OBITUARIES
1898

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 4th. 1898.

OBITUARY

The death took place on Saturday of Mr. William Williams, flour merchant, 21, Palace-street. The deceased, who was 82 years of age, was at one time well known in marine circles. Two of his sons are the Rev. Robert Williams, B.A., curate of Llandudno, and Captain W. Morris Williams. The internment took place at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Wednesday, the funeral being largely attended.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: March 11th. 1898.

MILITARY FUNERAL

On Wednesday afternoon, the funeral of the late Mr. Richard Hughes, coach builder, Cadnant-road, took place with military honours, at the Llanfaglan Churchyard. Deceased had been a member of the local corps of Artillery Volunteers for 27 years, and wore the long service medal. The company was under the command of Captain W. C. Whiskin, and the Town Band, under the leadership of Mr. J. H. Peters, played the "Dead March" in "Saul" en route. A short service was conducted at the house by the Rev. D. Stanley Jones, and the Rev. D. L. Williams, vicar of Llanwnda, officiated at the church and graveside. Deceased leaves a widow and several young children to mourn his loss.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: March 25th. 1898.

DEATH OF MR. BLACKBURN

On Thursday morning, the news of the sudden death of Mr. M. Blackburn, of the firm of Messrs. Tilling and Blackburn, came as a surprise to the whole town. The deceased was only 35 years of age, and was very much respected by all who knew him. He took considerable interest in all public movements in the town, and was, last year, the chairman of the committee of the Chrysanthemum Show. Mr. Blackburn was at business on Saturday, but had to take his bed the same evening. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn his loss.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 1st. 1898.

THE LATE MR. MICHAEL BLACKBURN

On Monday morning, the remains of Mr. Michael Blackburn, of the firm of Messrs. Tilling and Blackburn, were interred amid every sign of respect at Llanbeblig Churchyard, when the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., officiated. The funeral was well-attended by a large number of tradesmen, and some beautiful wreaths were sent by relatives and friends, one of which was sent by the Chrysanthemum Society, and was much admired.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 22nd. 1898.

THE DEATH OF MR. OWEN WILLIAMS, SADDLER

On Tuesday afternoon, the death occurred, after an illness of several months, of Mr. Owen Williams, saddler, Castle-square, at the age of 80 years. The deceased was the oldest tradesman in the town, and his name and business was familiar to all the inhabitants of this and the neighbouring counties. Perhaps he was equally as well known as the son of the celebrated Owen Williams, of Waenfawr, a famous antiquarian and the compiler of a Welsh dictionary. The deceased was a faithful and useful member of the Wesleyan Church and was greatly attached to the cause. He leaves a son and a daughter to mourn his loss.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 29th. 1898.

DEATH OF MR. EVAN EVANS, BRONEIFION

On Monday, Mr. Evan Evans, tanner, currier, and leather merchant, who owned a valuable business conducted at the Seiont Tanyard, died at his residence, Broneifion, aged 66 years. About a week prior to his death Mr. Evans was struck with paralysis, and the first shock was followed in the course of the next few days by two more. The deceased was one of the oldest and most highly esteemed tradesmen in the town, and, in addition to the business already referred to, he was a director of several enterprises in the neighbourhood. He was a zealous and useful member of Engedi Church, and was remarkable for his generosity. The poor of the town will keenly feel the loss of a kind friend who distributed alms in a most unostentatious manner. He was also a teacher in the Sunday School at Engedi, and was generally considered to be among the most intelligent, and took great interest in the affairs of the weak churches of the denomination, which he supported handsomely. Although many times invited to stand for political and social honours he invariably declined. The deceased gentleman also took much interest in the study of astronomy. He was the possessor of some of the finest telescopes to be found in North Wales, and he had erected near his house a most useful observatory. He leaves three children to mourn his loss, one daughter being married to Mr. J. T. Roberts, his sons being Mr. David Evans, Eldon Cottage, and Mr. R. Ellis Evans, who, with his wife, resides at Broneifion. The internment took place at Llanfairisgaer cemetery on Thursday morning, the funeral being a public one for men only. The cortege was as follows:- 1st. carriage, Dr. Evans, Rev. W. R. Jones, Rev. Evan Jones, and Mr. Hugh Williams, Bryn Idan; hearse; 2nd. carriage, Captain W. E. Roberts, Portmadoc; Mr. D. Evans, Eldon Cottage; Mr. R. E. Evans, Broneifion; and Mr. J. T. Roberts, Bronygaer; 3rd. carriage, Mr. Ellis H. Roberts, Portmadoc; Mr. Evan Jones, Nevin; and Mr. J. Jones, Talysarn; 4th. carriage, Mr. E. Evans, Waenfawr; Mr. R. Evans, Llanberis; Mr. Thomas Roberts, Pool-street; and Mr. N. Roberts, Bryn Cadnant; 5th. carriage, Mr. J. H. Roberts, Talysarn; Mr. E. Evans, Carnarvon; Mr. Edward Thomas, Talysarn; and Mr. Owen Evans, Carnarvon; 6th. carriage, Mr. H. H. Parry, Carnarvon; Mr. Owen Roberts, do.; Mr. J. Davies, do.; and Mr. Thomas Hughes, do.; A large number of the general public followed, many friends of the deceased gentleman having come from long distances. Wreaths were sent by the following:- Children of deceased; Mr. J. H. Evans, Mr. A. Wynne Williams, Captain and Mrs. Roberts, Portmadoc; Mr. Thomas Hughes, Sunnyside; Misses Davies, Tyfry; Mr. R. N. Davies, Quellyn; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Minmanton; Mr. and Mrs. N. Roberts, Bryn Cadnant; Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Manchester; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roberts, Pool-street; Mrs. and Misses Roberts, Pool-street; Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Roberts, Twthill; Mr. E. Evans, Pool-street; Mr. R. Evans, Llanberis; and the employees of the late gentleman.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: September 16th. 1898.

DEATH OF MR. NEWTON

On Wednesday morning, the death occurred, at the age of seventy years, of Mr. Robert Newton, one of the foremost slate merchants in the United Kingdom. The deceased had been in indifferent health for some time, and died during the early hours of Wednesday morning. He came to Carnarvon from Lancashire some 40 years ago as master of the National School, being succeeded in that appointment by his brother, Mr. Thomas Newton. He afterwards entered business as a stationer, and combined with this the business of slate merchant, trading in the name of Robert Newton and Co., being assisted by his sons, Messrs. Richard and Robert Newton. Dealing extensively in Penrhyn and Dinorwic slate, the deceased's firm rapidly became one of the most important concerns of the kind in the country. His oldest son, Mr. William Newton, is also engaged in the business in Glasgow. Beyond acting at one time as a member of the school board, and for several years up to the time of his death as a member of the Harbour Trust, the deceased did not take much interest in public affairs. He was, however, much devoted to church work, being churchwarden for a long period, and also on one occasion superintendent at the Chirst Church Sunday School. He was a warm supporter of the Conservative cause. Mr. Newton leaves a widow and seven children, with whom much sympathy is felt.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: September 23rd. 1898.

MR. NEWTON'S FUNERAL

The funeral of Mr. Robert Newton, who for many years carried on an extensive slate business at Carnarvon and Glasgow took place on Saturday at Llanbeblig churchyard, and was of a private character. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., Carnarvon. The chief mourners were Mr. W. Watson Newton, Glasgow (son) and Mrs. Newton; Mr. and Mrs. Bertie Newton, Carnarvon; Mr. R. Newton, and Mr. Vincent Newton (sons), Miss Newton and Miss Mary Newton (daughters), Rev. Dr. Newton, M.A., vicar of Barnstaple, and Mr. J. Newton (brothers), Mr. and Mrs. Newsome, Coventry. Others present were Rev. J. Fairchild, M.A., and E. Lampitt, M.A. (principal and vice-principal of the North Wales Training College), Messrs. J. Menzies, J.P., E. A. Young (representing the Penrhyn Quarries), Lloyd Williams (representing the Llanberis Quarries), Alwynne and Cuthbert Carter (Cilgwyn Quarries), R. Gordon Roberts, (Conservative agent), Caradoc Rowland, John Pritchard (Victoria Mills), Major Paynter, Mr. G. Hall Neale, Liverpool; Mr. T. Watson, Rochdale; Mr. J. Issard Davies, and the Rev. J. Morgan, M.A., rector of Llandudno. The vicar of Carnarvon was assisted in the service by the Rev. J. Fairchild. The funeral arrangements were satisfactorily carried out by Mr. David Roberts, Waterloo House. Mrs. Newton and family desire to return sincere thanks for the many expressions of sympathy and kindness which they have received in their recent sad bereavement.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 21st. 1898.

DEATH OF MR. HUGH WILLIAMS

We have to record, with regret, this week, the sudden death of Mr. Hugh Williams, cabinet maker, Eastgate-street, which occurred at his residence, Brynidan, North-road, on Wednesday morning. The deceased, who was well-known in the town, was 54 years of age, and for 32 years had conducted a business which flourished well under his careful supervision. He had been suffering for some time, but was able to attend to business. Last week, he contracted a chill, which developed into pleurisy and inflammation of the lungs. Mr. Williams was well-known and highly esteemed in the town. He was a guardian of the poor for a long period, but had of recent years given up public work. He was often urged to become a candidate for municipal honours, but the state of his health was such that he could not accept. It had been his intention to contest a municipal seat this year had it not been that he was so suddenly taken ill. He was a faithful member of Engedi Chapel, and was a Freemason, connected with the Segontium Lodge. He leaves a widow and three children to mourn his loss, and the deepest sympathy is manifested towards them.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 28th. 1898.

FUNERAL OF MR. HUGH WILLIAMS

The remains of Mr. Hugh Williams, cabinet maker, whose death we chronicled last week, were interred on Monday with Masonic honours, at Llanbeblig. Nearly every business establishment in the town was closed during the passage of the cortege through the streets, and there were general manifestations of regret and sympathy with the bereaved family. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev. Owen Williams, and when the procession started it was headed by the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., and the Rev. J. Cadvan Davies. In the first carriage were Dr. John Williams (medical attendant), Rev. O. Williams, and the Rev. D. Marriott. Then came the hearse with the coffin, and by its side there walked some of the deceased's workmen, who acted as bearers. In the second carriage were Mrs. Williams and children; Mrs. Jones (sister), and Mr. Jones, Mold; third carriage, Messrs. John, Evan, and Richard Williams (brothers), John Jones and Henry Jones; fourth carriage, Messrs. Owen Evans, R. Roberts (Pwllheli), J. M. Pritchard, and the Rev. H. Davies (Abersoch); fifth carriage, Mr. Anthony, Mr. J. Thomas Jones (nephews), Mr. J. O. Evans (nephew), Masters Owen and Richard Evans; sixth carriage, Messrs. J. Owen, Griffith Jones, and J. Davies. There were present also a large number of Freemasons, the Segontium Lodge, of which deceased was a member, being largely represented. There were also some visitors from other lodges. Amongst them were the following:- Bros. John G. Jones, P.M., William Henry Wright, S. D., T. Armstrong, J. D., William Ellis, organist; W. Lloyd Griffith, I.G., Alexander Corrison, steward; J. O. Morris, P.M., P.G., Purs., Caradoc Rowland, P.M., P.P.G.J.D., P.G.A. Sect., Nathaniel Bunnell, P.M., P.P.G.A.D.O.C., A. W. Morris, P.M., Cornelius Davies, P.M., P.P.G.W., John Williams, P.M., P.P.G.O., Rev. Thomas Edwards, P.M., P.P.G. Chap., R. W. Newton, P.M., P.P.G.D.O.C.; also Bros. Dr. H. Williams, Owen Lewis, R. Gordon Roberts, G. E. Humphreys, Tom Harwood, D. E. Hughes, Richard Jones, H. J. Coleman, R. Jones Hughes, Alwyne Carter, Dr. P. Fraser, W. P. Jones Parry, John Evans, Henry Owen, and William Watkins, tyler, &c. The visitors present were Bros. H. N. Richards (Merchants), D. Williams (606), and J. Humphreys (St. David's, 384). At the churchyard gates the Freemasons lined the road on each side, and between them the procession passed into the church. Here the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones conducted the service, and Bro, the Rev. Thomas Edwards, P.M., P.P.G. Chaplain, assisted. The vicar completed the service at the graveside, after which Bro. Thomas Edwards impressively read the Masonic ritual for the dead, and the brethren present each deposited a twig of acacia on the coffin.

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