James Thomas
| Birth: | 2 Nov 1855, Maesllwyn, Penbryn, Cardiganshire |
| Father: | Thomas THOMAS (ca.1822 - 1886) |
| Mother: | Catherine GRIFFITHS (ca.1821 - 1895) |
| Spouse: | Mary Jones |
| Marriage: | 15 Nov 1877, Glynarthen Chapel, Penbryn, Cardiganshire |
| Death: | 29 Dec 1936, Llwynderw, Glynarthen, Cardiganshire |
Is this couple Mary Jones and James Thomas? Sadly, we cannot be certain. The picture belonged to Mary Thomas, and we can see was taken in Newcastle Emlyn. It is believed to be of her parents, but there is no inscription.
The original of this picture on stiff card, and is in two halves after being damaged.
Is it the same gentleman as this picture? The lady is Mary Bevan (nee Thomas)
His obituary was printed in the local paper. Translated from it's original Welsh, it reads:
Burial - A large crowd came to Glynarthen last Saturday to pay their last respects to the late Mr James Thomas, Llwynderw. His health had been fragile for a long time but the end came rather unexpectedly, having reached the fair age of 84, and his remains were laid to rest in the cemetery of Glynarthen, where his wife rests, who preceded him by twelve years. He was a quiet and prudent (or wise), his influence was great and he was highly respected in the district where he spent a long life of service, and he was an example of an honest and diligent worker. Until lately, when he was forced to give up due to ill health, he had been for years working for the County council on the roads. James Thomas was a type of old puritan, and he never faltered in his place as a member and official in the Watch Tower, where he was a respected deacon for twelve years. His aim in life was diligence , and he accomplished this towards his Bethel, his cottage and his work,and because of this he made many friends and admirers. His minister, the Reverend M P Morgan, Blaenannerch, officiated on the day of his funeral, assisted by the Reverends ……
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| GRO Marriage Index: | Newcastle Emlyn Dec 1877 11b 54 | |
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| 1861 Census: | Maesyllwyn, Penbryn | RG9/4182/70/13 |
| 1871 Census: | Pensarnddufawr, Bettws Evan | RG10/5546/43/45 |
| 1881 Census: | Yet Fawr, Penbryn | RG11/5433/104/54 |
| 1891 Census: | Brook St., Williamstown (probable) | RG12/4418/68/238 |
| 1901 Census: | Not found | |
| 1911 Census: | Llwynderw, Glynarthen | RG14/33306/RG78/PN1908/ RD604/ED1/SD1/SN64 |
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