OBITUARIES
1888

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 3rd. 1888.

SUDDEN DEATH

Robert Williams, 60 years of age, a slate shipper, living at North Penrallt, Carnarvon, died very suddenly on Friday last. He arrived home a few minutes before noon, and upon taking a seat he was seized with an epileptic fit and expired in a few minutes.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 13th. 1888.

SUDDEN DEATH AT CARNARVON

Between two and three o'clock on Saturday afternoon, Mr. William Roberts, leather merchant, 11, Bridge-street, died very suddenly. It appeared that he had just served a customer in the shop when he fell down. Soon afterwards his son came on the scene and immediately sent for medical assistance. Dr. Davies arrived, but found that life was extinct. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of death.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 27th. 1888.

THE LATE MR. J. L. PUGH, LIVERPOOL

The funeral of this gentleman took place at Southport Cemetery, on Thursday. The deceased entered the offices of Messrs. D. W. Davies and Co. over 25 years ago, and about 10 years later became a partner, and since the death of Mr. D. W. Davies in 1887 was the sole partner in the said firm. He was well known on 'Change, and much esteemed by a large circle of friends. The following accompanied the funeral to the grave: Messrs. R. H. Pugh (brother), R. Anderson (brother-in-law), R. Lloyd Jones, Trawsfynydd; R. Jones, _____ Lloyd, Bala; Ellis Jones, Llwyngwril; H. Jones, J. P. Jones, Corris (cousins); D. Jones (R. and D. Jones), Captain Griffiths (Thomas Williams and Co.), H. Pierce (solicitor), James Evans (Evans Bros.), W. G. Hughes, John Hughes, _____ Davies (Gould and Davies), W. W. Jones, William Hughes and John Davies (Hoylake), R. Evans (Evans and Roberts), Lewis Jones, and Lewis Hughes (Conway).

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 26th. 1888.

A CARPENTER'S FUNERAL

On Thursday last, at Carnarvon, the remains of Mr. John Jones, a carpenter, who died very suddenly a few days before, were interred at the Llanbeblig parish churchyard, and the funeral was made more remarkable from the fact that for the first time a carpenter was carried to the grave by carpenters alone, the trade being represented by nearly all the carpenters of the port.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: November 30th. 1888.

DEATH OF MR. J. D. BRYAN AT CAIRO

At the beginning of the week the sad intelligence was received in Carnarvon of the death of Mr. J. D. Bryan, who for many years was a partner in the drapery firm of Bryan Brothers, Carnarvon. Upon his return to Egypt, about ten weeks ago, Mr. Bryan went to Alexandria, where he caught a slight cold. For a change he went to stay at a village about 20 miles out of Cairo. He felt no better, and his medical adviser was called in. Dr. Grant found the patient suffering from typhoid fever, but his case was not considered serious. In the 8th. inst., he was removed to the Victoria Hospital, at which place the patient could obtain the best medical treatment and the best attendance to his wants and comforts. Although he had the advantage of the skill, experience, and treatment of Drs. Wildt, Grant, Muirson, and Lancing (the latter of whom had gone a considerable distance from pure love to offer what services he could) he breathed his last in the arms of his brother, Mr. Joseph Bryan, at 7.30 p.m. on the 13th. inst., at the age of 32 years. Mr. Edward Bryan arrived at Cairo from Alexandria an hour and a half after his brother's death. At 3.30 p.m. the following day the funeral took place. The Rev. Mr. Harvey, of the American Mission, had charge of the funeral arrangements. The mortal remains of the deceased were followed by sixteen carriages, containing his two brothers, Rev. Mr. Harvey, Dean Butcher, D.D., Professor Davies (Haverfordwest), and several of the deceased's friends, and many were the marks of respect exhibited. Four soldiers belonging to the 23rd. Regiment (Welsh Fusiliers) requested to be allowed to walk alongside the hearse bearing the corpse. There were also four military sergeants who came a distance of five miles to do honour to the remains of their countryman, and they requested to be allowed to act as pall-bearers, and placed two beautiful wreaths on the coffin. The remains of the deceased were interred at the English Cemetery at Cairo, the burial service being conducted by the Rev. Mr. Harvey and Dean Butcher. Great sympathy is shown with the deceased's brothers in Egypt, and with his brother, Mr. Robert Bryan, and Mrs. Evans (aunt) of Carnarvon in their grief and tribulation. Mr. Bryan was born at Camddwfr, Flintshire, was apprenticed to the late Mr. Enoch Lewis, draper, Mostyn Quay, where he gained the respect of all, and proved himself a most active supporter of the Independent Order of Good Templars. He was also a zealous member of the Sunday School. From Mostyn he went to Liverpool, and afterwards came to Carnarvon as assistant to Messrs. Pierce and Williams, drapers, of the Golden Goat. He joined the church at Engedi, of which he proved a valuable member while he remained there. He was an indefatigable worker in connection with the ragged school at Engedi and Mark-lane Sunday Mission Services. On the death of Mr. John Edmunds, the superintendent, Mr. Bryan was elected as his successor, and the success which followed his exertions is well known. Mr. Bryan also took a prominent part in the building of Beulah Chapel, and was appointed secretary of the building committee, and afterwards subscribed £10 towards the chapel fund. He commenced business, in conjunction with his brother, Mr. Edward Bryan, at 12, Bridge-street, about eight years ago. In September, 1886, he was advised to take a sea trip for the benefit of his health, and his cousin, Mr. Samuel Evans, being at the time in Cairo, he decided to go to Egypt. During his stay in that country he found an opening for business, and thereupon established a shop at Cairo. In the spring of the following year, his brother, Mr. Joseph Bryan, joined him. Mr. J. D. Bryan came to England in the summer following to make purchases for his establishment in Cairo, and having remained here for some two months, he returned. In July last, he again visited England, and returned to Cairo after a short stay here, taking with him this time his brother, Mr. Edward Bryan. The deceased exhibited considerable interest in all movements which had for their object the amelioration of his countrymen. He bore an unimpeachable character, and his pure and Christian-like life influenced to a great extent the career of those with whom he came in contact.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 14th. 1888.

DEATH OF MR. HUGH OWEN, GLANHELEN, CARNARVON

Early this (Friday) morning, the inhabitants of Carnarvon were surprised to hear of the comparatively sudden death of the above gentleman. It appeared that on Thursday evening, about 8 o'clock, he left his residence in the apparent enjoyment of good health, and proceeded to Captain Roberts's, Anglesey Inn, to purchase timber for firewood. While in the house, and shortly after reaching there, he was suddenly seized with an apoplectic fit. Dr. John Williams, Castle-square, was immediately called. At half-past-seven on the following (Friday) morning the death took place. Some years ago, the deceased gentleman carried on an extensive business as a tanner, &c., in Carnarvon, where he was well known and highly respected. Mr. Owen was between 60 and 70 years of age.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 28th. 1888.

THE FUNERAL OF MR. HUGH OWEN, GLANHELEN, CARNARVON

In addition to our previous notice of the death and funeral of Mr. Hugh Owen, Glanhelen, it should be mentioned that the arrangements were most satisfactorily carried out by the undertakers, Messrs. Pierce and Williams, of the Golden Goat, and Mr. Owen Morris, builder. The cortege included:- first carriage: Dr. J. Williams, Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, Mr. Walter Hughes, Mr. Bowen; second carriage: Messrs. Charles Owen, Robert Owen (brothers), Henry Owen, Owen Owen (nephews); third carriage: Messrs. John Jones, St. Helens-terrace; R. R. Roberts, Bryn Helen; Morris Roberts, Rhosdican; Evan Evans; fourth carriage: Messrs. Lewis Rees Thomas, Henry Lloyd Carter, Owen Owens (Henwalia), George Gamble; fifth carriage: Messrs. Thomas Williams, Golden Goat; Owen Morris, J. O. Morris, Robert Griffith Williams. In the death of Mr. Owen many of the poor of Carnarvon have lost a sincere and generous friend.

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