OBITUARIES
1897

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 5th. 1897.

SUDDEN DEATH

On Wednesday, Mr. Edward Jones, shoemaker, died very suddenly, at his lodging, in High-street, Pwlheli. He had been suffering from a painful complaint for some time. Deceased was one of the oldest tradesmen of this town, and he was well known also in Pwllheli and Nevin, where he had shops.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 19th. 1897.

DEATH OF MR. CADWALADR WILLIAMS, CARNARVON

The news of the death of the above well-known tradesman will be received with sorrowful surprise by a very wide circle in this part of the country, Mr. Williams having been for many years, not only one of the leading tradesmen of Carnarvon, but also well to the front in the social and religious life of the town. The sad event took place about 4 p.m.on Thursday, as the result of a paralytic seizure, and after but a few hours' illness. He was 52 years of age, and leaves a widow and five children.

Mr. Wiliams was born in the neighbourhood of Dinorwic in 1844. His father was Mr. Morris Williams, Ty'nygadlas, who was for years engaged in counting slates at the "fire engine" in the Dinorwic Quarry. Mr. Cadwaladr Williams was the eldest of four children, and was sent for his early tuition to the Dinorwic Elementary School, and afterwards to the Dolbadarn School. He entered the quarry at the age of fourteen, and having remained there until he was nineteen, he, in 1863, got tired of his occupation, and thirsting for knowledge he came to Carnarvon, to a grammar school kept in Uxbridge-square by Mr. John Evans. His stay there extended over twelve months. At the close of this time, he was possessed by a desire of taking his chance in life, and with this in view he went to Leeds, and soon found himself in the employment of Messrs. Barran and Sons, one of the principal ready-made houses in the world. Mr. Williams remained there for six years, and during that time he won the respect and confidence of his employers. When he first entered their employ, he had not the slightest knowledge of the trade, but with perseverance he acquired an extensive experience in this branch of drapery. In 1868, and whilst at Leeds, Mr. Williams married with Miss Jones, of Welshpool, by whom he has had seven children, five of which are alive. Mrs. Williams had proved a most faithful partner, and has cheered her husband in all the vicissitudes of business. In the year 1870, Mr. Williams entered into partnership with his brother, the late Mr. John Williams, who had been in the service of the late Mr. Edward Foulkes, Shop-y-Porth, and they opened the Leeds House in Palace-street. This was the first successful attempt to carry on the ready-made trade in the town. In fact, it may be said, that Mr. Cadwaladr Williams and his brother were the first to thoroughly introduce this branch into North Wales. The two brothers worked assiduously, and in a short time they were compelled to extend their premises, the Dinorwic House being taken by them in the year 1874 in addition to the other shop. In 1879, much to the regret of his family and his friends, Mr. John Williams died. Mr. Cadwaladr Williams bought the share of his lamented brother, and paid over the money to his widow.

Mr. Williams was asked many a time to enter into the public arena and seek a seat on the town council and the school board. He was an ardent Liberal, and the working class had not a more faithful friend. He stood by the quarrymen in all their ordeals, and in turn the quarrymen patronised him. Mr. Williams was a faithful deacon of the English Presbyterian Church in Castle-square, and filled the office of treasurer. He was one of the first promoters of the English cause, and when it was finally decided to erect a chapel in Castle-square he contributed a handsome sum towards it. As a man of unimpeachable character and an enterprising tradesman Mr. Williams stood high in the estimation of the townspeople and the inhabitants of the surrounding neighbourhoods.

By dint of perseverance, energy, and resolution Mr. Cadwaladr Williams had, from being a quarryman, gained his place as one of the principal tradesmen of the town and neighbourhood, and in his own branch was a leading man, and his example is worthy of emulation.

We understand that the funeral takes place on Tuesday, public for men only.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 26th. 1897.

THE LATE MR. CADWALADR WILLIAMS, CARNARVON

On Tuesday, the internment of the remains of the late Mr. Cadwaladr Williams took place at Llanbeblig churchyard. The funeral was a public one for men only, and although the weather was very unfavourable, a large number of deceased's friends attended. The Revs. D. Hughes, M.A., pastor of Castle-square Presbyterian Church (of which deceased was a valuable member and deacon), and J. Pulseton Jones, M.A., Dinorwic, officiated at the house.

The cortege was in the following order:- 1st. brougham, Rev. D. Hughes, M.A., Rev. Puleston Jones, M.A., Dr. R. Parry, Mr. Morris Owen, solicitor; and Mr. H. Williams; then bearers, hearse, and bearers. Second brougham, Misses Williams (3), daughters; Mr. Robert Williams, Mr. Morris Williams (sons). Third brougham, Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Dinorwic; Mrs. Thomas, Bontnewydd; Mr. J. Williams, ditto. Fourth, Mr. Crompton, Mr. Leesdale, and Mr. Jones, Liverpool. Then followed Mr. Humphreys, Newborough-street; Mr. J. P. Owen, Gelert-street; and Mr. O. P. Owen, ditto, employees. The church at Castle-square was represented by Messrs. James Evans, T. O. Jones, and J. Williams, deacons.

Amongst others present we noticed:- Revs. O. Davies, D.D., Carnarvon; J. Eiddon Jones, Llanrug; D. O'Brien Owen, Carnarvon; W. R. Jones, Owen Williams, J. E. Hughes, M.A., R. D. Rowland (Anthropos), Ll. B. Roberts, D. Stanley Jones, H. R. Cadwaladr, Rhostryfan; H. R. Davies, Cysegr, Bethel; R. Humphreys, Bontnewydd; W. Jones, Bontnewydd; the Mayor of Carnarvon (Mr. E. Hughes, J.P.), Aldermen M. T. Morris, J.P., The Nelson Emporium, and J. R. Pritchard, J.P.; Councillors David Pierce, Golden Goat; W. Hamer, J.P., R. Parry, J.P., J. T. Roberts, solicitor; R. O. Roberts, ditto; J. Fletcher, R. E. Owen, auctioneer; J. R. Hughes, Gwyndy; Councillor H. Evans, Dinorwic; Messrs. H. Jones, J.P., J. Davies, J.P. (Gwyneddon), Ellis Jones, Menai View; H. Jonathan, Thomas Thomas, Minynant; D. Roberts, Waterloo House; C. E. Jones, Bangor-street; David Jones, Llys Arvon; John Hughes, builder; J. Williams, butcher; H. Pritchard, Pool-street Market; D. C. Pritchard, Aber Ferry; Captain W. Williams, Uxbridge-square; D. Morris, smith; J. Jones, Druid House; G. Owen, Dinorwic-street; W. M. Roberts, Glanmorfa Slate Works; D. T. Edwards, Rock House; W. Jones, Castle-square; W. Morgan, currier; Robert Jones, chemist; Thomas Williams, Brunswick Buildings; D. Williams, S. Maurice Jones, Griffith Jones, solicitor; R. A. Griffith, solicitor; O. R. Owen, Turf-square; G. O. Griffith, Bridge-street; E. W. Lloyd, Ddraig Goch; G. H. Moore, Dr. P. Fraser, M.B., Dr. Evans, Castle-street; Captain Richard Jones, Messrs. Peter Hughes, W. W. Jones, Bangor-street; J. Francis, chemist; G. Jones, ironmonger; W. Jones, draper; Captain Evans, Dinorwic-street; Captain Lewis Owen, ditto; Captain Jones-Williams, Tremydon; Captain R. Owen, Angorfa; Messrs. H. H. Parry, Pool-street; D. Parry, watchmaker; H. Richards, Lloyd's Agent; R. Williams, Metropolitan Bank; Aneurin Williams, R. Williams, Prince of Wales Stores; R. D. Roberts, watchmaker; E. R. Owen, ditto; Joseph Roberts, Pool-street; J. Evans, Bridge-street; J. Trevor Owen, M.A., _____ Gandin, B.A., Intermediate School; Nath. Roberts, solicitor; G. Eardley, John Owen, Paternoster Buildings; Henry Owen, butcher; W. Lloyd Griffith, Palace-street; J. Roberts, Eastgate-street; R. Jones, Bethel; Closs Jones, London; Jones, Boot Store, Palace-street; T. Roberts, Vaynol Arms; T. Owen, J. Dowell, Eastgate-street; J. Hughes, Llanrug; Hugh Jones, Dinorwic; Evan Williams, ditto; Ellis Evans, ditto; Henry Owen, Pool-street; D. W. Davies, Bridge-street; R. Morgan, Thomas Hughes, N. and S. W. Bank; W. Jones, Pool-street; R. R. Stythe, R. B. Tasker, E. Williams, R. Ranleigh Jones, J. C. Jones, draper; J. S. Owen, Bridge-street; G. Roberts, ditto; J. Angell Jones, Church-street; R. Lloyd, watchmaker; Henry Parry, Bridge-street; G. Carr, ditto; E. Owen, Golden Anchor; A. Arnold, Drury-Davies, North-road; C. Leek, A. Corrison, T. Capon, W. R. Tilling, C. Rowland, Castle-square; O. D. Jones, R. Gordon Roberts, solicitor; W. Roberts, Minmanton; W. S. Jones, solicitor, Minafon; _____ Davies, Pen'rallt, Dinorwic; and a large contingent of quarrymen, &c., from the Dinorwic district.

At the grave, the Revs. D. Hughes and J. Puleston Jones officiated in a very effective manner, and before dispersing, the deceased's favourite hymn, "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau," was impressively sung.

General sympathy with the family was shown throughout the town, for when the cortege wended its way from the house to the churchyard, the blinds of private houses were drawn and shutters put up on the shops, also flags were hoisted half-mast on the shipping in the harbour and buildings in the town.

The undetakers were Messrs. Morris and Davies, Carnarvon; the coffin, which was of polished oak with brass mountings, was supplied by Mr. Hugh Williams, Eastgate-street, Carnarvon.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 9th. 1897.

DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT

The death occurred on Wednesday, of Mr. John Parry, of the County Vaults, opposite the castle. He had attained the good old age of 81 years, and was one of the best-known men in Carnarvon, more especially many years ago when he was ladlord of the Eagles Hotel, at the junction of the Beddgelert and Pwllheli roads. In those days, before the advent of the railways, much more traffic passed over those roads than at present, and "Parry, the Eagles," was known far and near as a hospitable host. He commenced life as a quarryman, and made progress in that line, and before he relinquished the slate quarry business, he had had charge of quarries in Wales, Ireland, and even in Italy. Deceased, who was much respected in the town, had been long ailing from a painful internal disease of a cancerous nature. The funeral (semi-public for men only) takes place tomorrow, at nine a.m., the remains to be interred at Talyllyn, Merionethshire.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 16th. 1897.

OBITUARY

The funeral of Mr. John Parry, landlord of the County Vaults, took place on Saturday. His mortal remains were conveyed by the 9.50 a.m. train from Carnarvon to Merionethshire, and interred in the picturesque little churchyard of Talyllyn, near Towyn. The funeral was a semi-private one. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. E. O. Jones, B.A., curate of St. Mary's Church, at Carnarvon, and the Rector of Talyllyn, at the graveside. The mourners were Dr. Parry, J.P., Ferndale; Miss M. Parry, Miss Martha Parry, Miss Kate Parry (first carriage); Mr. Richard Parry, Mr. William Parry, Mrs. Roberts, and Miss Bullock (second carriage); Captain Roberts, Mr. Bullock, Mr. Davies, and Mr. T. Parry (third carriage). There were also present many friends who were members of the Conservative Club, and others. Wreaths were sent by the following:- Dr. Parry and family, Ferndale; Miss Daisy Bullock, Miss Lily Bullock, Mr. Charlie Bullock, Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, The Castle; Supt. and Mrs. Harris, Police Station; Mr. and Miss Williams, Castle-square; Mr. Davey and family; Mrs. Owen, Castle-street; Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Coed Helen Lodge; Mr. and Mrs. Cole; Mr. and Miss Medhurst, London; Mr. and Mrs. Noble. The coffin, which had been prepared by Mr. John Ethall, was of polished oak with brass fittings, and the whole arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Pierce and Williams and Mr. John Ethall to the satisfaction of all concerned.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 14th. 1897.

OBITUARY

The death occurred on Saturday morning, after a long and painful illness, of Mr. Evan Williams, ship carpenter, St. Helen's-street. During his lifetime, he took considerable interest in local affairs, and especially in connection with the regattas, the artillery and the fire brigade. Much sympathy is manifested towards the widow and his orphan children.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 28th. 1897.

DEATH OF AN OLD PUBLIC SERVANT

On Friday, the death occurred of Mr. J. Jackson, Cocksidia, who, for a great number of years had been a well-known figure and an esteemed public servant of Carnarvon, and who was more especially associated with the Harbour Trust and nautical matters connected with the town. Mr. Jackson came to Carnarvon 70 years ago, when he was only 15 years of age, and for 53 years he was the clerk and surveyor of the Harbour Trust, in which capacity he gained an experience which made him one of the best authorities on all things appertaining to the Menai Straits and the harbour. Until lately, he also acted as the agent for Lloyd's, and he was the hon. secretary of the Lifeboat Institution, and clerk to the Commissioners of Pilotage. About four years ago, he retired from active life. He leaves a widow and three married children. The remains were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard, on Tuesday, the funeral being of a strictly private nature. The chief mourners were Mr. G. F. Jackson (son), Dr. E. H. Williams (son-in-law), Mr. G. Titterton (nephew), and Mr. E. Williams (grandson). Among those present were Councillor E. Hughes (mayor), Sir Llewelyn Turner, Councillor R. Thomas, and Mr. G. R. Rees. The officiating ministers were the Revs. R. P. Hughes, rector of Llanaelhaiarn; Llewelyn Williams, curate of Carnarvon; and H. J. Quilter, minister of the English Wesleyan Church, at which the deceased gentleman was a regular attendant. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Messrs. D. Roberts and J. Lloyd.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: June 4th. 1897.

THE LATE MR. R. R. WILLIAMS

We regret to announce the death of our well-known and respected townsman, Mr. R. R. Williams, which took place at his residence, Cibyn, Llanbeblig, early on Tuesday morning last, after a brief illness. The deceased for many years was prominently connected with building operations in the town, and for over twenty years was a member of the town council. Succeeding his father, the late Mr. Robert Williams, about forty years ago, he carried on an extensive trade and was entrusted with many large contracts. The County Prison, the Guild Hall, the Pavilion, and many other public and business buildings in Carnarvon were erected by Mr. Williams, as well as a great number of churches, chapels, schools, &c., in different parts of the county - Llanberis, Pwllheli, Penygroes, and other places. The deceased was always very active and enthusiastic in connection with public movements in Carnarvon, and it may be mentioned that for many years he had been mooting the idea of a bridge over Coedhelen Ferry. He was a staunch Conservative and Churchman, and was one of the first quartette who organised the rifle volunteer movement in Carnarvon, in 1859-60. Until very lately, Mr. Williams retained his connection with the volunteers, and was a very good shot. He was in his 68th. year, and even as late as Saturday last was about the town for several hours. The internment took place this (Friday) morning at 11 a.m. at Llanbeblig.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: July 30th. 1897.

OBITUARY

The death took place on Wednesday morning of Mr. John Jones, Packet House. The deceased was 81 years of age, and was at one time in charge of the Anglesey Ferry steamer. He will be missed in marine circles where he was well-known.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: August 6th. 1897.

FUNERAL

The remains of Mr. John Jones, of Packet House, Carnarvon, were on Monday interred in the Churchyard of Llanidan, Angelsey. The deceased was 81 years of age, and was well-known in the town, especially among his brother mariners. A large number of nautical men attended the funeral, and as a sign of respect, flags at half-mast were displayed on the shipping in the harbour, and on a number of public buildings.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: September 3rd. 1897.

DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT

On Thursday, the death took place of Mr. John Parry, the Seiont Lime Works, at his residence, New-street, at the age of 72. Deceased was one of the best known businessmen in Carnarvon, having carried on business here as a lime merchant for very many years.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: November 5th. 1897.

DEATH OF MR. EDWARD DAVIES

On Sunday, the death of Mr. Edward Davies, smith (late of Cwm), took place at his residence in North-pen'rallt, after a protracted illness. Deceased was widely known as an agricultural implement maker, and his ploughs were prize-winners at a large number of agricultural shows and ploughing matches.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 10th. 1897.

DEATH OF A YOUNG TOWNSMAN

It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. Arthur C. Edwards, boot and shoe warehouse, Castle-square, which occurred on Thursday, at the early age of 25. Mr. Edwards succeeded his father, the late Mr. Henry Edwards, some years ago in the business, which he carried on with marked success until his demise. Deceased was well known and highly respected. He leaves three sisters and three brothers, one of whom is Dr. Henry Edwards, Portdinorwic, with whom great sympathy is felt at their sad loss.

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