The Kellys Directory of Monmouthshire, 1901 - Visitors Book
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From: Nora Hall Burden
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Location:: Northern Ireland
Posted on: Wednesday, January 02, 2002, 08:59 AM
I am looking for ancestors - Hall's in South Wales
From: Mel Morris
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Location:: Burlington, Ont formerly Southampton, England
Posted on: Wednesday, January 02, 2002, 01:49 PM
Great site, wish the same existed for other areas/years covered by Kellys, what a great resource that would be!
From: RON TAYLOR
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Location:: ENGLAND
Posted on: Wednesday, January 02, 2002, 02:12 PM
From: Jennifer
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Location:: S. California USA
Posted on: Wednesday, January 02, 2002, 10:08 PM
I am looking for Rideouts in Bedwas. My Grandparents were Rufus Rees B. 6/30/1892, D.10/28/1955 Married Margaret Ann Jones 11/6/1912
From: Tony Thatcher
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Location:: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 02:35 AM
I enjoyed searching through the directory and finding both Edwin Thatcher, Caeru Crescent, Newport and his son Herbert on Cardiff Rd, Newport. Also the brewery they ran is listed on Alma Street.
Thank you for putting this site together.
From: Joan Foster
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Location:: Emo,Ontario,Canada
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 03:05 AM
Do you know of anyone that has a directory of Manchester area? I am researching that area. I enjoyed visiting your site very much.
From: George Anderson
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Location:: California, USA
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 03:14 AM
Thanks for your efforts in making this data available to the world.
From: Trixie Farndon
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Location:: Australia
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 04:50 AM
My Mother was born in Pontnewynydd, Mon. 1909. Her name was Florence Gertrude Phillips.
From: A. Gibbs Mitchell
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Location:: Westborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 04:55 AM
Congratulations on a commendable effort. I thought you might be interested to know why I looked at your work.
I had a 3rd great grandfather named Thomas Mitchell who was born in Merthyr Tydfil, just across the border in 1798, but rather curiously listed his place of birth as Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouth.
One of the good folks on one of the lists suggested that this was probably due to a boundary change which sounds pretty reasonable to me. I was also interested to discover that Monmouth was for a time administratively part of England.
Thomas identified his Welsh origins in his U.S. citizenship papers and one of his many children listed him as being born in Wales in one U.S. census, but every other one of the dozen or more references to him in the census identify him as English born.
From: Bev. Davidson
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Location:: Port Angeles, Washington, U.S.A.
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 05:35 AM
This is very special
From: Mary Rader
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Location:: Creston, California USA
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 08:25 AM
Love your site! My g-g-grandparents, Benjamin Yeates and Ann Kidson, were married in St. Mary's parish church 27 May 1827. Their daughter Sarah was also married at St. Mary's to George Williams, from Pembrokeshire, 26 March 1849.
They emmigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1857. My grand-dad, David Williams was one of their 10 children.
In the Canadian censuses my great grand-dad always listed his nationality as Welsh, while Sarah considered herself English!
Kelly's directory is late for my ancestors, but I suspect The Tippens, and Yeates listed are somehow distantly related!
Benjamin was a draper, and funeral director in Monmouth in the early 1800's. We visited Monmouth and surrounding area a few years ago and LOVED it.
We hope to get back again soon. I'd like to hear from anyone researching Yeates or Kidson,
From: Byron Morris
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Location:: Wigan Lancashire
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 09:32 AM
I was interested to find my great grandfather listed in the 1901 Kelly's directory. He was David Morris (farmer) of Church Farm, Peterstone.
From: Paula Bryant Killian
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Location:: Arkansas, USA
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 10:07 AM
From: Betty Humphreys Lanham
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Location:: West Virginia, USA
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 01:40 PM
Found your site very nice. Unable to locate any Humphreys who supposedly came from England. But finding needles in a haystack is what genealogy is all about! Thanks.
From: Ray
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Location:: West of Newport(not mentioned in directory)
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 02:26 PM
Absolutely fasinating
From: Mary
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Location:: USA
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 03:05 PM
Happy New Year. Searching for MALE and KEMBREY in Monmouth
From: Jean Sutton
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Location:: Cal. U.S.A.
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 04:32 PM
I'm interested in the Suttons, Sartains, and Caldicotts. William Sutton lived in Pailton, and was the parish clerk for 16 years, his son William H. Sutton came to America in 1863, with his sister Emma who m Robert Sartain from Lutterworth.
Jean
From: Joan Houken
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Location:: Texas, USA
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 05:08 PM
Loved your introductory story. I am new at this but love all the help I receive from people unbeknown to me.
Researching the names of STINTON, Davies, Braun, Hook.
From: Lisa L. Noble
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Location:: Pennsylvania, USA
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 06:05 PM
Tracing the Noble and Terrey families.
From: Allen Hambly
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Location:: Rumney,CARDIFF
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 07:14 PM
Although I moved into Monmouthshire (Rumney) with my parents in 1927, I am interested in the period as I am now the Chairman of our Local History Society.
From: Steve
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Location:: Georgia.United States of America
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 08:39 PM
Hi folks - great info page
From: Jo Sorensen
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Location:: United States
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 09:23 PM
I really enjoyed your site. I'm researching the Gwythers in Monmonthshire, but can't seem to find anything. I'm like everyone else, is there books like these for earlier dates?
My Thomas Gwyther was supose to be a Baptist minister and owned a church building in Monmouthshire.
Thanks for all your time and patience. I hope there are other books.
Jo
From: Ridgway
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Location:: West Midlands.England
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 09:30 PM
Thanks for your web page.
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Location:: Australia
Posted on: Thursday, January 03, 2002, 09:57 PM
First visit, have not had a good look yet. From what I've seen so far - V good.
From: Marie Ann Luckensmeyer
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Location:: near Seattle, Washington
Posted on: Friday, January 04, 2002, 04:15 AM
Well done thou good and faithful servant!
From: Sally Jackson
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Location:: Australia
Posted on: Friday, January 04, 2002, 05:22 AM
Just discovered my great grandfather, Sidney Flowers, at Rummer Inn, Chepstow! Very interesting site.
From: Pam
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Location:: London UK
Posted on: Friday, January 04, 2002, 11:37 AM
Thank you very much. I've just browsed your Newport streets section looking for Hockey Bennett and Pring and have certainly found my grandmother and probably other relatives too. We seem to have been a family of shopkeepers!
From: Ardena
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Location:: Australia
Posted on: Friday, January 04, 2002, 12:30 PM
Interesting to look at Tredegar in 1901. My boy's ancestor, Thomas Morgan, was born in Tredegar in 1821 and went to America where he married. I am looking for anyone still in Tredegar, Monmouthshire or surrounds descended from Griffith (Thomas's father)and Jane Longmore.
From: Mike Hollins
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Location:: Delaware, USA
Posted on: Friday, January 04, 2002, 04:39 PM
I was directed to this site by an old school buddy. He was right, the only ad. printed for Chepstow was by my Great Grandfather J. Hollins who, as I know, was a man of many talents.
I wondoer how he found time to raise nine kids as well as his other activities!
Great site, Keep up the good work.
From: Marsha BeDen
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Location:: Fenton, Michigan USA
Posted on: Friday, January 04, 2002, 04:49 PM
I was actually looking for Horton relatives further back than 1901. And more in the Leicestershire, England area.
From: Sharen
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Location:: Manchester, England
Posted on: Friday, January 04, 2002, 10:29 PM
Great site, well done, thanks for all your hard work,I'll be back!!!!!
From: Winnie
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Location:: Monmouth, Oregon
Posted on: Friday, January 04, 2002, 11:27 PM
We moved from Sunnyvale, CA to Monmouth, Oregon two years ago.
From: Laura Bissonette
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Location:: Ontario, Canada
Posted on: Saturday, January 05, 2002, 02:45 AM
what a great site! Thanks so much for all your hard work. I'm searching for Spicer, Fowler and Malins.
From: Jeannie Utsler
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Location:: Peru, Iowa, USA
Posted on: Saturday, January 05, 2002, 03:20 AM
I am interested in knowing if you have run across any Marksberrys. Chester Cornet Marksberry was my grandfather. Thank you, Jeannie Utsler
From: Madlyn
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Location:: California USA
Posted on: Saturday, January 05, 2002, 05:38 AM
My grandmother was Ethel Kate Preston Bushling. I hear she was a stage actress in London but know nothing else about her.
From: Shawna
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Location:: Idaho - USA
Posted on: Saturday, January 05, 2002, 05:31 PM
Not searching this area but couldn't resist dropping in! Wonderful work and information!
From: S. Dance
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Location:: North America
Posted on: Saturday, January 05, 2002, 08:52 PM
Thank you for letting one read this...
SD
From: Cindy
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Location:: Mt Pleasant, MI, USA
Posted on: Sunday, January 06, 2002, 12:42 PM
Thanks for all this work... I'm presently transcribing scrapbooks for Isabella Co, MI, USA, and I know what a job it can be! Didn't find my family, but will keep looking.
From: Gloria
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Location:: Hillview,IL, USA
Posted on: Sunday, January 06, 2002, 03:15 PM
I am looking for Mitchels from Nottinghamshire, England
From: John Withey
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Location:: Florida, USA
Posted on: Sunday, January 06, 2002, 05:11 PM
Looking for ancestors. James Probyn lived in Monmouth 1787. Also Archer Withey lived in or near Surrey in 1815
From: Jim Quaife
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Location:: Duncan, BC, Canada
Posted on: Sunday, January 06, 2002, 10:54 PM
I am trying to find information regarding a Frank (?) Venner of Hastings Sussex. Circa 1905/10 birthdate...Where do I begin?
Thanks
Jim Quaife
From: Florence Bursey
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Location:: Newfoundland, Canada
Posted on: Sunday, January 06, 2002, 11:20 PM
Hello There: I have been searching from my ancestors in England for some time. I'm trying every avenue as I am really familiar with the geography of the country and it has changed so often over the years.
The family names I'm looking for are Stockwood and Bursey.
I'm please to see so many people sharing their info. with others. Once I have made my connection with England I will be sharing my family tree with others. Thanks for providing another possible site.
Florence Bursey/Stockwood
From: Donna Dalgleish DeGrave
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Location:: Upper Penn. Of Michigan USA
Posted on: Monday, January 07, 2002, 03:16 PM
Hoping to trace William and Helen Dalgleish, as he and descendents are from Monmouthshire, and Brecon
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Posted on: Thursday, January 10, 2002, 11:33 AM
From: PAul Chandler
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Location:: USA
Posted on: Thursday, January 10, 2002, 03:30 PM
Researching Wooodruff's from Machen.
From: Julia Hancock
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Location:: Newport, S Wales
Posted on: Friday, January 11, 2002, 01:07 PM
Hello there
I bought a house on Caerleon Road, Newport last year. The house is in a terrace of about 8 all with different names - mine is called Torvane. Our surveyor said that the house was built in 1907 but when we were taking down the ceiling in the basement we found a newspaper in the rafters from 1901!
We did a bit of research and found out that the first person to live in the house was called Ernest Thornton.
Our house is not far from the St Julians Public House.
I've been on your directory but Caerleon Road seems to stop - can you tell me if this part of Caerleon Road was called but a different name?
From: Doreen Phillips
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Location:: Gwent, South Wales
Posted on: Sunday, January 13, 2002, 04:41 PM
I have enjoyed browsing through the Directory
From: Nancy Kelley
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Location:: USA
Posted on: Sunday, January 13, 2002, 08:17 PM
Looking for Herbert Hartley, died 1909-11 around Manchester, Eng.
From: Shirley Gray
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Location:: Pimlico, London SW1
Posted on: Monday, January 14, 2002, 10:55 AM
I am a decendant of the BEARD family from Lower Redbrook/Newland. I have three relatives listed in this excellent edition of Kelly's. I am still looking for more archive information on Thomas Beard (Coxbury Farm) and his brother John Beard
From: Carol
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Location:: Southern California
Posted on: Tuesday, January 15, 2002, 04:07 PM
I am researching the Daniels and Cartwright names, but am not sure which area of England to look, I enjoyed browsing. I will keep looking.
From: Lesley Morgan
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Location:: Warwickshire,UK
Posted on: Saturday, January 19, 2002, 08:16 PM
What a God send! Not actually being Welsh I was having a devil of a job tracking down some detail that this directory provided. Wonderful!
From: David Evans
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Location:: west Yorkshire
Posted on: Saturday, January 19, 2002, 09:32 PM
Brilliant site! I was interested in New tredegar, Thomas Evans, and wondered if he was any relation of "Tommy Evans Papers"
From: Shirley Spicer
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Location:: Poole Dorset. UK.
Posted on: Sunday, January 20, 2002, 09:47 PM
Hello - have just found your web site it looks interesting.
From: Mark R. Edwards
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Location:: Maryland, USA
Posted on: Friday, January 25, 2002, 01:35 AM
I am a descendant of Henry Morgan Edwards, son of John and Margaret Edwards of Crumlin, Monmouthshire (b. 1844-d. 1925).
Henry Edwards came to the United States in 1864,and eventually came to Scranton, Pennsylvania.
I am trying to obtain any information I can on his early years in Crumlin, Monmouthshire.
Thank you!
From: Jill Ryall
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Location:: Croespenmaen Gwent!!
Posted on: Saturday, January 26, 2002, 05:58 PM
Great site. Keep up the good work! Great county Monmouthshire, but why oh why did they change the name to Gwent?
From: Ann Coyle
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Location:: Northern Ireland
Posted on: Wednesday, January 30, 2002, 02:24 PM
From: Terry Evans
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Location:: Gwent, Wales
Posted on: Thursday, January 31, 2002, 10:14 PM
wonderful site enjoyed my visit very much, will be back.
From: Leslie
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Location:: California, USA
Posted on: Friday, February 01, 2002, 09:00 PM
Looking for Draytons & Dobbs in Monmouthshire
From: Janet Inouye
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Location:: Ontario, Canada
Posted on: Saturday, February 02, 2002, 01:53 AM
I am researching my Welsh ancestors. My Steed family lived in Newport. My g.g.g.grandfather, William Jones, was a Butcher at Ruperra Castle and Tredegar Park working for Lord Tredegar.
His son, Zephaniah, lived in Blacktown, Marshfield. One of his children, Elizabeth married William Edward Davies and "Grandma Davies" was known in 1926 at St. Bride's as the lady who had a tea shop on the beach called the Waverley Cafe.
Her husband's family came from Uzmaston, Pembroke and he was born in Llanilar.
Also interested in the David family from Michaelstone-y-Vedw.
Great to hear from anybody with any connections to us.
From: Mike Walters
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Location:: Illinois, United States
Posted on: Sunday, February 03, 2002, 03:11 PM
Great Great Grandfather lived in or near Llanishen in Monmouthshire, just south-west of the town of Monmouth. A farmer I was told.
I live Southwest of Monmouth, Illinois, United States, and also as a farmer. Go figure!
John Walters was his name. He donated land off his farm to build Methodist church in America.
From: Pat Powell
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Location:: Pacific Northwest USA
Posted on: Monday, February 04, 2002, 08:17 PM
Our Powell family came from Tredegar (?) in Wales. They moved around a lot and came to America 1847-1853.
From: Gareth Jones
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Location:: Northern Ireland
Posted on: Wednesday, February 06, 2002, 12:47 AM
Searching for Henry Jones decendants Cefn-y-crib Trevethin South Wales. (Yes - Jones!)
From: Hamlyn
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Location:: Tredegar,Mon
Posted on: Wednesday, February 06, 2002, 06:26 PM
I would like info on Alexandra Place, TREDEGAR, Mon.
From: Jim Mahaney
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Location:: North Carolina, USA
Posted on: Monday, February 11, 2002, 08:28 PM
Is it true that the county of Monmouthshire has sometimes in the past been listed as being in England and sometimes in Wales? Are there any other counties that have been listed as both England and Wales?
From: Donald Sparkes
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Location:: Canada
Posted on: Thursday, February 14, 2002, 02:56 AM
My father, Hubert, moved to Bassaleg some time after his birth in Breconshire on 21st Jan. 1904. His father, William or Willie, became the Chief Inspector on the Brecon and Merthyr Railway.
Dad had an older brother Donald and a twin sister Doris and four other children were born later. I believe Willie and his wife Ruth were buried in the parish church in Bassaleg. Does anyone out there have any further information that would help me?
From: Adrian James
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Location:: Canterbury Kent
Posted on: Friday, February 15, 2002, 01:10 AM
I'm looking for any information on Myra Brown, Alf Brown, and Edwin Brown, all from the Crumlin, Hafodyrynys andPontypool areas.
I know Edwin Brown married Edith Gibbs and had 12 or 13 children and died about 1925 aged about 37, but can find no trace of the family in 1891 census.
Alf lived until about 80.
Myra Brown Married a (?) Summers and had sons Windom, William and Peter.
Can anybody help with information?
From: Anne Holdham
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Location:: Cardiff
Posted on: Friday, February 15, 2002, 11:05 AM
I would be interested in the total residency of Tredegar House in 1901. My grandfather, Sayzeland, was batman to Lord Tredegar
From: ROBERT BLANCHARD
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Location:: WALES
Posted on: Friday, February 15, 2002, 12:12 PM
EXCELLENT
From: Jane Williams
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Location:: Little Mill, Nr Pontypool Monmouthshire
Posted on: Friday, February 15, 2002, 07:25 PM
I am searching for information on my Grandmother's family. Her maiden name was Whitlock and she was brought up in Clytha from 1909 until approx 1912. She then moved to Llandegveth. If anyone could help I would be very grateful
From: Martin Bright
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Location:: London
Posted on: Monday, February 18, 2002, 05:32 PM
My gggrandfather was William Bevan of Bedwellty -- a bootmaker who moved to London around 1900. Maybe a relative of Charles Bevan of Bargoed? Who knows?
From: Alexander
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Location:: Canada
Posted on: Monday, February 18, 2002, 06:12 PM
Wonderful, tr�s bon... I am searching for an Elizabeth (Bessie) Williams, from the Slade or Sydney Family.
Alexander
From: Chris Collins
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Location:: Belgium
Posted on: Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 03:32 PM
Originally from, and still a frequent visitor to, Newport.
Investigating history of Clewer Court, 13 Oakfield Road, built in about 1890 as an orphanage, and now converted to flats.
From: karne
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Location:: USA
Posted on: Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 09:21 PM
My great grandparents Emanuel and Sarah Sayer were married in Newport in 1890 and had a child, Lionel Sayer, born there also.
Looking for information about this family and why were they in Wales
From: Clement Williams
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Location:: Rialto, California USA
Posted on: Friday, February 22, 2002, 04:26 PM
My grandparents John J. Williams and Gwenllian Phillips were married in Bedwellty on June 04, 1870. They came to America shortly after their marriage and settled in Minersville Ohio.
Their marriage certificate show John's father as being Joshua and Gwenllian's father as being Henry. I am trying to find information about Joshua. It says they lived in Tredegar at the time of their marriage. I would appreciate any assistance anyone could provide. Thank You for your help.
From: Steve Brew
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Location:: Sydney, Oz
Posted on: Tuesday, February 26, 2002, 02:37 AM
My ancestors, named BREW, lived in Chepstow and elsewhere in Monmouthshire from at least 1788 until after 1900. It is a relatively uncommon name in Wales, so I would be interested in any trace anyone may come across. See also http://brew.clients.ch
Great site, thanks for all your work!
From: Jenny Kyle nee Powell
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: United Arab Emirates
Posted on: Thursday, February 28, 2002, 01:40 PM
My father (Ernest Sydney Powell) came from 10 Morgans Row Rhymney. Son of Sydney Powell.
My Mother (Elsie May Haggar previously Ross/Haggar) came from 35 Penydre Rhymney. Daughter of Rose May Ross/Haggar nee Sheldon and Robert Archibald Haggar.
If these names mean anything to anyone reading this I would appreciate any information you may have as I have hit a BIG brick wall.
From: June
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Location:: Cwmbran
Posted on: Saturday, March 02, 2002, 10:17 PM
I just had to let you know how successful this site is - I have contacted relatives not previously known to us in Canada and America (see 9.10.2000 Diane Harries - looking for Rothwells of Newport, many relatives are mentioned in Kellys 1901)
From: Marsha Petrie
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: New York, USA
Posted on: Sunday, March 03, 2002, 04:47 PM
You've done a beautiful job on your site. Thank-you for all your hard work. I love the detail given to each area.
My great grandmother, Mary Anne Webber Thomas, died at 71 King St., Blaenavon, Monmouthshire in Feb. 1901.
She and her husband, Llewellyn Thomas, were originally from Cardiff, Glamorgan. They were living near Cardiff in Barry in 1891. Llewellyn was a Tobacconist.
I don't see Llewellyn in the 1901 Kellys Directory but there is a Thomas, John, pawnbroker & draper, 53 Broad street & 1 King street. Could someone please tell me if there is/was a 71 King St.?
It's very sad, They must have been having a very difficult time as they had five small children. Llewellyn, I know, went back to Cardiff with the children and they must have missed census's in both places as I cannot find them.
From: Beverly Buffo
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Location:: CALIFORNIA USA
Posted on: Monday, March 04, 2002, 04:43 AM
My great grandfather was a Kelly (Rodney Kelly) and I would like to find out about his family and siblings. They were in KY and then moved to MO in he 1840s.
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
From: Keith Branton
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Location:: Erie PA USA
Posted on: Monday, March 04, 2002, 03:35 PM
My mother Mary Lawrence was baptized at St Matthews-Steelworks in 1907, but no mention of this church in the 1901 directory. Can anyone explain? Diolch yn fawr
From: Alice B. Fain
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Posted on: Wednesday, March 06, 2002, 10:11 PM
I really enjoyed this site and thank you for sharing it with every one.
From: Karen
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Location:: Scotland
Posted on: Sunday, March 17, 2002, 02:26 PM
I'm rying to trace relatives of my Grandfather Wilfred Walter Evans who was born in Monmouth, moved to Scotland after my Grandmothers death. I would be interested in any information anyone may have. Enjoyed your site very much... thank you.
From: Jean Richardson
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Location:: Bracknell, Berkshire
Posted on: Tuesday, March 19, 2002, 03:52 PM
What a great site. So interesting. I'm looking for MURRAYS in Caerleon, and I also now know a bit more about Caerleon which I didn't know before. Many thanks for the history.
Hi Friends - just a note that might help researchers! Firstly try not to describe the country of 'Great Britain' simply as 'England'. Great Britain (or the UK if you prefer) consists of four "states" named Wales, Scotland. Northern Ireland and England. England has no greater status than the others!
Secondly, just a reminder that a date expressed as 5/9/99 (for example) would be read as the 5th of September 1999 in Great Britain, but as the 9th of May 1999 in North America and elsewhere. This can cause confusion when reading records of births etc.
Lastly, when referring to American states, please write them in full. Many of us poor Brits have no idea what MO, IL, FL or CA actually mean!
Talk about two nations divided by a common language...
Sincere best wishes to you all, and thanks for your kind comments.
Bryan in Caerwent.
20th March 2002
From: Jean Jackson
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Location:: Lincolnshire, England
Posted on: Thursday, March 28, 2002, 10:42 AM
A very valuable and interesting site. One that I shall be using in my searches for the Rees family who lived in the area of Goytre in the 1800s.
From: Andrew Tovey
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Location:: Cwmbran, Gwent
Posted on: Tuesday, April 02, 2002, 11:45 PM
Interesting site
From: Alan Batchelor
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Location:: Warminster, WIltshire
Posted on: Monday, April 08, 2002, 01:38 PM
I am looking for information on my father's side of the family. My father, Stanley William Batchelor, was born 15th February 1920 and lived in Newport Monthmouthshire. I have located his address in Castle Street at the Newport library but Kelly's 1901 does not show the family as living there. Can anyone assist in locating where they all came from? Believe his father's name to be William Stanley Batchelor.
From: SAMANTHA.B
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Spain
Posted on: Monday, April 08, 2002, 05:41 PM
I love your web site and I love wales. I am very happy when I stay in wales, I love you.
Samantha, I'll never be able to explain this to my wife...! We love you too! - Bryan :-)
From: jeff
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Llanelli, Dyfed
Posted on: Wednesday, April 10, 2002, 12:59 PM
Thank you for the snapshot back in time.
I could almost hear the singing in the pubs!
From: Anne Holdham
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: South Wales
Posted on: Saturday, April 13, 2002, 01:50 PM
I would love to hear from any families whose ancestors were employed at Lord Tredegar's estate between 1930 to 1950. My grandparents lived in the cottages in Forge lane. Many thanks for a fantastic book. Keep it up!
From: Cleveland
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Location:: New Zealand
Posted on: Sunday, April 14, 2002, 12:13 AM
Researching the Brooks family, I'd love to visit!
From: Pauline Payne
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Bristol England
Posted on: Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 06:55 PM
I�m trying to trace information on Llandevaud Church/School, (Monmouthshire).
I know there was a school group photo taken around 1952/3 for the queens� coronation but any photos would be of interest.
Also, I�m looking for the actual date of the memorial window featuring 'The Risen Christ' placed in the church in the early 60s.
Again any information on the history would be most helpful. If anyone can help I would be more that grateful and would of course cover any costs.
From: Jennie Steele
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Austrailia
Posted on: Wednesday, April 24, 2002, 06:02 AM
Great to see my family names, Mortimer,Stinchcombe.
From: STEFAN SAW
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Australia
Posted on: Friday, April 26, 2002, 09:30 PM
If anyone can help me find Edwin Playforth Witty of Monmouth I would appreciate my mother's father's name. His wife gave her up at birth. Time to put things right for my mother
From: Allen Powell
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Criccieth, Gwynedd
Posted on: Monday, April 29, 2002, 12:02 AM
Looking for a great granddad! I don't expect to find him but this looks interesting anyway!
From: Michael Hemsley
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: UK
Posted on: Monday, April 29, 2002, 07:24 AM
Thank you for a look at the Past
From: Barry Bray
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Canada
Posted on: Tuesday, April 30, 2002, 02:21 AM
My father, Haydn Bray, was born in Blackwood,Monmouthshire,
Wales on 27th August,1918
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From: Patricia Jones
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Northwestern USA,, Idaho & Utah
Posted on: Tuesday, April 30, 2002, 06:55 AM
Thank you for the work you are doing. I am the granddaughter of Thomas Jacob Jones & his wife Sara Ellen Hanigan of New York, NY, USA.
Thomas Jacob Jones, died at 47 years of age in New York City, USA on the 11th April 1911. Could he be related to the Thomas Jacob Jones mentioned in the directory?
From: Paula Payne
Email: <paula.payne>
Location:: Bristol, England
Posted on: Tuesday, April 30, 2002, 10:13 AM
Does anyone have any information on Charles Perry Simmonds, Grocer, 148 Chepstow Road, Newport?
From: Roger Millward
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Stanwell,Middlesex,UK
Posted on: Tuesday, April 30, 2002, 09:29 PM
My grandfather had a wholesale chemists on the corner of Durham Road and York Road,Newport.
It is not listed in this directory.My father went to Durham Road School when Mr Banister was headmaster.
That's because your grandfather's business isn't in the directory, Roger, and neither is York Road. This is 1901 remember.
BM
From: Debbie Bird
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Birmingham, UK
Posted on: Thursday, May 02, 2002, 11:55 PM
Searching for Bird family members in Wales, especially Chepstow.
From: Ann Ashley
Location:: Birmingham
Posted on: Monday, May 06, 2002, 10:12 PM
I found my great grandfather, William Pope at 16, Frederick Street! Thankyou
From: Florence
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Isle of Man
Posted on: Wednesday, May 08, 2002, 03:05 PM
Lovely to be taken back in time.Does anyone have any Infomation on the Sharrem family? would love to hear from anyone.
From: Lyn Soussi
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Australia (NSW)
Posted on: Sunday, May 12, 2002, 01:37 PM
Now married, with child and living in Australia, I would love to trace my father's family. Derek Reginald Powell was born on the 5th December 1925 in Usk, Monmouthshire. Anyone know of the family, I'd love to get the Family Tree more complete for my 4 year old son!
From: Vera Bromage
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Manchester, Lancs, England
Posted on: Monday, May 13, 2002, 11:55 AM
Wonderful work. I have found our GGrandfather William Bevan in Abercarn and the map link is fantastic. I have found where they lived on Commercial Road, Abercarn and where my husband Des was born. Keep up the good work, we researchers into family history need all the help we can find. Thank you. Vera
From: Annette Kinsey
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Wales UK
Posted on: Tuesday, May 14, 2002, 02:00 PM
It is very good, easy to get around. I found it hard to get away from! Well done.
From: Kathleen Williams
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Canada
Posted on: Sunday, May 19, 2002, 04:57 PM
I am researching family history in Monmouthshire.
From: Dave Green
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Kent, UK
Posted on: Wednesday, May 22, 2002, 08:20 PM
I was born in wales and it makes very good reading of my grandfather's time in Six Bells colliery
From: Judy McCartney
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: USA
Posted on: Thursday, May 23, 2002, 03:03 PM
Is there any way to look for surname, if exact location is not known?
Not without installing (and maintaining) yet more software Judy! Why not join the Rootsweb 'Monmouthshire' list and ask there?
Just send the single word 'subscribe' (without the quotes) to [email protected] and follow the simple instructions that you will receive.
From: David G Madley
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Spain
Posted on: Saturday, May 25, 2002, 05:47 PM
Good for Historical info.
From: Ross Michael
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Australia
Posted on: Tuesday, May 28, 2002, 03:14 AM
Pleased to locate you. Our family originated from Abergervanny. Eberenezer Michael was born 1816 in Abergavenny
From: RODERICK
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Talgarth, near Brecon, Powys
Posted on: Tuesday, May 28, 2002, 08:36 PM
Very good site, there is some thinking that I had relatives at Trelleck in the Williams line.
Apart from that has anyone any information regarding the Royal Artillery at Newport?
From: Debra Bird
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Birmingham UK
Posted on: Thursday, May 30, 2002, 04:29 PM
Very interesting site,very easy to find info. Looking for BIRD in Wales.
From: Christopher Reynolds Betteridge
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted on: Wednesday, June 05, 2002, 03:29 AM
I am researching my family history - looking for information about my great grandfather Robert Henry Reynolds, born at or near Trewyn, circa 1834-37 to John Reynolds and ? (de) Haviland. Any assistance would be welcome.
From: John Tillotson
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Surrey - England
Posted on: Wednesday, June 05, 2002, 07:52 PM
A great directory. When will residential section of the directory be available? I have already found one relative who was a shopkeeper in Newport in 1901. Thanks for this fine document
From: Florence Sharrem
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Isle of Man
Posted on: Thursday, June 13, 2002, 06:26 PM
Would love to hear from anyone who remembers the Sharrem family,of Newport, or anywhere else
From: Gwenllian O'Neill
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Australia
Posted on: Tuesday, June 18, 2002, 11:44 AM
I am trying to find my family from Blaina. Williams was my former name.
From: Katy Kelley
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: SW United States
Posted on: Thursday, June 20, 2002, 06:49 PM
I am beginning the adventure of geneological research and I have many old papers.
From: Andrew Yeo
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Cardiff
Posted on: Saturday, June 22, 2002, 05:45 PM
My Great-Grandfather is the William Yeo (Carpenter) in Fleur-de-lis. Thanks for a very interesting browse through the site.
From: Kathy
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Merseyside
Posted on: Monday, June 24, 2002, 11:47 PM
A very good site, makes me feel home sick! I came from crumlin, and I have been trying to find Treowen.
From: Jenny
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: England
Posted on: Tuesday, June 25, 2002, 06:43 PM
A great site
From: Glyn Smith
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Wellington NZ
Posted on: Thursday, July 04, 2002, 02:42 AM
Looking for old friends in Blackwood area
From: Geoff Hunt
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Reading, England
Posted on: Thursday, July 04, 2002, 12:10 PM
Looking for George Williams, a gas engineer (?) in Trevethin/Aberystruth/Bedwellty/Blaina in the 1830s or 40s. Father of Thomas Wiliams Engine driver (pit sinking machine).
I hugely enjoyed reading about my ancestral home and have taken copious notes for myself and cousins. Thanks very much. Geoff
From: Adil Gatrad
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Abergavenny, Wales
Posted on: Thursday, July 04, 2002, 05:46 PM
This is an excellent site for obtaining information on Abergavenny in the 1990's. I have added you as a link to our web site, which is www.abergavenny.play-cricket.com. The web site is for the Abergavenny Cricket Club, and this club is known to been in existence ince 1834.
From: Annamarie Schalk
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: United States
Posted on: Friday, July 05, 2002, 03:24 AM
My great-grandfather's name was William Evan Samuel Rees and he was from Tredegar. I am trying to locate records of him in Wales and determine his parentage. This is a fabulous web site!
From: Dave Bradshaw
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Stevenage, UK
Posted on: Friday, July 05, 2002, 04:35 PM
Trying to locate anyone who went to the Catholic School in Llanarth (I think it was nicknamed 'The Pit') which was located at the bottom of a hill with a small brook running past.
I was there from 1968 to 1973. Teachers at the time were Mrs Francis and Mrs Nash. Any info on this school would be great!!
From: Sue Wilkes
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Warwickshire, UK
Posted on: Saturday, July 06, 2002, 03:15 PM
I was looking for family in Llandogo - Lewis,Morgan and Phillips.
From: David Parry
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Maindee, Newport
Posted on: Sunday, July 07, 2002, 02:26 PM
Superb! All of us interested in Gwent local history owe you an immense debt of gratitude. Every best wish for the project.
From: Robert Pugh
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Tennessee USA
Posted on: Sunday, July 07, 2002, 07:00 PM
Need information on Morgan Pugh about 1830-40 in South Wales
From: George Wainwright
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: newport monmouthshire
Posted on: Tuesday, July 09, 2002, 12:13 AM
Excellent reading. I would like to find out more about Baneswell.
From: Gwynneth M. Pearce
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: New Westminster, B.C. Canada
Posted on: Sunday, July 14, 2002, 06:52 AM
Can anybody please give me any information about Percival George Pearce, born in the 2nd Quarter of 1905?
From: Lesley
Email: [email protected]
Location:: England
Posted on: Sunday, July 14, 2002, 08:35 PM
Any more information on Llanarth? Poletti is the name I am researching. Also Crumlin as I know some are still there.
The Poletti`s worked for the Herberts for a while then one ran the Llanarth Post Office
From: Bill
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Posted on: Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 04:58 AM
Very informative, seeking contact with descendents of Hugh Gibson, dentist, originally from Scotland 1880's and died 1896. Also, descendents of James Self, originally from Lacock, Wilts mid 1800's.
From: l kent_taylor
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: London
Posted on: Monday, July 22, 2002, 07:14 PM
I am looking for information on Brynmawr
From: Boyd Eugene Craft
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: State of Arkansas, USA
Posted on: Tuesday, July 23, 2002, 05:34 AM
My grandmother, Mary Ann Webb,was born in Blaenavon, Monmouthshire on april 12, 1879. Her father was Jerimiah Issac Webb, b Dec 30, 1858 in Newport. Mother was Naomi Morgan, b April 17, 1860 in Blaenavon.
From: Pauline J. Every
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: NSW, Australia
Posted on: Wednesday, July 24, 2002, 11:44 AM
Tracing DAVIES, LAWRENCE and COURT of ROGERSTONE and BASSALEG. This is a great find for people researching the area.
From:
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: I live in Sydney, but we are from California
Posted on: Thursday, July 25, 2002, 03:32 AM
I am reseaching the Kelly's of Balmain in Sydney , Australia
From: Dolores Watkins
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Wales
Posted on: Saturday, July 27, 2002, 05:36 PM
My husband's eighth great-grandfather, Henry Watkins came from Wales to Henico County, Virginia. We do not know where in Wales he came from.
From: Donna
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Ontario Canada
Posted on: Monday, July 29, 2002, 11:08 PM
I am looking for John Thomas Havard who married Mary Jane Davies July 1882, at Crane Street Baptist Chapel Pontypool Wales. Want to know what he did for a living, as registry states he was a cashier at a Bank, at age 21.
From: Brian Goode
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Not far away - Cardiff
Posted on: Tuesday, July 30, 2002, 12:44 AM
What a magnificient and no doubt very wearisome project.
The website is also very clear and professionally presented.
Well done!
From: Janet Jones
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Wales
Posted on: Saturday, August 03, 2002, 09:48 AM
Looking for Jones and or Taylor connection for Tregare/Bryngwyn. Anything up to present day as I have so many gaps to fill.
From: Rita Adams Reilly
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: St. Augustine, Fla. USA
Posted on: Tuesday, August 06, 2002, 04:52 PM
My father, Bernard Llewellyn Adams, born in Magor about l90l. His father was Frank Adams/wheelwright in Magor. Would appreciate any info. possible.
From: Gil Zalick
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: San Diego, California
Posted on: Wednesday, August 07, 2002, 03:35 AM
Looking for some of the Zalick family in Newoprt or Cardiff
From: Lin
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Monmouthshire UK
Posted on: Friday, August 09, 2002, 07:28 PM
Great web site! Interesting to see home town and read the history.
From: Michael Smith
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Worcester England but born in Pontypool
Posted on: Monday, August 12, 2002, 02:15 PM
Very interesting website. I found my great, great grandfather who was the manager at the Co-Operative Society Ltd. in Garndiffaith. His name was James Silcock and not Silcox as stated.
Could I ask for this to be amended please.
Hello Michael - thanks for your note. If there is a spelling mistake in the original, as in this case, we must remember that we are dealing with what is after all a historic document. To me, a minor error such this adds to the 'character' of the old book. If I was to amend all Mr. Kelly's errors (and there are plenty!), then it would compromise the historical integrity of the original document.
Had the error been mine of course, I would rectify it immediately and apologetically.
Best wishes, and thankyou for taking the trouble to write. At least we know the correct spelling!
Bryan
From: Phil Davies
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: uk Coventry
Posted on: Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 09:26 PM
Excellent site information. Anything on Pembrokeshire and Warwickshire anyone?
From: Penny Wicks
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: England
Posted on: Sunday, August 18, 2002, 01:51 AM
Can anybody please give me any information on Glenys Simons who lived at Bryn Gwyn House in Machen, nr Newport in July of 1917. She had an older sister Mary. Her grandmother lived in Fenton Place, Porthcawl at the same time. Glenys's father David Simon preached in a church occasionally. I think David married ?Edith Rosser. If anyone has any information about any of the above I would be very interested to hear from you. Do either of the above addresses still exist?
From: Robyn Stockford
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Australia
Posted on: Sunday, August 25, 2002, 03:40 AM
WOW! I am completely blown away - what a fantastic site! Great work, such an effort you have put in.
Unfortunately the bit in Newport I want isnt finished yet (sorry not meant in a critical way).
I'm looking for a Joseph and Margaret Stockford who had my Dad, Ernest Ronald Stockford in Newport
Once again thanks heaps for a fantastic, informative site, one of the best.
From: Keri Reihana-Dickin
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: New Zealand
Posted on: Thursday, August 29, 2002, 02:45 AM
Hi, I'm looking for anybody elated to Willaim Henry Dickens. His mothers name was Mary and has a brother called Ron.
His kids, grandkids and great grandkids all have Dickin as last name. If anybody could help it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
From: Phyllis Pearson
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: New Zealand
Posted on: Friday, August 30, 2002, 01:08 AM
I come from Newport, where I lived in Fairoak Terrace. My mother's family have lived there for years.
Lovely to come across a Newport site. I'm Home Again!
Diolch yn Fawr - I am into family trees and I love this street directory!
Love to all in Newport
Phyllis
From: Derek Everson
Email: <derek [email protected]>
Location:: Cardiff
Posted on: Friday, August 30, 2002, 09:02 PM
Great site - looking for info on Sparkle Cottage, Risca. My gggrandparents lived there, James Evans and Mary Evans n�e Edwards
From:
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Dorset, England
Posted on: Saturday, August 31, 2002, 12:30 PM
Great reading!
I am trying to find information on my great grandmother. She married twice, Williams then Townsend. She lived at Lower House, Raglan
From: Karen Beaumont
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: London
Posted on: Wednesday, September 04, 2002, 03:18 PM
Good to have this background to family. However Holly Bush was "listed under Bedwellty" but did not appear to be there. GGrandad James ROBERTS was a grocer and subpost office in Holly Bush in 1904 Kelly - was he there in 1901?
Hello Karen - thanks for your interest in the directory. I have just checked with the book itself, and the index does indeed list Holly Bush as "see Bedwellty". However, as you will have seen already, Holly Bush gets a couple of mentions as being a railway station but nothing else. We can only assume that your Great Grandfather Roberts got off the train at Holly Bush and started a business there - after 1901!
Best wishes
Bryan
From: Laurie Oliver
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Newport, Wales
Posted on: Wednesday, September 04, 2002, 05:52 PM
I have been researching history of castles in the area and this 'book' has been invaluable.
From: David A. Dobbs
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Sydney, Australia
Posted on: Thursday, September 12, 2002, 04:37 PM
Looking for any information on Dobbs and Blackmores in the Monmouth Area.
From: Melvin Nethercott
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Manchester, England
Posted on: Friday, September 13, 2002, 02:40 PM
Great site, wish more areas would put in the same sort of effort. My family are from Dulverton in Somerset originally and moved into Bristol and Newport in the 1850s, and some moved on to North Wales later. I discovered my GGGrandmother Martha Nethercott in Archibald Street Newport in 1901, one of her sons William ran the 'Steam Swings' at Newport Fairs!
I really must make the effort to come and vist some time.
From: Liz Berry
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Wiltshire
Posted on: Saturday, September 14, 2002, 04:53 PM
An excellent project, it enabled me to find my great grandfather!
From: Joyce Roderick Hamiel
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Iowa, USA
Posted on: Tuesday, September 17, 2002, 12:46 AM
Looking for Rodericks and Wilkins in Monkswood.
From: Margaret Reese
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Magor, Mon.
Posted on: Saturday, September 28, 2002, 06:23 PM
I have just started using a computer and my son introduced me to "Kellys". I have already had so much pleasure! Many thanks.
From: Chris Collins
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Belgium
Posted on: Tuesday, October 01, 2002, 09:33 PM
Originally from, and still a frequent visitor to, Newport.
I am investigating history of Clewer Court, Oakfield Road, Newport, built in about 1890 as an orphanage, and converted to flats about 1946.
It was apparently used by the American army during WWII as a communications centre, so maybe there are some US servicemen who can recall working there.
This is a repeat of an earlier message, as I have changed my e-mail address.
From: Judith Harris
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: England
Posted on: Saturday, October 19, 2002, 01:38 PM
Looking for Great Grandmother Mary Ann Griffin
From: Christina Staunton
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: ISLE OF MAN
Posted on: Sunday, October 27, 2002, 09:50 PM
I am trying to find out more about by relatives that came from Monmouth. They were the PRICES of ROCKFIELD PARK.
I would love more info. and stuff, and would like to contact anyone who might be related - I think I may be one of the last!!
From: Steve Cohen
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: US
Posted on: Wednesday, October 30, 2002, 06:31 PM
I would like as much info as possible on the Revd. David Jesse Evans. Thankyou.
From: Nikster
Location:: England
Posted on: Sunday, November 03, 2002, 09:19 PM
What a shame you don't have a J section.
Why?
Simple, Nikster. In 1901 there were no settlements of any prominence in Monmouthshire that began with the letter "J".
The 1901 Kellys Directory index page goes ...Howick, Ifton, Itton, Kemeys-Commander, Kemeys-Inferior and so on.
No "J" I'm afraid. Hard to believe, but it's a fact!
Best wishes
Bryan
From: Phyllis Pearson,
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: New Zealand
Posted on: Wednesday, November 06, 2002, 02:21 AM
I'm back again! I used to live at 11, Fairoak Terrace, Maindee. We have been told that the house had quite a history, can you help me?
I'd also like to know if there was a butcher named Albert Morgan in Newport, trading as 'E.A. Morgan' in the Newport Market. He was my Grandfather.
Diolch yn Fawr
Phyllis
From: Dave Adams
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Bristol, UK
Posted on: Thursday, November 07, 2002, 01:26 PM
Informative and helpful site. Seeking info on the DEW family who resided at Wyevale, Monmouth. Any help appreciated.
From: MWC
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: England
Posted on: Thursday, November 07, 2002, 03:40 PM
Looking for info on Joseph Firbank & family re family history
From: Karen
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Newport (Wales)
Posted on: Thursday, November 07, 2002, 11:08 PM
Brilliant - found it hard to come out of this site! Sad to see all the lovely buildings that are listed in 1901 in Newport have gradually (mostly recent years) been either demolished, left to crumble or taken over and badly refurbished by modern businesses. But that's Newport Council for you.
From: Maria
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: UK
Posted on: Monday, November 11, 2002, 07:50 PM
Looking for the Manley Family, originally from Braunton in Devon, settled in Newport late 1800's
From: Diane Rivet
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posted on: Thursday, November 14, 2002, 05:26 AM
Searching for BARTLETT, BRACE, SHEPHERD and FRANCIS families. All but SHEPHERD and BRACE came to USA and Canada.
From: Alan Winter
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: England
Posted on: Tuesday, November 19, 2002, 04:28 PM
Very interesting, wish there were other sites like this
From: Beverly Hodges
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: USA
Posted on: Thursday, November 28, 2002, 04:06 AM
Looking for my great grandfather, Samuel Davies, died about 1877.
From: Thelma Mills
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Surrey England
Posted on: Thursday, November 28, 2002, 07:26 PM
Searching for Baylis connections in Newport and St.Woollos. Anyone have any information please?
From: Sandra
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Merseyside
Posted on: Saturday, November 30, 2002, 11:18 PM
Trying to find my great-grandfather's birthplace
From: Caroline Kaye
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Middlesex, UK
Posted on: Thursday, December 05, 2002, 10:49 PM
Searching for grandfather Jacob Pappe who lived in S Wales early 1900s.
From: Karen
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: UK
Posted on: Friday, December 20, 2002, 03:21 AM
I am looking for information about George Edward Fletcher who married Kate Humphries c.1927. Kate was born in Portskewett (daughter of Edwin Humphries and Emma Niblett) but I have no idea about George. Can anybody help?
From: Betty Bevan
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Malvern, Worcs.
Posted on: Friday, December 20, 2002, 05:01 PM
I have three members of my Bevan family who were born in Penalt, Brecknock, but no one seems to know where this place is. They were a farming family and moved after the birth of the third child and I would like to find out where these three children and their parents were living between 1866 and 1870
From: Margaret Jackson
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: New South Wales Australia
Posted on: Saturday, December 21, 2002, 12:31 AM
Thrilled to find this directory. My husband's mother, b.1917 a Lewis from Cwmfelinfach.
Other names on tree Walters, Fields and Bosanko.
Also Lewis and Webb from Pontypool
From: Ray wall
Email: <[email protected]>
Location:: Newport
Posted on: Monday, December 30, 2002, 11:24 PM
I'm searching for information on Bartlett Graham Wall, born approximately 1871/72 in, I believe, Newport.
His parents were Thomas and Fane Wall(nee Davies). He was a butcher by occupation, and is believed to have lived "off" Caerleon Road.
His father Thomas Wall died in 1874 and he had a stepfather William Broomsgrove. If any one has any information, could they reply to my e-mail address
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