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Marriage Index 1755-1768

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Andrews William Marr of John Andrew 1763 witness 71.2
Absalom William Lantarnam m Elizabeth Reynold 1763 Banns 71.2
Andrew William Marr of William Griffith 1759 witness 71.2
Andrew John Marr of William Griffith 1759 witness 71.2
Andrew William Marr of Walter Charles 1760 witness 71.2
Andrew John Marr of Wm Powel 1762 witness 71.2
Andrew John Marr of Edward Jenkins 1763 witness 71.2
Andrew Margaret Goy spin m Philip Griffiths of Usk 1765 Banns 71.2
Andrew Barbara Marr of Phillip Griffiths 1765 witness 71.2
Andrew John Marr of Thomas Lewis 1765 witness 71.2
Andrew John Marr of William Matthew 1766 witness 71.2
Andrew John Marr of Richard Jenkin 1781 witness 71.2
Andrew John m Mary Summerfield 1763 Banns 71.2
Andrews John Marr of Samuel Evans 1762 witness 71.2
Andrews John Marr of Thomas Rogers 1763 witness 71.2
Andrews John Marr of William Long 1762 witness 71.2
Ann Andrew Marr of William Morgan 1759 witness 71.2
Andrew John Marr of John Jenkins 1761 witness 71.2
Barkley Mary of Goy m Thos Leonard 1762 Lic 71.2
Barkley John Mar of Thos Leonard 1762 witness 71.2
Barkley Mary Mar of Thos Leonard 1762 witness 71.2
Bevan Ann of Goy m Morgan Evan 1763 Banns 71.2
Ceceila Jenkins of Goy m Samuel Evans 1762 Banns 71.2
Charles Frances living Kevenmeinog m Francis William 1757 Banns 71.2
Charles Walter Marr of Francis William 1757 witness 71.2
Charles Elizabeth Marr of Francis William 1757 witness 71.2
Charles Walter Cross Hoppet m Mary Williams 1760 Banns 71.2
Cook Mrs Marr of Eliz Saunders 1761 Mention 71.2
Daniel John Marr of Walter Saunders 1755 witness 71.2
David William Marr of William Matthew 1766 witness 71.2
Edward Ann Marr of Henry Whalby 1768 witness 71.2
Edward Richard Marr of Thomas Rogers 1755 witness 71.2
Edwards Henry Marr of John Edwards 1760 witness 71.2
Evans Anne lives on Common with mother m Thomas Williams 1764 Banns 71.2
Evans Samuel of Goy m Cecelia Jenkins 1762 Banns 71.2
Francis David LK m Margaret Jenkins 1759 Lic 71.2
Francis William marriage of Wm Absalom 1763 witness 71.2
George Walbeoff Marr of William Morgan 1759 witness 71.2
George Yorath Marr of Francis David 1759 witness 71.2
Griffith William Coresynpant Mam m Mary William 1759 Banns 71.2
Griffiths Anne Spinster lives with father Walter Gtiffiths 1756 Banns 71.2
Griffiths Walter father of Anne Marr of Morgan Jenkins 1756 Mention 71.2
Griffiths Walter Marr of Morgan Jenkins 1756 witness 71.2
Griffiths Phillip bach of Ragland m Margaret Andrew 1765 Banns 71.2
Griffiths Jospeh Marr of Thomas Lewis 1765 witness 71.2
Griffiths Anne Marr of Matthew Leonard 1756 witness 71.2
Gwilliam William Marr of Wm Lloyd 1757 witness 71.2
Harries Thomas Marr of Wm Jones Tyr Graig 1759 witness 71.2
Harris William Pont Kemeys L K m Martha Jenkins 1757 Banns 71.2
Harris William Marr of Wm Harris LK 1757 witness 71.2
Harry Ann of Goy m Richard Jenkin 1761 Lic 71.2
Harry Aaron of Mamhilad m Eliz Saunders 1761 Banns 71.2
Harry Isaac Marr of Richard Jenkin 1781 witness 71.2
Howel William Lab Goytre Common m Mary Saunders 1755 Banns 71.2
Howel Mary wid par Goytre m Henry Whalby 1768 Banns 71.2
James William Wid m Anne Jones 1765 Lic 71.2
James James marriage of Wm James 1765 witness 71.2
James Margaret marriage of Wm James 1765 witness 71.2
James Jenkins Marr of Francis David 1759 witness 71.2
James William Marr of Walter Charles 1760 witness 71.2
James William nr Church m Martha Williams 1761 Banns 71.2
James Ann Marr of William James 1761 witness 71.2
James Ann Goy m William Rogers 1768 Banns 71.2
James Ann Live nr Church m Wm Powel 1762 Banns 71.2
Jenkin Thomas Marr of William Rogers 1768 witness 71.2
Jenkin Thomas Marr of Henry Whalby 1768 witness 71.2
Jenkin William Marr of John Jenkin 1768 witness 71.2
Jenkin Thomas Marr of John Jenkin 1768 witness 71.2
Jenkin Thomas Marr of Joshua Thomas 1768 witness 71.2
Jenkin Richard of Llanover m Ann Harry 1761 Lic 71.2
Jenkins Thomas Marr of William Jones 1754 witness 71.2
Jenkins Walter Marr of Walter Saunders 1755 witness 71.2
Jenkins Morgan Husbandman of Lwyncelyn 1756 Banns 71.2
Jenkins Margaret Glananant m Matthew Leonard 1756 Banns 71.2
Jenkins Martha Nr Penperlleni m William Harrish LK 1757 Banns 71.2
Jenkins William Melinycoed m Elizabeth Jenkins 1759 Banns 71.2
Jenkins John Glascoed Usk m Eliz Morgan 1761 Banns 71.2
Jenkins John Marr of William Long 1762 witness 71.2
Jenkins John Marr of Samuel Evans 1762 witness 71.2
Jenkins Edward Kemeys Comm m Mary Proger 1763 Banns 71.2
Jenkins Roderick Marr of Edward Jenkins 1763 witness 71.2
Jenkins William bach of Goy m Margaret Williams 1765 Banns 71.2
Jenkins John bach of Goy m Eliz Williams 1768 Banns 71.2
John Edwards living with James Rosser m Elisabeth Lloyd 1760 Banns 71.2
Jones Anne spinster m Wm James 1765 Lic 71.2
Jones William Tyr Thos Leonard Trevethin m Martha Lewis 1754 Banns 71.2
Jones Elizabeth Melinycoed m William Jenkins 1759 Banns 71.2
Jones Joan Marr of William Jenkins 1759 witness 71.2
Jones William Tyr Graig m Hester Jones 1759 Banns 71.2
Jones Hester Tyr Graig m William Jones 1759 Banns 71.2
Jones Walter Marr of Thomas Rogers 1763 witness 71.2
Jones Martha Coed y Gerrig Cwm’joy m William Morgan Penstair 1764 Banns 71.2
Leonard Matthew LW Tyr Wm Leonard m Magt Jenkins 1756 Banns 71.2
Leonard Thomas of Langatock Caerleon m Mary Barkley 1762 Lic 71.2
Lewis Martha with mother Martha m William Jones Trev 1754 Banns 71.2
Lewis Sarah Goy m John Prichard 1755 Lic 71.2
Lewis Thomas Shoemaker Wid m Hannah Taylor 1763 Banns 71.2
Lewis Thomas bach of Goytre m Sarah Williams 1765 Banns 71.2
Lewis Margaret of Goy spin m John Morgan bach 1768 Banns 71.2
Lloyd William Living on Common with Jn Morgan Evan m Ann Morgan 1757 Banns 71.2
Lloyd William Marr of John Edwards 1760 witness 71.2
Lloyd Elisabeth Nr Penperllenni m John Edwards Banns 71.2
Long William live with Wm Saunders m Barbara 1762 Banns 71.2
Margaret Jenkins Goytre m Francis David 1759 Lic 71.2
Matthew William bach of Goy m Margaret Morgan 1766 Banns 71.2
Matthews Barbara Marr of John Morgan wid 1768 witness 71.2
Morely Elen Marr of Matthew Leonard 1756 witness 71.2
Morgan John Marr of William Jones 1754 witness 71.2
Morgan William Marr of William Howel 1755 witness 71.2
Morgan John Marr of John Prichard 1755 witness 71.2
Morgan Anne Living on Coomon with Jn Morgan Evan m Wm Lloyd 1757 Banns 71.2
Morgan John living Nr Pont Kemmeys m Francis Wm 1757 Mention 71.2
Morgan Elizabeth Penpellenni m John Jenkins 1761 Banns 71.2
Morgan David Marr of John Andrew 1763 witness 71.2
Morgan Mary lived with Anne Morgan nr Rhydymeirch m Thomas Rogers 1763 Banns 71.2
Morgan John Marr of Morgan Evans 1763 witness 71.2
Morgan William owner of Pen’star m Martha Jones 1764 Banns 71.2
Morgan David Marr of Phillip Griffiths 1765 witness 71.2
Morgan Margaret spinster of Goy m Wm Matthew 1766 Banns 71.2
Morgan Thomas Marr of William Rogers 1768 witness 71.2
Morgan John widower m Candy Thomas 1768 Banns 71.2
Morgan William Marr of John Morgan 1768 witness 71.2
Morgan William Newchurch m Gwen Walbeoff 1759 Banns 71.2
Morgan John of Mamhilad bach m Margaret Lewis 1768 Banns 71.2
Parham William Marr of Wm Harris LK 1757 witness 71.2
Phillips Susanna Cross St Aber m Richard Watkin 1754 Banns 71.2
Pirchard Thomas Marr of John Prichard 1755 witness 71.2
Powel William Churchwarden m Ann James 1762 Banns 71.2
Prichard John Monkswood m Sarah Lewis 1755 Lic 71.2
Proger Mary Nr Lwynclelyn m Edward Jenkins 1763 Banns 71.2
Prosser William Marr of John Morgan wid 1768 witness 71.2
Reynold Elizabeth of Goytre m Wm Absalom 1763 Banns 71.2
Rogers Thomas Panteg Nr New Inn m Mary Williams 1755 Banns 71.2
Rogers Thomas lived with Anne Morgan nr Rhydymeirch m Mary Morgan 1763 Banns 71.2
Rogers William Monkswood m Ann James 1768 Banns 71.2
Rosser James Miller Marr of John Edwards 1760 Mention 71.2
Rosser Rachel spin of Goy m Joshua Thomas 1768 Lic 71.2
Rosser Elizabeth Marr of Joshua Thomas 1768 witness 71.2
Saunders Mary with father Wm Saunders of Cosshoppet and Cefnmeinog m Wm Howel 1755 Banns 71.2
Saunders William between Crosshoppet and Cefnmeinog Marr Wm Howel 1755 Mention 71.2
Saunders William Marr of William Howel 1755 witness 71.2
Saunders Walter Nr Penpedarhewl m Mary Watkins 1755 Banns 71.2
Saunders Elizabeth lives with Mrs Cook m Aaron Harry 1761 Banns 71.2
Saunders William Marr of Aaron Harry 1761 witness 71.2
Saunders Barbara live father Wm Saunders m Wm Long 1762 Banns 71.2
Shaw Charles Marr of Aaron Harry 1761 witness 71.2
Summerfield Mary m John Andrew 1763 Banns 71.2
Taylor Hannah Wid of Abergavenny m Thos Lewis 1763 Banns 71.2
Thomas Candy Spin of Goy m John Morgan wid 1768 Banns 71.2
Thomas Joshua bach of Goy m Rachel Rosser 1768 Lic 71.2
Walbeof George Marr of John Jenkins 1761 witness 71.2
Walbeoff Gwenllian Penpellenni m Wm Morgan 1759 Banns 71.2
Watkin Richard Goy Shoemaker m  Susanna Philips 1754 Banns 71.2
Watkins Mary wid Goytre Common m Walter Saunders 1755 Banns 71.2
Watkins Elizabeth Marr of William Jenkins 1759 witness 71.2
Watlers Richard Marr of Morgan Evans 1763 witness 71.2
Whalby Henry Bach par Goytre m Mary Howel 1768 Banns 71.2
William Rachel Marr of Morgan Jenkins 1756 witness 71.2
William Francis living with John Morgan nr Pont Kemmeys m Frances Charles 1757 Banns 71.2
William Mary Goytre m Wm Griffith 1759 Banns 71.2
Williams Thomas Newland Glos m Anne Evans 1764 Banns 71.2
Williams Mary Nr the Church m Thos Rogers 1755 Banns 71.2
Williams Francis Marr of Thomas Rogers 1755 witness 71.2
Williams I/Sgn Marr of Wm Lloyd 1757 witness 71.2
Williams Henry Marr of Wm Jones Tyr Graig 1759 witness 71.2
Williams Martha m William James 1761 Banns 71.2
Williams Francis Marr of William James 1761 witness 71.2
Williams Margaret spinster of Goy m William Jenkins 1765 Banns 71.2
Williams Phillip Marr of William Jenkins 1765 witness 71.2
Williams Sarah spinster of Goytre m Thomas Lewis 1765 Banns 71.2
Williams Elizabeth spinster m John Jenkins 1768 Banns 71.2
Williams Rees Marr of John Morgan 1768 witness 71.2
Williams Mary Rhydloyfen m Walter Charles 1760 Banns 71.2
Yorath Mary Marr of William Jenkins 1765 witness 71.2

Goytrey Parish 1788 – 1846

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1788. John Edwards for Melin y Coed.

          John Jones Coed Robin.

1789. John Edwards for Melin y Coed.

           Wm Hatfield.

1790. John Edwards for Melin y Coed.

           Wm Hatfield.

1791. John Edwards for Melin y Coed.

           Wm Hatfield.

1792. John Edwards for Melin y Coed.

1793. Wm Hatfield.

1794. John Moses for Mr Cooke.

1795. Edward Jeremiah for John Edwards.

1796. John Williams for his lease and Edward Jeremiah.

1798. Richard and Edward Jeremiah.

1799. Richard Jeremiah for the Church Farm and Edward Edwards.

1800 – 1803. Richard Jeremiah and Edward Edwards for the Lan.

1804. Richard Jeremiah and David Williams for his lease.

1805. Richard Jones.

1806. John Jenkins for Henry Simon.

1807. Richard Jones for late Henry Mathews.

1808. Richard Jones and John Jenkins.

1810. Richard Jones and John Jenkins.

1811. Richard Jones and John Jenkins.

1812. Richard Jones and John Jenkins.

1813

1814         [these have been left blank]

1815

1816

1817. Wm Jones butcher and Francis David for Abergwellan.

1818. Wm Jones butcher and Francis David for Abergwellan.

1819. Wm Jones butcher and Francis David for Abergwellan.

1820. Wm Jones butcher and Francis David for Abergwellan.

1821. Wm Rosser for Mr Morgan and Francis David for Abergwellan.

1822. Wm Rosser for Mr Morgan and Francis David for Abergwellan.

1823. Wm Rosser and Wm Hughes for Goytrey Hall.

1824. James Lewis for Goytrey Lodge  & John Williams for New Barn.

1825. James Gwatkin – Thos David.

1826. Charles E Bird Esq. – Thos James for Goytrey Lodge.

1827. Charles E Bird Esq. – Thomas James.

1828. Charles E Bird Esq. – Thomas James.

1829.William Evans for New Barn – James Prosser for Mr Dibdin.

1830. William Evans for New Barn – James Prosser for Mr Dibdin.

1831. Wm Evans for New Barn – James Prosser for Lan Wysg.

1832. James Gwatkin for Pentwyn – John Lewis for Melin y Coed.

1833. James Gwatkin for Pentwyn – John Lewis for Melin y Coed.

1834. James Gwatkin for Pentwyn – John Lewis for Melin y Coed.

1835. James Gwatkin for Pentwyn – Charles Lewis for Berllan Dywyll.

1836. James Gwatkin for Pentwyn – Charles Lewis for Berllan Dywyll.

1837. John Rosser for his own – Richard Proger for his lease.

1838. John Rosser and Richard Proger.

1839. John Rosser and Richard Proger.

1840. John Rosser and Richard Proger.

1842. Charles E Bird and Richard Proger.

1843. Charles E Bird and Richard Proger.

1844. Charles E Bird and Richard Proger.

1845. Charles E Bird and Richard Proger.

1846. Charles E Bird and Richard Proger.

People’s Wardens 1920 – present

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(The following list was kindly provided by Roger Moss.)

1920-1924       W. J. Jenkins.

1924-1946       Herbert W. Gwatkin.

1946-1960       Capt. Evan Jones.

1960-1965       Robert John Rosser.

1965-1969       William Albert Owen.

1969-1973       Myles J. Gilmore.

1973-1974       Christopher J. Rollason.

1974-1986       Roger John Moss.

1986-1992       Henry James South.

1992-1997       Edith South.

1997-2001       Avril Briggs.

2001-2003       Henry James South.

2003-2016       Heather Rose Smith.

2016-present  Janette Ann Millett.

Rector’s Wardens 1920 – present

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(The following list was kindly provided by Roger Moss.)

1920-1938       Richard Jenkins.

1938-1972       Wyndham Ivor Morgan.

1972-1974       Hubert Derek Lowndes Evett.

1974-1976       Jack N. Prevett.

1976-1984       Frederick William Jones.

1984-1992       Geraint Llewelyn Burkitt.

1992-1996       Glyn Evans.

1996-2003       Roger John Moss.

2003-2017       Idwal David Sheen.

2017- present  Russell Rhys Jones.

Bowen, Mr Edward – 1920

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May 21st 1920 – The Late Mr Edward Bowen.

The death occurred on Saturday at his residence, Oak Cottage, after a long illness, of an old resident of the parish in the person of Mr Edward Bowen.
Deceased who was 71 years of age, had lived in Goytre for the greater part of his life and by his genial personality had earned the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.

He was one of the oldest members of the lodge of Shepherds of which he was a trustee.
He leaves a widow, four sons and five daughters. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the internment being at Mamhilad Churchyard. A short service was conducted at the house by Rev L D Griffiths (curate in charge of Mamhilad) who also took the service at the church and performed the final rites at the graveside.
The chief mourners were:
Mrs Bowen, widow, Messrs David, Edward, Charles and Richard L Bowen, sons; Mrs T A Jones, Mrs F M Morgan and Mrs H Morgan, daughters; Mr T A Jones and Mr H Morgan, sons-in-law; Mr J Harding, Nantyderry, brother-in-law; Mrs D Bowen, daughter-in-law; Mr W Bowen, Abergavenny, and Mr R Harding, Nantyderry, nephews; Masters Cyril and Walter Bowen, grandsons; Misses Amy and Millie Bowen, grand-daughters; Mrs G Phillips, Mrs Albert Owen and Mrs J Owen, nieces; Mr George Harris, Abergavenny.
The bearers were Messrs J Harding, E Lloyd, G Taylor and F Griffiths, representing the Shepherds.

Miss Amy Bowen, (grand-daughter) presided at the organ and played the “Dead March” in Saul before the service in church and “O Rest in the Lord” as recessional. The hymns sung were “Peace, Perfect Peace” and “There is a Blessed Home.” A number of floral tributes were received from relatives and friends.

Harpur, Mr Evi – 1920

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June 4th 1920 – Mr Evi Harpur – Saron Baptist Chapel.

On Sunday the memorial service was held to the late Evi Harpur, whose mortal remains were laid to rest in the chapel burial ground on May 25th.
The deceased was an ex-soldier who was badly gassed whilst serving in France and to the effects of which he ultimately succumbed.
Several of the Comrades attended the service which was most impressive throughout. Suitable hymns were sung.
The Pastor, Rev L C Edwards, preached a thoughtful and instructive discourse, basing his remarks upon Job xiv 1-2.
At the close the organist, Miss Alice Harry played the “Dead March,” the Comrades and congregation standing. The singing of the evening Vesper and the Benediction brought to an end a very beautiful and touching service.

Humphries, Mrs – 1920

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14th May 1920 – Goytre Obituary.

On Tuesday week the mortal remains of Mrs Humphries, of Penarth, formerly of Pen-y-stair Farm Goytre, were laid to rest. Many old friends and neighbours attended the funeral.
The bearers were Mr T Whitney, Ty Cycich, Mr T Jenkins, New Barn, Mr L Morgan and Mr H Morgan.
Many choice floral tributes were sent by the family and friends, notably a beautiful wreath from Mr & Mrs J W Pyman of Penarth and formerly of Goytre House; also a wreath bearing the inscription, ‘a tribute of love to our sister in the faith from the members and friends of Saron.’
Baptised on the Nov. 16th 1879, she was always a most faithful and consistent member of the Church.
Although a great sufferer during the past five years she never complained and bore her illness with the greatest patience and Christian fortitude.
Rev L C Edwards, pastor, impressively conducted the funeral service, suitable hymns being sung in the chapel and at the graveside.

T15 – Indian Grant and Detroit Properties

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T15 – Aug 25th 1784

We the proprietors of an Indian grant made in the month of June 1784 by the several Indian Nations in and about Detroit in favour of Mr Mcfee, Wm Caldwick, Mathew Elliot and Henry Bird esq., Mr Anthony St Martin, Mr Chas McCormack, Mr Robin Surphleet, Mr Thos Mcfee, and Mr Simon Girty, do herby consent and agree that the tract of land directly opposite the island of Bois Blane be divided into four parts and that the upper or north division be allotted to the above mentioned Henry Bird as his share and that the said fourth part allotted to the said Henry Bird shall run back as far as the small river or creek which empties itself into the lake, seven miles more or less, coating from the lower end of Bois Blane, or, as much more on the other side of the land as the majority of the proprietors make consent to, or allow to as much as a mark of our consent we hereunto set our hands this twenty fifth day of August in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty four in presence of each other.
A Mcfee
Mathew Elliot
Anthony St Martin

Sept 11th1805
Made copy for Major Bird
One side bookhouses

Second Doc as first then continues:
Be it known to all whom it may concern that Henry Bird late Capt. in the Kings Regiment of Foot do give unto Agnes Hazel of Detroit and unto Judith Hicks, sisters, the southernmost of my two houses and the lot of land situate between the two runs or creeks on the east side of the river of Detroit opposite the isle of Bois Blane which they may cultivate of themselves or their assigns. I do give the said house and land aforesaid Agnes Hazel and Judith Hicks until such land and house be reclaimed and demanded by me the said Henry Bird, or my heirs executors or assigns on which claim or demand the aforesaid house and land is to be delivered and given up as property appertaining to Henry Bird or his heirs – and it is to be delivered, (that is the house and lot given for a term as above premised and mentioned) is to be redelivered free from all charges for buildings, labour or costs of any kind that may have been erected or furnished by the aforesaid Agnes Hazel or Judith Hicks or their assigns, but they may remove any such buildings at the delivery of the lot that may have been erected after the date of this deed. And if they or their assigns should have a crop of the land when it is redeemable  and claimed they are to have the advantage of such crops further the said house and lot is not to be suddenly abandoned or left without proper persons to take care that the house be not damaged or destroyed.

In witness that this is my free will and deed I thereunto set my hand and seal in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty four and on the 31st day of August in presence of
Barnaby M Eudding – X
Henry Bird

We Agnes Hazel and Judith Hicks do consent to receive the house and lot mentioned and described in the premises on the conditions therein proposed and do mean God willing to conform to the above spirit and meaning of this deed.
Signed
Agnes Hazel
Judith Hicks
Witness:
Alex McCormick

I Edward Hazel do agree that my wife Agnes Hazel shall receive her part of the house and lot on the conditions proposed in the deed contained in this paper: signed Edward Hicks

Witness:
Barnaby Mc Edding
W Powlett

27thSept 1785

We received yours dated 21 Jan/y, 4 Febr.y& 28thApr., we also received last fall Gen. Haldimands confirmation of Capt. Dipeysters deed of your house and lot in town which we have offered for sale to everyone we could think might be inclined to purchase without being able to succeed, some even doubted the legality of the grant, so that it remains undisposed of and still, with great difficulty we got a tenant, and that too at very low rate of £30 per annum, which was poor. Wm Andrews & God knows when she will pay it, the Lord knows, her brother Arthur Collin dyed this summer whose estate is involved in lawsuits, that she can touch nothing that was his. The provisions that you purchased at Montreal to replace those you was in debt to Mr Reynolds met with so many toings and tumbling’s about that they fell so much short of the quantity he became your security for to him, he demanded payment of the deficiencies which we were obliged to Comply with according to the enclosed account amount to £49 6 New York Curs.y the prices charged are so much lower than what is current in town.

We send you a state of your account that you may know for what value to insure your life, we think it just that this should be don that we may not run any risk through our willingness to oblige.

We wish you had given us more ample instructions relative to your farms, Mr Hazel talks largely he now occupies both without paying any rent. Should you make steps to London you may perhaps find our A Macomb there this winter and our father for certain with Captain Mrs Bennett.

Please present our complements to Mrs Bird and believe us dear sir,

Your very humble servants
Alex & W Macomb
Capt. Henry Bird

 

 

New York October 27 1788              sent to Cpt. H Bird Goytre Nr Pontypool

Dear Sir

The pleasing period being at length arrived when u were to touch the fortune left you. I have taken the liberty of sending your bond and account carried to my friends Mrs Phelps Ellias of no. 27 Mark Lane London for payment and request you will pay to them and their discharge shall be an aquittance from Alex Macomb, the amount of our demand 1stMay back is £1135 2s 11d New York currency to which interest until payment will be added.

We need not urge the cheerfulness with which we advanced this money nor the patience with which we have waited your convenience as motives to prompt you to repay us. We are perfectly assured of your honourable intentions and do not  ? and doubt of your inclination to discharge our demand if you probably can we shall say no more on this matter.

The politics of this country have for some times been very fluctuating while the state were undecided on the subject of the new constitution in the place while peace and longevity appear throughout the union during the important deliberation at present things have every appearance of making that peace and tranquillity permanent from the above general concurrence of the states towards the new states of government which is to be organized in this city the first Wednesday in March next.

We promise ourselves much from its consolidation and energetic principals and we hope it will make the country respected as a nation and perhaps may be the means of inducing many respectable families from Europe coming to reside among us, in the number perhaps Capt. Bird.

I visited Detroit last summer and left in August last year – things are very much changed- indeed since your departure – half the houses in the main street empty and three fourths of the merchant banks and supply – your farms at Fredericksburg being very little advanced from what they were when you saw them tho Mr Hazel still lives there he has not enough clearing. The new settlements made by government on the Lawrence have increased astonishingly further sugar loaf increased in Lake Eve to Toronto. In lake Ontario is closely inhabited and from sixty miles west most of Cadgruguy?. Cedars is equally so and all thriving.

At Detroit farms on the same principal are laid out as far as point Pelee but few of them yet in occupation.

I shall be happy to hear from you & make my compliments to Mrs Bird and family,
I am, Dr Sir, yr obed servt
Alex Macom

 

May 14th1790
Capt. Bird mouth of the river Detroit.
Sir,
I have been informed by D Harffy of your kind intention of sending me a few goods to assist me in the support of my family.

I did not accept of your kind offer after last summer as I had some hopes of having the pleasure of you being in this country. At present I shall be much obliged to you to complete the Miland order that Mr Macombe has been good as to write for me and who has during your absence paid me and my family great attention. You will please to him the goods packed in small bales mkd with your own name HB and consigned to Robert Ellis HD merchnts Detroit who will take the trouble of paying the inland navigation and delivering the goods to me and then I can see them. I will deliver the package to Mr Macomb on your order. (I have not been able to clear more than about 30 acres of land on the 2 farms as you will know without money or assistance little can be done in this country. If you send me the above goods I shall be able to make some improvements on the land situated on the back creek.)

I have wrote you several letters and am happy to hear that yourself and family enjoy good health.
I have 3 children, Beth, Sally and Richard and if I have good luck this summer will produce a fourth.
My wife joins with me in your grand wishes to yourself, Mrs Bird and family

I remain Sir and with R
Your obedientservt
Edward Hazel

27 Sept 1796      Fort Maldon mouth of the river Detroit

Sir, I had the misfortune to lose my dear wife on the 14thMay last, leaving me with three small children, one boy and two girls.

The land you was pleased to leave in the possession of Mr Hazel and my deceased wife is taken possession of by the government and now a governor is erecting thereon and I understand that Mr Hazel has disposed of the southernmost house for some consideration towards payment. But for fear that I might enquire you in getting the value of your lands from government I have put the upper most house in possession of Douton Nasby who has undertook to take care of the instruction which you left, I never saw until about a month before the death of my dear companion who had entirely forgot her signing of the deed and after I was married and wanted to live in the upper house Mr Hazel asked me fifty bushells of wheat per year to live in it what I would not given and consequently hoped and have the please to inform that my children are all very well as I.

Sincerely hope you and yours are, please send my love to Mrs Bird and the children and,

I am Sir, with great regards your most humble servant
Henry Ransden

Detroit 11 June 1797 – Mr Major Bird’s American Claim

Mr Little forwarded to me some time ago power of substitution from you to act in Cpt. Bird’s matters here which I shall attend to.

I shall state to you the situation in which they now stand and shall be glad to have your advice in the business.

In the first place the lot of land of the mouth of this river claimed by Cpt. Caldwell, Col Mcfee, Cpt. Elliot viz on an old morain grant and I believe verbally confirmed by the commander chief that at least I have never heard of any deed that was obtained from it/. The front of Cpt. Bird’s farm unfortunately comes within the lines of defence of the garrison of Heratbury? Which also takes in three fourths of Cpt. Caldwell’s farm. Mr Hazel was disposed about 12 months ago when the fortifications were first about to be erected and both Cpt. Bird’s houses have been turned to military purposes, one of them is occupied by the Barracks Master and the other by an officer of the Rangers – Col Mcfee and Cpts Elliot and Caldwell finding that their Indian deed were insufficient have lately petitioned the administrator for a new deed which has been granted to the two first but 200 acres in the front of Cpt. Caldwell has been reserved until the Commdr Chief’s pleasure shall be known. Within a yard of the confines of the garrison. Capt. Bird’s land however lays nearest to that reserved for governmt and it is not probable that he will get a deed for that part as the blockhouses are built upon it. The back land will however be valuable but might be well obtained by the government for that the compensation for 200acres in point taken for the use of the govt.  I am to ask of the four lots contains 1000 acres. This house and lot in this town stands in this situation, it was until by W Macomb to a Mr Tarry? Then who died, soon after let by his heirs to a Mr Martcliffe – Mr Macomb’s sudden death and the interval which was equally sudden, a person was empowered to act for his estate and rent being regularly made his affairs were put into the hands of Mr Macintosh a merchant who had made a demand some considerable time ago of rent from Mr Martcliffe who since the late change of Governt.  In this place not only refused to pay unto or leave the house but won disputes. Capt. Birds letter to Mr Roux alleging that it was built by the Detroit Goods and belonged to Wm., states Mr Macintosh bought at auction against him but for the singularity or particularly of these counts such was suspended.

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Must go to the Supreme Court
Alex Duff
Letter to Charles Blake

1945 Free Press

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January 5th – The Late Rev. Eli Symmons, Goytrey
(In Obituaries).

January 7th – Goytrey Thefts

William Williams, 17, gardeners assistant, The Hollies, Goytrey and Leslie John Hopkins, 17, fitter’s mate, Ivanhoe, Goytrey, pleaded guilty to stealing a fowl, the property of Ronald John Williams, Coalbrook, Goytrey on December 22nd. Both were placed on probation for twelve months and ordered to pay £3 costs each, out of which Williams would be reimbursed for his loss.

January 12th – Cut Christmas Trees

For stealing parts of Scots fir and spruce trees, value 10/- each on the land of Mrs Lionel Whitehead, at Goytrey, Arthur Terrance Perryman of Newport and Douglas Casburn Webb, another Newport lorry driver were fined £1.

April 13th – Goytre Vawr Parish Council

At the annual meeting (Mr David Bowen presiding), reports were considered of a re-built footbridge at Mamhilad and of needed repairs to another footbridge and various styles.
A statement of the William Jenkins charity (Goytre Hall) Charity showed a sum of £5/10 for division among the deserving poor of the parish.
The trustees, Messrs W L Morgan, D H Morgan and H E Stinchcombe, will apportion the money after the next meeting.

June 29th – Arrears

Ivor Ronald Davies, lorry driver, Glan Usk Farm, Nantyderry, who appeared on warrant, admitted owing his wife, Phyllis Margery Davies £7/16/0 arrears on maintenance order made in February 1945, at Maidstone Kent.
The order was made for 15/- a week for the wife and 10/- for the child. Davies, said to be earning about £4 a week, was committed to prison for two months, suspended so long as he pays 30/- a week.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/June 29th – Goytrey Sergeant Wins M.M.

Serg. Leslie John Hickman, RA, whose wife and baby son live with his parents, Mr & Mrs F L Hickman at Ivy Cottage, Goytrey, has been awarded the Military Medal for services in Italy. Sergeant Hickman who is 32 joined the SWB in 1933 and served in Hong Kong and for five years in India. 

After war broke out he served in Norway then transferred to the RA in 1941 and in 1943 embarked for the Central Mediterranean. He is now serving in Greece. Sergt. Hickman holds the North West Frontier Medal and the Africa Star. His brother, Pte. Frank Hickman, RA, served with the BLA and is now back in this country.

June 29th – Goytrey Woman’s Death in America

The death has occurred at Los Angeles USA of Mrs Kate Morgan, aged 91, widow of the late William Morgan, late of the Wern, Goytrey. They were the parents of 13 children and there are 35 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Mr & Mrs Morgan left Goytrey for America in 1881.
A son was killed while serving with the US army in the last war. Mrs Morgan was one of the Gold Star Mothers who made the pilgrimage to France in 1931.

October 26th – Ty Mawr, Goytrey

Usk 4 miles, Chain Bridge 1.5 miles – Thursday November 8th, 1945 sale at 1pm
Rennie, Taylor & Co have been instructed to sell by Auction, the whole of his capital collection of live and dead stock.
Comprising:
24 choice dairy and cross Hereford cattle
120 smart speckled faced and improved Radnor sheep
Bay cart mare, 16 hands
Implements, Machinery, Harness etc.