicholas: Think?
        Complainant: I am sure I did not.
        Mr Nicholas: Did you speak to him then and say, "How are you to-day Jam-pot" - not "Jam!"
        Complainant denied.
        Mr Nicholas: On the evening of the assault, as you were going back, you saw Mr Evans in the door way of Mr Lewis, the butcher; did you say then "Good night, Jam pot?"
        Complainant: No, sir.
        Mr Nicholas: You left out the "pot." What do you mean by calling him "jam?" Did you mean it as a compliment?
        Complainant: I regret that I said the word.
        Mr Nicholas: You did not mean it as a compliment?
        Complainant: It was a "pass-word."
        Mr Nicholas: You did not mean it as a compliment?
        Complainant: I cannot say. I regret it.
        Mr Nicholas: Why use it if you did not mean to insult him?
        Complainant: Very well; yes.
        Mr Nicholas: You were annoyed with him, because he had put you in court?
        Complainant: I was bound to be.
        Mr Nicholas: Afterwards you stopped outside the Half Moon?
        Complainant: My wife was in town, and I was waiting for her?
        Mr Nicholas: You went into the Half Moon to get a drink? You don't commot yourself by saying you did. When you were standing by your trap, Mr Evans, to whom you have applied these insulting words, came up, and said, "What is the reason you are insulting me whenever you see me?"
        Wintess denied it.
        Mr Nicholas: You know Mr Evans, and if he comes into the box and swears you did?
        Complainant: He is telling an untruth.
        Clerk: You mean to say you did not hear him?
        Complainant: I did not.
        Mr Nicholas: You, without making a reply, jumped at him, took hold of him by the collar of his coat, and tried to kick him?
        Complainant: No such thing.
        Mr Nicholas: Had it not been for his holding of you, you would have struck him?
        Complainant: I was senseless when he took hold of me.
        Mr Nicholas: How long were you before you got to your senses again? (laughter).
        Complainant: After I got across the road.
        Mr Nicholas: He carried you, a senseless body, across the road? You were knocked down senseless?
        Complainant: Yes.

        Mr Nicholas reminded complainant this was rather different to what he had told Mr Williams.

        Mr Williams said he did not wish to exaggerate the case.

        Mr Nicholas: When did you recover these senses of yours? When you were knocked down the second time?
        Complainant: Yes.
        Mr Nicholas: The first blow made you senseless, the second made you recover your senses. That is a new method (laughter).
        Mr T. G. Williams: Like cures like (more laughter).

        Wintess said that he next went in search of his hat, which had been knocked off. Witness could not deny that Mr Evans said in Welsh to him that he did not wish to fight with him.

        Mr Nicholas: Did you kick him?
        Complainant: I can't say whether I did or not; I offered.
        Mr Nicholas: Your period of senselessness did not interfere with you much?
        Complainant: I rose my legs somehow or other, and not with great difficulty. I only aimed one kick at Mr Evans.
        Mr Nicholas: After you received this fortunate blow that brought you to your senses again, did you not say, "Come out to the middle of the road?"
        Complainant: I might have said it. He denied swearing at Mr Evans. He was struggling with Mr Evans near the Half Moon. He had not hold of Mr Evans' coat. He did not remember by what part of defendant's body he had hold, but he must have had hold somewhere.
        Mr Nicholas: Do you allege defendant struck you more than once?
        Complainant could not say, but he had some marks.

        Mr Nicholas said that the mark on the middle of complainant's head he had remembered for a long time (laughter). Were not the marks you had caused by the falling against the step?
        Complainant: There was a mark of some blood.
        Mr Nicholas: You pointed to several places on your head just now. You have been in many comflicts before now in your time?
        Complainant: No, I have not.
        Mr Nicholas: I think I had something to do with some?
        Complainant: Only one you have.
        Mr Nicholas: Have you ever been convicted in this court?
        Complainant: No, sir.
        Mr Nicholas: Convicted of anything?
        Complainant: Not to my knowledge.
        Mr Nicholas: Think. I don't want to alude to them, because there are not assaults?
        Complainant: Not to my knowledge.

        Mr T G Williams said Mr Nicholas was bound to take the answer.

        Mr Nicholas: You have been find this year, have you not?
        Clerk: Unless it is a case of assault, it has nothing to do with it.

        Complainant admitted telling Inspector Griffiths that he had kicked the defendant.

        Mr Nicholas: Did you say you were sorry for it?
        Complainant: I think I did; most likeyl.
        Mr Nicholas: Did you point to some blood, and call his attention to it, and say, "I got this by coming down against the side of the trap?"
        Complainant: I don't deny it.

        Re-examined by Mr T G Williams: He had a mark from defendant's blow also. He would swear he did not hear the defendant say, "I don't want to fight with you." On his oath what he said was, "Mr Jam."

        Inspector Griffiths said that on the 25th of Nov. defendant came to him, and made a complaint. Witness, in consequence, looked at his head. There was blood on his face, and his clothes were covered with mud. The collar and tie were pulled off.

        By the Bench: It was only a thin streak of blood?
        Mr T G Williams: A thin red line.

        Robert Thomas, a telegraph messenger at the Post Office, said he was near the Half Moon that evening. He saw the complainant putting a stone under the wheel. He saw Mr Evans, the defendant come across the road. He came from his stores. He next saw him dragging complainant across the road to the gutter near the shop. He saw the complainant's hat go off. Witness was by the Half Moon. He heard complainant say, "You shall repent for this." He saw the defendant slap complainant across the face. He saw complainant kick the defendant. He saw them again struggling until complainant went under the trap. Wintess did not see the defendant do anything to complainant before he dragged him across the road.

        By Mr Nicholas: He did not hear the complainant ask defendant to come into the middle of the road. The second struggle commenced in the middle of the road.

        By My Williams: Complainant gave the kick after he received the slap.

        Albert Wheelhouse deposed that he did not see the commencement of the row. He saw the complainant finding his hat. He said to defendant, "You will repent for what you have done." The defendant said, "You had better let me alone now. You will repent for what you have done now." Defendant struck complainant with what witness believed was the flat of the hand by the sound. He saw complainant aim a kick. There was a lamp close by. Defendant caught complainant by the collar of the coat, and pushed him against the trap, and then under, in the struggle. Both parties were sober.

        For the defence, Mr Nicholas pointed out that the boy and Wheelhouse spoke of a smack, and then the struggle. This was a difference between the smak and the blow spoken of by complainant. In the view of results, the case was not one of importance, but was because of the position of the parties. There had been discrepancies in the evidence for the prosecution. There would be no love lost between the parties after the action in the County Court. He did not wish to lay any stress on the fact of his client's respectability. He was a man of peace to the last degree. The complainant's unconsciousness was of a remarkable character. The defendant would have been thoroughly justified in striking the complainant before he did, and he richly deserved what he got. Their worships knew the two men, and could judge of them. Vengeance of the sort shown by complainant was often the result of a civil action, and he (Mr Nicholas) believed that the bench, when they had heard the evidence for the defence, would vindicate his client's character.

        D. Evans, Towy Stores, the defendant, deposed he recollected the time mentioned in the case. He was leaving his stores and on his way home. Mr Evans passed him, and said, "Good night, Mr Jam Pot."

        Mr Nicholas: Put the emphasis on the "pot." He called you that before?

        Mr Williams objected.

        Witness's brother called him (defendant) back on business. Witness came out of the stores, and complainant got out of his trap opposite the stores. Witness went across the road, and asked Mr Evans, "Why do you insult me every time you get the chance?" He made no reply, but took hold of witness by the collar of his inner coat, and asked defendant to come out to the middle of the road. He (witness) did not strike him until the final struggle. Witness said, "I don't want to fight with you; leave me alone." Complainant had kicked him, and as he would not let him (witness) go they had to struggle. Complainant tried to kick defendant several times. He was as violent as ever he could be. Witness was standing on the pavement after the first struggle, and again complainant came up. There was a second struggle and witness gave him (complainant) the push and slap, and that was the only offensive blow he gave, and that with the open hand. Complainant tried repeatedly to kick witness, but he managed to keep him off. He had entered complainant in the October County Court.

        By Mr Williams: Witness denied that he dragged complainant across the road, as said by the boy. He could not give a reason why the boy should have said what he did. He did not make any suggestions. He spoke to facts.

        By the Clerk: They struggled across the road. Witness did not hear Evans say, "he would repent," but heard him say "witness."

        Mr Williams: What did you take it for?
        Defendant: You may take it for what it is worth.

        Mr Williams asked if defendant did not understand it to mean that he called out for people to witness the assault?

        Defendant: I suppose if he had fallen uppermost he would not have shouted "witness."
        Mr Williams: I suppose then you would.
        Defendant: It was absolutely untrue as far as he was concerned about putting the stone. Complainant was behind his trap walking into the Half Moon when he (witness) went up to him.

        Mr Williams asked if the witness Wheelhouse was not a respectable man?

        Defendant: I put him into court last October.
        Mr Williams: It seems nobody escapes your clutches. Has he paid you?
        Defendant: I don't think he has. What he (the defendant) said was true. He felt annoyed at being called an insulting name. He felt a bit ruffed, as you (Mr Williams) yourself would have been, at being called insulting names. Witness would deliberately say complainant seized him by the collar. He (defendant) did his best to keep complainant off. He had heard the wintess say they only saw one kick. Complainant was on the ground in the gateway. Witness complained of being assaulted first. Witness had not taken out a cross-summons. Mrs Edwards, Half Moon, was by the door, and the servant.

        Henry Davies, clerk to the defendant, gave evidence corroborative of that of the defendant.

        John Evans, the defendant's brother, was about being called, when

        Mr Powell said they had decided to dismiss the case.

        Mr J. L. Thomas did not sit on the Bench during the hearing of the case.

   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.

   4. • Date: 6 March 1903
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        DEATH OF MISS HANNAH EVANS. - After many years of suffering very patiently borne, Miss Hannah Evans, of Mount Pleasant, died on the 28th ult., and death must to her have been a very happy release. Latterly her sufferings had been greatly intensified. The deceased had endeared herself by her kindly disposition to a large circle of friends. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Evans, of Gelly, and sister to Mr D. Evans, of Towy Stores, and with the family every sympathy is felt at their repeated losses by death. The funeral was largely attended, and took place on Saturday last at the Tabernacle, of which place of worship she was a member. The Rev W. Davies, the pastor, conducted, and preached the funeral sermon. Other ministers taking part were the Rev J. Cadvan Davies, Rev J. Thomas, and the Rev D. B. Jones of Llandilo, and the Revs Mr Jacob - an old friend of the deceased's - of Peniel, Carmarthen; and Davies, Gowerton. The coffin born some beautiful wreaths. Deceased was 27 years of age.

9. Glamorgan Free Press and Rhondda Leader
   1. • Date: 18 April 1924
      • Page: Page 9
      • Citation:

        A LOSS TO THE RHONDDA.

        Funeral of Mr. Tom John, M.A., J.P., Penygraig

        The death of Mr. Tom John, M.A., J.P., educationist, philosopher, litterateur, musician, and Eisteddfodwr, to mention a few of this versatile man's qualifications, on Thursday evening last removes one of the "grand old men," not only of the Rhondda but of Wales.

        The death of Mr. John, who was in his seventy-fifth year, followed a heart attack, and came as a shock to his many friends, for he had appeared to be in his normal health on Wednesday evening. He was one of the best known and most highly respected figures in the public life of the Rhondda, and was an educationist of national fame. During a long lifetime devoted to public service, he became widely known not only for his sterling work for democratic education, but as a talented musician and a staunch and loyal worker in the cause of Liberalism.

        A native of Aberdare, Mr. John received his early education at the old "Ysgol y Comin," and was trained for the scholastic profession at the Borough-road Training College, London. After a short stay in North Wales, he came to the Rhondda. For a time he was a teacher at Penygraig, and later took charge of the colliery school establishd by the Glamorgan Coal Company, which subsequently was taken over by the local authority. He retired from this post several years ago, after forty years' service as head master.

        In 1884 he was elected a member of the executive committee of the National Union of Teachers, and he remained a member of that body until he retired in 1904. His fellow members of the scholastic profession conferred on him the highest honour in their gift by electing him president of the N.U.T. He occupied the chair at the annual conference at Llandudno in 1905, and was one of the delegates appointed by the N.U.T. to present the Union's address to his Majesty King George V at the Court at St. James' Palace in July, 1910. He was a member of the Court of the University of Wales, a governor of the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, and a member of the National Council of the General Welsh Board. He also served intermediate education in his own district, and was a governor of the Porth County School. These services were recognized by the University of Wales in the conferment upon him of the hon. degree of M.A. of the University.

        Few men, if any, did more to create a love of music in the minds of the Rhondda people. He was one of the few remaining survivors of Caradog's famous Côr Mawr. His brother, the late J.W. John, head master of the Ynyshir Schools, was also one of Caradog's famous band of singers. Mr. Tom John was for many years precentor of Salem Congregational Church, Llwynypia, and was conductor of the Salem Choral Society. In his youthful days he and the late Mr. J. W. Jones, Tonypandy, carried a harmonium from Aberdare to Ferndale to assist in the formation of a choral society in the latter district. His last appearance as a musical conductor was at the Westminster Hall, London, in January, 1922, on the occasion of a Coalition meeting at which Mr. Lloyd George was present.

        During his long residence in the Rhondda he was the means of raising thousands of pounds for charity by organizing various musical events. In his youth he was well known locally as a cricketer, and was up to the time of his death a keen golfer. In politics he was a staunch life-long Liberal and was an ex-president of the old Rhonnda Labour-Liberal Association, which was disbanded a year or two ago. He was very diligent in the discharge of his duties on the magisterial bench, and was a well known figure at the Rhondda courts, where his rich sense of humour earned for him the title of "The Rhondda Plowden". If always prepared with a jest in season, he served the public faithfully in this as in every other capacity, and took particular interest in the reformation of youthful offenders.

        THE FUNERAL.

        The funeral took place on Tuesday at Trealaw Cemetery. The services at the house were conducted by the Rev. George Evans, B.A., B.D., and the Rev. Dyfan Thomas (Soar, Penygraig), while at the graveside the Rev. G. Evans and the Rev. D. G. Evans, Rhydyfelin (past pastor of Tabor Church) officiated. Deacons of Tabor Church and sergeants of the Glamorgan Constabulary, under Police sergeant I. J. Beirne, acted as bearers.

        A brief address was delivered at the graveside by Mr. Enoch Davies, J.P., one of the deceased's colleagues on the magisterial bench. He said that Mr. John's sayings and happy expressions would live long in the memory of those who were privileged to have known him. He was a versatile, able, and most kind-hearted man, and his colleagues on the bench would miss him greatly.

        The principal mourners were Mrs. D. John (widow), Mrs. T. Griffiths, J.P., Cymmer (sister), the Misses John (daughters), Mrs J. W. John, Porth (sister-in-law), Messrs. Moy John, Fred Lewis (Penygraig), Fred Lewis (Bridgend) and Tom Lewis (nephews); Mr. John Preece (brother-in-law), Messrs. Arthur and David Preece (nephews), Mr. David Davies, Llanweda (cousin), Mrs. P. Davies, Abercynon (cousin), and Messrs. Tom Ford (Aberaman), Evan Lewis (Swansea) and D. Evans, Llandilo (cousins).

        The cortege was preceded by about 100 members of the Glamorgan Constabulary, under Superintendents James Davies and J. L. Rees and Inspectors E. Jones (Ton Pentre), John Davies (Tonypandy), James Griffiths (Porth) and W. E. Rees (Ferndale).

        The ministers of religion present included the Revs. Principal Thomas Rees, M.A., Ph.D., Bangor College; Geo. Evans, B.A., B.D, Tabor, Penygraig (of which the late Mr. John was a deacon); Joseph Walters, Blaenclydach; E. C. Davies, Ynyshir; J. Williams, Hafod; Fred Jones, B.A., B.D., Treorchy; R. E. Peregrine, Williamstown; D. T. Jones, Noddfa, Blaenclydach; D. Overton, Ynyshir; D. Jeremy Jones, M.A., Tonypandy; D. Mark, vicar of Cymmer, Porth; D. G. Evans, Rhydyfelin (past pastor of Tabor, Penygraig), and R. Williams, Trinity, Tonypandy.

        The Bench was strongly represented, and amongst magistrates and members of the Rhondda Council present were Mr. D. Lleufer Thomas, M.A., stipendiary magistrate for the Rhondda and Pontypridd; Messrs. John Hughes, J.P., David Lewis, J.P., Stephen Evans, J.P., Alderman James Evans, J.P., Messrs. Enoch Davies, J.P., Tom Taylow, J.P. (chairman of the Pontypridd Ubran District Council), Tom Morgan, J.P., David Lewis, J.P., Tudor Jenkins (representing Mr. T. Pascoe Jenkins, J.P.), J. W. John, J.P., J.W. Richards J.P., William Jones, J.P., H. H. Evans, M.E., J.P. (general manager of the Cambrian Combine Company), and Walter Williams, J.P., together with Councillors James James, J.P., Dan Davies, J.P., Dr. W. E. Thomas, J.P., Edgar Morgan, J. T. Jones, Abel Jacob, and Gwilym Rowlands, and Mr. T. W. Berry (director of education).

        The scholastic profession and the National Union of Teachers, of which the late Mr. John was a past president, were very strongly represented, among those present being Messrs. Dan Edwards, Port Talblot (representing the N.U.T. Executive); Rhys Nicholas, Cwmavon; Philip Thomas, Neath; T. Morgan, Cwm pare; Urien Edwards, Bodringallt; Ben Nicholas (members of the central countil of the N.U.T. benvolent and orphan fund); T. Goodwin (president of the Rhondda Association of the N.U.T.); Gomer Evans (past president of the Rhondda Association); Dan Phillips (a former president of the Rhondda Association); J. T. Lewis (vice-president of the Welsh Head Master's Association); Morgan Rees, Harry Harries, Griffith Davies, J. W. Thomas, Edward Hugh, M.A., R. O. Davies, B.Sc., G. Davies, B.Sc., R. Bowen, A. Evans, J. D. Lewis, T. D. John, J. R. Jones, Jack Griffiths, Gwilym Lewis, R. J. Oriel, W. Jones, M.A., W. Chubb, Llandwit Fardre; Rhys Morgan, M.A., Pontypridd; and E. Samuel, M.A., Porth.

        Amongst the general public present were Messrs. Willie Griffiths and W. Thomas, Cardiff; J. Victor Evans, M.A., London; T. W. Williams (representing the Church of Salem, Llwynypia, of which Mr. John was for many years precentor); Charles Woosnam, Porth; T. P. Davies and John Hughes (representing West Rhondda Liberal Association); Gomer Jones, Tonypandy; U. R. Edwards, Ystrad Rhondda, E. Edwards (representing the Rhondda district of the Typographical Association); L. E. Morgan, Barclays Bank, Tonypandy; Albert Thomas, Blaenllechau; Llewellyn Evans, Tonypandy; J. H. Llewellyn and George Llewellyn, Griffith Davies, David Rees (coroner for East Glamorgan); Thomas Morris, Trealaw; D. G. Hughes, Clydach Vale; T. Osborne, Porth; M. E. Williams, Llanharry; and Thomas Rees, Penygraig.

        Beautiful floral tributes were received from Mrs. John (widow); Maggie and Madeline (daughters); Mr. and Mrs. T. Griffiths, J.P., Cymmer (sister and brother-in-law); Mrs J.W. John and Mr. Moy John; Mr. J. Preece and family; Head master and staff, Porth County School; Miss E. M. Harries, Girls' County School; Rhondda Head Teacher's Association; Dr. J. D. Jenkins (medical officer of health), Pentre; Rhondda branch of the National Union of Teachers; National Union of Teachers; Misses Gwladys and Violet Watkins; Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Craig-y-nos, Llandrindod Wells; girls of Porth Intermediate School; Mrs. Harries and family, Prewylfa, Dinas; National Council of Music, University of Wales; Mr. and Mrs. Dean Davies, Clydach Vale; Council of U.C.S.W.; Mr. R. Love; staff, Tonypandy Secondary School, Rhondda Gold Club; Mr. Alf and Miss Annie Evans, Penrhyns; and Rhondda Liberal Association.

10. 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.

11. 1891 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG12/4511/52/13
12. 1911 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG14/32964/165
13. 1901 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG13/5106/14/20
14. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
15. UK Government: National Probate Calendar
    1. • Date: 12 August 1933
       • Page: David Evans
       • Citation:

         EVANS David of Towy Stores Llandilo Carmarthenshire died 24 August 1931 Probate London 12 August to David Evans retired bank manager and Daniel Jones bank manager. Effects £7354 8s. 7d.

    2. • 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.

16. 1921 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG15/27299/36
17. Wills on file
    1. • Date: 13 February 1919
       • Page: Henry Evans (1838-1919)
    2. • Date: 7 August 1931
       • Page: David Evans (1864-1931)
18. The Cambrian
    1. • Date: 22 November 1901
       • Page: Page 8
       • Citation:

         DEATHS

         Lewis. - On the 21st inst., at No. 112, Walter-road, Swansea, Margaret, beloved wife of Evan Lewis. Funeral leaving Walter-road on Monday, at 2 p.m.

    2. • Date: 29 November 1901
       • Page: Page 8
       • Citation:

         THE LATE MRS. EVAN LEWIS

         FUNERAL AT DANYGRAIG CEMETERY.

         Amid many manifestations of respect, the remains of the late Mrs. Evan Lewis, wife of the sub-curator of the Royal Institution of South Wales, who passed away as already reported by us, at her residence in Walter-road after a somewhat prolonged illness, were laid to their final resting place at Danygraig Cemetery on Monday afternoon last. The coffin was of polished oak, with massive brass fittings, and bore the following inscription: "Margaret Lewis, died November 21st, 1901; aged 58 years." The flag of the Royal Institution was hoisted half-mast. Amongst those who attended were the following: First carriage. Rev. Evan Jenkins, Dr. G. Arbour Stephens, Mr. J. B. Pritchard; mourning coach, Mr. Evan Lewis (husband), Mr. Idris Evan Lewis, B.A. (son), Miss Mary John (niece), Mr. John W. Preece (nephew), Mr John W. John (nephew); first brougham, Mr. Henry Williams (cousin), Mr. David Evans (cousin), Mr. Evan Morgan (cousin); second brougham, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones (cousins); Mrs. Lewis Lewis (Southville), Mrs. John Rees (Uplands crescent), Mrs. William Evans (Eirianfa), Mrs. Jayne Rees (Belgrave-terrace), Mrs. Tustian, Mrs. Bowen (Belgrave-terrace), Mrs. W. A. Davies, Mrs. Philip Rogers (De-la-Beche-street), Col. Morgan and Mr. C. H. Perkins (representing the Royal Institution of South Wales), Rev. Tudor Jones (representing Swansea Scientific Society), Mr. Samuel Roberts, B.A. (headmaster, Higher Grade School), Dr. D. E. Edwards, Alderman John Griffiths, Mr. Morgan Williams (Troed-y-bryn), Mr. William Evans (Eirianfa), Mr. Julius Smith, Mr. Geo. Wilkinson Walters, Mr. Walter E. Harris (solicitor), Mr. E. Meredith Thomas, Mr. W. A. Davies (solicitor), Rev. Lloyd Davies, B.A., Mr. W. J. Rowe, Mr. W. Atkins, Mr. Chas. Davies, Mr. C. Nash and others. Wreaths were sent by the bereaved and sorrowing husband, and son, the president and council of the Royal Institution, the ladies of the Walter-road Congregational Chapel (of which deceased was for many years a member), Mrs. Lewis Lewis (Southville), Mr. John Griffiths and members of the Bible Class in Walter-road Congregational Chapel, Mr. and Mrs. Evans (Eirianfa, Eaton-grove), Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts (Cleveland-terrace), Mr. and Mrs. Preece, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, the boys of the first class, Higher Grade School, Mr. and Mrs. Lamb (Walter-road). The Rev. Evan Jenkins (pastor of Walter-rd. Chapel) officiated and the funeral arrangements were efficiently carried out by Mr. J. B. Pritchard (Oxford-street, Swansea.) funeral [sic] was taking place, the flag at the Royal Institution was hoisted at half-mast. Mrs. Evan Lewis, it may be added, was a member of the Walter-road Congregational Church from its opening, 1870, and had for many years taken an active interest in the Dorcas Society and other minor institutions connected with the church. She was also one of the most active members of the Ladies' Visiting Committee of the Swansea Union, and the poor and sick at that institution will miss her much. During the time that Mr. Evan Lewis and his late son (Mr. Collwyn Lewis), acted as secretaries to the Swansea Scientific Society, Mrs. Lewis rendered further valuable services to the society in connection with the soirees and excursions which were then held. A lady unostentatious in manner, and of a kindly disposition, she will be much missed, but by none more so than her sorrowing husband.

19. Burial Register - Trealaw Cemetery
    1. • Page: Plot D25
    2. • Page: Plot G604
    3. • Page: Plot Q676
20. Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery
    1. • Date: 25 October 1906
       • Page: Margaret Preece
    2. • Date: 2 August 1907
       • Page: Margaret John
    3. • Date: 11 April 1924
       • Page: Tom John
21. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
    1. • Date: 22 June 2018
       • Page: Mary Adelina John et al, Trealaw Cemetery
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       • Page: Tom & Diana John, Trealaw Cemetery
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       • Page: Thomas & Mary Griffiths, Oystermouth Cemetery
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22. Evening Express
    1. • Date: 8 August 1907
       • Page: Third Edition, Page 2
       • Citation:

         LATE MRS. TOM JOHN

         The remains of Mrs. Tom John, Tonypandy, were laid to rest at Llethrddu Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. The funeral was attended by a large number of the general public, and by many well-known figures in the scholastic world, in which Mr. John, as ex-president of the National Union of Teachers, is so well respected. Owing to the illness of Mr. John's son, Dafydd, the service at the house was dispensed with. Officiating at the graveside were the Rev. T. Richards (Tonypandy), the Rev. T. G. Jenkin (Llwynypia), the Rev. T. Williams (Clydach Vale), and the Rev. W. Charles, M.A. (Treorky). Letters of condolence were received from the Bishop of St. David's; Mr. Arthur R. Pickles, president N.U.T.; Mr. J. H. Yoxall, M.P., secretary N.U.T.; Mr. T. P. Sykes, ex-president N.U.T.; Professor Anwyl, Aberystwyth; Mr. A. T. Davies, Welsh Educatioc Department; Mr. Harry Coward, ex-president N.U.T.; Mr. G. Sharples, ex-president N.U.T.; committee of the Aberporth Chair Eisteddfod, and many others.

23. Tarian Y Gweithiwr
    1. • Date: 15 August 1907
       • Page: Page 6
       • Citation:

         Claddedigaeth Mrs. Tom John.

         Daearwyd yr hyn oedd farwol o Mrs Margaret John, Ceinfan, Tonypandy, anwyl briod Mr Tom John, M.A, yn mynwent Llethrddu prydnawn dydd Mercher diweddaf. Yr oedd tyrfa fawr yn y gynhebrwng, yn cynwys cynrychiolaeth gref o Undeb Cenedlaethoi Cyfranwyr Addysg. Derbyniodd Mr John dros 300 o lythyrau yn datgan cydymdeimlad ag ef, a hyny oddiwrth ddynion yn cynrychioli pob gwedd a sefyllfa ar gymdeithas. Gwasanaethwyd ar yr achlysur gan y Parchn E Richards, Tonypandy; T Williams, Clydach Vale; W Charles, M A, Treorci; a T G Jenkyns. Salem, Llwynypia. Ar y ffordd i'r gladdfa canodd Cor Ebenezer amryw o donau cynulleidfaol adnabyddus.

          

          

          

         Burial of Mrs. Tom John.

         The mortal remains of Mrs Margaret John, Ceinfan, Tonypandy, the beloved husband of Mr Tom John, M.A, were buried at Llethrddu Cemetery last Wednesday afternoon. A large crowd attended the ceremony, including strong representation from the National Union of Teachers. Mr John received over 300 letters expressing condolences, from men representing every facet of society. The service was conducted by the Revs. E Richards, Tonypandy; T Williams, Clydach Vale; W Charles, M A, Treorchy; and T G Jenkyns. Salem, Llwynypia. On the way to the burial ground the Ebenezer choir sang several well-known congregational tunes.

24. Weekly Mail
    1. • Date: 10 August 1907
       • Page: Page 12
       • Citation:

         LOCAL OBITUARY NOTICES.

         MRS. TOM JOHN, LLWYNYPIA.

         Widespread sympathy is expressed with Mr. Tom John, M.A., Llwynypia (ex-president of the National Union of Teachers), at the death of his wife, Mrs. Margaret John, which took place at Ceinfan, Tonypandy, on Thursday night.

         Mrs. John had had a long and painful illness, and was in consequence unable to attend the recent National Union of Teachers' conference, at which she and Mr. John were to have been the recipients of a. presentation. Deceased was attended to by Dr. Edwin Morgan, who was in constant consultation with Dr. Maclean, of Cardiff, but, despite the best medical aid, she succumbed to an attack of internal cancer.

         By the death of Mrs. John a gap will be left in the social life of the district. The deceased lady was a prominent figure in all philanthropic work in the district in which she had lived, and worked assiduously for its social development. The daughter of the late Mr. Frederick Lewis, of Penygraig, she was married to Mr. Tom John 33 years ago. Throughout her life she has rendered her husband sympathy and encouragement in his public career and acted as a help-meet. Unassuming in her manner, the soul of integrity, and with a wonderful charm of womanly sympathy, she passed a useful life, assisting any cause of deserving charity, at the same time devoting herself to the best interests of her family.

         For the past two months Mr. John's son has also been laid up with a serious illness, and is now confined to his bed.

         The remains of Mrs. Tom John, Tonypandy, were laid to rest at Llethrddu Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. The funeral was attended by a large number of the general public, and by many well-known figures in the scholastic world, in which Mr. John, as ex-president of the National Union of Teachers, is so well respected. Owing to the illness of Mr. John's son, Dafydd, the service at the house was dispensed with. Officiating at the graveside were the Rev. T. Richards (Tonypandy), the Rev. T. G. Jenkin (Llwynypia), the Rev. T. Williams (Clydach Vale), and the Rev. W. Charles, M.A. (Treorky).

         Letters of condolence were received from the Bishop of St. David's; Mr. Arthur R. Pickles, president N.U.T.; Mr. J. H. Yoxall, M.P.. secretary N.U.T.; Mr. T. P. Sykes, ex-president N.U.T.; Professor Anwyl, Aberystwyth; Mr. A. T. Davies, Welsh Education Department; Mr. Harry Coward, ex-president N.U.T.; Mr. G. Sharples, ex-president N.U.T.; committee of the Aberporth Chair Eisteddfod, and many others.

25. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index
26. findagrave.com
    1. • Page: Ann Evans / Henry Evans