Thomas Davies (bef. 1784 - 1866)

Born before 17 Aug 1784 in Llanbedra, Flint, Wales

Husband of Jane (Jones) Davies — married 28 Oct 1820 (to 21 Apr 1862) in Saint Asaph Church, Eglwys Fach, Denbigh, Wales

Descendants

Died 17 Jul 1866 after age 81 in Rainbow Inn, Gwernymynydd, Mold, Flint, Wales

Biography

Thomas was born in 1784 in Llanbedra, Flint, Wales. He was the son of David Davies and Mary (UNKNOWN) Davies.^[1]

Thomas was baptised on 17 August 1784 in Llanbedra, Flint, Wales.

When Thomas was 36 he married Jane Jones on 28 October 1820 in Saint Asaph Church, Eglwys-Fãach, Denbigh, Wales. The couple had 5 children: Elizabeth Davies, Sarah Davies, Anne Davies, Harriet Davies and Thomas Davies.^[2][3]

In 1841 Thomas (age about 56) was living in Wern Fawr, Llangynhafel, Denbigh, Wales.

In 1851 Thomas (age about 66) was employed as a Innkeeper in Rainbow Inn, Gwernymynydd, Mold, Flint, Wales.

In 1861 Thomas (age about 76) was employed as a Innkeeper in Rainbow Inn, Gwernymynydd, Mold, Flint, Wales.

Thomas died at the age of 81 on 17 July 1866 in Rainbow Inn, Gwernymynydd, Mold, Flint, Wales and was buried in Saint Cynhafels Church, Llangynhafel, Denbigh, Wales.^[4]

Research Notes

Thomas Davies was born in 1783.
The Llanbedr parish records show a baptism date of 17th. August 1783 Thomas's parents are shown as David and Mary Davies.
The 1841 Census shows he was a Farmer, living at "Wern Fawr" Llanganhafa l, Denbighshire. with his wife Jane. He is shown as being aged 55/59.
"Wern Fawr" was built in 1799 by Thomas and Judith Davies of "Plas Draw ". According to the plaque on the wall.
The Census returns for 1851 and 1861 show that Thomas was the Inkeeper of the "Rainbow Inn" at Arddynwent, living with his wife Jane.
The 1861 census return shows that "Wern Fawr" was now owned/run by a Willi am Jones, a farmer of 163 acres.
Thomas and his wife Jane are buried in the churchyard at Llangynhafal acco rding to Anne Amies who has seen the gravestone.
Thomas Davies died on the 17th. July 1866 as noted on his gravestone.
His wife Jane died on the 21st. April 1862 age 77 years.
A photograph of the gravestone is in the records.
NOTES FROM ANNE AMES:
Gravestone for John and Jane Davis shows, John b 1801-1877 Jane b 1790-18 71 This stone mentions "Gales" on it.
Gravestone for Elizabeth shows b 1788-1806
Gravestone for Margaret shows b 1793-1796
Gravestone for David shows b 1795-1797
Gravestone for Robert b 1803-1806

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: Abbreviation: Parish Records for Llanbedra Title: Llanbedra Parish Records Author: Graham Wilfred Morris Paranthetical: Y. (accessed before 5 March 2022)
2. ↑ Marriage: Media: Index Abbreviation: International Genealogical Index(R) Title: International Genealogical Index(R) Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Publication: Copyright (c) 1980, 2002 Date: 23 Jul 2009 Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y. Citing: Page: citing microfilm 0934323 for batch 7401818, sheet 18, downloaded 30 Jul 2009 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Date: 30 Jul 2009 (accessed before 5 March 2022)
3. ↑ Marriage: Media: Index Abbreviation: International Genealogical Index(R) Title: International Genealogical Index(R) Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Publication: Copyright (c) 1980, 2002 Date: 23 Jul 2009 Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y. Citing: Page: citing microfilm 0934323 for batch 7401818, sheet 18, downloaded 1 Aug 2009 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Date: 17 Aug 2009 (accessed before 5 March 2022)
4. ↑ Burial: Abbreviation: Anne Ames Title: Anne Ames Paranthetical: Y. (accessed before 5 March 2022)

See also:

• WikiTree profile Davies-1317 created through the import of WTree.JAZ.Ancestors.ged on May 2, 2012 by Dave Zenger