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1892


From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 22nd. 1892.

SUDDEN DEATH

On Tuesday afternoon, Nehemiah Bracegirdle, Clarke-street, 84 years old, died very suddenly. It appears that he called at the Holland Arms, Bridge-street, the landlord being a relative of his, and had ocassion to go to the back. Almost as soon as he arrived in the yard, he fell down. Dr. John Williams, Castle-square, was sent for, and immediately came there, but found that life was extinct. It is believed that the deceased had a fit. He was under the treatment of Dr. Griffith, and consequently, it was not deemed necessary to hold an inquest.


From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 29th. 1892.

DEATH OF ANOTHER TRADESMAN

On Wednesday morning, after only a few days' illness, at the age of 67 years, the death took place of Mr. Owen Roberts, watchmaker, Bridge-street, an old tradesman of high standing. He was respected by all, and in many circles his loss will be severely felt. The internment takes place to-morrow (Saturday).


From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 29th. 1892.

DEATH OF MR. HENRY EDWARDS

On Sunday, the death took place of Mr. Henry Edwards, Castle-square, after a short illness. It is believed that the deceased took a chill on the previous Wednesday, when he attended the memorial service at Christ Church. He was highly esteemed as a tradesman, and was a faithful and zealous member of Shiloh (C.M.) chapel where he had held the office of deacon for many years. He was only 60 years of age. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at Caeathraw, and was largely attended. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev. William Jones, Portdinorwic, and J. Hughes, D.D. Following the hearse were four mourning coaches conveying the family and relatives, amongst the latter being Councillor William Griffith, Holyhead; Mr. Thomas Griffith, and Mr. John Thomas, Bangor. A large number of ministers, deacons, and friends followed. At the grave the officiating ministers were the Revs. R. R. Morris, Shiloh, and Evan Jones.


From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 29th. 1892.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. ROBERT WILLIAMS, BUILDER

The death of Mr. Robert Williams, builder, &c., Clarke-terrace, took place on Saturday after long and painful illness, in his 51st. year. The deceased gentleman was well-known in Carnarvon and the surrounding district as the owner of numerous houses and a writing slate manufacturer, and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. His funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at Caeathraw Cemetery, when the Rev. Evan Jones (Moriah), officiated. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends of the deceased.


From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 29th. 1892.

DEATH OF MR. PRICHARD, PEBLIG MILLS, CARNARVON

Much regret was felt in the town on Sunday at the announcement of the death, that morning, of Mr. William Pritchard, Treflan, owner of the Peblig Flour Mills, after a few days' illness from pneumonia. The deceased was 47 years of age, and was well-known as corn merchant throughout North Wales and Liverpool. He was a churchwarden of Llanbeblig Parish Church, and took active interest in church matters. The deceased leaves a widow and three children. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at Llanbeblig, and was attended by a large concourse of people. The Rev. J. Wynne Jones (vicar) officiated at the house, and the Rev. R. P. Hughes gave out a hymn before starting. The Llanbeblig choir was in attendance, and a choral service was held in church, where the vicar and the Rev. R. P. Hughes officiated. The "Dead March" was played by Mr. C. R. Owen, High-street. The cortege left deceased's house in the following order:- Revs. J. W. Wynne Jones, R. P. Hughes, Dr. E. H. Williams, and Mr. M. T. Morris; hearse, pall bearers; brougham with Miss Prichard, Miss Nellie Prichard, Mrs. Howlet, Mrs. Capt. Griffith; open carriage containing wreaths; Mr. J. E. Prichard (son), Mr. Henry Thomas (brother-in-law), Col. O. Thomas, Dr. Thomas, C. Thomas and other relatives. Amongst others present were Capt. Henry Thomas, Messrs. R. Thomas, H. Owen, W. Owen, Carnarvon; Councillors J. R. Pritchard, O. Evans, R. Thomas, W. J. Williams, Councillor J. P. Gregory, Evan H. Owen, Messrs. L. Rees Thomas, R. A. Griffith, and J. A. Hughes, solicitors, Carnarvon; D. Jones and other friends from Liverpool; Captain Jones, Bryneden; Captain Williams, Cefnleisiog; Captain Lewis, Pwllheli; Dr. Owen, Messrs. Joseph Roberts, grocer; H. Jones, St. Helen's-terrace; G. Humphreys, Market-street; J. O. Pritchard, L. Jones, Treflan; W. Jones, P. W. Jones Williams, North and South Wales Bank; Lloyd Griffith, junior; J. Williams, organist; J. G. Jones, auctioneer; W. Whiskin, Orchard House; Richard Newton, W. M. Roberts, D. Evans, Portdinorwic; Captain Jones, Voel; Messrs. R. Owen, Taicochion, Anglesey; D. Jones, Bodowyr; Mr. Thomas, Voel; Mr. Lewis, Menai Bridge; Messrs. David Hughes, Caemawr; J. O. Jones, Portdinorwic; J. Griffith, do.; R. Parry, J. Williams, Bangor; W. P. Mathers, do.; A. Davidson Jones, Liverpool; G. Grossman, do.; J. Hughes, Mynydd Mwyn, Anglesey; G. J. Owen, Hugh Hughes, Pool-street; G. Roberts, Glandwr; G. Roberts, Bridge-street; Emlyn Jones, J. Ethal, Parry Jones, T. Jones, J. D. Jones, Post-office; W. Jones, Palace-street; W. Jones, Rhosdican; R. Jones, saddler, Pool-lane; D. Thomas, Henwalia; Morris Hughes, Tyddynpandy; O. Jones, Commercial Hotel; S. W. Parnham, R. Thomas, Tithebarn-street; J. Williams, Henry Owen, G. Owen, David Evans, butcher; Deputy Chief-constable Davies, O. Williams, saddler; Mr. H. Williams, cabinet maker, Eastgate-street; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Whitehall Hotel, Pwllheli; &c.

The pall bearers were the deceased's servants. The coffin, with brass mountings, was made by Mr. R. R. Williams. Messrs. Morris and Davies, of the Nelson Emproium, carried out all the arrangements most satisfactorily. Wreaths were sent by the wife and children, Mr. H. Thomas (brother-in-law), Col. and Mrs. Thomas (cousin), Captain H. Thomas (ditto), Bank Quay; Dr. F. M. Thomas (ditto), Talysarn; Mr. and Mrs. Howlett, (ditto), Clifton; Mrs. Griffiths (ditto), Bootle; Mrs. Hugh Thomas (ditto), Bootle; Mr. John Thomas, Torquay; the Lord-lieutenant and Mrs. Greaves, Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Newsham Park. Liverpool; Mr. J. Kerfoot Evans, Holywell; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Griffith, Bodafon; Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Preswylfa; Captain Breen-Turner, Bronala; Mrs. Bowen, Plas Treflan; Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Minmanton; Mr. and Mrs. Leak, Castle-square; Mrs. Lewis, Llanrwst; Miss Moreton, South-road; Mr. and Mrs. H. Rumsey Williams, Ivy House; Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys, Bangor; Miss Hannah Roberts, Bryn Awen; members of Llanbeblig Choir; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Henwalia; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Jones, Commercial Hotel; Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Twthill; Mr. and Mrs. J. Pierce, Wesley-street; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Galltysil; Mrs. Elias Roberts, Gelert-street; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Rhosdican; Mr. and Mrs. Price Humphreys, Turf-square; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Newborough Arms; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Roberts, Assheton-terrace; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jones, Chapel-street; Mr. and Miss Williams, Cibyn; Captain and Mrs. Lewis, Whitehall Hotel, Pwllheli.


From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 13th. 1892.

DEATH OF AN OLD TRADESMAN

We regret to have to record the death of Mr. John Griffith, Bodlondeb, North-road, which took place on Tuesday morning, after a long and lingering illness. The deceased gentleman carried on business as watchmaker and jeweller in High-street for about 35 years. Some years ago the borough returned him as their representative on the town council. Being a minister with the Baptist connexion - in which capacity he had the oversight of the church at Portdinorwic - he took a keen and active interest in the welfare of the denomination. It was he who introduced to the notice of the Baptist Quarterly Meeting a scheme be means of which the heavy debts remaining on weak churches could be cleared. The scheme was adopted, and Mr. Griffith promised to subscribe £100 per annum for five years towards carrying the same into effect. His liberal support to weak churches belonging to the Baptist connexion in Carnarvonshire is worthy of mention, because, during late years, he subscribed some hundreds of pounds towards the object. Personally and as a tradesman, Mr. Griffith was highly respected by a large circle of friends; and general sympathy is felt with Mrs. Griffith in her bereavement. The deceased had just attained his 65th. birthday. The funeral, a public one, took place at two o'clock to-day, at Llanbeblig Churchyard; the undertaker's arrangements being satisfactorily carried out by Messrs. Pierce and Williams, Golden Goat. The remains were enclosed in a pitch pine shell, covered by a coffin of polished oak with brass mountings, all made by Mr. H. E. Roberts, cabinet maker, Bangor-street.


From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 21st. 1892.

OBITUARY

We are sorry to have to chronicle the death of Mrs. Griffith Owen, High-street. The sad event took place at her residence on Wednesday afternoon, in her 77th. year. Mrs. Owen had been in indifferent health for some time past, but it was not thought that her end was so near. She was the widow of the late and much-respected Mr. Griffith Owen, a native of the old town, and eldest surviving daughter of the late Dr. Roose, of Amlwch, one of the best known medical practitioners in his time in the island of Anglesey. She leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. Her sons are well known in the town and universally respected. By her death, one of the few links connecting Carnarvon with its past history is removed. By her quiet and unassuming manner, Mrs. Owen endeared herself to all she came in contact with. Her remains will be interred in Llanbeblig churchyard on Saturday morning.


From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 21st. 1892.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. GRIFFITH JONES, PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL

We are sorry to record the death of Mr. Griffith Jones, of the Prince of Wales Hotel, which took place on Friday last. The deceased, who had been in failing health for some months past, was a native of Chwilog, having been born at Pencarth. Since his connection with the Prince of Wales Hotel, he was generally respected, and his geniality as a host was known among a wide circle of the commercial community, who always found him and Mrs. Jones most obliging and careful for the comfort of their guests. The deceased was in his 82nd. year. His funeral took place at Llanbeblig churchyard on Tuesday. The Rev. Lloyd Bryniog Roberts, Carnarvon, the deceased's minister, officiated at the house, while the Rev. R. P. Hughes, B.A., conducted the services in the church and at the graveside. The funeral arrangements, which had been entrusted to Mr. Hugh Williams, Eastgate-street, jointly with Messrs. Morris and Davies, Nelson Emporium, were most efficiently carried out in the following order:- Revs. Roberts and Griffith, Mr. M. T. Morris, and Dr. Griffith, followed by a carriage containing Mr. David Williams, builder; Mr. Thomas, Beddgelert; Mr. Lloyd Williams, Llanberis; Mr. Hugh Williams; the hearse and bearers. Ten carriages, containing Mrs. Jones (widow), Mr. and Mrs. Morgans, Bangor; Mrs. Lloyd Williams, Llanberis; Mrs. Evans, Carnarvon; Mrs. Ellen Owens, Penrhyndeudraeth; Mrs. Ellen Roberts, Maentwrog; Mrs. Anne Pritchard, Aberdaron; Mrs. Hanna Jones, Chwilog; Messrs. Griffith Owen, Festiniog; Griffith Owen, Portmadoc; Thomas Jones, Carnarvon; Obadiah Jones, Chwilog; Ellis Pritchard, _____ Thomas, Morfa Bychan; William Owen, Criccieth. The body, which was placed in a shell, was encased in a beautifully polished oak coffin. Magnificent wreaths were received as a token of respect from the deceased's widow; the employees of the Prince of Wales; Captain Wynn Griffith, Llanfair Hall; Mrs. Roberts, Maentwrog; Mrs. Owen, Penrhyndeudreath; Mrs. Williams, White Horse; Mr. and Mrs. Parry, Three Crowns; Mrs. Morgans, Bangor; Mrs. Thomas, Blue Bell; Mr. J. G. Jones, auctioneer; Mr. and Mrs. Ll. B. Roberts, &c., &c. General sympathy is shown with Mrs. Jones in her bereavement.


From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 16th. 1892.

DEATH OF ALDERMAN DE WINTON CARNARVON

A telegram was received at Carnarvon on Monday night announcing the sudden death that evening of Alderman Jeffrey Parry De Winton, J.P., at his Liverpool residence, 3 Somerset-place, Tuebrook. The deceased gentleman, who was about 65 years of age, was highly respected throughout the county of Carnarvon. He was mayor of the borough for two years, and an alderman for many years. As chairman of the gas committee he rendered invaluable services, his thorough and extensive scientific knowledge being always useful. He was a justice of the peace both for the borough and county and a member of the Harbour Trust. As a marine engineer he was widely known. He was consulting engineer to the North British Atlantic Line, the owners of the line steamers "Norseman," "Roman," "Ottoman," "Angloman," and Cambroman" and also engineer to many other large steamers, as well as to the Manchester Ship Canal, having superintended the building of the dredgers and several steam boats connected with the canal. His great influences with Liverpool steamship owners, enabled him to bring some steamers to Carnarvon, but owing to the narrowness of the harbour entrance it was found impossible to get the steamers up to the works for undergoing repairs, and on one occasion a large steamer went aground. He had been a member of the Union Iron Works, Carnarvon, for about 40 years. He first joined the late Mr. Owen Thomas as partner about 25 years ago, and carried on the business with Colonel Owen Thomas (son of Mr. Owen Thomas) and Mr. Frank Taylor, M.P. for Norfolk. The deceased gentleman, who leaves a widow and a daughter, and also two sisters living at Tanygraig, Carnarvon, was held in high esteem by his workmen, his quiet, unostentatious manner always commanding respect. When the sad intelligence was announced at the works, a meeting of the men and apprentices was convened under the presidency of Mr. Thomas Morris (foreman), when it was decided to procure a handsome wreath to place on the coffin, and on the motion of Mr. Thomas Williams, mill-wright, who seemed deeply affected, seconded by Mr. H. Thomas (smith), a vote of condolence was passed with the family. The deceased was a relative of the late Lady Newborough, and was a nephew of Archdeacon De Winton, Llandrindod.

We understand that, owing to the death of Mr. De Winton, whose loss the Hon. F. G. Wynn deeply feels, there will be no festivities at Glynllifon this Christmastide. Mr. Wynn also feels that it will take the townspeople of Carnarvon some little time to realise the great loss they have sustained by the death of one who did so much for the borough.

THE FUNERAL

The funeral took place to-day (Friday) at Llanbeblig Churchyard. As a mark of respect for the memory of the deceased, the shipping in the harbour displayed flags at half-mast, similar tribute being paid by the Yacht Club, the Liberal and Conservative Clubs, the Castle, the Guild Hall, the Saliors' Rest, harbour offices, &c. The town generally seemed to be in mourning, for there was scarcely a house or shop which did not in some way manifest signs of sorrow and regret for an esteemed townsman. The body was conveyed by train from Liverpool, arriving at Carnarvon station about 12.40 p.m. The platform was crowded with people of all classes. The coffin was literally covered with most exquisite flowers. The first brougham contained Mrs. De Winton, Miss De Winton, the Misses De Winton, Carnarvon; the other mourners being Mr. Walter de Winton, Captain Carden, Admiral Jones Parry, Mr. Charles Kitcat, Mr. Lloyd Hughes, Coedhelen; Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Hughes, Glasgoed; Mr. C. H. Wynn, Rhug; Captain Hugh Thomas. The workmen at the foundry were headed by Colonel Owen Thomas and Mr. Parry-Jones, (carrying a wreath,) Mr. Williams (book-keeper), Mr. John Hughes (cashier), and Mr. C. Carter (drawing office), Messrs. J. Morris, J. C. Albert, and Edward Davies (foremen). In front of the apprentices was Mr. John Hughes (senior apprentice) carrying a wreath. Next came the Mayor (Councillor T. Bugbird) and the Corporation including Aldermen G. R. Rees, John Jones, John Owen, John Williams, W. P. Williams, Councillors John Davies (ex-mayor), G. R. Griffiths, J. P. Gregory, T. D. Lloyd, M. T. Morris, J. R. Pritchard, Owen Evans, R. R. Williams, W. J. Williams, W. Hamer, R. Lloyd Jones, Edward Hughes, J. Issard Davies, Richard Thomas, Messrs. J. H. Roberts (town clerk), R. O. Wynne Roberts (surveyor), H. D. Jones (inspector). Amongst the general public present at the station were Dr. Watkin Roberts, Dr. Taylor Morgan, J.P., Mr. J. Menzies, J.P., Revs. J. Fairchild, D. L. Williams, Llanwnda; John Pryce, Messrs. H. Lloyd-Carter, C. W. Roberts, Richard Roberts, Pwllheli (representing the Hon. Frederick Wynn), William Lloyd Griffith, A. Heath (surveyor to the Harbour Trust), R. Williams, Brunswick Buildings; T. Thomas, Minynant; William Davies, Segontium-terrace; D. W. Davies, T. Cowell, Captain Lewis Owen, Messrs. D. C. Pritchard, Coedhelen Ferry; Thomas Hughes, Cadwaladr Williams, Watkin Williams, Hugh Williams (cabinet maker), M. J. Parsons, Thomas Hughes, North and South Wales Bank; Griffith Roberts, D. Williams, Plas Isa'; T. R. Jones, Llanrug; Edward Humphreys, Captain Williams, Church-street; Hugh Jones, St. Helen's-terrace; C. E. Jones, Bangor-street; Edward Parry, J. O. Morris, Ellis Jones, John Hughes, Owen Morris, Henry Hughes, &c. There were carriages from Glynllifon, Coedhelen, Ty Coch, Parkia, Mr. George Farren, Capt. Wynn Griffith, Llanfair Hall, and Mr. J. Jones, Minafon.

The police were in charge of Deputy Chief-Constable Davies. The cortege then left for Christ Church where a service was held, the officiating clergy being the Revs. William Morgan, R. P. Hughes, J. E. Williams, and T. Ll. Williams; Mr. John Williams presiding at the organ. Some of the hymns that were sung at deceased's mother's funeral were most pathetically sung by a large congregation. A procession was afterwards formed, and the remains interred in Llanbeblig churchyard. The whole arrangements were most satisfactorily carried out by Messrs. Morris and Davies, Nelson Emporium.


From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 23rd. 1892.

MR. DE WINTON'S FUNERAL

The following is a list of the wreaths: Mr. and Mrs. De Winton; the Misses De Winton, Tanygraig; Admiral and Mrs. Jones Parry; Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Hughes, Glasgoed; the family at St. Benedict's Rectory; the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Rhug; the Hon. F. G. Wynn, Glynllifon; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. B. Jones-Parry, Mr. and Mrs. De Winton, Maesderwen; Mr. and Mrs. De Winton, Tynycae; Mr. Lloyd Hughes, Coed Helen; the workmen of the Foundry; apprentices of the Foundry; Captain Wynn Griffith, Llanfair Hall; Mr. and Mrs. D. Richards, Gambia-terrace, Liverpool; Mrs. Helby, Master Edgar Helby; Messrs. Richards and Mills, the office staff at Messrs. Richards, Mills and Co.; Mr. James Thomas, Liverpool; Mr. G. Pritchard Rayner, Colonel and Mrs. Owen Thomas; Mr. and Mrs. S. Radcliffe Platt, Captain Anderson, s.s. "Prince Ja-Ja"; Mrs. Rowlands, 13, Beuno-terrace, Bontnewydd.



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