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1. John Griffiths
   1. Mary Lewis
      1. John Steadman Griffiths
      2. Mary Jane Griffiths
      3. Richard Steadman Griffiths
      4. Gwilym Steadman Griffiths
      5. Morgan Steadman Griffiths
      6. Catherine Ann Griffiths
      7. Elizabeth S Griffiths
      8. Sarah Rowena Griffiths
      9. Aneurin Steadman Griffiths
         1. Jane Griffiths
            1. Trevor Steadman Griffiths
            2. William Steadman Griffiths
            3. David John Steadman Griffiths
      10. Margaretta Steadman Griffiths

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Source References

1. 1901 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG13/5016/32/3
2. 1911 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG14/32361/16
3. Rhondda Leader
   1. • 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.

4. Notice of Interment - Penrhys Cemetery
   1. • Date: 1 April 1975
      • Page: Aneurin Steadman Griffiths
5. 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.

6. Ancestry.com: British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920
   1. • Date: 10 December 1915
      • Page: Aneurin Steadman Griffiths
7. Western Mail
   1. • Date: 7 February 1936
      • Page: Page 12
      • Citation:

        LATE MR. GWILYM LEWIS, LLWYNYPIA

        Mr. Gwilym Lewis, Berw-road, Llwynypia, was buried at Trealaw on Thursday with Masonic rites.

        The officiating minister was Mr. Timothy Williams, Llwynypia.

        Chief mourners were :- Messrs. Morgan, Haydn, Gwilym, and Gerald Owen; John, Morgan, Aneurin, Arnold, Graham, and S Griffiths; Robert, Haydn, and A. Lewis; Gwilym and Evan Evans, John and Morgan Davies, Morgan Powell, and James Williams (nephews); and G. Jones (cousin).

8. Caerphilly Journal
   1. • Date: 26 June 1937
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        YSTRAD & LLWYNYPIA NOTES.

        A wedding in Surrey, Ystrad and Llwynypia families united. - A pretty wedding took place at St. Mary's Church, Fetcham, Surrey, on Saturday. The Rev. H. Collins, Vicar, officiated. The bridegroom was Mr. William Steadman Griffiths, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Aneurin Griffiths, hairdresser, Williams Street, Ystrad, and the bride was Miss Iris Doreen Amos, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Amos, 2, Railway View, Sherwood, Llwynypia. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. F. Bartholomew. She was dressed in a pale blue ankle length dress, pink picture hat, pink shoes and carriet a bouquet of carnations and roses. She was attended by her friend, Nurse Ormiston and a little friend, Janet Lease, was flower girl. Mr. George Andrews, friend, discharged the duties of best man. A reception was held at Redfield, Canon Grove, Fetcham, the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Bartholomew. The lady was matron of honour and hostess. Many friends attended the reception and numerous presents were given the young couple. They later travelled to South Wales to spend the honeymoon and a wedding party took place at Sherwood. The bride and bridegroom are well known locally, she being a grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lyons, while the two families of Griffiths are very well known in Ystrad and Llwynypia. The bride was on the nursing staff at Bethlehem Royal Hospital and the bridegroom a chef there. They will make their new home at West Croyden. We unite with a host of friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths the best of health.

9. 1939 Register
   1. • Page: XKEO/178
10. 1921 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG15/26715/75
11. General Register Office: England & Wales Birth Index
12. Burial Register - Trealaw Cemetery
    1. • Page: Plot P907
13. Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery
    1. • Date: 2 December 1918
       • Page: Gwilym Griffiths
    2. • Date: 4 February 1936
       • Page: Gwilym Lewis
14. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
    1. • Date: 5 October 2021
       • Page: John, Catherine & Gwilym Lewis, Trealaw Cemetery
       • 
       • Citation:

         There is an inscription on the horizontal stone, but it is overgrown and unreadable.

    2. • Date: 17 July 2018
       • Page: Aneurin & Jane Griffiths, Penrhys Cemetery
15. Wills on file
    1. • Date: 13 November 1934
       • Page: Gwilym Lewis (1866-1936)
16. UK Government: National Probate Calendar
    1. • Date: 1 July 1975
       • Page: Aneurin Steadman Griffiths
       • Citation:

         GRIFFITHS, Aneurin Steadman of 82 William St Ystrad Mid Glam died 30 March 1975 Administration Llandaff 1 July £5904 751805118E

17. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
18. Burial Register - Penrhys Cemetery
    1. • Page: Plot F478
19. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index