Family of John EDWARDS and Margaret JONES

Husband:	John EDWARDS (1849-1921)
Wife:	Margaret JONES (1856-1931)
Marriage	18 May 1906	Dolanog, Montgomeryshire 1,2

Additional Information

Marriage

St John's Church, Dolanog, Montgomeryshire

Husband: John EDWARDS

	John EDWARDS		John EDWARDS, Maggie Edwards grave 1		John EDWARDS, John and Maggie Edwards		John EDWARDS, 2007, age 158, Ty Mawr 1 2007

	John EDWARDS, 2007, age 158, Ty Mawr 2 2007		John EDWARDS, 2007, age 158, Ty Mawr 3 2007

Name:	John EDWARDS
Sex:	Male
Father:	Edward EDWARDS (1809?-1879)
Mother:	Ann ? (1819?-1903)
Birth	1849	Llanfihangel, Montgomery, Wales 3
Census (1)	30 Mar 1851 (age 1)	Ty Mawr Llanfihangel Montgomeryshire 4
Census (2)	7 Apr 1861 (age 11)	Dolanog Mill, Dolanog, Llanfihangel Yn Ngwynfa, Montgomeryshire 5
Occupation (1)	7 Apr 1861 (age 11-12)	Farmer's Son; Dolanog Mill, Dolanog, Llanfihangel Yn Ngwynfa, Montgomeryshire 5
Census (3)	2 Apr 1871 (age 21-22)	Ty Mawr Llanfihangel Montgomeryshire
Census (4)	31 Mar 1901 (age 52)	Ty Mawr, Llanfihangel, Montgomery, Wales 1
Will	10 Jul 1914 (age 64-65)	Dolwar in the parish of Llanfihangel in the County of Montgomery 6
Occupation (2)		Farmer; Bailiff on Farm 1
Death	24 Jun 1921 (age 72)	Ty Mawr, Dolanog, Montgomeryshire
Burial	aft 24 Jun 1921	Llanfihangel, Montgomeryshire

Additional Information

Birth	Ty Mawr Llanfihangel Montgomeryshire
Census (1)	HO107/2499/234/5
Census (2)	Ty Mawr, Llanfihangel Yn Ngwnfa, Montgomeryshire
Census (4)	RG13/5203/125/7
Will	Ty Mawr, Dolwar, Llanfihangel, Montgomery This is the last will and testament of me John Edward Ty Mawr Dolwar in the parish of Llanfihangel in the County of Montgomery farmer. I give and bequeath all my estate of whatsoever description unto my wife Margaret for her own use absolutely on condition that she is to pay as soon after my decease as conveniently may be a legacy of fifty pounds unto my nephew John Lloyd Jones of Dolwar Fach in the parish of Llanfihangel also a legacy of fifty pounds unto my nephew Edward Edwards the son of my brother Henry. And I appoint my said wife and the said John Lloyd Jones executors of this my will and revoke all previous wills made by me at any time heretofore made and declare this writing to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this tenth day of July 1914. Signed by the said John Edwards the Testator in the presence of us present at the same time who in his presence and in the presence of each other subscribe our names as witnesses. John Edwards Robert Gittins The Post office Dolanog Assistant Overseer Robert Evan Jones Tymawr Dolwar Llanfihangel Labourer On the 30th day of July 1921 Probate of this Will was granted at Shrewsbury to Margaret Edwards and John Lloyd Jones the Executors Gross value of estate £1712-15-3 Net value of estate £1529-19-1
Burial	Llanfihangel Cemetery, Montgomeryshire Memorial in Llanfihangel Cemetery: John Edwards Ty Mawr, Dolanog Yr hwn a fu farw mehefin 24 1921 yn 72 ml. oed Hefyd am ei briod Margaret Edwards Yr hon a fu farw Corff 2 1931 yn 75 ml. oed

Wife: Margaret JONES

	Margaret JONES		Margaret JONES, 1904?, age 48		Margaret JONES, 1879, age 23		Margaret JONES, Maggie Edwards grave 1

	Margaret JONES, John and Maggie Edwards		Margaret JONES, 2007, age 151, Ty Mawr 1 2007		Margaret JONES, 2007, age 151, Ty Mawr 2 2007		Margaret JONES, 2007, age 151, Ty Mawr 3 2007

	Margaret JONES, Maggie Edwards 1		Margaret JONES, Maggie Edwards 3

Name:	Margaret JONES
Sex:	Female
Father:	Evan JONES (1826-1890)
Mother:	Mary EVANS (1830-1904)
Birth	1856	Ty Felin, Dolanog, Montgomeryshire
Census (1)	7 Apr 1861 (age 5)	Dolanog Mill, Dolanog, Llanfihangel Yn Ngwynfa, Montgomeryshire 7
Occupation (1)	7 Apr 1861 (age 5)	Miller's daur; Dolanog, Llanfihangel Yn Ngwynfa, Montgomeryshire 7
Census (2)	3 Apr 1881 (age 25)	Edgbaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire 8
Occupation (2)	3 Apr 1881 (age 24-25)	Housemaid; Edgbaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire 8
Census (3)	31 Mar 1901 (age 45)	24 Charles Street, St Georges Hanover Square, London 1
Will (1)	19 Feb 1925 (age 68-69)	Dolanog, Llanfihangel Yn Ngwynfa, Montgomeryshire 9
Will (2)	1931 (age 74-75) 10
Death	2 Jul 1931 (age 75)	Ty Mawr, Nr. Dolanog, Montgomeryshire 11
Burial	6 Jul 1931	Llanfihangel, Montgomeryshire
Probate	23 Oct 1931 (age 74-75)	Shrewsbury, Shropshire 10

Additional Information

Census (1)	Dolanog Mill, Dolanog, Montgomeryshire
Occupation (1)	Dolanog Mill, Dolanog, Llanfihangel Yn Ngwynfa, Montgomeryshire
Census (2)	125 Harbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham The house in Harbourne Road is no longer there [2007] there are modern flats built on what would presumably be the site. Further into Birmingham on the Harbourne Road there are some grand older houses possibly late Gerorgian / early Victorian which may be of the type in which Aunt Mggie worked.
Census (3)	RG13/81/127/14
Will (1)	Tymawr Dolanog Montgomeryshire THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of Tymawr Dolanog Montgomeryshire widow. I hereby appoint Charles Pryce Owen of High Street Llanfyllin and Edward Edwards of No 6 Linden Avenue Stockton on Tees to be Executors hereof and I give to each of them a legacy of six pounds each. I give and bequeath to my brother William Jones of Dolanog Mill a legacy of twenty pounds or if he shall predecease me I give the same to his son John Jehu Jones. I give to Mrs Ann Jones of Caenant House llanfyllin a legacy of Ten pounds in memory of her late Uncle John Edwards of Tymawr aforesaid. I give all my personal clothing and household linen to my sister Mrs Anne Roberts of No 4 Victoria stree Shrewsbury or if she shall predecease me then I give the same to her daughter Mary Matilda Roberts subject to the foregoing bequests and to the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses. I hereby direct my Executors to divide the residue of my Estate into three equal shares and to pay one share to my said sister Anne Roberts one share to John Jones of Dolwar Fach Dolanog and one share to the said Edward Edwards. I direct that if either of the said residuary legatees shall die in my lifetime then the share of the legatee so dying shall be paid and divided equally among his or her children or if only one child then to such only child. I hereby revoke all former Wils made by me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of February 1925. Signed by the said Margaret Edwards as her last Will and Testament in the presence of us both present at the same time who in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Margaret Mary Owen 46 High Street Llanfyllin N.B. Edwards Waenllys Llanfyllin Proved at Shrewsbury the 23rd day of October 1931.
Will (2)	Margaret Edwards of Tymawr, Dolanog, Llanfihangel, Montgomeryshire Widow Died: 2 July 1931 Probate: Shrewsbury 23 October 1931 to Edward Edwards, Electrical Engineer £ 352 16s 5d
Burial	Llanfihangel Cemetery, Montgomeryshire Memorial in Llanfihangel Cemetery: John Edwards Ty Mawr, Dolanog Yr hwn a fu farw mehefin 24 1921 yn 72 ml. oed Hefyd am ei briod Margaret Edwards Yr hon a fu farw Corff 2 1931 yn 75 ml. oed

Note on Husband: John EDWARDS - shared note

Memorial in Llanfihangel Cemetery:

 

John Edwards Ty Mawr, Dolanog

Yr hwn a fu farw mehefin 24 1921 yn 72 ml. oed

Hefyd am ei briod Margaret Edwards

Yr hon a fu farw Corff 2 1931 yn 75 ml. oed

Note on Wife: Margaret JONES (1) - shared note

Maggie and John had no children.

 

1861 Census:

[RG9/4260/40/2]

Mary now living at the Mill with her mother, her sisters, Catherine and Elizabeth; her husband, Evan Jones, and her children, William, Margaret and Annie.

 

1901 Census Maggie, still unmarried was at 24 Charles Street, St Georges Hanover Square, London as a Housemaid working for widow Marion Geoghan who was born in France a British subject

 

Will Index:

Margaret Edwards of Ty Mawr, Dolanog, Llanfihangel, Mont. widow d. 2 July 1931 Probate Shrewsbury 23 Oct

to Edward Edwards electrical engineer

Effects £352 16s 5d

 

Memorial in Llanfihangel Cemetery:

 

John Edwards Ty Mawr, Dolanog

Yr hwn a fu farw mehefin 24 1921 yn 72 ml. oed

Hefyd am ei briod

Margaret Edwards

Yr hon a fu farw Corff 2 1931 yn 75 ml. oed

Note on Wife: Margaret JONES (2)

The Montgomery County Times & Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser - Welshpool: Saturday July 11 1931:

 

DOLANOG

 

THE LATE MRS. EDWARDS.- The death of Mrs. Margaret Edwards, Tymawr, occurred on July 2nd in her 75th year. Her husband, Mr John Edwards, pre-deceased her ten years ago. After his death she continued to occupy the farm. Of late She had been in indifferent health, but the news of her death came rather unexpectedly. She was much respected by all who knew her in the neighbourhood, being of a kind and amiable disposition.

For many years she spent much of her time in London and in Birmingham with the Chamberlain families and others.

On her retirement from service she came to reside with her family at Dolanog Mill, from which she married Mr John Edwards. She is survived by one sister and a number of nephews and a niece.

The funeral took place on Monday at Llanfihangel burial ground.

The service at the house and graveside were taken by the Rev. D. Arthur Morgan, Meifod, assisted by Canon Roberts, R.D.

The bearers were Messrs. C.R. Davies, Dolwar Hall, Thos. J. Lewis Brynmawr, D.W. Davies, Tynycae and Ll.Price, Coedlios.

Note on Wife: Margaret JONES (3)

The Montgomeryshire Express & Radnor Times: Tuesday July 14 1931:

 

DOLANOG

 

WE REGRET to record the death of Mrs. Margaret Edwards, Tymawr, relict of the late Mr John Edwards who pre-deceased her about ten years ago.

The deceased had been in indifferent health for some time, but the news of her death came rather unexpectedly, as she was not bedridden.

She was in her 75th year and leaves sister and a number of nephews and a niece.

The deceased was of an amiable disposition, and much respected by all who knew her.

She had lived many years in London and also in Birmingham with one of the Chamberlain families.

On her retirement from service to Dolanog Mill, where she resided with her family, she married Mr J. Edwards and lived a happy life.

The funeral took place on Monday at Llanfihangel burial ground.

The service at the house and grave was taken by the Rev. D. Arthur Morgan, Meifod, assisted by Canon Roberts, R.D.

Messrs. C.R. Davies, Dolwar Hall; Ll.Price, Coedliss;Thomas. J. Lewis Brynmawr; and D.W. Davies, Tynycae, acted as bearers.

Sources

1	Public Record Office, "www.census.pro.gov.uk - 1901 Census" (Internet).
	Internet. Call Number: http://www.census.pro.gov.uk (electronic).

2

"Information from Free Births, Marriages, and Deaths website: http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/" (Internet). Assessment: Questionable. Text From Source: Marriages Jun 1906 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edwards John Llanfyllin 11b 333 JONES Margaret Llanfyllin 11b 333 I have not purchased a certificate for the above marriage - but it would seem a likely match.

Internet. Call Number: http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/ (electronic).

	Source: Free BMD website, marriage certificate - Lucy Jaques Alexander Davis - 25Dec 1902

3	"1881 British Census and National Index" (The Church Of The Latter Day Saints).
	Graham Hoadly.

4

GRO, 1851 census (Microfilm). Assessment: Secondary evidence. Text From Source: EDWARDS, Edward, h, m, 41, farmer of 110 acr, DEN Llansilin, Tymawr, /f234/p5 EDWARDS, Anne, w, m, 31, , MGY Llanrhaiadr, Tymawr, /f234/p5 EDWARDS, William, s, u, 5, , MGY Llanfihangel, Tymawr, /f234/p5 EDWARDS, Edward, s, u, 3, , MGY Llanfihangel, Tymawr, /f234/p5 EDWARDS, John, s, u, 1, , MGY Llanfihangel, Tymawr, /f234/p5 JONES, Jane, sv, u, 19, , MGY Myvod, Tymawr, /f234/p5 WILLIAMS, Evan, sv, u, 18, , MGY Llanfair, Tymawr, /f234/p5 THOMAS,Thomas M., sv, u, 18, , MGY Llanfihangel, Tymawr, /f234/p5 DAVIES, Anne, sv, u, 12, , MGY Llanfair, Tymawr, /f234/p5

Family Records Centre, 1 Myddleton Street LONDON EC1R 1UW. Tel: 020 8392 5300.

5	"Census 1861 (Edward Edwards) Dolanog Mill, Dolanog, Llanfihangel Yn Ngwynfa, Montgomeryshire RG9/4260/40/4". Assessment: Primary evidence.

	Source: Census 1861 (Edward Edwards) Dolanog Mill, Dolanog, Llanfihangel Yn Ngwynfa, Montgomeryshire RG9/4260/40/4, John Edwards 61

6

Will. Text From Source: This is the last will and testament of me John Edward Ty Mawr Dolwar in the parish of Llanfihangel in the County of Montgomery farmer. I give and bequeath all my estate of whatsoever description unto my wife Margaret for her own use absolutely on condition that she is to pay as soon after my decease as conveniently may be a legacy of fifty pounds unto my nephew John Lloyd Jones of Dolwar Fach in the parish of Llanfihangel also a legacy of fifty pounds unto my nephew Edward Edwards the son of my brother Henry. And I appoint my said wife and the said John Lloyd Jones executors of this my will and revoke all previous wills made by me at any time heretofore made and declare this writing to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this tenth day of July 1914. Signed by the said John Edwards the Testator in the presence of us present at the same time who in his presence and in the presence of each other subscribe our names as witnesses. John Edwards Robert Gittins The Post office Dolanog Assistant Overseer Robert Evan Jones Tymawr Dolwar Llanfihangel Labourer On the 30th day of July 1921 Probate of this Will was granted at Shrewsbury to Margaret Edwards and John Lloyd Jones the Executors Gross value of estate £1712-15-3 Net value of estate £1529-19-1

Principal Registry Family Division, First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn LONDON WC1V 6NP. Tel: 020 7947 6946.

7	"Census 1861 (Jane Evans) Dolanog Mill, Dolanog, Llanfihangel Yn Ngwynfa, Montgomeryshire RG9/4260/40/3". Assessment: Primary evidence.

	Source: Census 1861 (Jane Evans) Dolanog Mill, Dolanog, Llanfihangel Yn Ngwynfa, Montgomeryshire RG9/4260/40/3, Evan Jones 61

8	"Census 1881 (Margaret Jones) Edgbaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire RG11/2956/100/62" (RG11/2956/100/62). RG11/2956/100/62. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Primary evidence.

	Source: Census 1881 (Margaret Jones) Edgbaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire RG11/2956/100/62, Margaret Jones (a) 81

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Will. Text From Source: THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of Tymawr Dolanog Montgomeryshire widow. I hereby appoint Charles Pryce Owen of High Street Llanfyllin and Edward Edwards of No 6 Linden Avenue Stockton on Tees to be Executors hereof and I give to each of them a legacy of six pounds each. I give and bequeath to my brother William Jones of Dolanog Mill a legacy of twenty pounds or if he shall predecease me I give the same to his son John Jehu Jones. I give to Mrs Ann Jones of Caenant House llanfyllin a legacy of Ten pounds in memory of her late Uncle John Edwards of Tymawr aforesaid. I give all my personal clothing and household linen to my sister Mrs Anne Roberts of No 4 Victoria stree Shrewsbury or if she shall predecease me then I give the same to her daughter Mary Matilda Roberts subject to the foregoing bequests and to the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses. I hereby direct my Executors to divide the residue of my Estate into three equal shares and to pay one share to my said sister Anne Roberts one share to John Jones of Dolwar Fach Dolanog and one share to the said Edward Edwards. I direct that if either of the said residuary legatees shall die in my lifetime then the share of the legatee so dying shall be paid and divided equally among his or her children or if only one child then to such only child. I hereby revoke all former Wils made by me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of February 1925. Signed by the said Margaret Edwards as her last Will and Testament in the presence of us both present at the same time who in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Margaret Mary Owen 46 High Street Llanfyllin N.B. Edwards Waenllys Llanfyllin Proved at Shrewsbury the 23rd day of October 1931.

Principal Registry Family Division, First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn LONDON WC1V 6NP. Tel: 020 7947 6946.

10	"Probate Indexes".
	Principal Registry Family Division, First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn LONDON WC1V 6NP. Tel: 020 7947 6946.

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"Newspaper". Assessment: Secondary evidence. Text From Source: The Montgomery County Times & Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser - Welshpool: Saturday July 11 1931: DOLANOG THE LATE MRS. EDWARDS.- The death of Mrs. Margaret Edwards, Tymawr, occurred on July 2nd in her 75th year. Her husband, Mr John Edwards, pre-deceased her ten years ago. After his death she continued to occupy the farm. Of late She had been in indifferent health, but the news of her death came rather unexpectedly. She was much respected by all who knew her in the neighbourhood, being of a kind and amiable disposition. For many years she spent much of her time in London and in Birmingham with the Chamberlain families and others. On her retirement from service she came to reside with her family at Dolanog Mill, from which she married Mr John Edwards. She is survived by one sister and a number of nephews and a niece. The funeral took place on Monday at Llanfihangel burial ground. The service at the house and graveside were taken by the Rev. D. Arthur Morgan, Meifod, assisted by Canon Roberts, R.D. The bearers were Messrs. C.R. Davies, Dolwar Hall, Thos. J. Lewis Brynmawr, D.W. Davies, Tynycut and Ll.Price, Coedlios.