Thomas John (bef. 1834 - 1893)

Born before 27 Jul 1834 in Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales

Husband of Elizabeth (Smith) John — married 13 Feb 1858 in Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

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Died 27 Jun 1893 after age 58 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

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Biography

Thomas John was born in Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales.

Thomas John was born in 1834 and was christened on 27 July 1834 in Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales. His father was William John, a Shoe Maker (according to Thomas and Elizabeth's marriage record) and his mother was named Mary.

In the 1851 Census, Thomas (aged 16 and employed as a Cabinet Maker) was at home in Llantrithyd, Glamorganshire, Wales ^[1] with his parents William (a Shoe Maker) and Mary John, and his siblings:

• Noah John (aged 25 and working as a Carpenter); and
• William John aged 21, born in Llancarvan, Glamorganshire and employed as a Sadler.

Also in the household was a lodger named Richard Howe, who worked as a Shoe Maker.

On 13 February 1858 Thomas John (aged 23) married Elizabeth Smith in Aberdare, St Elvan, Glamorganshire, Wales. ^[2] According to Thomas and Elizabeth's marriage record, Elizabeth's father was John Smith, a Farmer, and Elizabeth was living in Duffryn at the time of the marriage.

In the 1861 Census, Thomas (a Carpenter, aged 26) was at home with his wife Elizabeth (aged 28) and their 1 year old son William John, born in Canton, Glamorganshire, Wales. ^[3]

In the 1871 Census, Thomas (a Wood Carver) and Elizabeth were living at home in Canton, Glamorgan, Wales ^[4] with their children:

• William John aged 11;
• Thomas John aged 9;
• James John aged 6; and
• Mary Susanna John aged 2.

The children were all born in Llandaff, Glamorganshire, Wales.

In the 1881 Census, Thomas was described as a Wood & Stone Carver. He was living with his wife Elizabeth in Wyndham Street, Llandaff, Glamorganshire, Wales ^[5] and their children:

• William John aged 21;
• Thomas John aged 19;
• James John aged 16; and
• Mary Susanna John aged 12.

Also in the household was Noah John (aged 55), the unmarried brother of Thomas who was employed as a Carpenter Foreman.

In the 1891 Census, Thomas (aged 56 and employed as a Wood Carver) was living with his wife Elizabeth in Hamilton Street, Cardiff St Johns, Glamorgan, Wales ^[6] with their children:

• Thomas John aged 29 (unmarried and employed as a Joiner);
• James John aged 26 (unmarried and employed as a Joiner); and
• Mary Susanna John aged 22.

Thomas passed away aged 59 on 27 June 1893 and his death was registered in Cardiff. ^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG8L-VND : 11 September 2019), Thomas John in household of William John, Llantrithyd, Glamorganshire, Wales; citing Llantrithyd, Glamorganshire, Wales, p. 21, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Wales, Glamorganshire, Parish Registers, 1538-1912," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KCBC-CPJ : 10 February 2018), Thomas John and Elizabeth Smith, 13 Feb 1858, Marriage; from "Parish Records Collection 1538-2005," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Aberdare, St Elvan, Glamorganshire, Wales, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
3. ↑ 1861 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7B6-KWL : 13 August 2020), Thomas John, Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
4. ↑ 1871 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDXZ-K6D : 16 November 2020), Thomas John, 1871.
5. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2W9-3CLD : 11 December 2017), Thomas John, Llandaff, Glamorganshire, Wales; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 62, Piece/Folio 5281/161, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,450.
6. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:4BB7-8ZM : 8 May 2019), Thomas John, Cardiff St Johns, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Glamorganshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
7. ↑ Death: England & Wales General Register Office, GRO Online Index - Death (https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content : accessed 4 October 2020), database entry for JOHN, THOMAS (Age at Death: 59) with GRO Reference: 1893 J Quarter in CARDIFF Volume 11A Page 236