MONMOUTHSHIRE

Married Daniel Bright, (Site owners' GGrandfather) on 04/06/1900 at Llanwenarth Ultra, Blaenavon.

Their children were:- William Charles Bright, Sid Bright and Iris Bright.

After the death of Daniel, (03/01/1934), Sarah resided at 14 George Street, Blaenavon, until her death in December1967.

The following information was given to me by Mrs Jenifer Watkins who is The receptionist for the Tourist Information Centre in Blaenavon, and to whom I am most grateful.

Taken from the 1891 Census

8 Hill Street

Gwilliam, Thomas aged 40

Elvira aged 41

Thomas aged 19

George aged 18

John aged 16

William J aged 12

Morgan aged 9

Richard aged 6

Edward aged 2

10 Mary Street

Gwilliam, James aged 50 Boarder

St Peter's Burials

Ivy Eleanor Gwillam - Dec 11th 1899 - aged 1.9yrs

Cyril Mayse Gwilliam - Apr 19 1909 - aged 6mths

Also found thie following:

St Peters Burials (Blaenavon)

Jan 26th 1901 - John Gwillim aged 48

June 13th 1889 - Margaret Ann aged 2 months - (Pwlldu)

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BLAENAU GWENT

From the 1881 Census:
Duke Inn- Dukestown
Sarah Gwillim- House Wife - listed as head
William Gwillim- son age 2

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*NEW*
This was taken from a census record, but not sure which one!
1 Strawberry Row, Blaina.
Thomas Gwillym head mar aged 48yrs labourer in ironworks and born in Carmarthenshire
Mary his wife aged 40yrs born in Trdegar, Monmouthshire.
Hannah daughter aged 17yrs born in Blaina. Labourer ( the person that sent me this was definate that Hannah was a labourer!)
James son aged 12yrs born in Blaina.
Thomas aged 10yrs born Blaina.
William Savery boarder unmarried aged 19yrs a labourer ironworks and born in Gloucester.

CHRISTCHURCH

Christchurch Baptisms

18/05/1836 Gwillim Ann Waring William & Mary Christchurch Dr of Medicine
22/08/1837 Gwillim Emily Waring William & Mary Christchurch M.D
28/05/1834 Gwillim John Wearing William & Mary Christchurch Physician
21/05/1832 Gwillim William Waring William & Mary Christchurch M.D
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EBBW VALE

From the 1881 Census- Aberstruth.......4th Row, New Town, Ebbw Vale.

We have:

George Gwillym aged 29yrs, born Kinnersley, (Note the spelling has changed here! also it is my belief that George should be 'Charles', as the age matches that of Charles in the 1851 Census for Kinnersley), Bathsheba, wife, Born Ebbw Vale. (See Kinnersley and Pwlldhu)

Here we have thier children:

Charles aged 2yrs born Ebbw Vale.

Arthur George aged 8 months born in Ebbw Vale. (Note: Arthur is not on the census for Pwlldhu, where they moved to so we are presuming that he died.)

Dwelling: 15 Gantre Ebbw Vale

Census Place: Bedwellty, Monmouth, Wales
James CARPENTER M 38 M Warminster, Wiltshire, England.  Rel: Head.   Occ: Plate Layer Railway
Elizabeth CARPENTER M 25 F Beaufort, Brecknock, Wales.  Rel: Wife.   Occ: House Keeper
Elizabeth GWILLIM U 4 F Ebbw Vale, Monmouth, England.   Rel: Step Daur.

I am presuming here that Elizabeth Carpenter was married before.

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GOVILON

Govilon is to be found just a few miles outside of Abergavenny. It is a very picturesque village. Some of my own Gwilliams are to be found in the Christchuch cemetry there.

William Gwilliam (see the town of Kinnersley, Herefordshire), married Mary Griffiths of Llangattock, Carmarthen. They lived at: 1 Long Rank, Llanwenarth Ultra.

Two of their children were born in Govilon and are as follows:-

Mary E Gwilliam born 1878 in Govilon, Monmouthshire. Looking for any info
Charles G Gwilliam born 1880 in Govilon, Monmouthshire Looking for any info.
The other children of William and Mary can be found in the town of "Pwlldhu, Blaenavon".

One of the headstones in Christchurch reads:- In loving memory of Mary, wife of William Gwilliam, died January 18th 1887 aged 36 years. Also of Thomas James, son of the above, died April 6th 1887 aged 4 months. Suffer little children to come unto me. Also the said William Gwilliam, died September 26th 1932 aged 85yrs. Peace perfect Peace.

(Site owners Notes:-

As stated in "The town of Kinnersley, Herefordshire" William was my GGGreat Grandfather and Mary was my GGGrandmother).

Other buriels for Christchurch are:

A109. In loving memory of Martha Ann. beloved daughter of Charles & Bathsheba Gwillim, died 5th December 1915 aged 18yrs.

A9 Small cross. 2nd row. In loving memory of Max Howell Gwillim, born June 21st 1928 died April 25th 1932.

A30. Headsone In loving memory of my dear mother Eliza Goodwin, died February 27th 1899 aged 67 years. Verse. Also Elizabeth Jane, the beloved wife of William Gwillim, who died October 7th 1926 aged 73 years. And Jesus Called. (Here I am supposing that Eliza is Elizabeths mother).

A108 In loving memory of Charles Gwillim the beloved husband of Bathsheba Gwillim of Pwlldu, died February 13th 1907 aged 58yrs, also of the said Bathsheba Gwillim who died November 10th 1922 aged 65 years.

B13 Headstone on kerb In loving memory of Charles George, the beloved husband of Annie Jane Gwillim of Pwlldu, died January 18th 1947 aged 67 years. Verse. Also his beloved wife Annie Jane died March 11th 1963 aged 77 years. re-united.

(notes: I would like to thank Brenda Jones for her help in finding these inscriptions).

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GOYTRE

Gwilliam, Edith. Married in Goytre parish church on 25th Aug.1879, aged 24, her father was listed as David Gwilliam a Yeoman.

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Here are some Baptisms

59 17Jun " John s/o John Gwilim - Goytre 1742
74 24Nov " Elizth d/o John Jenkin alias Gwilim & Elizth his wife - Goytre 1743
83 2Sep " Gwilim s/o John Gwilim - Goytre 11745
102 2Feb " Mary d/o John Gwilim Goytre 1746
22Mar John s/o John Gwilim - Goytre 1749
26Aug " Elizth d/o Chas Lewis - Goytre 1752
9Jan 1755Thos s/o John Gwilim - Goytre 1755
26Jan " Anne d/o Wm Gwilim - Goytre 1755
17Feb Anne d/o John Gwilim - Goytre 1757
8Jun " Elizth d/o Wm Gwilim - Goytre 1758
5Apr " Martha d/o John Gwilim - Goytre 1759
10Jan Rachel d/o Wm Gwilim - Goytre 1762
1May " Wm s/o Wm Gwylim - Goytre 1768
7Jul " John s/o Gwylim Gwylim alias Jenkins - goytre 1776
30Apr " Mary d/o Gwylym Jenkins alias Gwylym, labr - Goytre 1780
16Jun " Anne d/o Thos Jenkins alias Gwylim, labr - goytre 1782

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LLANARTH

I would like to thank Mike John for his contribution for this line of Gwillims.

Descendants of Moore Gwillim

1 Moore Gwillim
........... 2 Jane Gwillim daughter and heir to Moore Gwillim of Monmouth esq, M.P.
............... +William Jones b: in Llanarth, Mon. m: 01.12.1599 in Llanarth, Mon. of Treowen & Llanarth. M.P.co Monmouth.1614. Sherriff.1615.
........................ 3 Henry Jones
........................ 3 William Jones
........................ 3 Susan Jones
........................ 3 Lettice Jones
........................ 3 Philip Jones b: 1602 in Monmouth, Mon. of Treowen and Llanarth court, Mon. Lieut-col of Royalist troops in co Monmouth. Sheriff 1643. o.b. at Monmouth 9.3.1659/60 buried at Wonastow.will dated 7.3.1659.proved 1660 family name Jones then Herbert.
............................ +Elizabeth Morgan daughter of William Morgan of Llantarnam esq. by the lady Frances Somerset, daughter to Edward 4th Earl of Worcester.
........................ 3 John Jones b: 1603 in Llanarth, Mon. d: 1681 of Trevildu, Cwmcarvan. Gent.
............................ +Anne Nicholas b: 21.02.1610/11 in Llansoy, Mon. m: Abt. 1630 d: 1634
........................ 3 Moore Jones b: 1605 in Llanarth, Mon. of Campston.
........................ 3 Arthur Jones b: 1606 of Treowen.
............................ +Elizabeth Morgan daughter of John Morgan of the Waen esq.
........................ 3 Anne Jones b: 1607 in Llanarth, Mon.
............................ +William Kemeys of Kemeys esq.
........................ 3 Mary Jones b: 1611
............................ +Thomas Jones of Trostrey esq.

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Llangattock Lingoed

Baptisms

23 Nov 1739 Robt Gwylim

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LLANHILLETH

Below are a few burials, curtesy of the Web Master, Hywel Clatworthy, at St Illtyd, Llanhilleth. They are found at http://www.illtyd.co.uk

Ref

Christian

Surname

Town/Address

Age

Date of Burial

2/366	CAROLINE	GWILLIAM,	Llanadavay.	5	11.07.1877
2/532	WILLIAM	GWILLIM,	Llanaderly.	15	22.01.1881
2/851	EDWARD GEORGE	GWILYM,	Llandafal,	1.2	16.02.1888
2/708	EDMUND JOHN	GWYLYM,	Cwm,	4m	01.03.1884

LLANWENARTH

CHRISTENING AND DEATH

Margaret Ann Gwillim - Christening: 04 April 1852, Llanwenarth - Father Edward Gwillim - Mother Ann. Death: 20th September 1853, aged 15 months.

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NEWBRIDGE

Ada Maria Gwilliam married to a James William George. I don't have a date for the marriage. In fact the only information I have on this couple
is that James was born in Newbridge, Mon. on 21 February 1875 and died in Risca Road, Newport on 15 February 1938.

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PONTNEWYNYDD

Edward Charles Gwilliam, born in Pontnewyndd in 1909., His father was James Gwilliam, married to Mary nee Preece, James died in 1929,
Mary died in 1939.

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PWLLDU

Pwlldhu, is situated just above Blaenavon, and not too far from Govilon. A brief outline of Pwlldhu is to be found on the "History of Blaenavon" site. Once there go to the Archaeology page.

I had created a page that was about this derelict place, unfortunately during the transfering of my data to Rootsweb I lost the pages, so until I can re-create them the link will not work!! My apologies to those that were interested in these pages, please bare with me! If you can please re-send the details that you sent to me, it would help me enormously!! Just click on the link below for the History of Blaenavon and The Ghosts of Pwlldu.

A HISTORY OF BLAENAVON

"GHOSTS OF PWLLDU"

"PWLLDU" A HISTORY OF A SMALL HAMLET NO LONGER THERE!!

Residents of Pwlldu

On the 1881 Census

William and Mary Gwilliam, (see Govilon and Kinnersley). Lived at: 1 Long Rank, Pwlldhu, Llanwenarth Ultra, Blaenavon.

These are their other children below:- (See also the town of Govilon, where you will find two more children).

Adelaide T Gwilliam, born in Pwlldu, Monmouthshire. Looking for any info.

Sarah Gwilliam, born 04/09/1881 at 5 Long Rank, Pwlldhu. (died 07/12/1967, age 86yrs. See the Town of Blaenavon.)
David Gwilliam born in 1883, died 19/12/1885 aged 17mths in Pwlldu Monmouthshire
Daniel Gwilliam (Davids twin), born in 1883 26/03/1886 aged 20mths in Pwlldhu, Monmouthshire.
Thomas James Gwilliam born in 1887 and died 09/04/1887 aged 3mths in Pwlldu Monmouthshire. ( Mary died giving birth to Thomas ).

1901 census look up results for the above family:

Llanwenarth Ultra 4931 16 4

4/5 Long Rank Pwlldu

William Gwillim 53 Coal Hewer born Kinnersley Hef
Elizabeth J Gwillim 48 born Llanelly Brecs
Mary E Gwillim 23 born Llanwenarth Ultra
Charles G Gwillim 21 born Llanwenarth Ultra
Adelaide A Gwillim 17 Pupil Teacher born Llanwenarth Ultra
Bessie Gwillim 3 born Llanwenarth Ultra
William remarried to Elizabeth between 1887, when Mary died, and when Bessie was born.

The 1891 Census - Pwlldhu.....17 Long Rank We have:

Charles Gwilliam hd. aged 39yrs and born in Kinnersley, (It is my belief that Charles is the brother of William, as stated in Kinnersley). Wife, Bathsheba formerly Meredith, aged 33yrs and born in Garnddyrus,

Thier Chidren were:

Charles (son) aged 12yrs, born in Ebbw Vale.

Henry (son) aged 7yrs, born in Ebbw Vale.

Mary E (dau) aged 5yrs and born in Pwlldhu.

Benjamin (son) aged 10months, born in Pwlldhu.

Sylvia (dau) aged 10months, born in Pwlldhu

1901 Census results for the above family:

7/8 Long Rank 4931 17 5

Charles Gwillim 49 Coal Hewer born Kinnersley Hef
Bathsheba Gwillim 45 born Garnddyrys Mon
Charles Gwillim 22 Colliery Haulier born Ebbw Vale
Henry Gwillim 17 Coal Hewer born Ebbw Vale
Mary E Gwillim 15 Gentlemans Domestic born Pwlldu
Benjamin Gwillim 12 born Pwlldu
Sylvia Gwillim 10 born Pwlldu
Beatrice Gwillim 8 born Pwlldu
William Gwillim 5 born Pwlldu
Thomas Gwillim 4 born Pwlldu
Martha A Gwillim 3 born Pwlldu
Joseph Gwillim 2 born Pwlldu

Baptisms for Pwlldu in the Parish of Llanwenarth Ultra

Thomas James Gwillyam - Jan17th 1887 - father: William - mother: Mary

Mary Ellen Gwillyam - 25th Oct 1885 - father: Charles - mother: Bathsheba

Silvia Gwillyam - 19th Feb 1891 - father: Charles - mother: Bathsheba

Benjamin Gwillyam - 12th Sept 1888 - father: Charles - mother: Bathsheba

Beatrice Gwillyam - 9th Nov 1892 -father: Charles - mother: Bathsheba

Also found on the 1901 Census:

15 Long Rank 4931 17 6

Amelia Jones wid 29 born Blaenavon
William H Jones 9 born Blaenavon
Hope Jones 8 born Blaenavon
Albert Jones 3 born Blaenavon
Arthur G Gwillym 25 nephew Coal Hewer born Blaenavon
Maggie J Gwillym 19 niece born Blaenavon.

I am assuming that Amelia was a Gwillym before her marriage.

TRELECH

Below is a line of Gwillims that came to me via the Monmouthshire mailing list. If you think you may have a connection to this line please email me and I will pass your email on. Quoting: ref:1m.

1 William Gwillim d: 1786 in Trellech, Mon.
.. +Mary Hughes m: 14.05.1751 in Trellech, Mon.
2 Matthew Gwillim b: 1752 in Trellech, Mon. d: 1753 in Trellech, Mon.
2 David Gwillim b: 1754 in Trellech, Mon.
2 William Gwillim b: 1757 in Trellech, Mon.
+Margaret Willets m: 20.05.1784 in Trellech, Mon.
2 Mary Gwillim b: 1760 in Trellech, Mon. d: 1760 in Trellech, Mon.
2 Charles Gwillim b: 1761 in Trellech, Mon.
2 Elizabeth Gwillim b: 1764 in Trellech, Mon.
+Edward Sadler m: 03.08.1785 in Trellech, Mon.
3 Thomas Sadler b: 1785 in Trellech, Mon.
. +Elizabeth Roberts b: Abt. 1785 in Trellech, Mon. m: 13.10.1809 in Trellech, Mon.
4 George Sadler b: 1812 in Trellech, Mon.
+Eliza Watkins b: 1813 in Trellech, Mon. m: 24.12.1834 in Trellech, Mon.
5 William Sadler b: 1835 in Trellech, Mon.
+Eliza Jones b: 1840 in Trellech, Mon. m: 06.02.1859 in Trellech, Mon.
6 Arthur Sadler b: 1864 in Trellech, Mon.
. 6 William Sadler b: 1867 in Trellech, Mon.
6 Mary Ann Sadler b: 1870 in Trellech, Mon.
6 Lizzy E Sadler b: 1874 in Trellech, Mon.
6 James Sadler b: 1875 in Trellech, Mon.
6 Elvina Sadler b: 1878 in Trellech, Mon.
6 Frederick Sadler b: 1878 in Trellech, Mon.
5 Temperance Sadler b: 1838 in Trellech, Mon.
+Richard Humphreys m: 05.12.1858 in Trellech, Mon.
5 Elizabeth Sadler b: 1839 in Trellech, Mon.
. 5 James Sadler b: 1844 in Trellech, Mon.
5 Eliza Sadler b: 1847 in Trellech, Mon.
5 Mary Ann Sadler b: 1851 in Trellech, Mon.
5 George Sadler b: 1853 in Trellech, Mon.
+Elizabeth Richards m: 02.08.1875 in Trellech, Mon.
6 William George Sadler b: 1879 in Trellech, Mon.
+Alethea Johns b: 1889 in Penalt, Mon. m: 16.04.1914 in Penalt, Mon.
7 Harold Sadler
7 Winifred Sadler
+Cyril Williams
4 Temperance Sadler b: 1814 in Trellech, Mon.
4 William Sadler b: 1816 in Trellech, Mon.
4 James Sadler b: 1819 in Trellech, Mon.
4 Louisa Sadler b: 1822 in Trellech, Mon.
+Joseph Madley b: 1821 in Llandogo, Mon. m: 28.07.1844 in Trellech, Mon.
5 Thomas Madley b: 1848 in Trellech, Mon.
5 Elizabeth Madley b: 1851 in Trellech, Mon.
5 Louisa Madley b: 1855 in Trellech, Mon.
5 Harriet Madley b: 1857 in Trellech, Mon.
5 George Madley b: 1861 in Trellech, Mon.
5 William Madley b: 1861 in Trellech, Mon.
5 Temperance Madley b: 1864 in Trellech, Mon.
4 Philip Sadler b: 1825 in Trellech, Mon.
+Esther Harding b: 1829 in Trellech, Mon. m: 15.04.1849 in Trellech, Mon.
5 George Sadler b: 1849 in Trellech, Mon.
+Julia Morgan b: 1852 in Trellech, Mon. m: 07.08.1876 in Trellech, Mon.
6 George Sadler b: 1877 in Trellech, Mon.
6 Emily Sadler b: 1878 in Trellech, Mon.
6 Trevor Sadler b: 1880 in Trellech, Mon.
5 John Sadler b: 1862 in Trellech, Mon.
5 Ada Sadler b: 1865 in Trellech, Mon.
. +John Parker b: 1863 in Trellech, Mon. m: 11.05.1896 in Trellech, Mon.
3 Edward Sadler b: 1788 in Trellech, Mon.
+Mary Tamplin m: 27.06.1808 in Chapel Hill, Mon.
3 Edward Sadler b: 1797 in Trellech, Mon.
3 Tabitha Sadler b: 1799 in Trellech, Mon.
+John Phillips b: 1793 in Trellech, Mon. m: 03.11.1821 in Newland, Glos.
4 Mary Ann Phillips
+John Meredith m: 09.10.1854 in Trellech, Mon.
4 John Phillips b: 1831 in Trellech, Mon.
+Anne Spencer b: 1831 in Trellech, Mon. m: 04.07.1859 in Trellech, Mon.
5 Mary Elizabeth Ann Phillips b: 1864 in Trellech, Mon.
+George Vines m: 06.10.1895 in Trellech, Mon.
5 William John Phillips b: 1870 in Trellech, Mon.
+Ruth Hopkins b: 1874 in Gloucestershire.
2 Thomas Gwillim b: 1767 in Trellech, Mon.
+Anne Hughes m: 05.03.1794 in Trellech Grange, Mon.
3 Margaret Gwillim b: 1797 in Trellech, Mon.
2 Margaret Gwillim b: 1769 in Trellech, Mon.
+James Bevan m: 02.11.1789 in Trellech, Mon.
3 William Bevan b: 1790 in Trellech, Mon.
3 James Bevan b: 1792 in Trellech, Mon.
3 Thomas Bevan b: 1798 in Trellech, Mon.
3 Elizabeth Bevan b: 1799 in Trellech, Mon. d: 03.05.1871 in Llandogo, Mon.
+Philip Hopkins b: 1797 in Llandogo, Mon. m: 03.07.1824 in Trellech, Mon. d: 08.12.1863 in Llandogo, Mon.
4 John Hopkins b: 1824 in Llandogo, Mon.
+Charlotte Hopkins m: 12.07.1847 in Trellech, Mon.
4 James Hopkins b: 1827 in Llandogo, Mon.
+Maria b: Abt. 1827 in Monmouth, Mon.
5 Elizabeth Hopkins b: 1860 in Monmouth, Mon.
5 Thomas Hopkins b: 1867 in Monmouth, Mon.
4 Jacob Hopkins b: 1833 in Llandogo, Mon. d: 09.07.1865 in Llandogo, Mon.
4 Frederick Hopkins b: 1833 in Llandogo, Mon.
+Mary Morgan m: 13.12.1862 in Trellech, Mon.
4 Emma Hopkins b: 1835 in Llandogo, Mon.
4 Isaac Hopkins b: 1841 in Llandogo, Mon.

TREVETHIN

Baptism
16/09/1821 Hannah - William & Mary Gwilym Blanycwm Collier

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ABERGAVENNY

BEDWELTY

BLAENAVON