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1. 1. William Francis Carter
      1. Jane Griffiths

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

        MRS. ELIZABETH GRIFFITHS, CWMAMAN.

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

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

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

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

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

        Relatives and friends acted as bearers.

        Funeral arrangements by Mr. J. Zachariah, Aberdare.

2. UK Government: National Probate Calendar
   1. • Date: 4 April 1941
      • Page: Elizabeth Griffiths
      • Citation:

        GRIFFITHS Elizabeth of 22 Llanwonno-road Aberdare Glamorganshire widow died 6 February 1941 Administration Llandaff 4 April to Jane Carter (wife of William Francis Carter). Effects £220 3s. 1d.

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

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

   3. • Date: 15 May 1950
      • Page: William Francis Carter
      • Citation:

        CARTER William Francis of Durdham Villa Park View Cwmaman Aberdare Glamorganshire died 11 April 1950 Probate Llandaff 15 May to Jane Carter widow. Effects £809 19s. 2d.

3. 1939 Register
   1. • Page: XJBV/103
4. Aberdare Leader
   1. • 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.

   2. • 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?

5. Wills on file
   1. • Page: Richard Steadman Griffiths (1854-1915)
6. Western Mail
   1. • Date: 8 February 1941
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        GRIFFITHS - February 6th, at Florida [Villa], Llanwonno-road, Cwmaman, [...] Elizabeth, widow of the [late Ric]hard Steadman Griffiths, in [...] year. Funeral Monday [February] 10th (strictly private), Aber[dare] Cemetery - Deeply mourned by [all] the children.

7. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
8. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index