Griffith JONES of Dolgellau, Gent.
(Abt 1756-1796)
Jonett JONES
(1753-1793)
Griffith JONES of Dolgellau, Gent.
(Abt 1788-By 1861)
Mary ROBERTS
(Abt 1804-1887)
Rev. Lewis JONES, Vicar of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath
(1837-1899)

 

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Spouses/Children:
Margaret WILLIAMS

  • Margaret Russell JONES
  • Griffith Williams JONES
  • Jane Elizabeth Meredyth JONES
  • Catherine Vaughan JONES
  • Ann Eliza Hartley JONES

Rev. Lewis JONES, Vicar of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath

  • Born: 1837, Dolgellau, Merioneth, Wales
  • Christened: 1 Apr 1837, Dolgellau, Merioneth, Wales 1
  • Married: 19 Jan 1869, St. Mary's, Dolgellau, Merioneth, Wales 2
  • Died: 26 Oct 1899, The Vicarage, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Glamorgan, Wales 3 5
  • Buried: 30 Oct 1899, St. Catwg, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Glamorgan, Wales 4

  Research Notes:

Lewis son of Griffith Jones of Dolgellau, innkeeper, and Mary (baptismal record)

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In 1851 Lewis Jones (14) of Dolgelley, scholar, was with his parents in Bridge St., Dolgelley.

In 1861 Lewis Jones (24) of Dolgelley, curate of Dolgelley, was lodging with William Hughes, minister of Baptist Chapel, in Farmer's Arms, Dolgelley, Merioneth.

In 1871 Lewis Jones (34) of Dolgellau Merionethshire, minor Canon or Vicar Choral, and wife Margaret (36) of Dolgellau, were living in Bangor Caernarvon. Present was Margaret Russel (8 mo) of Bangor.

In 1881 Lewis Jones (44) of Dolgelley Merionethshire, vicar of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Glamorganshire, and wife Margaret (47) of Dolgelley were living in the Vicarage, Blaenhonddan, Glamorgan. Present were children: Mary Russell (10) of Bangor Caernarvonshire, scholar, Griffith Williams (7) of Dowlais Glamorganshire, scholar, J. E. Meredith (5) of Dowlais, scholar, Cath: Vaughan (3) of Cadoxton, scholar, A. E. Hartley (2) of Cadoxton

In 1891 Lewis Jones (54) of Dolgelly Merionethshire, vicar of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, and wife Margaret (56) of Dolgelly, were living in Cadoxton Vicarage, Neath, Blaenhonddan, Glamorgan. Present were children: Mary R. (20) of Bangor, Jane E. M. (15) of Dowlais, Catherine V. (13) of Cadoxton, Ann E. (12) of Cadoxton, Margaret (10) of Cadoxton

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Lewis Jones of Cadoxton Vicarage died aged 62 years (burial record).

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DEATH OF THE VICAR OF CADOXTON, NEATH.

The Rev. Lewis Jones, Cadoxton (Neath), died this morning at the Vicarage, Cadoxton, at the age of 63. The deceased clergyman was ordained in 1861, and was in that year appointed curate of Dolgelly, where he remained until 1866. From 1864 to 1866 he was Diocesan Inspector of Schools in the Diocese of Bangor. From 1872 he was perpetual curate of Llanelltyd in the Diocese of Bangor, and for this latter period he was also minor canon of Bangor. In 1872 he was appointed Rector of Dowlais whence he removed to Cadoxton in 1876. The Rev. Lewis was much beloved by his parishoners for whose highest welfare he always showed the deepest solicitude. For some years he had suffered enfeebled health, but it was only recently that he and his relatives became aware that he was stricken with that dread malady cancer of the liver. He has left a widow and five daughters and one son. The son is in her Majesty's navy. The living of Cadoxton is in the gift of Mr H. N. Miers, formerly of Tnispenllweh.

South Wales Echo, Thursday, October 26, 1899

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The Reverend Lewis Jones of the vicarage Cadoxton-juxta-Neath Glamorganshire, clerk, died 26 October 1899. Administration London 10 November to Griffith Williams Jones, assistant-engineer in the Royal Navy. Effects £560. 5

  Marriage Information:

Lewis married Margaret WILLIAMS, daughter of Griffith WILLIAMS, Gent. and Mary HARTLEY, on 19 Jan 1869 in St. Mary's, Dolgellau, Merioneth, Wales. (Margaret WILLIAMS was born about 1835 in Dolgellau, Merioneth, Wales and christened on 20 Feb 1835 in Hen Chapel Congregational, Dolgelley, Merioneth, Wales.)

  Marriage Notes:

Lewis Jones, of full age, bachelor, minor Canon of Bangor Cathedral, of Bangor Caernarvonshire, son of Griffith Jones, gentleman, and
Margaret Williams, of full age, spinster, of Llwyn Dolgellau, daughter of Griffith Williams, gentleman

Married by Licence

Witnesses: L. A. Williams, H. Lloyd Williams, Thomas Humphrey Williams

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19th, at the Parish Church of St. Mary's, Dolgelley, by the Rev. Evan Lewis, M.A., rector, the Rev. Lewis Jones, minor canon of Bangor Cathedral, to Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Griffith Williams, Esq., Llwyn, Dolgelley.—No cards.

The Aberystwyth Times, Cardiganshire Chronicle and Cambrian News, Saturday, January 23rd, 1869, p. 1

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JONES—WILLIAMS—On the 19th inst., at the parish church of St. Mary's, Dolgelley, by the Rev. Evan Lewis, M.A., rector, the Rev. Lewis Jones, minor canon of Bangor Cathedral, and eldest son of Griffith Jones, Esq., the late coroner for Merionethshire, to Margaret, eldest daughter of of the late Griffith Williams, Esq., Llwyn, Dolgelley.

The Wrexham Advertiser, Saturday, January 23, 1869, p. 4

Sources


1 Dolgellau Parish Registers, Baptisms, p. 170, no. 1354.

2 Ibid., Marriages, p. 202, no. 404.

3 England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007, Neath district, 4th Quarter, vol. 11a, p. 570.

4 Glamorgan Burial Index, Transcriptions © Glamorgan Family History Society.

5 England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966..., p. 344.


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