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Birth Name John Griffiths
Gender male
Age at Death 79 years, 4 months, 9 days

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 26 June 1852 Pontrhydfendigaid, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales Vol 11b Page 83 2a 3a 4a 7a 8a 9a 5a 6a 14a 15a 1b
Census 1861 Bernant, Tregaron, Cardiganshire, Wales   5a
Census 1871 3 ??? Place, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales   6a
Occupation 1871   Coal Miner 6a
Residence 25 December 1873 1, Aman Court, Cwmaman, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales   1b
Occupation 25 December 1873   Coal Miner 1b
Census 1881 7 Llewellyn Terrace, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales   2a
Occupation 1881   Coal Miner 2a
Census 1891 3 Ivor Hael Place, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales   3a
Occupation 1891   Barber 3a
Census 1901 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales   4a
Occupation 1901   Hairdresser - own account 4a
Occupation 24 April 1905   Hairdresser 1a
Burial (Family) 21 January 1910 Aberdare Cemetery, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales Mary Thomas née Griffiths (not in the cemetery's records) 11a
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Family still to be identified:

Rev. H. Griffiths, Maesteg; possibly brother?
William Thomas, and Jane and Mary Griffiths, all of Llwynypia; Mrs. Lewis Jones, Mrs. T. Thomas, Mrs. E. Hughes; Mr. and Mrs. John Griffiths, Bernant; Mrs. Davies, and Mrs. T. J. Davies, nephews and nieces

Residence 21 January 1910 Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales   11a
Census 1911 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales   7a
Occupation 1911   Hairdresser - own account 7a
Burial (Family) 1 April 1915 Aberdare Cemetery, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales Morgan Thomas (not in the cemetery's records) 11e 11b
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Family still to be identified:

Uncles:
Tom Thomas, Cwmaman
Ex-Superintendent John Davies, Llangammarch Wells
David James, Llanelly

Cousins:
John Griffiths
William Thomas Griffiths, Llwynypia
Lewis Thomas Griffiths, Maesteg
Stedman John Davies
Stephen John Griffiths
Evan John Hughes
Privates John Christopher and John Eversham, Aberaman
Private Richard Isaac
Private T. Carbin
Messrs. John Isaac and William Isaac, Penydarren
Mrs. M. Carbin. Penydarren
Mrs. Isaac, Dowlais
Mrs. Christopher
Hannah Thomas
Elizabeth Jones
Blodwen Hughes
Ann Davies
Mrs. Bess Morris
Miss P. J. Thomas
Edith Thomas

Brother-in-law:
Private Jack Coughlin

Sisters-in-law:
Mrs. K. Thomas
Mrs. E. J. Coughlin

Nephews and nieces:
Evan John Thomas
Mary Griffiths
Bessie Griffiths
Edgar Griffiths

Nephews:
Master Morgan Griffiths
Master Garbett, Crynant (son of Sarah Jane Stedman Griffiths, but which one?)

Residence 1 April 1915 Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales   11b
Burial (Family) 7 July 1915 Aberdare Cemetery, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales Plot X3/16 - Richard Steadman Griffiths 11c
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Mourners to be identified:
Mrs. James Edwards, nieces
Miss G. Griffiths, Llwynypia
Miss Maggie Griffiths, Mrs. L. Lloyd, M. J. Thomas and Bessie Bird;
Miss Maggie John, Mrs. Hannah Thomas, and Mr. Price. Troedyrhiw, cousins
Mrs. B. Morris, Mrs. E. J. Jones, Cwmaman, Mrs. Evans, Aberaman; J. J. Griffiths
Mrs. Harries. Mrs. Jennie Jarvis, Miss Owen, Miss Thomas, and Mrs. Chapman.
Thomas George Morris and Richard Jones, brothers-in-law
Ivor Jones, Jeremiah Evans, Tom George, Merthyr
W. D. Griffiths, William Griffiths, Penygraig
Llew Richards, Roger John, Troedyrhiw
Robert Francis, John Williams, Penydarren
Henry Davies, George Bird, Walter Thomas, W. Pearce, Tredegar
Tom Davies, Mr. Harries. Resolven, and Mr. Theo Chapman

Burial (Family) 7 May 1917 Aberdare Cemetery, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales David Thomas (not in the cemetery's records) 11d
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Family mourners still to be identified:

Sisters-in-law:
Mrs. Kate Thomas

Aunts:
Mrs. R. James, Llanelly

Cousins:
Mrs. M. Griffiths
Mrs. M. Walden, Neath
Mrs. Thomas Thomas
Mrs. Edith Griffiths
Mrs. Bess Morris
Misses M. J. Griffiths
Phoebe J. Griffiths
David Thomas
Evan Thomas
Evan Hughes

Uncles:
Messrs. David James
Thomas Edwards
Thomas Thomas

Unknown relation:
Mrs. David George
Mrs. John Rees
Mrs. Evan Owen
Mrs. Owen Owen
Mrs. T. Isaac

Burial (Family) 5 December 1918 Trealaw Cemetery, Trealaw, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Plot P907 - Gwilym Steadman Griffiths (unmarked) 10a 17a 8b
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Relatives still to be identified:

- Martin, Berw-road, Tonypandy
Tom Davies, Gilfach Goch
D Thomas, Clydach Vale
(brothers-in-law) [probably on his wife's side]

W. Griffiths, headmaster, Blaenyewm Schools
Joshua Davies, mechanic, Naval Collieries
Morgan John Powell, Tonypandy
(cousins)

Residence 5 December 1918 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales   10a
Occupation 5 December 1918 Llwynypia Road, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Hairdresser 10a
Census 1921 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales   14a
Occupation 1921 9 Llwynypia Road, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Hairdresser 14a
Will 19 March 1924     12a
Residence 19 March 1924 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales   12a
Occupation 2 July 1927   Retired Hair Dresser 8c
Residence 5 November 1931 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales   8a 18a 12a
Occupation 5 November 1931   Retired Hair Dresser 8a
Death 5 November 1931 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Vol 11a Page 594 8a 19 9a 18a 12a
Burial 10 November 1931 Trealaw Cemetery, Trealaw, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Plot S496 8a 9a
Probate 13 May 1932 Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales John Griffiths 18a 12a
Occupation 23 July 1938   Hairdresser (deceased)  

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father John Griffithsabout 1823before 1881
Mother Jane Steadmanabout 18176 June 1894
    Brother     William Griffiths between October 1841 and December 1841
    Brother     Morgan Griffiths 25 July 1844 29 December 1905
    Sister     Mary Griffiths between January 1847 and March 1847 17 January 1910
    Sister     Jane Griffiths between January 1850 and March 1850
         John Griffiths 26 June 1852 5 November 1931
    Brother     Richard Steadman Griffiths about September 1854 2 July 1915
    Sister     Elizabeth Griffiths between October 1857 and December 1857
    Brother     Evan Steadman Griffiths 5 September 1860 between January 1910 and March 1910

Families

Family of John Griffiths and Mary Lewis

Married Wife Mary Lewis ( * between January 1854 and March 1854 + 2 July 1927 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 25 December 1873 Siloa Chapel, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales Vol 11a Page 937 7a 16 1b
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
John Steadman Griffiths13 April 187510 May 1954
Mary Jane Griffithsbetween July 1876 and September 187613 September 1935
Richard Steadman Griffiths27 October 18782 December 1954
Gwilym Steadman Griffithsbetween July 1880 and September 188030 November 1918
Morgan Steadman Griffiths11 June 1882between January 1964 and March 1964
Catherine Ann Griffithsbetween January 1885 and March 1885
Elizabeth Steadman Griffiths24 April 1887between April 1971 and June 1971
Sarah Rowena Griffithsbetween October 1889 and December 1889
Aneurin Steadman Griffiths14 August 189130 March 1975
Margaretta Steadman Griffithsbetween April 1894 and July 18946 May 1967

Attributes

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Source References

  1. Certificate on file
      • Date: 24 April 1905
      • Page: Marriage - John Griffiths / Edith Rogers
      • Date: 25 December 1873
      • Page: Marriage - John Griffiths / Mary Lewis
  2. 1881 United Kingdom Census
  3. 1891 United Kingdom Census
  4. 1901 United Kingdom Census
  5. 1861 United Kingdom Census
  6. 1871 United Kingdom Census
  7. 1911 United Kingdom Census
  8. Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery
      • Date: 5 November 1937
      • Page: John Griffiths
      • Date: 2 December 1918
      • Page: Gwilym Griffiths
      • Date: 2 July 1927
      • Page: Mary Griffiths
  9. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
      • Date: 15 May 2018
      • Page: John & Mary Griffiths, Trealaw Cemetery
      • Grave - John and Mary Griffiths - view
      • Grave - John and Mary Griffiths - inscription
      • Citation:

        Er cof am Mary, anwyl briod John Griffiths, 48 Sherwood, Llwynypia, 1851 - 1927.
        Hefyd John Griffiths, 1851 - 1931.
        Hefyd eu annwyl merch Margaretta Steadman Neale, 1894 - 1967.

        Translation:

        In memory of Mary, dear spouse of John Griffiths, 48 Sherwood, Llwynypia, 1851 - 1927.
        Also John Griffiths, 1851 - 1931.
        Also their dear daughter Margaretta Steadman Neale, 1894 - 1967.

  10. Rhondda Leader
      • Date: 21 December 1918
      • Page: Page 4
      • Citation:

        Clydach Vale.

        Mr. Gwilym S. Griffiths, 15 Park-terr., Clydach Vale, passed away on Saturday morning, the 30th ult., at the age of 38 years, after a long and painful illness of over two years' duration. Deceased, who was the third son of Mr. John Griffiths, hairdresser, Llwynypia-road, Llwynypia, and of Mrs. Griffiths, 48 Sherwood, Llwynypia, had been residing in Clydach Fale for the past 14 years. He leaves a widow and six children, whose ages range from 14 to 4, to mourn his loss.

        The funeral took place at Llethrddu Cemetery, on Thursday, the 5th inst., Mr Timothy Williams, newsagent, Llwynypia, officiating.

        The mourners included Messrs. John Griffiths (father), John S. Griffiths, 23 Sherwood; R. Steadman Griffiths, Railway View; Lance Corpl. Aneurin S. Griffiths, M.G.C., Grantham (brothers); Messrs. Morgan Owen. Tyntyla-road, Llwynypia; Gwilym Evans, The Bungalows, Ystrad Rhondda (brothers-in-law); Gwilym Lewis, headmaster, Llwynypia Schools (uncle); Gwilym James, Court-street, Tonypandy; Hugh J. James, under manager, Glamorgan Colliery; T. James. Clydach Vale; - Martin, Berw-road, Tonypandy; Tom Davies, Gilfach Goch; D Thomas, Clydach Vale (brothers-in- law); John Griffiths, Wm. Edwards, T. Thomas, Cwmaman, Aberdare; W. Griffiths, headmaster, Blaenyewm Schools; Joshua Davies, mechanic, Naval Collieries; Wm. H. Lewis, Penygraig; Abraham Lewis, De Winton-terrace, Llwynypia; Emlyn Lewis, Clydach Vale; Morgan John Powell, Tonypandy (cousins).

        Among the members of the general public who attended we noticed Second Lieut. James Williams, M.G.C., Grantham; Messrs. Howard Jones, Rhondda Food Inspector; D. Brychan Jones, Tony-pandy; Ivor D. Griffiths, headmaster, Gelli Boys' School; John Hammond, check-weigher, Llwynypia; Evan Lewis, Sherwood; Owen G. Davies, outfitter, Blaenclydach; Christmas Evans, Maesderwen, Llwynypia; Wm. Richards, Sherwood; Gwilym Hammond, Rhondda-terrace; Dd Lewis, Turberville-street, Llwynypia; Dd. Howells, Court-street, Tonypandy; James Gronow, Clydach Vale.

        The funeral arrangements were conducted by Messrs. J. Griffiths and Sons, Tonypandy.

  11. Aberdare Leader
      • 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.

      • 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.

      • 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.

      • Date: 12 May 1917
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        DOUBLE FATALITY.

        INQUEST ON CWMAMAN FIREMAN AND ABERDARE REPAIRER.

        On Friday Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner, held an inquest at the Cwmaman Institute on the bodies of David Thomas, 47, single, 11 Llanwonno Road, Cwmaman, fireman, and Daniel Davies, 11 Graig Place, Aberdare, repairer, 46 years of age, married. Both men were killed by a fall at the Cwmaman Colliery.

        Evidence of identification in the case of Davies was given by William Edwards, brother-in-law.

        William Gough, a collier, employed in the Ffaldau New Seven-feet Seam, said he was with Davies, Thomas, and a man named David Cox, clearing a fall at the end of the Double Parting. He and David Thomas had previously examined the roof, and it appeared quite safe. Whilst they were clearing the fall at 10.25 a.m. another fall occurred; killed Davies outright, and injured Thomas badly. Witness and Cox were also injured. Both deceased men were pinned under the fall for a short time.

        Joseph Evans, haulier, said he was driving rubbish from the fall towards the pit. He had taken ten trams away, and about two trams-full remained on the ground. A second fall came and caught the four men above referred to. The second fall would be about ten trams full. It was on the pit side.

        Penry Davies, overman, said he gave instructions to Gough. Cox and Davies to clear the fall, and he and Thomas supervised the clearance of same. Two pairs of timber had discharged with the first fall, and three pairs with the second. He had previously examined the timber on the pit side of the fall, and they appeared perfectly safe. The second fall came without any warning whatever. The timber were 6 1/2 feet arms and 9ft. collars, and the "top" fell up to 6ft.

        William Jones, manager, produced a plan of the workings.

        The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."

        Councillor Owen Powell, miners' agent, was present on behalf of the Miners' Federation, and Guardian Tom Morgan, agent, for the Colliery Firemen's Association.

        On Saturday the interment of Mr. Daniel Davies took place at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Mrs. Davies, widow; Mr. and Mrs. J. Davies, brother; Mr. and Mrs. Stephens, Blaengwynfi, and Miss E. Davies, Llanarth, sisters; Mr. Plummer, Gorseinon, brother-in-law; Mrs J. C. Plummer. Port Talbot, and Mrs. Howells, Hirwain, sisters-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Pots, Port Talbot, nephew and niece; Mr. W. Davies, Hay Stores; Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies, Mr. W. W. Price, Mr. Williams, Ferndale; Mr. D. Davies and Mr. J. Davies, Bedlinog, cousins. The Revs. E. T. Evans and D. Silyn Evans officiated. The undertaker was Mr. John Zachariah. Aberdare.

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        Mr. David Thomas resided with his sister, Mrs. J. Edwards. His departure is deeply deplored by a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Monday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. W. D. Morris, C.M., officiated, assisted by the Rev. I. J. Williams, M.A. The chief mourners were: First coach, Mrs. Jane Edwards, Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd, sisters; Mrs. Kate Thomas and Mrs. Annie Thomas, sisters-in-law; Mrs. Elizabeth Davies, Llangammarch, and Mrs. Elizabeth Griffiths, aunts; Islwyn Lloyd, nephew; 2nd coach, Mrs. R. James, Llanelly, aunt; Mrs. E. Edwards, Mrs. S. J. Garbett, Crynant; Mrs. M. Griffiths, Mrs. M. Walden, Neath, cousins; 3rd coach, Mrs. Thomas Thomas, Mrs. Lot Rees, Mrs. Edith Griffiths, Mrs. Jane Carter and Mrs. Bess Morris, cousins; 4th coach, Mrs. David George, Mrs. John Rees, Mrs. Evan Owen, Mrs. Owen Owen, and Mrs. T. Isaac; 5th coach, Misses M. J. Griffiths and Phoebe J. Griffiths, cousins; 6th coach, Messrs. David James, John Griffiths, Evan Davies and Thomas Edwards, uncles; 7th coach, Miss Jones, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Aberdare; Nurse Jones, Ferndale, and Miss Millard, friends; 8th coach, Messrs. W. H. Heppell, M.E., William Jones, M.E., and Penry Davies, under-manager, representing the Cwmaman Coal Co. Following the hearse were: Messrs. T. Thomas, brother; W. Edwards and David Lloyd, brothers-in-law; Thomas Thomas, uncle; John George Griffiths, W. Edwards, R. Steadman Davies, David Thomas, Evan Thomas. Evan Hughes, Lot Rees, Stephen J. Griffiths, Evan S. Griffiths, and F. Carter, cousins. The following had sent beautiful floral tokens:—(1) Wreath from the Officials of the Cwmaman Collieries; (2) Nurse Jones, Ferndale.

      • To Do:

        The article also mentions a Daniel Davies, with a brother-in-law William Edwards. Is this the same William Edwards as David Thomas's brother-in-law?

      • 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.

  12. Wills on file
      • Date: 19 March 1924
      • Page: John Griffiths (1852-1931)
  13. Western Mail
      • Date: 16 September 1935
      • Page: Page 1
      • Citation:

        [DEATHS]

        OWEN. - 13th September, at 17, Berw-road, Llwynypia, Mary Jane, wife of Morgan Owen, daughter of late John Griffiths, Hairdresser, Llwynypia, and niece of Gwilym Lewis, ex-Schoolmaster. Funeral leaving residence Tuesday, 17, at 2.15 p.m. for Trealaw Cemetery; Gentlemen only.

  14. 1921 United Kingdom Census
  15. General Register Office: GRO Digital Image
      • Date: 6 July 1852
      • Page: Birth - John Griffiths
  16. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index
  17. Burial Register - Trealaw Cemetery
      • Page: Plot P907
  18. UK Government: National Probate Calendar
      • Date: 13 May 1932
      • Page: John Griffiths
      • Citation:

        GRIFFITHS John of 48 Sherwood-place Llwynypia Rhondda Glamorganshire died 5 November 1931 Probate Llandaff 13 May to Sarah Rowena Griffiths spinster. Effects £230.

  19. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index