FAMILY TREES. . . C to D
Family surnames names listed below in alphabetical order include: CREWE; DAVIES (James); DAVIES (Myrddin); DAVIES (Samuel); DAVIES (family in Caledonia St)
5th May, 2009
DAVIES
I am trying to find information on my father Myrddin Davies, who was born in Gelli in 1910. He was known for his prowess on the harp, winning the National Eisteddfod harp prize for under 18's in 1925 and 1926.
I understand that he played in most of the chapels in the Rhondda and I would imagine that there must be some published records.
My father's talent on the harp was considered by his first harp teacher to warrant being passed on to a more specialist teacher. His teacher was Taliesin James, a Professor of the harp and a pupil of John Thomas, Percedd Gwalia, harpist to Queen Victoria. John Thomas inscribed some of his music to Taliesin James and I have some of these copies, notably his Welsh Melodies, one of which appears to have been John Thomas' own corrected copy.
It would be nice if someone had some information. I have only visited the area as a child of 7 when staying with my uncle in Brecon.
Anne Thomas AnnaDinahThomas@aol.com
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23rd April, 2009
DAVIES
Hello,
I am tracing my family tree, and would love to get in touch with a James Davies born in Treherbert around 1932, or his children.
His mother was Nellie and he had a brother named Les.
The family lived at one time in Miskin St..and later moved to 'Halifax St' I think.
If anybody could help I would be very grateful and if any one can remember/know him please email me.
Thank you
Dave and Jan Denley (nee Thomas)
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17th September 2008
CREWE
Hi Folks,
I'm trying to trace the Welsh side of my family from here in Australia with little success. Is there anyone in Treorchy who can help with information?
My father, William Crewe, was born at 5 River Terrace, Treorchy on 22 December, 1906.
His father, Richard Crewe, [my grandfather], lived in Senghenydd Street, Treorchy, at the time of his marriage.
The last time I saw my Welsh grandparents was when I was 5 years old and at that time they lived in Beddau. I have no idea where my Welsh cousins are at this time.
Any news will be gratefully received!
Canon Donald Crewe
Anglican Diocese of Gippsland
Parish of Traralgon
The enquiry above was published in Treorchy.net's Winter 2008 Community Newsletter - 4,000 copies delivered locally during the month of December.
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19th August 2008
David DAVIES born in Brecon c1854. Married to Mary Ann PRICE also born in Brecon c1857.
Their children that I know of are as follows;
Agnes -
Samuel - born 29th March 1884 at Treharris.
David Walter - born c1887 at Treharris
William - born c1998 at Treharris
Samuel DAVIES married Beatrice CHARMAN 17 April 1906 at Treharris.
Their children were:
Lillian May - born 6th Aug 1907 at Caerau
Percy - born 27th Sept 1908 at Caerau
Idris - born 23rd May 1912 at Treherbert
Horace - born 15 Aug 1915 at Treherbert
Samuel - born 2nd Nov 1916 at Treherbert
David Alfred - born 17th July 1919 at Treherbert
Leonard - born 23rd Aug 1922 at Treherbert
In 1926 Samuel and Beatrice left Treherbert with all their family and emigrated to Huntly, New Zealand and lived all their lives there.
Only Samuel Jnr and Leonard are still alive now. Sam is my father in law and will be 92 in November. For a sickly baby he has done very well!!
Any help in tracing ancestors or living family would be much appreciated.
Kay Davies, New Zealand.
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16th March 2008
Please have you got any information on the Davies family. All children were born around 1890-1910 in Caledonia Street, Treherbert.
Thanking you very much
Thomas
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