SMITH - Pantywaun

[brentorboy]

Joseph Smith of Pantywaun was buried on 6 April 1830 at Ebenezer Chapel, Twyn Carno, Ryhmney, aged 29. It is thought that he died in a mine explosion. In 1840 his son, also Joseph, aged 10,was buried with him. He drowned.

Later, as Jenett Jones, his widow ran The Royal Arms and his son, Robert, operated The Miners Arms.

I would welcome hearing from anyone who can help me add to my knowledge of this family

[robertjones]

Unfortunately there are no local newspapers going as far back as 1830.
The son Joseph Smith died in the 1st quarter of 1840

Deaths Mar 1840
SMITH Joseph Merthyr Tydfil 26 309

Have you tried checking for a notice in the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian?
I could check for you if not

I do know there were quite a large number of families called Smith in Pantywaun
but I am not related.

Robert