The birth and christening of "John David" is listed in the online parish register of Baglan, Glamorganshire, Wales (via FindMyPast), which states that "John" was born on 20 May 1789 and baptised on 28 July 1789 as a "Natural [or illegitimate] son of John Rees" and that John Rees was a "Ship carpenter". Also, the Bishop's Transcript for Baglan Higher, Glamorganshire, Wales (via FHL Film # 104844), states that "John David" was christened on 28 July 1789 as "John son of John Rees by Mary David".
The marriage of "John David" and "Elizabeth Landeg" is listed in the parish register for Baglan (FHL Film # 104844), which states the following: "John David of the Parish of Baglan, Bachelor, and Elizabeth Landeg of the Parish of Baglan, Spinster, were married in this Chapel by Banns with consent of--this twenty sixth day of September in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Nineteen by me David Rees, Curate, in the presence of Rees Rees and Morgan Evans."
"John Davies" is listed as a "Husbandman" (or farmer) on the 1853 marriage certificate of his son, Thomas (John) Davies, to Elizabeth Williams. This marriage certificate is as follows: In 2009, MEG obtained the marriage certificate of Thomas Davies and Elizabeth Williams from Wales, which stated that they were married in the Registers Office of Neath on 27 August 1853, and at the time of their marriage Thomas Davies stated he was about 28 years old (born about 1825), a Bachelor and Collier of Ystradgynlais, and that his father was John Davies, a Husbandman; and that Elizabeth Williams stated she was about 25 years old (born about 1828), a Spinster of Ystradgynlais, and that her father was David Williams, a Fireman. The marriage witnesses were: Joseph Powell, Alexander Cuthbertson Jr., Alexander Cuthbertson Sr., and James Kempthorne--with the last three witnesses being Solicitors involved with marriages in the Register Office.
"John Davis" and "Elizabeth Landick" were definitely the parents of Thomas John Davis (b.1820), as supported by the following information: The birth date and place of Thomas John Davis was obtained from the LDS Endowment record of Thomas John Davis as listed in FHL Film # 183408, page 21 (available in the Special Collections Room, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah), which stated that at the time of Thomas's live endowment on 12 December 1878 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, Utah, the recorder stated that Thomas was born on 15 March 1820 in Neath, Glamorgan, S. Wales, and that he was baptized into the LDS Church in 1848, and that his parents were "John Davis" and "Elizabeth Landick".
Multiple estimated birthdates and possible birthplaces of Elizabeth Landeg have been listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron submissions) and in New FamilySearch (PI#: KJZY-RMC).
Research Note - October 2008:
Research by the Osmond Family Organization in October 2008 suggested that Elizabeth Landeg had a brother, Rees Landeg.Research Note - May 2011:
In May 2011, Elinor Gilbey stated that the "Landeg's are buried in the extensive parish churchyard of St. Illtyd [illtyd]", Neath, Glamorgan, Wales.Research Note: - May 2012:
The online FindMyPast "Parish Record Collection - Baptism Record" lists an "Elizabeth Landeg" who was christened on 20 October 1783 in Llangyfelach, Glamorganshire, Wales, and that her father was William Landeg.This individual is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: KJZY-RMC.
Marriage Notes for John David and Elizabeth Landeg-877
The marriage of John David and Elizabeth Landeg is listed in the parish register for Baglan (FHL Film # 104844), which states the following: "John David of the Parish of Baglan, Bachelor, and Elizabeth Landeg of the Parish of Baglan, Spinster, were married in this Chapel by Banns with consent of--this twenty sixth day of September in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Nineteen by me David Rees, Curate, in the presence of Rees Rees and Morgan Evans."
Geographical Note: The travel distance between Neath and Baglan is only four miles.
Relationship Note: John Davies and Elizabeth Landeg were the parents of Thomas John Davis. This is supported by the following information: The birth date and place of Thomas John Davis was obtained from the LDS Endowment record of Thomas John Davis as listed in FHL Film # 183408, page 21 (available in the Special Collections Room, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah), which stated that at the time of Thomas's live endowment on 12 December 1878 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, Utah, the recorder stated that Thomas was born on 15 March 1820 in Neath, Glamorgan, S. Wales, and that he was baptized into the LDS Church in 1848, and that his parents were John Davis and Elizabeth Landick.
Research Prior to 2008:
Parish register of Ystradgynlais. Searched at the Glamorgan Record office.
Birth Cert. of child #5 obtained from the Supt. Registrar, Swansea 4.
1841 Census of Ystradgynlias, E.D. 13 p.14, Film 464300
1851 Census for children #2-5. Children 2 and 5 page 104, child 3, page 106, child 4 page 126 Film 104211.Research in 2008-2010:
In the 1841 Census, David Williams is listed as being about 45 years old (born about 1796), born in Breconshire, and working as a Labourer while residing in Ystradgynlais.
In January 2009, Elinor Gilbey provided Clayton and Ethel Brough with the following information about the burial of David Williams: "The burial of David Williams is listed in the parish register of St. Cynog in Ystradgynlais: Name: David Williams (Entry # 355); Abode: Gough's building; When buried: August 24, 1849; Age: 56 years" (born about 1793). David Williams is buried in the [St. Cynog] churchyard, but his gravestone does not survive.
In January 2009, Elinor Gilbey provided Clayton and Ethel Brough with the following information about the gravestone of Ann Rees (Watkins) Williams, wife of David Williams: "The gravestone of Ann [Rees] Watkins Williams (1804-1843), the first wife of David Williams (1792-1849), and two of their sons and one daughter, is located in St. Cynog churchyard, Ystradgynlais, Wales. In the late 1800's many headstones were laid flat if they were slightly unstable. Many of these stones are still in place but covered over with grass and shrubs. When I found Ann's grave it was 75% covered over with grass and I had to dig through the grass to be able to read it. David remarried after the death of Ann which probably explains why they are not buried together."
Research Note, January 2009: The Marriage Index for Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, Wales, lists a David Williams who was a Widower (and whose father was Thomas Williams) and who, on 8 April 1848, married a Sarah Williams who was a Spinster (and whose father was John Williams).
Research Note: In July 2010, researchers found the death certificate of David Williams among a group of papers originally belonging to George and Olive Osmond of Utah (and purchased in 1955). The death certificate of David Williams stated that he died on 24 August 1849 in Ystrad Village, Ystradgunlais, Glamorgan, Wales, at the age of 56 years old (born about 1793) from "spasmodic cholera"; that he was a "Labourer"; and that the informant of his death was "David Williams [who was] Present at the death [and of] Ystrad Village, Ystradgunlais".
In January 2008, Elinor Gilbey provided Clayton and Ethel Brough with the following information about the gravestone of Ann Rees (Watkins) Williams, wife of David Williams: The gravestone of Ann [Rees] Watkins Williams (1804-1843), the first wife of David Williams (1792-1849), and two of their sons and one daughter, is located in St. Cynog churchyard, Ystradgynlais, Wales. David Williams is buried in the same churchyard, but his gravestone does not survive. David remarried after the death of Ann which probably explains why they are not buried together.
In January 2009, Elinor Gilbey provided Clayton and Ethel Brough with addition information on the gravestone of Ann Rees (Watkins) Williams, wife of David Williams: The exact transcript that appears on Ann Williams' headstone is as follows:
In memory of Ann wife of David Williams
late of Cefn y Coed farm in this Parish who died Jun 8th 1843 Aged 39 years
Coffadwriaeth y cyfiawn sydd fendigedig
(Translation: The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, Pro X.7
Also David son of the above who died April 1st 1850
Also Morgan son of John and Dorothy Thomas Ystrad Village who died June 16th 1858 aged 2 years and 3 months
Also Ann daughter of the above who died August 5th 1875 Aged 14 years
Y llygad ai'n gwelodd ni'm gwel mwyach, dy lygaid sydd arnaf ac nid ydwyf
(Translation: The eye that now sees me will see me no longer; you will look for me, but I will be no more, Job VII.8)
The grandchildren are both children of Dorothy who was Ann's daughter and Elizabeth's sister. Dorothy moved from Ystradgynlais to live in nearby Aberdare until her death. The property named above, Cefn Y Coed, is a local farm which remains a working farm to this day. David, Ann's husband, remarried after Ann's death which is why he is not buried [along side her]. However, local records show that he is buried in the same cemetery but his headstone does not survive. The cemetery is at St. Cynog's Parish Church, which remains a very active place of worship to this day. The gravestone is...by the main entrance....In the 1841 Census, Ann (Williams) is listed as being about 35 years old (born about 1806), born in Breconshire, and residing in Ystradgynlais.
Marriage Notes for David Williams and Ann Rees (Watkins)-879
In February 2009, Elinor Gilbey sent Ethel M. Brough a copy of the marriage entry of David Williams and Ann Rees, which reads as follows: "David William of this parish and Ann Rees of this parish were married in this church [at Ystradgynlais] by banns" on 8 June 1828. The marriage was witnessed by William Williams and Edward Watkins.
In the 1841 Census, David Williams is listed as being about 12 years old (born about 1829), born in Breconshire, and residing with his parents in Ystradgynlais.
In the 1841 Census, "Lewelon" Williams is listed as being about 5 years old (born about 1836), born in Breconshire, and residing with his parents in Ystradgynlais.
In the 1851 Census, Lewelyn Williams is listed as being about 14 years old (born about 1837), born in Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, Wales, and working as a Labourer while residing as a "nephew" in the household of John Jenkins (age 52) in Ystradgynlais, Wales.
In the 1881 Census, Llewelyn Williams is listed as being 45 years old (born about 1870), born in Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, Wales, unmarried and working as a Coal Miner, while residing with his brother-in-law and married sister, Dorathy Williams Thomas, and their family, at: 55 Maerdy Road, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales.
In the 1891 Census, Llewelyn Williams is listed as being 55 years old (born about 1870) born in Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, married and working as a Coal Miner, while residing with his brother-in-law and married sister, Dorathy Williams Thomas, and their family, in Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales.
In the 1841 Census, John Williams is listed as being about 2 years old (born about 1839), born in Breconshire, and residing with his parents in Ystradgynlais.
In the 1851 Census, John Williams is listed as being about 12 years old (born about 1839), born in Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, unmarried and working as a "Labourer" while residing as a "relation" with Lewelyn Jones who was married (but her husband is not listed with her in the census) and thirty years old and living in Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, Wales.
The christening of "John Martin" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Parish Church of St. Tydfil, Part 2, Baptisms 1764-1837" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mt, V.1-3, Book #2: page 76), which states that he was christened on 4 January 1814 as the son of "Timothy and Mary Martin", that he was christened when he was "4" years old (born about 1810), that he was of "Penydarren", and that his father, Timothy Martin, was a "Agent".
The christening of "John Martin" is listed in the online "Glamorgan Baptisms Transcription" via FindMyPast, which states that he was christened on 4 January 1814 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales; that he was "4" years old when he was christened (born about 1810); that he was of "Pendaren" (or Penydarren); that his parents were Timothy and Mary Martin; and that Timothy Martin was an "Agent".
In the 1841 Census, John Martin is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1811), born in Glamorgan, working as a "Surgeon", and residing with his wife, Margarett, and their two children, on High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
In the 1851 Census, John Martin is listed as being 41 years old (born about 1810), born in Merthyr, Glamorgan, married and working as a "Surgeon", and residing with his wife, Mary, and their 11 year old daughter, Margaret, on High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
In the 1861 Census, John Martin is listed as being 51 years old (born about 1810), born in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, married and working as a "Surgeon" and residing with his wife, Mary Ann, and their 21 year old daughter, Margaret, on Thomas Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
The death of "John Martin" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in July-September 1861 in Merthyr Tydfil district, Glamorganshire, Wales. (Note: No death age is listed.)
John Martin is buried in Cefn Coed Cemetery, Merthyr Tydfil. This is one of the largest cemeteries in the land covering about 40 acres. The first burial took place in the cemetery in April 1859. As John Martin passed away in 1861 he was one of the first to be buried here. His headstone transcript reads:
[In t]...he Memory of John Martin
Surgeon
Of Merthyr Tydvil
Who departed this life
July 24th 1861
Aged 52 yearsAlso of Edward Martin of Penydarren
Born Dec 8th 1806
Died Oct 15 1892John Martin had or was married to two wives, the first being Margaret Jones and the second being Mary Ablett. John Martin Jr. was born between these marriages to Mary Ann Gibbs. Mary Ann Gibbs was from Laugharne and had a brother who worked in Merthyr Tydfil...which might be how she met John Martin Sr. After having the baby Mary Ann returned to live with her parents in Laugharne and there she remained, unmarried, until her death. She is buried in St. Martin's Church with her parents and siblings.
Research Notes: January 2008:
The gravestone of William Gibbs (1815-1835) is located in St. Martin’s churchyard in Laugharne, Wales. William Gibbs was a brother to Mary Ann Gibbs (b.1812) who was the mother of John Martin Jr. (1846-1900). John Martin Jr. immigrated to the United States in 1868, and died in Samaria, Idaho, in 1900. Mary Ann Gibbs apparently never married John Martin Sr., but she is buried in the same churchyard as her brother, William Gibbs. Members of the Gibbs family are buried in the same section of the churchyard but the gravestones are not all intact.
This John Martin had [or was married to] two wives, the first being Margaret Jones and the second being Mary Ablett. John Martin Jr. was born between these marriages to Mary Ann Gibbs. Mary Ann Gibbs was from Laugharne and had a brother who worked in Merthyr Tydfil...which might be how she met John Martin Sr. After having the baby Mary Ann returned to live with her parents in Laugharne and there she remained, unmarried, until her death. She is buried in St. Martin's Church with her parents and siblings. ...Unfortunately, Mary Ann Gibbs headstone does not survive.
This individual is listed in Family Tree, PID#: LZ5F-69W.
Marriage Notes for John Martin and Mary Ann Gibbs-881
In January 2008, Elinor Gilbey provided Clayton and Ethel Brough with the following information about the Gibbs family:
The gravestone of William Gibbs (1815-1835) is located in St. Martin’s churchyard in Laugharne, Wales. William Gibbs was a brother to Mary Ann Gibbs (b.1812) who was the mother of John Martin Jr. (1846-1900). John Martin Jr. immigrated to the United States in 1868, and died in Samaria, Idaho, in 1900. Mary Ann Gibbs apparently never married John Martin Sr., but she is buried in the same churchyard as her brother, William Gibbs. Members of the Gibbs family are buried in the same section of the churchyard but the gravestones are not all intact.
This John MArtin had [or was married to] two wives, the first being Margaret Jones and the second being Mary Ablett. John Martin Jr. was born between these marriages to Mary Ann Gibbs. Mary Ann Gibbs was from Laugharne and had a brother who worked in Merthyr Tydfil...which might be how she met John Martin Sr. After having the baby Mary Ann returned to live with her parents in Laugharne and there she remained, unmarried, until her death. She is buried in St. Martin's Church with her parents and siblings.
The Osmond Family Organization obtained a copy of the death certificate of David Jenkins from Wales, which stated that he "Died from Suffocation" on 10 May 1852 at Cwmbach, Aberdare, Glamorganshire, Wales, at the age of 33 years old (born about 1819); that he was a "Collier"; and that the informant of his death was "John Morgan, Deputy Coroner [of] Merthyr Tydfil".
Record shows David Jenkins as first husband. Later: It was Thomas Williams. Information said, "Three children of Anna Evans and Thomas Williams sealed to David Jenkins, 21 Jun 1899". The three children were: Sarah Jane Williams; Mary Ann Williams and Mair (Mary) Williams. After her divorce she had these three sealed to David Jenkins. They all carried the Jenkins name.
Marriage Notes for David Jenkins and Anna Evans-883
The Osmond Family Organization obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of "David Jenkins" and "Hannah Evans" from Wales, which stated that they were "Married in the Bethania Chapel according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Independents" on 19 November 1842 "at Bethania Chapel, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales; that David Jenkins was of "full" age and a Bachelor and Collier of Plymouth Street, Merthyr Tydfil, and that his father was David Jenkins, a Collier; and that Hannah Evans was of "full" age and a Spinster of Perry Yard, Merthyr Tydfil, and that her father was Evan Evans, a Mine Burner. The marriage was witnessed by Evan Evans and Peter Hailes.
"John Rees" is listed in the christening record of his "Natural [or illegitimate] son", John David, as follows: The birth and christening of "John David" is listed in the online parish register of Baglan, Glamorganshire, Wales (via FindMyPast), which states that "John" was born on 20 May 1789 and baptised on 28 July 1789 as a "Natural [or illegitimate] son of John Rees" and that John Rees was a "Ship carpenter". Also, the Bishop's Transcript for Baglan Higher, Glamorganshire, Wales (via FHL Film # 104844), states that "John David" was christened on 28 July 1789 as "John son of John Rees by Mary David".
"Mary David" is listed in the christening record of her "Natural [or illegitimate] son", John David, as follows: The birth and christening of "John David" is listed in the online parish register of Baglan, Glamorganshire, Wales (via FindMyPast), which states that "John" was born on 20 May 1789 and baptised on 28 July 1789 as a "Natural [or illegitimate] son of John Rees" and that John Rees was a "Ship carpenter". Also, the Bishop's Transcript for Baglan Higher, Glamorganshire, Wales (via FHL Film # 104844), states that "John David" was christened on 28 July 1789 as "John son of John Rees by Mary David".
The marriage of "Rees Landeg" and "Elizabeth Robert" is listed in Llantwit Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, which states that they were married by Licence on 24 November 1793, and they were both of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Richard Landeg and Daniel Jones.
This individual is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: KG3W-C5B.
The marriage of "Rees Landeg" and "Elizabeth Robert" is listed in Llantwit Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, which states that they were married by Licence on 24 November 1793, and they were both of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Richard Landeg and Daniel Jones.
This individual is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: KZW7-ZRX.
Marriage Notes for Rees Landeck and Elizabeth Robert-942
The marriage of "Rees Landeg" and "Elizabeth Robert" is listed in Llantwit Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, which states that they were married by Licence on 24 November 1793, and they were both of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Richard Landeg and Daniel Jones.
Research Prior to 2008:
Parish register of Ystradgynlais. Searched at the Glamorgan Record office.
Birth Cert. of child #5 obtained from the Supt. Registrar, Swansea 4.
1841 Census of Ystradgynlias, E.D. 13 p.14, Film 464300
1851 Census for children #2-5. Children 2 and 5 page 104, child 3, page 106, child 4 page 126 Film 104211.Research in 2008-2010:
In the 1841 Census, David Williams is listed as being about 45 years old (born about 1796), born in Breconshire, and working as a Labourer while residing in Ystradgynlais.
In January 2009, Elinor Gilbey provided Clayton and Ethel Brough with the following information about the burial of David Williams: "The burial of David Williams is listed in the parish register of St. Cynog in Ystradgynlais: Name: David Williams (Entry # 355); Abode: Gough's building; When buried: August 24, 1849; Age: 56 years" (born about 1793). David Williams is buried in the [St. Cynog] churchyard, but his gravestone does not survive.
In January 2009, Elinor Gilbey provided Clayton and Ethel Brough with the following information about the gravestone of Ann Rees (Watkins) Williams, wife of David Williams: "The gravestone of Ann [Rees] Watkins Williams (1804-1843), the first wife of David Williams (1792-1849), and two of their sons and one daughter, is located in St. Cynog churchyard, Ystradgynlais, Wales. In the late 1800's many headstones were laid flat if they were slightly unstable. Many of these stones are still in place but covered over with grass and shrubs. When I found Ann's grave it was 75% covered over with grass and I had to dig through the grass to be able to read it. David remarried after the death of Ann which probably explains why they are not buried together."
Research Note, January 2009: The Marriage Index for Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, Wales, lists a David Williams who was a Widower (and whose father was Thomas Williams) and who, on 8 April 1848, married a Sarah Williams who was a Spinster (and whose father was John Williams).
Research Note: In July 2010, researchers found the death certificate of David Williams among a group of papers originally belonging to George and Olive Osmond of Utah (and purchased in 1955). The death certificate of David Williams stated that he died on 24 August 1849 in Ystrad Village, Ystradgunlais, Glamorgan, Wales, at the age of 56 years old (born about 1793) from "spasmodic cholera"; that he was a "Labourer"; and that the informant of his death was "David Williams [who was] Present at the death [and of] Ystrad Village, Ystradgunlais".
In January 2008, Elinor Gilbey provided Clayton and Ethel Brough with the following information: "David Williams did remarry Sarah Williams. I have located the actual street here that her family lived. This is where it starts to get confusing as Sarah had lots of brothers and [many people were named] Williams."
Research Note: The Marriage Index for Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, Wales, lists a David Williams who was a Widower (and whose father was Thomas Williams) and who, on 8 April 1848, married a Sarah Williams who was a Spinster (and whose father was John Williams).
Marriage Notes for David Williams and Sarah Williams-1857
In January 2008, Elinor Gilbey provided Clayton and Ethel Brough with the following information: "David Williams did remarry Sarah Williams. I have located the actual street here that her family lived. This is where it starts to get confusing as Sarah had lots of brothers and [many people were named] Williams."
In February 2009, MEG obtained a copy of the marriage certificate from England of David Williams and Sarah Williams, which stated that they were married on 8 April 1848 in the "parish church" of Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, Wales; and that David Williams was of "full" age, a "Widdower" and "Fireman" of "Ystrad" and that his father was Thomas Williams, a Farmer; and that Sarah Williams was of "full" age, a "Spinster" and "Servant" of "Water Street" and that her father was John Williams, a Miner. The marriage was witnessed by Lewis Lewis and Lewis Lewis.
Research Note: In February 2009, MEG obtained a copy of the marriage certificate from England of David Williams (1793-1849) and Sarah Williams (who was David Williams second wife), which stated that they were married on 8 April 1848 in the "parish church" of Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, Wales; and that David Williams was of "full" age, a "Widdower" and "Fireman" of "Ystrad" and that his father was Thomas Williams, a Farmer; and that Sarah Williams was of "full" age, a "Spinster" and "Servant" of "Water Street" and that her father was John Williams, a Miner. The marriage was witnessed by Lewis Lewis and Lewis Lewis.
1. Parish Registers of Ystradgynlais. Read at the Glamorgan Record Office.
2. 1851 census of Ystradgynlais, Page 134 Film 104211 3. Parish Registers of Ystradfellte, Read at the Glamorgan Rec. Off.In the 1851 Census, Llewelyn Rees is listed as being 78 years old (born about 1773), born in Glyntawe, Breconshire, a widower supported by "parish relief", and residing as a "father in law" with his married daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband, John Rees, and their two young children (Thomas and Mary), in Drosgol, Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, Wales.
The christening of "John Martin" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Parish Church of St. Tydfil, Part 2, Baptisms 1764-1837" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mt, V.1-3, Book #2: page 76), which states that he was christened on 4 January 1814 as the son of "Timothy and Mary Martin", that he was christened when he was "4" years old (born about 1810), that he was of "Penydarren", and that his father, Timothy Martin, was a "Agent".
The christening of "John Martin" is listed in the online "Glamorgan Baptisms Transcription" via FindMyPast, which states that he was christened on 4 January 1814 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales; that he was "4" years old when he was christened (born about 1810); that he was of "Pendaren" (or Penydarren); that his parents were Timothy and Mary Martin; and that Timothy Martin was an "Agent".
In the 1841 Census, John Martin is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1811), born in Glamorgan, working as a "Surgeon", and residing with his wife, Margarett, and their two children, on High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
In the 1851 Census, John Martin is listed as being 41 years old (born about 1810), born in Merthyr, Glamorgan, married and working as a "Surgeon", and residing with his wife, Mary, and their 11 year old daughter, Margaret, on High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
In the 1861 Census, John Martin is listed as being 51 years old (born about 1810), born in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, married and working as a "Surgeon" and residing with his wife, Mary Ann, and their 21 year old daughter, Margaret, on Thomas Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
The death of "John Martin" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in July-September 1861 in Merthyr Tydfil district, Glamorganshire, Wales. (Note: No death age is listed.)
John Martin is buried in Cefn Coed Cemetery, Merthyr Tydfil. This is one of the largest cemeteries in the land covering about 40 acres. The first burial took place in the cemetery in April 1859. As John Martin passed away in 1861 he was one of the first to be buried here. His headstone transcript reads:
[In t]...he Memory of John Martin
Surgeon
Of Merthyr Tydvil
Who departed this life
July 24th 1861
Aged 52 yearsAlso of Edward Martin of Penydarren
Born Dec 8th 1806
Died Oct 15 1892John Martin had or was married to two wives, the first being Margaret Jones and the second being Mary Ablett. John Martin Jr. was born between these marriages to Mary Ann Gibbs. Mary Ann Gibbs was from Laugharne and had a brother who worked in Merthyr Tydfil...which might be how she met John Martin Sr. After having the baby Mary Ann returned to live with her parents in Laugharne and there she remained, unmarried, until her death. She is buried in St. Martin's Church with her parents and siblings.
In the 1841 Census, Margaret (Martin) is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1811), born in Glamorgan, and residing with her husband, John Martin, and their two children, on High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
Marriage Notes for John Martin and Margaret Jones-1519
The 1836 marriage of "John Martin" and "Margaret Jones" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Parish Church of St. Tydfil, Part 6, Marriages 1717-1837" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mtg, V.6-8, Book #6: page 405), which states that they were married by Licence on 11 July 1836
The birth and christening of Timothy Henry Martin is listed in the parish register of Merthry Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales (via online FindMyPast), and states that he was born on 25 May 1837 and christened on 5 July 1837, and that his parents were John and Margaret Martin, and that John Martin was of High Street and a Surgeon.
The christening of "Timothy Martin" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Parish Church of St. Tydfil, Part 2, Baptisms 1764-1837" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mt, V.1-3, Book #2: page 76), which states that he was christened on 5 July 1837 as the son of "John and Margaret Martin", that he was christened when he was "1 month" old, that he was of "High Street", and that his father, John Martin, was a "Surgeon".
In the 1841 Census, Timothy Martin is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1837) , born in Glamorgan, and residing with his parents, John and Margarett Martin, and a sibling, on High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
The christening of Margaret Meredith Martin is listed in the parish register of Merthry Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales (via online FindMyPast), and states that she was christened on 27 May 1839, and that her parents were John and Margaret Martin, and that John Martin was of Highstreet and a Surgeon.
In the 1841 Census, Margaret Martin is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1839) , born in Glamorgan, and residing with her parents, John and Margarett Martin, and a sibling, on High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.