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Hi I have the marriage cert for my g.g grand parents David John Evans and Sarah Anne Spinks, dated 1893. Their ages are both recorded as 22. David John's father is down as John Evans and profession Police officer. I cant find David John with father john as a police officer. I have found David John in the 1901 census as David J Evans born 1872 pontardawe, glamorgan wales. can anyone help me find him and his father in previous census please? I have been looking on ancestry for a while now and need a fresh pair of eyes!! thank you cleo

What is David's address on the marriage cert? Pat

Hi His address is down as Brynhyfryd, Pontadawe Thanks Cleo

What was David's occupation when he married? Rosemary

what's David's job?

Hi His occupation was quarryman thanks for the help Cleo

Could this be Davids birth on the IGI? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Evans Male Family -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event(s): Birth: 08 FEB 1873 Trebanos, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales Christening: Death: 06 JAN 1951 Burial: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parents: Father: John Evans Family Mother: Jane Lloyd -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marriages: Spouse: Unavailable Family

Pontadawe is the Welsh name for Swansea. I have looked for him on the 1881, but although there are lots of David Evans with father John, none of the fathers is a policeman. Of course its possible David made up the 'police officer' bit to sound more impressive. Have you managed to find his father anywhere else? nell

Thanks Pat that could well be him, this Evans side is very difficult . I have asked my grandfather but he doesnt seem to know much about his family, if only I could find a birth cert for him, but there are so many David john evans! Thanks for your help Cleo

Hi I have thought of the possibility that he made the Police officer up, but dont know what to do in proving he is the right David John I didnt know that Pontardawe is welsh for Swansea!! You learn something new every day!! No i havent found him anywhere!! Cleo

Did you notice that in 1901 he had his grandfather Wiliam Evans living with him? I assume he would be John's (the policeman) father. pat

Hi Pat, Yes I did I also found a David J Evans living with a William in the 1891 census, but the relationship was Nephew, so I looked in the 81 census to find a David John Evans also living with a William but this time the relationship is son. It does seem that he could be the same William though!! What do you think? Thanks Cleo

I think the 1901 and 1891 are definatley the same. Maybe David's father died when he was young. As for the relationship changing, i have a couple of those! pat Just had a look at the 1881, I agree thats the same. If you notice, there is a 'brother' Griffith age 12. In 1901 David has a neighbour, Griffith Evans aged 22!

Thanks Pat I think you are right I will have a look in the 71 for John who is a police officer and for deaths Thank you for your help, sometimes I need a second opinion!! Cleo

Got them with John in 1871! 1871 Wales Census Viewing records 1-11 of 11 matches « Global Search Results Name Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relationship Civil Parish or Township County/Island View Image Daniel Evans abt 1850 Llanguicke, Glamorgan, Wales Son Llanguicke Glamorgan David Evans abt 1857 Llanguicke, Glamorgan, Wales Son Llanguicke Glamorgan Elizabeth Evans abt 1865 Llanguicke, Glamorgan, Wales Daughter Llanguicke Glamorgan Griffith Evans abt 1869 Llanguicke, Glamorgan, Wales Son Llanguicke Glamorgan Jane Evans abt 1865 Llanguicke, Glamorgan, Wales Daughter Llanguicke Glamorgan John Evans abt 1852 Llanguicke, Glamorgan, Wales Son Llanguicke Glamorgan Margaret Evans abt 1860 Llanguicke, Glamorgan, Wales Daughter Llanguicke Glamorgan Mary Evans abt 1831 Llanguicke, Glamorgan, Wales Wife Llanguicke Glamorgan Thomas Evans abt 1854 Llanguicke, Glamorgan, Wales Son Llanguicke Glamorgan William Evans abt 1826 Llangyfelach, Glamorgan, Wales Head Llanguicke Glamorgan William Evans abt 1867 Llanguicke, Glamorgan, Wales Son Llanguicke Glamorgan pat

Wow!! I think you have hit the nail on the head!!! I have found a death of a John Evans around the right age in 1886, i will see if i can find that john evans!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Cleo

I did wonder if Davids parents were married? I have looked on the IGI and Ancestry but cannot come up with a marriage fo9r John to Jane Lloyd. Although I did find one on the IGI to a Jane Davies? Possibly a misstranscription? Anyway you have lots to be getting on with now!! lol Pat

Thank you so much Pat you have been great, my lot are so confusing!!! I will start the hunt for the birth cert again on 1837!! Some of my ancestors have wanted to be found but my evans' like me to play detective i think!! lol!! Thank you again Cleo

I tried to find the family on 1881, using the 1871 info, and Griffith Evans as having the most unusual name. This is the only one of the right age born Llanguicke: Household Record 1881 British Census Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability David H. EVANS Head M Male 46 Llandilo, Carmarthen, Wales Butcher Margaret EVANS Wife M Female 46 Llangadock, Carmarthen, Wales Butchers Wife John EVANS Son U Male 17 Llanguike, Glamorgan, Wales Tinplate Works Furnaceman Jane EVANS Daur U Female 15 Llanguike, Glamorgan, Wales Housemaid Griffith EVANS Son Male 12 Llanguike, Glamorgan, Wales Scholar Rumima EVANS Daur Female 10 Llanguike, Glamorgan, Wales Scholar Source Information: Dwelling Hendy Road Census Place Llanedy, Carmarthen, Family History Library Film 1342297 Public Records Office Ref RG11 Piece / Folio 5378 / 122 Page Number 3 Llanguike doesn't appear on streetmap uk co. nell

Hi i think llanguicke is a parish? or was??? thanks for all your help cleo