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Cecilia LEWIS 1829–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1829

Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales

Death Date: 27 DEC 1909

Death Location: unknown

Father: Thomas LEWIS

Mother: Rachel MORGAN

Spouse(s): Benjamin DAVIES

Children(s): John DAVIES, Catherine DAVIES, Richard DAVIES, Joseph DAVIES, Rachel DAVIES, Hanna DAVIES, Mary DAVIES, Benjamin DAVIES

In 1829, Cecilia LEWIS entered the world in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales, born to Thomas Lewis And Rachel Morgan. Cecilia LEWIS married Benjamin Davies, and had children including Benjamin Davies, Catherine Davies, Hanna Davies, John Wolridge Davies, Joseph M Davies, Lizebeth Davies, Mary Davies, Rachel Davies, Richard Thomas Davies. Cecilia LEWIS passed away in 1909 in unknown.

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Biography

  • In 1829, Cecilia LEWIS entered the world in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales, born to Thomas Lewis And Rachel Morgan.
  • Cecilia LEWIS married Benjamin Davies, and had children including Benjamin Davies, Catherine Davies, Hanna Davies, John Wolridge Davies, Joseph M Davies, Lizebeth Davies, Mary Davies, Rachel Davies, Richard Thomas Davies.
  • Cecilia LEWIS passed away in 1909 in unknown.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas LEWIS
1802–
Birth Location: of Merthyr Tydfil, Glam., Wales
TL
Rachel MORGAN
1806–
Birth Location: of Merthyr Tydfil, Glam., Wales
RM

Spouses(s)

Benjamin DAVIES
1823–1908
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
BD

Children(s)

John DAVIES
1853–1886
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, United Kingdom
JD
Catherine DAVIES
1862–1891
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
CD
Richard DAVIES
1859–1925
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales
RD
Joseph DAVIES
1861–1912
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
JD
Rachel DAVIES
1866–1931
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales
RD
Hanna DAVIES
1863–1933
Birth Location: Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom of Great Britain
HD
Mary DAVIES
1864–
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
MD
Benjamin DAVIES
1866–
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
BD

Cecilia LEWIS's Ancestors

Self
Cecilia LEWIS
1829–1909
Birth Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales
Parents
Thomas LEWIS
1802–
of Merthyr Tydfil, Glam., Wales
Rachel MORGAN
1806–
of Merthyr Tydfil, Glam., Wales
Grandparents
Edward Lewis
1771–
Merthyr Tydfil, Glam., Wales
Great-Grandparents
Lewis
1737–
Martha
1741–1795
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William LEWIS
1700–
Rhoda Morgan
1704–

Cecilia LEWIS's Descendants

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Cecilia LEWIS (ABT 1829–27 DEC 1909) m. Benjamin DAVIES (1823–27 MAR 1908)
  1. 1. John (Wolridge) DAVIES 1853–1886
  2. 2. Catherine DAVIES 1862–1891 m. not (known) Williams 1862–1911
    1. 1. Louisa (Maud) Williams 1888–1975 m. William Teasdale 1883–1952
      1. 1. Anna (N. M. N.) Teasdale 1922–1994
      2. 2. Sally Hockersmith 1913–1966
      3. 3. Ditty Teasdale 1911–1973
      4. 4. Richard Tisdale 1909–1965
      5. 5. Jack Teasdale 1919–1984
    2. 2. Annie (W.) Williams 1882–1977
    3. 3. William (J) Williams 1881–
    4. 4. John Williams 1878–
    5. 5. Gladys Williams 1884–1948
  3. 3. Richard (Thomas) DAVIES 1859–1925 m. Margaret HOWELLS 1858–1917
    1. 1. Stanley DAVIES 1887– m. Lillian DAVIES 1891–1968
      1. 1. William (Tudor Howell) DAVIES 1922–2000 m. Olwen NOBLE 1923–1978
      2. 2. John (Stuart) DAVIES 1924–1991 m. Muriel (Beatrice Alice) DAVEY 1921–
    2. 2. Frederick (Howell) DAVIES 1893–1942 m. Margaret Jones –1934
      1. 1. Betty 1921– m. Peter (Leslie Alexander George) COOPER 1921–1989
      2. 2. John (Myrydydd) DAVIES 1924– m. Phyllis (M.) DAVIES 1920–
    3. 3. Jane DAVIES 1889–1972 m. William HOPKINS 1891–1962
    4. 4. Christopher DAVIES 1890–1957 m. Anne LANE 1890–1957
      1. 1. Margaret DAVIES 1920–
      2. 2. Mary DAVIES 1923–
    5. 5. Arthur (Tudor) DAVIES 1895–1917
  4. 4. Joseph (M) DAVIES 1861–1912
    1. 1. John (Wallace) DAVIES 1897–1918
  5. 5. Rachel DAVIES 1866–1931 m. Edward Hopkins 1856–1951
    1. 1. Gwendolyn HOPKINS 1892–1973
    2. 2. Jack 1893–1911
    3. 3. Ivor (Benjamin Treherne) HOPKINS 1897–1985 m. Margaret Owen 1896–1975
      1. 1. Betty (Eileen) HOPKINS 1924–1990 m. John Yusep 1922–1999
      2. 2. Iris (Mary) HOPKINS 1926– m. Iain (Ferguson) McLeod 1928–2016
      3. 3. Trevor (Owen) HOPKINS 1930–2009 m. Marjorie (Norene) CAMERON 1929–2014
      4. 4. Rachel (Leona Anne) HOPKINS 1932–2013 m. William (Donald) SOLEY 1932–2010
      5. 5. David (Thomas Edward) HOPKINS 1937–2015 m. Dorothy Lowe 1938–2007
    4. 4. "May" 1901–1912
    5. 5. David (Glyndwr) HOPKINS 1914–1987 m. Edith (Florence) GRAVES 1920–2022
    6. 6. Anne (Cecelia) HOPKINS 1894–1895
    7. 7. Edward (Ellis) HOPKINS 1899–1900
    8. 8. Rowland (Richard) HOPKINS 1907–1908
    9. 9. Evan HOPKINS 1898–
    10. 10. Edward (Arthur) HOPKINS 1903–1996 m. Elsie SPEAKE 1909–1994 m. Vivian (Elizabeth) BELLAMY 1914–1980 m. Eveleen (Barbara) Chappell 1912–1973
      1. 1. "Bud" (or) "Tex" 1932–2013
      2. 2. Valerie (Jeanette) HOPKINS 1935–2022 m. Jack Hill –2015
      3. 3. Arthur (Glyndwr) HOPKINS 1938–2010
    11. 11. Jennett (Cecelia) HOPKINS 1895–1896
  6. 6. Hanna DAVIES 1863–1933 m. John (Morgan) Richards 1861–1920
  7. 7. Mary DAVIES 1864–
  8. 8. Benjamin DAVIES 1866–

Cecilia LEWIS's Timeline

10 Records

1828
1828
Cecilia LEWIS was christened in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, South Wales
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, South Wales
1829
1829
Birth of Cecilia LEWIS in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
1829
ABT 1829
Birth of Cecilia LEWIS in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales
1830
4 JUL 1830
Age 1
Cecilia LEWIS was christened in Merthyr Tydfil, Glam., Wales
Merthyr Tydfil, Glam., Wales
1830
4 JUL 1830
Age 1
Cecilia LEWIS was christened in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
1841
1841
Age 12
Cecilia LEWIS resided here in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
1851
1851
Age 22
Cecilia LEWIS resided here in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales
1871
1871
Age 42
Cecilia LEWIS resided here in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
1881
1881
Age 52
Cecilia LEWIS resided here in Eglwysilan, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Eglwysilan, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
1909
27 DEC 1909
Age 80
Death of Cecilia LEWIS in unknown
unknown

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 4 JUL 1830
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glam., Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Wales Births and Baptisms, 1541-1907," database, FamilySearch ( : 5 December 2014), Cecilia Lewis, 04 Jul 1830; citing MERTHYR TYDFIL,GLAMORGAN,WALES, reference ; FHL microfilm 104,886, 104,887, 104,888, 104,889.
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 17 May 2016, 07:32), entry for Cecilia Lewis(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K8KJ-C6F

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] England and Wales Census, 1841, "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 25 May 2019), Cecilia Lewis, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, <i>findmypast<i> ( : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
    [2] England and Wales Census, 1851, "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 November 2019), Cecilia Davies in household of Benjamin Davies, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales; citing Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, p. 40, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, <i>findmypast<i> ( : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
    [3] England and Wales Census, 1871, "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 25 June 2022), Cisela Davis in entry for Benjamin Davis, 1871.
    [4] England and Wales Census, 1881, "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 December 2017), Cecelia Davies in household of Benjamin Davies, Eglwysilan, Glamorganshire, Wales; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, <i>findmypast<i> ( : n.d.); citing p. 19, PieceFolio 5293134, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,454.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Eglwysilan, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 DEC 1909
    Event Place: unknown
    Record Source:
    [1] Letter from William Tudor Howell DAVIES to Phillip Lewis HOWELL dated 07 June 1996
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 08 May 2016, 13:40), entry for Cecilia(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K6QZ-2XM

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1829
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, South Wales
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 08 May 2016, 13:40), entry for Cecilia(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K6QZ-2XM

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 4 JUL 1830
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Wales, Glamorgan Parish Registers, 1558-1900, "Wales, Glamorgan Parish Registers, 1558-1900," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 5 December 2014), Cicilia Lewis, 1830; Baptism, citing Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, Glamorgan Family History Society, Cardiff.
    [2] Wales, Glamorganshire, Parish Registers, 1538-1912, "Wales, Glamorganshire, Parish Registers, 1538-1912," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Cecilia Lewis, 04 Jul 1830, Baptism; from "Parish Records Collection 1538-2005," database and images, <i>findmypast</i> ( : 2012); citing Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
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