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Post by rachelb on May 31, 2007 16:50:57 GMT 1
Hello All,
I am researching some of my family who came from South Wales. As well as the Bowen who was an Agent for Lady Charlotte Guest, I have information about 2 other ancestors. One was listed in a census as a School Master (British School).
Now I can find that there were many British Schools in South Wales, particularly in the Merthy and Dowlais areas, but I am drawing a blank as to where they were, and when.
If anyone can throw any light on this, or direct me to any pointers where I might be able to find more information, I would be grateful.
Sincerely,
Rachel Bowen
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Post by welshblood on Jun 3, 2007 22:48:54 GMT 1
Hi Rachel
I am also researching the Bowen family
also Thomas family
Brenda
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Post by rachelb on Jun 4, 2007 12:00:35 GMT 1
Hello Brenda,
I'd be grateful for more details about you and which part of the Bowen family you are related to. I am sure we could put any relevant information together.
We may be related.
My personal e-mail is rachel.bowen@libertysurf.fr
I live and work in France
I originated in North Wales, and my husband in Gowerton - He is called Pook
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Post by CAROLYN on Jun 4, 2007 23:34:12 GMT 1
Usually when British School is mentioned in the Merthyr Tydfil area
the school referred to is Abermorlais School ( below the Brecon Road nr. Georgetown ) The tip by the school was known as the British Tip. This school was founded c.1872 and demolished in the 1960s..............I know the first headmaster was a John Jones but he left to go to New South Wales in the late 1870s
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Post by rachelb on Jun 5, 2007 16:11:15 GMT 1
Thank you Carolyn. This will help in checking other British
schools in South Wales.
sincerely, Rachel Bowen
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Post by bynwalters on Dec 14, 2007 4:41:57 GMT 1
A 'British School' opened in Penydarren in 1856, in Abermorlais in 1868 and in Troedyrhiw in the early 1860's.
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Post by rachelb on Dec 19, 2007 13:46:21 GMT 1
Thanks BynWalters.
I have since found out that Works schools often became British schools, As was the case with Abermorlais.
I'll try and find out more about the other two.
Sincerely,
Rachel Bowen
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Post by welshblood on Jan 19, 2009 0:43:37 GMT 1
Hi Rachel
Have you got any further with the Bowen in your research
Brenda
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Post by rachelb on Oct 31, 2011 14:39:52 GMT 1
Brenda, I have got a little further, but not very far - I keep coming to a block for a great great grandfather born about 1804. My personal e-mail has changed from when I replied to you a couple of years ago. Now it is: rachel.bowen29@yahoo.com
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Post by jpw4 on Apr 3, 2012 20:51:55 GMT 1
Hello Rachel,
My Father and his brother and sister lived in Abermorlais Tce. All three must have attended the British School sometime before WW1. Would the registers be kept somewhere?
I attended Penydarren Boys' School but I never realised it was a British School. Were they set up by an Education Act of the late 19th Century? Peter Williams
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Post by rachelb on May 2, 2012 11:15:17 GMT 1
Hello Peter,
Carolyn Jacob is the person to contact for information about registers of schools and where they might be now.
I am still trying to find which school my ancestor taught at. As I don't live in the U.K. I have to rely on the Internet, which although wonderful has some huge gaps,
Sincerely, Rachel Bowen
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Post by hamback on Jun 24, 2012 14:53:53 GMT 1
I grew up with Bowen Boys who still livd on a Farm on top of Trelewis mountain and went to Trelewis School during the 60's-70's. Also, the name was very common in the Village of Bedlinog as well
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