Parish Constables 1714 – 1883

Parish Constables were generally unpaid and were expected to implement the Vagabond and Beggars Act of 1494, this act stated that vagabonds and beggars were to be set in stocks for 3 days then whipped until they had left the parish. Their other duties consisted of catching poachers, drunks, hedge damagers, prostitutes, church avoiders, apprehending fathers of bastard children and any other misdemeanours in the parish.

1714 Rowland Morgan for his own Lands
1715 Rumsey Griffiths for Mr Charles Morgan
1717 Wm Thomas Phillip for his own Lands
1718 Isaac Frederick for the lands of Wm Morgan
1720 Daniel William Harry
1721 Jenkins Rosser for his own Lands
1726 William Mathew for Penpederhewle
1729 George Walbyof for Mr Hanbury Land
1731 William Morgan for Mr Robert Lands
1735 William Richard John for his own Lands
1738 Thomas Rosser for Penpellemy
1739 James Thomas for the lands Francis Williams
1740 missing
1741 Joshua Morgan for the Widow Jenet Jenkins Land
1742 John Gwillim for his own Lands
1743 missing
1744 William Lewis for John Prichard Lands
1745 David Morgan
1746 William Andrews for his own lands
1747 Morgan Evan for his own lands
1748 Charles Lewis for his own lands
1749 Isaac hary for Thomas Jones Lands
1750 William Mathew for his lease
1751 Richard Watkins for his lease
1752 missing
1753 Isaac Lewis for Widow James Lands
1754 Thomas Oliver for his lease
1755 John Morgan Taylor for his lease
1756 Oliver Williams for Mr Griffiths
1757 Thomas Jenkins for his lease
1758 James Rosser for his own lands
1759 Thomas Jenkins for Daniel Simond Land
1760 David Watkins for his own lands
1761 Walter Evans for Pen y toyn
1762 John Morgan for his own lands
1763 William James for his lease
1764 John Morgan Pontkemes
1765 William Morgan Penystare
1766 Richard Watkins Burgwm
1767 William Lewis own lands
1768 John Jones Ceod Robin
1769 William Jones Butcher for his own
1770 John Morgan Evan his own lease
1771 Thomas Jones own lands
1772 John Edwards Mill lands
1773 John Edwards Melinycoed
1774 John Powell ye house by ye church
1775 John Jones Taylor for his lease
1776 Micheasl Thomas own land
1777 William Proger own lease
1778 William Morgan Penystare
1779 Jenkin Daniell
1780 William Williams Iniss y Pike
1781 Jenkin Rosser for his fathers land
1782 Edward Edards for Mr Jenkins Land
1783 Richard Waters for John Edwards
1784 Francis Valant Coalbrook
1785 Wm Hatfields for his lease
1786 John Jeremiah for his land
1787 John Higgs for lower mill lands
1788 John Williams for his lease
1789 Timothy Burten for James Lewis lands
1790 Walter Valent
1791 Philip Jeremiah for Penpedwarhewl Mr Phillip’s
1792 William Jones for Thomas Jones Lands
1793 William Lewis for late Mary Powell’s lease
1794 William Morgan for lower mill lands
1795 William Lewis Berllan dowill
1796 Edward Williams the shopkeeper
1797 William Williams for late Jenkin Daniels Losmans
1798 Daniell Edwards
1799 John Jones Mellinycoed
1800 William Phillips Parck bach
1801 Vaughan Jones for the late Thos Jones’s land
1802 William Morgan Evan for his lease
1803 Thomas Jones for Llwyncelin
1804 William Lewis for lease lands
1805 John Jones Taylor for his Lease
1806 Thomas Prosser Gelli for his lease
1807 Thomas Williams for Wm Griffiths land
1808 Francis David for Abergwelvon
1809 William Jones for Gwern y Buallt
1810 Richard Proger for his lease
1811 Henry Lewis for late Hatfield
1812 William Williams for late Walter Griffiths lease
1813 Thomas Jones for the late Mrs Rogers
1814 William Thomas for Edward Edwards’s
1815 Thomas Prosser for his own?
1816 William Lloyd for Mary Hughes’s Fferm yr Bdyn
1817 James Lewis for Mr Thos Williams Clerk late Jenkin Daniels
1818 John Tuffley for Illtyd Nicholls Esq
1819 William Phillips Castle
1820 William Lewis Lease lands Wernog Fach
1821 Lewis Williams Miss Ann Jones
1822 John Lewis Timber Dealer
1823 Thomas Williams for his lease
1824 Thomas Evans for his lease
1825 Richard Miller for Henry Morgan
1826 John Williams for late Jenkin Daniel’s Ty’r Iwen
1827 David Davies for Wm Jones Butcher
1828 William Jenkins Penpedair heol his own
1829 William Jenkins by the Canal
1830 Richard Proger for his Lease
1831 Thomas Jenkins for Lwyncelin
1832 Thomas Jenkins for Lwyncelin
1833 William Phillips Castle
1834 John Prosser for his own Penpellenny
1835 Richard Jeremiah for his lease
1836 Richard Jeremiah for his lease
1837 Jacob Prosser for his lease Gelli
1838 John Tuffley for Maes y Beren
1839 John Tuffley for Maes y Beren
1840 John Tuffley for Maes y Beren
1841 John Tuffley for Maes y Beren
1842 William Price for his own
1842 John Williams for his Lease
1843 William Price for his own
1844 William Price for his own
1845 Henry Plaisted for Pydew
1845 William Phillips for Castle
1846 William Jones Mason for his Lease
1846 William Jones Plasterer for Maes y Beren
1847 William Jones Mason for his Lease
1847 William Jones Plasterer for Maes y Beren
1853 William Jones Mason for his Lease
1853 William Gwatkin for Abergwellwn
1855 William Jones Mason for his Lease
1855 William Gwatkin for the Church
1855 William Price for his freehold
1856 William Jones and
1856 William Gwatkin is continue
1857 William Price and
1857 William Jones to continue in office at salary of 19s each
1863 William Price and
1863 William Jones to continue in office at salary of 15s each
1877 Edard Wm Gwatkin for Goitrey ? &
1877 William Rosser for Pencrosshoped
1877 William Gwatkin with a salary
1881 William Morgan The Wern
Merric Jenkins the miller Melin Coed
1882 Robert Felton Long House
1882 Thomas Preece Walnut Tree
1883 George Spenser Goytrey
John Griffiths Maesybarran

Requests to the Rev. Williams to publish marriage banns 1755-1765

William James widower and Anne Jones spinster, both of the parish of Goetre were married in the Parish Church of Goetre, by Licence, this 27th Day of May in ye year 1765, by me Josh Davies curate.
This marriage was solemnised between us Anne Jones & Wm James mark.
In the presence of James James & Margaret James.

 

To the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goetre, Monmouthshire

We Thomas Williams of the Parish of Newland Gloucestershire and Ann Evans of the Parish of Goetre Monmouthshire Spinster who live with my mother in the Common here, and both of us being resident in our respective Parishes for more than 28 Days before the date hereof, desire you to publish the Banns of Matrimony between us according to Law and with all Convenient speed.  Given under our Hands this 18th Day of February 1764.

 

Sir, To the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goetre

We William Morgan of the Parish of Goetre that am the owner of Pen’Star and Martha Jones that live with my Father at Coed y Cerrig in the Parish of Cwm’joy, having each of us resided in our respective Parishes for more than 28 Days before the Date hereof, do jointly desire you to publish the Banns of Matrimony between us according to Law, and with all convenient Speed.  Given under out Hands this 30th Day of March 1764.

 

To the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goetre.

Sir, you are hereby desired to publish Banns of Matrimony between us Thomas Lewis (Shoemaker) of the Parish of Goetre, Widower, and Hannah Taylor of the Town of Abergavenny, Widow, according to Law, & with all convenient Speed.  We having resided for more that 28 Days in our Said Parishes, respectively.  Given under our Hands this 29th Day of June 1763.

 

To the Rev’d. Mr Williams Curate of Goetre.

Sir, We William Absalom of the Parish of Lanvihangle Lantarnam, Tyler, & Elizabeth Reynold of your said Parish of Goetre, having, each of us resided in our said Parishes respectively for more than 28 Days immediately preceding the Date, hereof, and do jointly desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between us according to Law, and with all convenient speed.  Given under Both our Hands this 17th Day of May 1763.

William Absalom of the Parish of Lanvihangle Lantarnam, and Elizabeth Reynold of the Parish of Goetre, were married in the Church of Goetre, by Banns, this 22nd Day of June, in the Year of our Lord 1763 by me E Williams, Curate
In the presence of William Francis & William Edward
This marriage was Solemnized by us William Absalom & Elizabeth Reynold

 

The the Rev’d Mr Eli Williams Curate of Goetre.

Sir, We Edward Jenkins of the Parish of Kemeys Commander, said Mary Proger, of the Parish of Goetre, who have resided there for Several Years, immediately past, & live in a House near a Place called Llwyn-celyn in the sd Parish, do both desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony, between us according to Law, and with all convenient speed.  Given under our Hands this 7th day of May 1763.

Edward Jenkins of the Parish of Kemeys Commander, and Mary Proger of the parish of Goetre, by Banns, this 18th Day of June, in the Year of our Lord 1763
In the presence of the mark of Roderick Jenkins, the mark of John Andrew.
This marriage was solemnized by us the mark of Edward Jenkins; the mark of Mary Proger.

 

The the Rev’d Mr Eli Williams Curate of Goetre

Sir, we John Andrew & Mary Summerfield both of your Parish of Goetre, whose Legal Residens and Place of Abode you well know, desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between us according to Law, Given under our Hands this 7th Day of May, 1763.

John Andrew and Mary Summerfield both of the Parish of Goetre, were married in the Church of Goetre by Banns, this 3d Day of June, in the year of our Lord 1763 – By me E Williams Curate.
In ye Presence of Wm Andrews and The mark of David Morgan
This marriage was solomnised by us The Mark of John Andrew and The Mark of Mary Summerfield (M)

 

To the Rev Mr Williams Curate of Goettre.

Sir, Please to Publish Banns of Matrimony between us Thomas Rogers and Mary Morgan Spinster, Both of the Parish of Goettre, and both residing with Ann Morgan Widow, near Rhyd y Myrch, where we have lived for more than 28 days before the Date hereof, given under our Hands this 22nd day of January 1763.

Thomas Rogers and Mary Morgan both of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the Church of Goettre, by Banns, this 14th Day of February in the Year of our Lord 1763 by me E Williams.
In the Presence of The Mark of Walter Jones.  The Mark of John Andrew
This marriage was solemised by us The mark of Thomas Rogers;  The Mark of Mary Morgan.

 

To the Rev’d Mr  Williams of Curate of Goetre

Sir We Morgan Evan and Ann Bevan both of the Parish of Goetre desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between us according to the Law Given under both our Hands this 24th Day of December 1762.
Morgan Evan and Ann Bevan both of the Parish of Geottre were married in the Church of Goettre by Banns, this 27th Day of January in the Year of our Lord 1763, by me E Williams Curate
In the presence of The mark of Richard Walters The mark of John Morgan
This Marriage was Solemnized by us The mark of Morgan Evan; The mark of Ann Bevan.

 

To the Revd Mr Williams Curate of Goettre.

Sir Please to publish Banns of Matrimony between us William Long and Barbara Saunders both Resident in your said Parish of Goettre for more that 28 Days before the Date hereof and live at the House of William Saunders the Father of the said Barbara.  We do desire they published with all convenient speed. Given under our Hands this 21st Day of September 1762.

William Long and Barbara Saunders both of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the Church of Goettre, by Banns, this 16th Day of October in the year of our Lord 1762 by me E Williams Curate.
In ye Presence of The Mark of John Jenkins; The Mark of John Andrew
The marriage was Solemnized by us The mark of William Long The mark of Barbara Saunders

 

Thomas Leonard of the Parish of Langattock juxta Usk, Caerleon, and Mary Barkley of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the Church of Goettre by Licence, this 29th Day of September, in the Year of our Lord, 1762. By me E Williams Curate.
In the Presence of The Mark of John Barkley The Mark of Mary Barkley
This Marriage was Solemnized by us Thomas Leonard The Mark of Mary Barkley.

 

To the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goettre

Sir We desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between Samuel Evans & Cecelia Jenkins loyal Residents both of the Parish of Goettre with all due speed.  Given under our Hands this 10th Day of July, 1762.

Samuel Evans and Cecilia Jenkins both of the Parish of Geottre, were married in the Church of Goettre, by Banns, this 30th Day of September 1762 by me E Williams Curate.
In the Presence of The Mark of John Jenkins The Mark of John Andrew
This Marriage was Solemnized by us The Mark of Samuel Evans The Mark of Cecilia Jenkins

 

To the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goettre

Sir, We William Powel, late Churchwarden of your said Parish and Ann James that live with my Parents in the next House to the Church, where I have lived  constantly for several years last past do desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between us with all convenient speed.  Given under our Hands this first Day of May 1762.

William Powel and Ann James both of the Parish of Goettre were married in the church of Goettre by Banns, this 26th Day of May, in the Year of our Lord 1762 by me E Williams Curate.
In the Presence of The Mark of John Andrew The Mark of Ann Edwards
This Marriage was Solemnized by us The Mark of William Powell; The Mark of Ann James

 

Richard Jenkin of the Parish of Lanover, and Ann Harry of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the Church of Goettre, by Licence, this 9th day of July, in the year of our Lord, 1761.
In the Presence of The Mark of Isaac Harry The mark of John Andrew
This marriage was Solemnized by us The Mark of Richard Jenkin The Mark of Anne Harry

 

To the Curate of Goettre,

Sir, You are hereby desired to publish Banns of Matrimony between us Aaron Harry who do live in my own House in the Parish of Mamheilad and Elizabeth Saunders who do live with Mrs Cook in the Parish of Goettre according to the Law and with all due speed we having respectively both resident in the said Parishes for 28 Days & a great deal more. Subscribed by us the Said Parties this 7th Day of May 1761

Aaron Harry of the Parish of Mamheilad and Elizabeth Saunders of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the Church of Goettre, by Banns, this 5th Day of June, in the year of our Lord 1761.
In the Presence of William Saunders Charles Shaw
This Marriage was Solemnized by us The Mark of Aaron Harry The Mark of Elizabeth Saunders

 

To the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goettre

We desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony without Delay between us William James & Martha Williams both resident in your Parish for more than 28 Days past and living respectively near the Church with our Parents. Given under our Hands this first Day of May 1761

William James & Martha Williams both of the Parish of Goettre, by Banns, the 22nd Day of May, in the year of our Lord 1761 by me E Williams Curate
Francis Williams; The Mark of Ann James
This marriage was solemnised by us The mark of William James; Martha Williams

 

To the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goettre

Sir, We John Jenkins of Cwm y Glasgoed in the Parish of Usk and Elizabeth Morgan of Penpellinni in the Parish of Goettre where were each of us have resided  respectively for more than 28 Days before the date hereof do desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between us in the Parish Church of Goettre according to Law and with all due speed.  Given under our Hands this 26th Day of March in the Year of our Lord 1761.

John Jenkins of the Parish of Usk and Elizabeth Morgan of the Parish of Goettre by Banns, this first Day of May in the year of our Lord 1761.
In the Presence of The mark of John Andrew The mark of George Walbeof
This Marriage was solemnised by us The Mark of John Jenkins; The Mark of Elizabeth Morgan

 

To the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goettre

Sir, I Walter Charles of your said Parish Resident with my mother in Cross Hoppet & Mary Williams of the same Parish, that lives with my father near Rhyd-llwyfen, do jointly desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between us according to Law, & with all due Speed. Given under our hands this 24th Day of April 1760.

Walter Charles and Mary Williams both of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the church of Goettre, by Banns, this 24th Day of May, in the Year of our Lord 1760.
In the Presence of The Mark of William James; The Mark of William Andrew
This marriage was Solemnized by us The Mark of Walter Charles The Mark of Mary Williams

 

To the Rev’d Mr E Williams

Sir We John Edwards of the Parish of Goettre, living with James Rosser Miller, and Elisabeth Lloyd living near Penpelleni in the said Parish have been both of us therin for 28 Days & upward do desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between us according to Law. Given under our Hands this 22nd Day of December 1759

John Edwards and Elisabeth Lloyd both of the Parish of Goettre were married in the Church of Goettre by Banns, this 28 Day of January in the Year of our Lord 1760. by me E. Williams Curate.
In the Presence of  The Mark of Henry Edwards; The Mark of William Lloyd
This Marriage was Solemniz’d by us The Mark of John Edwards; The Mark of Elisabeth Lloyd.

 

To the Revd Mr Williams Curate of Goettre

We William Jenkins & Elizabeth Jones  who have each of us been resident in your said Parish of Goettre for 28 Days and upwards before the Date hereof and live both of us at Melin y Coed do desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between us according to Law and with all due Speed given under our Hands this 7th Day of Dec 1759.

William Jenkins and Elizabeth Jones both of the Parish of Geottre were married in the Church of Goettre, by Banns, this 3rd Day of January, in the year of our Lord 1760.
In the Presence of Joan Jones Eliz Watkins
This Marriage was Solemnized by us The Mark of William Jenkins; The Mark of Elizabeth Jones.

 

To the Rev’d Mr Williams, Curate of Goettre, Oct’r 24.1759

Sir, You are hereby desired to publish Banns of Matrimony between us William Jones and Hester Jones (both Inhabitants of your said Parish of Goettre who now live and both of us have dwelt for several years immediately past at a Place called Ty’r Graig in the said Parish) according to Law, with all convenient speed. Given under our Hands the Day and Year above written.

William Jones and Hester Jones both of the Parish of Goettre were married in the Church of Goettre, by Banns, this 28th of November, in the Year of our Lord 1759. – by me E Williams, Curate.
In the Presence of Henry Williams; Thomas Harries
This Marriage was Solemnized by us The Mark of William Jones; The Mark of Hester Jones.

 

To the Rev’d. Mr. Williams Curate of Goettre,

Sir, We William Morgan of the Parish of Newchurch and Gwenllian Walbeoff of Penpellenni in your said Parish of Goettre desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between us according to Law, with all due speed, given under our Hands this 4th Day of May, 1769.

William Morgan of the Parish of Newchurch, and Gwenllian Walbeoff of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the Church of Goettre, by Banns, this 8th Day of June, in the Year of our Lord 1759.
In the Presence of the Mark of George Walbeoff The Mark of Ann Andrew
This Marriage was Somemnized by us William Morgan; The Mark of Gwenllian Walbeoff

 

Francis David of the Parish of Lanvair Killgidine, and Margaret Jenkins of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the Parish Church of Goettre, by Licence, this first Day of June, in the year of our Lord 1759.

In the Presence of James Jenkins The Mark of George Yorath
This Marriage was was Solemnized by us Francis David Margaret Jenkins

 

To the Revd Mr Williams Curate of Goettre.

Sir, We William Griffith of Croes yn y Pant  in the Parish of Mamheilad and Mary William of the Parish of Goettre desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between us in your Parish Church of Goettre according to Law and with all due speed given under our Hands this 17th Day of March 1759.

William Griffith of the Parish of Mamheilad and Mary William of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the Church of Goettre by Banns, this 27th Day of April, in the year of our Lord 1759.
In the Presence of William Andrews The Mark of John Andrews
This Marriage was solemnized by us Wm Griffith The Mark of Mary William

 

To the Revd Mr Williams Curate of Goettre

Sir, We William Harris of Pont Kemmys in the Parish of Lanvair Kilgiddine and Martha Jenkins, Spinster, of the Parish of Goettre that lives with my Father near Penpellenni, each of us having resided respectively for more than 28 Days in our said Parishes do hereby desire you to publish Banns of Matrimony between us with all convenient Speed.  Given this first Day of August in ye Year of our Lord 1757.

William Harris of the Parish of Lanvair Kilgiddine, and Martha Jenkins of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the Church of Goettre by Banns this 23rdDay of September, in the year of our Lord 1757. By me E. Williams Curate.
In the Presence of Wm Harris Wm Parhan
This Marriage was Solemnized by us William Harries The Mark of Martha Jenkins

 

To the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goettre

Sr We William Lloyd and Anne Morgan, Spinster, both of your S’d Parish of Goettre, and living at the Dwelling House of John Morgan Evan, on the Commons there desire you to Publish Banns of Matrimony between us the said Parties with all convenient speed.  Given under our Hands, this 18th Day of June, in the Year of our Lord 1757.

William Loyd and Anne Morgan both of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the church of Goettre, by Banns, this 29th Day of July, in the Year of our Lord 1757.
In ye Presence of Ign (Ignatius?)  Williams Wm Gwillim
This Marriage was Solemnized by us The Mark of William Lloyd The Mark of Anne Morgan.

 

The the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goettre

S’r We Francis William now living with John Morgan near Pont Kemeys and Frances Charles of Kevenmeinog both of your Parish of Goettre have resided there for more than 28 Days, before the Date hereof do Desire Banns of Matrimony be published between us according to Law with all speed after your receipt hereof.  Given under o’r Hands this 25th Day of January in ye year aforesaid ? 1700 & fifty seven.

Francis William and Frances Charles both of ye Parish of Goettre were married in ye Church of Goettre, by Banns, this 12 Day of February, in ye year of our Lord 1757. By me E Williams Curate.
In ye Presence of the Mark of Walter Charles; The Mark of Elizabeth Charles
This Marriage was Solemnized by us The Mark of Francis Williams; The Mark of Frances Charles

 

The the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goettre

S’r You are hereby desired to publish Banns of Matrimony between us Morgan Jenkins Husbandman that now live at Lwyncelyn and Anne Griffiths spinster that live with my father Walter Griffith at Penpelleniog both within the Parish of Goettre, given under our Hand this 27 Day of May, in the Year 1756.

Morgan Jenkins & Anne Griffiths both of the Parish of Goettre were married in the Church of Goettre, by Banns, this 16th Day of July, in the Year of our Lord 1756. By me E Williams Goettre.
In the presence of Water Griffith The mark of Rachel William
This Marriage was Solemnized by us Morgan Jenkins Anne Griffiths

 

The the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goettre

Sr We Matthew Leonard of the Parish of Lanwenarth living at a House call’d Ty William Leonard and Margaret Jenkins at Glan-nant in your Parish of Goettre do desire you to Publish Banns of Matrimony between us and according to Law and with all convenient Speed Given under our Hands this 6th day of March in ye Year of our Lord 1756.

N.B. These banns were publish’d by me E. Williams.

Matthew Leonard of the Parish of Lanwenarth and Margaret Jenkins of the Parish of Goettre were married in the Church of Goettre, by Banns, this 10th Day of May, in the year of our Lord 1756. By me E Williams Curate.
In ye presence of Elen Morley Anne Griffiths
This Marriage was Solemnized by us The Mark of Matthew Leonard ;The Mark of Margaret Jenkins

 

The the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of the Parish of Goettre

Sir, You are desired to publi’h Banns of Matrimony between us Thomas Roger’s of the Parish of Pant teg in the County of Monmouth who live near the New Inn in the said Parish and Mary Williams Spinster of your said Parish of Goettre, that now live & have resided there, at my Father’s House, near the Church, for above four weeks, immediately preceeding the Date hereof Given under our Hands this 15 Day of November in ye Year of our Lord 1755.

Thomas Rogers of the Parish of Pant-teg and Mary Williams of the Parish of Goettre, were married in the Church of Goettre, by Banns, this 20th Day of December, in ye year of our Lord 1755 by me E Williams, Curate.
In the Presence of Francis Williams; The Mark of Richard Edward
This Marriage was Solemnized by us Thomas Rogers The Mark of Mary Williams

 

The the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of the Parish of Goettre

Sir, You are desired hereby to publi’h Banns of Matrimony, according to Law,  between us William Howel Labourer and Inhabitant of your said Parish who live in ye same House where my Father lately did live on Goettre Common and Mary Saunders, spinster also of the said Parish who live with my Father, William Saunders at his Dwell-house, between Croeshoppet & Cefnmeinog. Given under both our Hands this 19th Day of July, in the year of our Lord Christ 1755.

N.B. These Banns were accordingly published by me E. Williams.

William Howel and Mary Saunders both of ye Parish of Goettre were married in the Church of Goettre by Banns this 22nd Day of August in the Year of our Lord 1755.
In the Presence of William Morgan The Mark of William Saunders
This Marriage was Solemnized by us Willam Howel The Mark of Mary Saunders

 

The the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of the Parish of Goettre

Sir, You are hereby desired to publish Banns of Matrimony between us Walter Saunders of your said Parish Labourer who have lodged with my Father herein who lives in a Cot near Penpedr heol for more than these twelve months last past and Mary Watkins, Widow, who had liv’d in a Cot since May last on Goettre Common near Penpelllenni within your said Parish.  Given under our Hands this 20th Day of May 1755.

These Banns were accordingly published by me E. Williams,

Walter Saunders and Mary Watkins both of the Parish of Goettre were married in the Church of Goettre by Banns this 18th Day of July in the Year of our Lord 1755. By me E. Williams Curate.
In the Presence of The Mark of John Daniel The Mark of Walter Jenkins
This Marriage was Solemniz’d by us the Mark of Walter Saunders the Mark of Mary Watkins

 

John Prichard of Monkswood in the County of Monmouth and Sarah Lewis of the Parish  of Goettre were married in the Church of Geottre by Licence this 11th Day of June in the Year of our Lord 1755 by me E. Wiliams Curate.
This Marriage was Solemniz’d by us John Prichard The Mark of Sarah Lewis
In the Presence of Thomas Prichard John Morgan

 

The the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of the Parish of Goettre Monmouthshire.

Sir, we desire you would please to publish the Banns of Matrimony between us William Jones who now live & have now liv’d a full month and upwards in my own House commonly call’d Tir Thomas Leonard in the Parish of Trevethin in the said County of Monmouth and Martha Lewis Spinster that now lives and has lived for for more than one Calendar month past in her Mother’s House Martha Lewis Widow.  We in your Parish Church of Goettre on Sunday the 12th Day of May next following.  Given under both our Hands this 30th Day of April in the year of our Lord 1754.

These Banns were published according to an Act of Parliament by me E Williams

William Jones of the Parish of Trevethin and Martha Lewis of the Parish of Goettre were married in the Church of Goettre by Banns. (They both being above the Age of 21 Years) the 29th Day of May in the Year of Lord 1754.

By me E. Williams Curate

This Marriage was Solemnized by us in the Presence of The Mark of William Jones The Mark of Martha Lewis
In the Presence of John Morgan The mark of Thomas Jenkins

 

To the Rev’d Mr Williams Curate of Goettre April ye 19th 1754

Rev’d S’r, You are desired to publish the ye Banns of Matrimony between Richard Watkin of the Parish of Goettre shoemaker and Susanna Philips of the Red Heart in Cross Street Abergavenny on Sunday ye 28th of this Instant April.  N.B. Both were over age.  Published accordingly by me E, Williams Curate of Goettre

 

The banns of Marriage between William Roger of the Parish of Monkswood bachelor, and Anne James of the Parish of Goytre Spinster, were legally published in the Parish Church of Goytre at the time of divine service on three several Sundays Viz July ye 17th, 24th and 31st in the year of our Lord 1768 Josh Davies Curate

The above named William Roger & Anne James were married in the parish Church of Goytre, this 20th Day of August in the year of our Lord 1768 by me Josh Davies Curate ibid
This marriage was solemnized between us The mark of William Roger The mark of Anne James
In the presence of The mark of Thomas Morgan;  Mary Roger; The mark of Thomas Jenkin

See another Marriage Register book according to Act of Parliament

Collectors of Land Tax

 

The Names of Persons that have been Appointed Collectors of Land Tax
1828 Richard Jones
1830 Richard Miller Penpedairheol & Phillip Morgan for Jas Morgan Carp’r
1831 John Jones for the Lodge & John Watkins Ty Hir
1832 Charles Lewis & Thomas Prosser
1833 William Jeremiah Vedw & John P Smith Goytrey House
1834 William Jenkins & Henry James
1835 John Lewis New Barn & John Jenkins Penstair
1836 William Lloyd Church Farm & William Evans Trewaelod
1837 Vaughan Jones Ty Llwyd & Walter David for Llwyn Celyn
1838 James Williams for Lan Wysg & William Jenkins Melin Coed
1839 John Rosser Pant glas & James Gwatkin Pen twyn
1840 Thomas David Pentre bach & William Vaughan Wern
1841 Thomas Watkins Goytrey Hall & John Watkins Ty Hir
1842 Phillip Morgan & Thomas Prosser
1843 Thomas Newman & Thomas Jenkins Lan
1844 William Williams Goytrey Wharf & John Williams Carp’t for his lease
1845 John Prosser for Pellenig Hse & Charles Lewis Berllan Dywyll
1846 David Davies Royal Oak Penped & Thomas Evans Half Way House
1847 Thomas Lewis & Owen Davies
1848 William Jones Maes y beren & Henry Plaisted Pydew
1849 William Jenkins Canal Bridge & William Jeremiah Park y brain
1850 William Lloyd Church Farm & Richard Jones Penystair
1851 Jn Walt Davies Llwyncelyn & John Rosser Pantglas
1852 Walter Morgan Pentywyn & Mordecai Jones Coed robin

 

Marriage Index 1755-1768

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

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

(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

(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

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

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

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.