Post by noycey on Oct 19, 2013 12:41:38 GMT 1
Hi, I'm new to the forum and am hoping to find out more about my family history.
I've discovered that my Great Grandfather, Arthur Thomas James (54yrs old), of 74 Ivor Street, committed suicide by drowning in Dowlais Top Pond on 9th february 1934. His occupation was listed on his death certificate as formerly a coal haulier at the steelworks. I was wondering where I would be able to get the details of the inquest into his death (held by R.Rhys, Coroner for Merthyr Tydfil on 12th February 1934)? His death certificate says "Suicide by drowning while of unsound mind". I have no further details and would like to know more about the circumstances. I was wondering if it may have been reported in the local papers at the time.
Arthur James was married to Mary Ann James, and their daughter Gwladys Ann James was my Grandmother.
Where is Top Pond in Dowlais? I'm having difficulty identifying which one it would be on Google Maps.
Many thanks
Peter
I've discovered that my Great Grandfather, Arthur Thomas James (54yrs old), of 74 Ivor Street, committed suicide by drowning in Dowlais Top Pond on 9th february 1934. His occupation was listed on his death certificate as formerly a coal haulier at the steelworks. I was wondering where I would be able to get the details of the inquest into his death (held by R.Rhys, Coroner for Merthyr Tydfil on 12th February 1934)? His death certificate says "Suicide by drowning while of unsound mind". I have no further details and would like to know more about the circumstances. I was wondering if it may have been reported in the local papers at the time.
Arthur James was married to Mary Ann James, and their daughter Gwladys Ann James was my Grandmother.
Where is Top Pond in Dowlais? I'm having difficulty identifying which one it would be on Google Maps.
Many thanks
Peter
