Thomas William Hart Plain (abt. 1828 - 1908)

Born about 1828 in Lawrenny, Pembrokeshire, Wales [uncertain]

Husband of Jane (Davies) Plain — married 24 Dec 1850 in Cardiff, Wales

Died 12 Jan 1908 at about age 80 in 30 Park Place, Cardiff, Wales

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Biography

Thomas William Hart Plain was born about 1828 and died in Cardiff on 12 January 1908.^[1]

On Christmas Eve 1850 Thomas married Jane Davies in Cardiff.^[2] There are conflicting records about the location of the marriage either St John^[3] or St Mary's^[4] although both refer to the same people present I believe that there is a transcription error and it is the same marriage being referred to. Images of the Glamorganshire parish records are available on Find My Past and the original record clearly shows the "marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of St Mary the Virgin Cardiff in the County of Glamorgan."^[5]

In all of the these records, Thomas only uses his first name, but I am happy that this is the correct record as we know from the Obituary that he marries "Miss Davies of Cardiff" and the 1841 census shows Thomas living at home with his father John who is listed as an Ag Lab.

Thomas and Jane have the following children, sadly not all survived childhood. Thier names become more elaborate to reflect the family status:

• Clara (1851)
• Jessie (1853) - became German by marriage then naturalised British when widowed
• Albert (1855) - became a Dr and only outlived his father by 2 years
• Lizzie Maud (1857 - 1897) - unmarried
• Florence (1859) - executrix of her father's will
• Ada (1861-1867)
• Cyril Horatio (1864 - 1876)
• Gwendoline Rachel (1865 - 1876)
• Olivia (1867)
• Lilian Ada Mary (1868)
• Mabel Louisa (1871 - 1871)
• Ivor Stanley Rudolph (1872-1877)

(There is a memorial to the Plain famiy in Cardiff - seen an image possibly on Find a Grave, but unable to locate it at this time Wilkins-1208 21:46, 12 March 2019 (UTC))

This obituary of Thomas William Hart Plain was published on the front page of The Cardiff Times, 18 January 1908.

"DEATH OF MR T. W. H. PLAIN, CARDIFF. It is with regret that we have to announce the death of Mr Thomas William Hart Plain, who died at his residence, 30, Park-place, Cardiff , early on Sunday morning. The deceased gentleman, who was 80 years of age, had a long illness last spring, and though he made what seemed a fairly good recovery it left its traces upon his constitution. He was again taken ill in October, and pneumonia and bronchitis developed. There were other complications but to these he eventually succumbed after having been confined to his bed for 11 weeks. The deceased gentleman who came of an old Worcestershire family was born near Pembroke, and came to Cardiff about 60 years ago. He started in business in the ship-repairing trade, but eventually became a shipowner, and was one of the first to develop the timber trade with Quebec. He retired from business about 18 years ago. During the greater part of his long residence in Cardiff he resided at 30, Park-place. The deceased took an active interest in poor law administration, and was for more than 20 years a very useful member of the Cardiff Board of Guardians. He was a director of the Glamorgan Building Society. In politics he was a Conservative, A staunch Churchman, he was for many years prominently connected with St. John's Church. The deceased gentleman married Miss Davies, a Cardiff lady, who predeceased him by many years. He leaves a son, Dr. Plain, and five daughters, in addition to a large circle of friends, to mourn their loss. Of the daughters, three are married, Mrs Krieger, of Penarth; Mrs Herbert Hill, of Treherbert, and Mrs H. J. Thatcher, of Cardiff."^[6]

The Administration of Thomas's estate was passed to "Florence Plain, Spinster" in March 1908.^[7] She is one of the unmarried daughters referred to in the obituary.

Mother: Father: John (Ag Lab in 1841)

Spouse: Miss Davies of Cardiff (jane)

Children:

• Dr. Plain (male)
• Mrs. Krieger (of Penarth)
• Mrs. Herbert Hill (of Treherbert)
• Mrs. H J Thatcher (of Cardiff)
• Miss Florence Plain
• Miss Plain

Sources

1. ↑ "England and Wales, Death Registration Index 1837-2007," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2JS8-JRN : accessed 19 December 2014), Thomas William H Plain, 1908; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," index, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales, General Register Office, Southport, England.
2. ↑ "England and Wales, Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2CHH-N26 : accessed 20 December 2014), Thomas Plain, 1850; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” index, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Marriage, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales, General Register Office, Southport, England.
3. ↑ "Wales, Glamorgan, Parish Register Marriages, 1837-1922," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JV3H-WLY : accessed 20 December 2014), Thomas Plain and Jane Davies, 24 Dec 1850; citing St John, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, National Library, Aberystwyth; FHL microfilm 4,174,169.
4. ↑ "Wales, Glamorganshire, Parish Registers, 1538-1912," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KCYC-LHL : accessed 20 December 2014), Thomas Plain and Jane Davies, 24 Dec 1850, Marriage; from "Parish Records Collection 1538-2005," index and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 78, Cardiff, St Mary, Glamorganshire, Wales, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
5. ↑ http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=gbprs%2fwal%2f4174169%2f00085&parentid=gbprs%2fm%2f851007355%2f1
6. ↑ http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3433882/ART12
7. ↑ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 for Thomas William Hart Plain. Accessed via Ancestry.co.uk

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