Bob J
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Post by Bob J on Jan 11, 2010 21:24:33 GMT 1
In 1927 Robert H. Weale, the youngest son of Rhys Weale, convinced his son in law Alfred Jones to immigrate to Canada. They arrived in Quebec, Canada and headed west to the coal mines of Alberta. They found work in the mines and soon brought the families out. While many stayed behind, others that followed shortly were Thomas Rees, Patrick Mahoney, Jack Thomas and the Lloyds to only mention a few, along with their family members, friends and relatives. Although Robert (Bob) Weale never had music lessons he could play any instrument and started up bands where ever he went. Alfred Jones lived at #16 Plantation Square, Troedyrhiw. Robert Weale lived at #35 Wyndham street, Troedyrhiw. Are these houses still there? If so is it possible to get a picture of them ?.
I would be very interested if anyone can relate and add information to this story or the people involved.
Thank You.
Bob
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Post by jonathan on Jan 11, 2010 23:29:04 GMT 1
Hi there, I've taken a look on Google earth and 35 Wyndham St. still exists. I've also looked for 16 Plantation Sq. but even though the street is still there, no16 doesn't appear(on Google earth, it may still exist though). Hope that is of some help.
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Post by caractacus on Jul 30, 2010 3:43:52 GMT 1
Bob ...Here are some 2009 Google street pics of Plantation Square and 35 Wyndham Street with the "very old" 'Sally Anne' next door.. Salvation Army=Sally Anne in Canada. I left Troedyrhiw for Canada in 1973..I lived at one time on Ash road..but the Google Camera Cars cannot get up between the toilets to take a pic of #14(your mention) ..Dammit..I have inadvertantly given the Town Council an idea for raising the taxes of the downtrodden..Do you think they would want Google's tel #....:-) troedyrhiw-greenmeadow.blogspot.com/2010/05/special-pics.htmlAsh Road..well there is only seven houses on Ash road now..(6 actually + thee Pub) unless of course Google is nuking places of Welsh Nationalist strategical interest.. Click the images for 3/4 to full screen showing, Someone else on "Old Merthyr" was asking about Troedyrhiw's "Mount Zion" church which is/was up the little hill from 35 Wyndham Street to Cardiff road..Needless to say...Nah...you have a look:-)...Its on this same page:-) Have cross linked back to "Old Merthyr" |
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Post by Bob J on Jul 30, 2010 23:59:38 GMT 1
Thank you for your research, My grandfather Robert H Weale built the house at 35 Wyndham St. between 1905 and 1915. He also owned the Salvation Army Bldg. next door and led the mission band (Salvation Army Band) untill he sold everything and immigrated to Canada in 1927
. That band won many band contests.
Thank You
Bob J Canada
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Post by michael on Aug 7, 2010 21:47:39 GMT 1
if you want a pic of where your family lived contact me troedboy002@yahoo.co.uk
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Post by richtea on Aug 8, 2010 23:18:53 GMT 1
i lived in 16 plantation sqaure in early 80,s think it still there let u know tomorrow from friends in work who live in troedyrhiw
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Bob J
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Post by Bob J on Aug 9, 2010 18:24:17 GMT 1
I would appreciate a picture of the house, I have sent you a seperate email.
Thank You Michael
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Post by Bob J on Aug 22, 2010 23:02:46 GMT 1
A very special thank you to Michael for not only sending the pictures I was looking for but provided a name of a contact person who knew my family. We have been in touch and I am getting valuable family tree information.
Thank you Michael for going the extra step.
Bob J
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