Post by shentonresearch on Jan 17, 2013 17:07:02 GMT 1
I joined a while ago but could never make it work. It seems to work today. My second great grandfather was Jonathan Powell (1798-1867), his wife was Rachel Griffiths from Llanon, Carms. Jonathan stated in the census reports that he was born in Trallwn (Trallong), Breconshire. He was a haulier and a labourer for most of his life, finishing his days as a lodge keeper. He had a large family, 6 children and 33 grandchildren.
My uncle Fred (Powell) took me to Merthyr when I was a boy of 9 and walked me every day up the hills so it could cure my chest. We stayed with Aunt Charlotte at 33 Berry Square and one day we visited Pengarnddu, the people there were very hospitable and gave me a glass of pop.
Jonathan's Children were:
William Powelll (1827-1881) married Martha Thomas
Margaret Powell (1826-1886) married Jenkin Rees
Charlotte Powell (1847-1891) married John Edwards
David Powell (1839-1877) married Ann Morris. David emigrated to Utah, USA around 1861 with the help of the Mormons.
Jonathan Powell (1841-1892) married Sarah Williams. Jonathan is my great grandfather.
John Powell ((1850-1927) married Elizabeth Ann Lewis
If anyone shares these ancestors then of course we must be related. I have found 2 relatives in Merthyr so far and would love to find more.
My thanks to Alan George for such a great website, it really is a pleasure to be here. I have just found a decendant of the Evans part of this family, living today, through my cousin and through this website. Thanks Alan, you are doing a great job.
Hugh Powell
My uncle Fred (Powell) took me to Merthyr when I was a boy of 9 and walked me every day up the hills so it could cure my chest. We stayed with Aunt Charlotte at 33 Berry Square and one day we visited Pengarnddu, the people there were very hospitable and gave me a glass of pop.
Jonathan's Children were:
William Powelll (1827-1881) married Martha Thomas
Margaret Powell (1826-1886) married Jenkin Rees
Charlotte Powell (1847-1891) married John Edwards
David Powell (1839-1877) married Ann Morris. David emigrated to Utah, USA around 1861 with the help of the Mormons.
Jonathan Powell (1841-1892) married Sarah Williams. Jonathan is my great grandfather.
John Powell ((1850-1927) married Elizabeth Ann Lewis
If anyone shares these ancestors then of course we must be related. I have found 2 relatives in Merthyr so far and would love to find more.
My thanks to Alan George for such a great website, it really is a pleasure to be here. I have just found a decendant of the Evans part of this family, living today, through my cousin and through this website. Thanks Alan, you are doing a great job.
Hugh Powell