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John Griffiths 1852–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 JUN 1852

Birth Location: Pontrhydfendigaid, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales

Death Date: 10 NOV 1931

Death Location: Trealaw Cemetery, Trealaw, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

Father: John Griffiths

Mother: Mary Steadman

Spouse(s): Mary Lewis

Children(s): John Griffiths, Richard Griffiths, Gwilym Griffiths, Mary Griffiths, Morgan Griffiths, Catherine Griffiths, Elizabeth Griffiths, Sarah Griffiths, Aneurin Griffiths, Margaretta Griffiths

The story of John Griffiths began in 1852 in Pontrhydfendigaid, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales. In 1861, John Griffiths was recorded in the census in Bernant, Tregaron, Cardiganshire, Wales. In 1871, John Griffiths was recorded in the census in 3 ??? Place, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales. John Griffiths married Mary Lewis, and had children including Aneurin Steadman Griffiths, Catherine Ann Griffiths, Elizabeth Steadman Griffiths, Gwilym Steadman Griffiths, John Steadman Griffiths, Margaretta Steadman Griffiths, Mary Jane Griffiths, Morgan Steadman Griffiths, Richard Steadman Griffiths, Sarah Rowena Griffiths. John Griffiths passed away in 1931 in Trealaw Cemetery, Trealaw, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales.

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Biography

  • The story of John Griffiths began in 1852 in Pontrhydfendigaid, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales.
  • In 1861, John Griffiths was recorded in the census in Bernant, Tregaron, Cardiganshire, Wales.
  • In 1871, John Griffiths was recorded in the census in 3 ??? Place, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • John Griffiths married Mary Lewis, and had children including Aneurin Steadman Griffiths, Catherine Ann Griffiths, Elizabeth Steadman Griffiths, Gwilym Steadman Griffiths, John Steadman Griffiths, Margaretta Steadman Griffiths, Mary Jane Griffiths, Morgan Steadman Griffiths, Richard Steadman Griffiths, Sarah Rowena Griffiths.
  • John Griffiths passed away in 1931 in Trealaw Cemetery, Trealaw, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Griffiths
1823–1881
Birth Location: ???, Cardiganshire, Wales
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Mary Steadman
1817–1894
Birth Location: Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales
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Spouses(s)

Mary Lewis
1854–1927
Birth Location: Blaina, Aberystruth, Monmouthshire, Wales
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Children(s)

John Griffiths
1875–1954
Birth Location: Cwmaman, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
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Richard Griffiths
1878–1954
Birth Location: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
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Gwilym Griffiths
1880–1918
Birth Location: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
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Mary Griffiths
1876–1935
Birth Location: Cwmaman, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
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Morgan Griffiths
1882–1964
Birth Location: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
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Catherine Griffiths
1885–
Birth Location: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
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Elizabeth Griffiths
1887–1971
Birth Location: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
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Sarah Griffiths
1889–
Birth Location: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
SG
Aneurin Griffiths
1891–1975
Birth Location: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
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Margaretta Griffiths
1894–1967
Birth Location: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
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John Griffiths's Ancestors

Self
John Griffiths
1852–1931
Birth Place: Pontrhydfendigaid, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales
Parents
John Griffiths
1823–1881
???, Cardiganshire, Wales
Mary Steadman
1817–1894
Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales
Grandparents
William Studman
1788–1858
Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales
Jane
1789–1858
Tregaron, Cardiganshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Griffiths's Descendants

1.
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John Griffiths (26 JUN 1852–10 NOV 1931) m. Mary Lewis (BET JAN 1854 AND MAR 1854–6 JUL 1927)
  1. 1. John (Steadman) Griffiths 1875–1954 m. Edith Rogers 1883–1925 m. Janet (Ann) Coombes 1898–1977
    1. 1. John (Ronald Steadman) Griffiths 1912–1996
    2. 2. Beryl (Steadman) Griffiths 1908–2000 m. Arthur (Ewart) Preece 1898–1986
      1. 1. John (Stanley Brian) Preece 1929–2011 m. Patricia (Mary) Stokes 1928–2020
      2. 2. Barbara (Anne) Preece 1933–2011 m. Austin (Sirrell) Reeves 1929–2013
    3. 3. Iris (May Steadman) Griffiths 1906–1995
    4. 4. Muriel (Steadman) Griffiths 1909–1941
    5. 5. Kenneth (Steadman) Griffiths 1916–2001 m. Gwyneth Griffiths 1918–
    6. 6. Marjorie (Steadman) Griffiths 1919–1993
    7. 7. Glyn Griffiths 1938–2000
    8. 8. David Griffiths 1942–2007
  2. 2. Richard (Steadman) Griffiths 1878–1954 m. Jennie (Maud) McLewin 1881–1959
    1. 1. Rita (Steadman) Griffiths 1909–
    2. 2. Morgan (Steadman) Griffiths 1903–1908
  3. 3. Gwilym (Steadman) Griffiths 1880–1918 m. Beatrice James 1883–1964
    1. 1. Clarys (Dwynwen) Griffiths 1905–
    2. 2. Tydien (Mwynfron) Griffiths 1906–
    3. 3. Vila (Idalene) Griffiths 1907–
    4. 4. Sophia (Mary) Griffiths 1908–
    5. 5. Gwilym (Alwyn Steadman) Griffiths 1909–1915
    6. 6. Beatrice (Cicely) Griffiths 1911–
    7. 7. John (Thomas James) Griffiths 1912–1913
    8. 8. Graham (Wynford) Griffiths 1914–1990 m. Iris Parsons 1918–
  4. 4. Mary (Jane) Griffiths 1876–1935 m. Morgan Owen 1877–1947
    1. 1. Edna (May) Owen 1903– m. Leslie (Archibald) Spikesman 1900–1968
      1. 1. Gerald (Steadman) Owen 1920–
      2. 2. June (F) Spikesman 1925–
      3. 3. Peter (Leslie) Spikesman 1926–
    2. 2. Haydn (Glyndwr) Owen 1904–1979 m. Hilda (May) Thomas 1907–1973
    3. 3. Marie (Irene) Owen 1905– m. Arthur Proctor 1899–
      1. 1. Peter Proctor 1930–1994
    4. 4. Gwilym (Steadman George) Owen 1910–1994 m. Mary Neilson-Bogh 1913–
    5. 5. Jennie (Alexandra) Owen 1907–1908
    6. 6. Kitty (Alvine) Owen 1913– m. Thomas (John) Roblin 1911–
  5. 5. Morgan (Steadman) Griffiths 1882–1964 m. Margaret (Mary) Ford 1891–1970
    1. 1. Morgan (Royston Steadman) Griffiths 1920–
    2. 2. Margaret (Irene Steadman) Griffiths 1917–
    3. 3. Cyril (Aubrey) Griffiths 1912–
    4. 4. Ethelgwyne (Hilary) Griffiths 1913–
  6. 6. Catherine (Ann) Griffiths 1885–
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Steadman) Griffiths 1887–1971 m. Gwilym Evans 1888–
    1. 1. John (Gorwyn) Evans 1918–
  8. 8. Sarah (Rowena) Griffiths 1889–
  9. 9. Aneurin (Steadman) Griffiths 1891–1975 m. Jane Griffiths 1890–1969
    1. 1. Trevor (Steadman) Griffiths 1912–1991
    2. 2. Eirwen Griffiths 1913–
    3. 3. William (Steadman) Griffiths 1915–1971 m. Iris (Doreen) Amos 1917–1969
    4. 4. David (John Steadman) Griffiths 1920–1989
  10. 10. Margaretta (Steadman) Griffiths 1894–1967

John Griffiths's Timeline

30 Records

1852
26 JUN 1852
Birth of John Griffiths in Pontrhydfendigaid, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales
Pontrhydfendigaid, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales
1861
1861
Age 9
John Griffiths appeared in census in Bernant, Tregaron, Cardiganshire, Wales
Bernant, Tregaron, Cardiganshire, Wales
1871
1871
Age 19
John Griffiths appeared in census in 3 ??? Place, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
3 ??? Place, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1871
1871
Age 19
John Griffiths was employed
None
1873
25 DEC 1873
Age 21
John Griffiths resided here in 1, Aman Court, Cwmaman, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1, Aman Court, Cwmaman, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1873
25 DEC 1873
Age 21
John Griffiths was employed
None
1881
1881
Age 29
John Griffiths appeared in census in 7 Llewellyn Terrace, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
7 Llewellyn Terrace, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1881
1881
Age 29
John Griffiths was employed
None
1891
1891
Age 39
John Griffiths appeared in census in 3 Ivor Hael Place, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
3 Ivor Hael Place, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1891
1891
Age 39
John Griffiths was employed
None
1901
1901
Age 49
John Griffiths appeared in census in 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1901
1901
Age 49
John Griffiths was employed
None
1905
24 APR 1905
Age 53
John Griffiths was employed
None
1910
21 JAN 1910
Age 58
John Griffiths resided here in Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1911
1911
Age 59
John Griffiths appeared in census in 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1911
1911
Age 59
John Griffiths was employed
None
1915
1 APR 1915
Age 63
John Griffiths resided here in Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1918
5 DEC 1918
Age 66
John Griffiths resided here in 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1918
5 DEC 1918
Age 66
John Griffiths was employed in Llwynypia Road, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
Llwynypia Road, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1921
1921
Age 69
John Griffiths appeared in census in 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1921
1921
Age 69
John Griffiths was employed in 9 Llwynypia Road, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
9 Llwynypia Road, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1924
19 MAR 1924
Age 72
John Griffiths - Will
None
1924
19 MAR 1924
Age 72
John Griffiths resided here in 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1927
2 JUL 1927
Age 75
John Griffiths was employed
None
1931
5 NOV 1931
Age 79
Death of John Griffiths in 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1931
5 NOV 1931
Age 79
John Griffiths resided here in 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1931
5 NOV 1931
Age 79
John Griffiths was employed
None
1931
10 NOV 1931
Age 79
Burial of John Griffiths in Trealaw Cemetery, Trealaw, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
Trealaw Cemetery, Trealaw, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1932
13 MAY 1932
Age 80
John Griffiths - Probate in Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
1938
23 JUL 1938
Age 86
John Griffiths was employed
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 JUN 1852
    Event Place: Pontrhydfendigaid, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG1153053869 f.
    [2] 1891 United Kingdom Census, RG12442654
    [3] 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG135016323 f.
    [4] 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143236116
    [5] Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery, John Griffiths
    [6] Gravestone photographs, John & Mary Griffiths, Trealaw Cemetery, @N0285@
    [7] 1861 United Kingdom Census, RG942036835
    [8] 1871 United Kingdom Census, RG10541012446 f.
    [9] 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152671915
    [10] GRO Digital Image, Birth - John Griffiths
    [11] Certificate on file, Marriage - John Griffiths Mary Lewis

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 NOV 1931
    Event Place: 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery, John Griffiths
    [2] _England & Wales Death Index
    [3] Gravestone photographs, John & Mary Griffiths, Trealaw Cemetery, @N0285@
    [4] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), John Griffiths, @N0286@
    [5] Wills on file, John Griffiths (1852-1931)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Bernant, Tregaron, Cardiganshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1861 United Kingdom Census, RG942036835

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: 3 ??? Place, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1871 United Kingdom Census, RG10541012446 f.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1871
    Record Source: 1871 United Kingdom Census, RG10541012446 f.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 DEC 1873
    Event Place: 1, Aman Court, Cwmaman, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Certificate on file, Marriage - John Griffiths Mary Lewis

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 25 DEC 1873
    Record Source: Certificate on file, Marriage - John Griffiths Mary Lewis

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: 7 Llewellyn Terrace, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG1153053869 f.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1881
    Record Source: 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG1153053869 f.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 3 Ivor Hael Place, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1891 United Kingdom Census, RG12442654

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1891
    Record Source: 1891 United Kingdom Census, RG12442654

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG135016323 f.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1901
    Record Source: 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG135016323 f.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 24 APR 1905
    Record Source: Certificate on file, Marriage - John Griffiths Edith Rogers

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 JAN 1910
    Event Place: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Aberdare Leader, Page 5, @N0080@

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143236116

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1911
    Record Source: 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143236116

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1915
    Event Place: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Aberdare Leader, Page 6, @N0085@

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 DEC 1918
    Event Place: 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Rhondda Leader, Page 4, @N0082@

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 5 DEC 1918
    Event Place: Llwynypia Road, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Rhondda Leader, Page 4, @N0082@

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152671915

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: 9 Llwynypia Road, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152671915

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 19 MAR 1924
    Record Source: Wills on file, John Griffiths (1852-1931)

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 MAR 1924
    Event Place: 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Wills on file, John Griffiths (1852-1931)

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 2 JUL 1927
    Record Source: Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery, Mary Griffiths

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 NOV 1931
    Event Place: 48, Sherwood Street, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery, John Griffiths
    [2] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), John Griffiths, @N0286@
    [3] Wills on file, John Griffiths (1852-1931)

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 5 NOV 1931
    Record Source: Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery, John Griffiths

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 NOV 1931
    Event Place: Trealaw Cemetery, Trealaw, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery, John Griffiths
    [2] Gravestone photographs, John & Mary Griffiths, Trealaw Cemetery, @N0285@

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 13 MAY 1932
    Event Place: Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), John Griffiths, @N0286@
    [2] Wills on file, John Griffiths (1852-1931)

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 23 JUL 1938

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 32
    Event Type: Custom Fact
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