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Hi joanne, could you please look up Evan FOSTER in the 1841 and 1851 census. He was born in Dinas in Ystradyfodwg parish in the Rhondda, all i know is that he was a collier. Also could you please look up Willian FOSTER born 1841 in the same place, and please would you look for him on the 1841 and 1851 census. Thanks very much, MichaelLewis

Hi Joanne Could you look on 1841 Glamorgan for a PHILLIP JONES born c1819 Builth. He is in Merthyr on the 1851 in Picton Street and he married in 1849. Trying to establish if in Merthyr in 1841 and who his parents are. Thanks for the offer Norma

Hi Joanne. could you please do an 1841 lookup for the following: Peter Griffiths born c1825 Llanboidy Carmarthen. Not sure when he moved to Merthyr Tydfil. He was living in Georgetown, Merthyr in 1861. I am hoping to trace his parents/siblings. Also John Rees born c1823 Llanpumsaint,Carmarthen. He was living in Fochaman road, Aberdare with his wife Elloner in 1881. They also had a son Evan who was born c1857 Merthyr. Hoping to find parents/siblings. Regards Alyson

Hi Jo Am stuck with my kin, could you please have a look in the 1841 for me please? I have William DAVIES, born 1819 in Talley, marrying Jane DAVIES (nee Davies) born 1821 in Talley. They married in Merthyr in Dec 1842. Both parents just happen to be called Thomas DAVIES. William's dad was a collier and Jane's a butcher. On the certificate I have it states residence at time of marriage was Gelligaer Parish. Marriage solemnized in Hengoed Chapel. I know the first sibs were born in Talley then a son in Dowlais in 1850. I have found them in Dowlais in 1851. Can you add any meat on the bone please? Brian in Lancs

Hi Joanne I am hoping you can help me with a couple of queries! William RICHARDS born 1838 possibly in Cardiff. Father, also William RICHARDS (a milkman in 1858). I know this a long shot as it is such a common name but have come to a brickwall so any help is welcome! If you check them on 1841 and 1851 please. Also Caroline GLIDE born in Somerset c1836 and who married William RICHARDS (son) in 1858. Would like to know where and what she was doing in Cardiff and with whom in 1841 and 1851! Many thanks for your help! Regards Evie

Hi Jo Many thanks for your emails and time - I'm very grateful. Much happiness debi

Hi Jo, I would love to have any info on Rees/Rhys GRIFFITHS/GRIFFITH born poss Llannor in about 1831. He emigrated to NZ in about 1858 and when he died in 1903, was described as a primitive Methodist /Presbyterian, depending on which record you read! He was a farmer in NZ. I'd love any info about him and other family, if available. Thank you so much. Sue (in NZ)

Hello Joanne Thank you for your kind offer. I'm looking for members of the Rees family from St Donat's - in particular David Rees born circa 1803 and his wife Ann with son David born circa 1838. Thank you. Debs

id like to know if pos who lived in 22 pearl street around 1861 , this is a house in cardiff. gratefull of any names joanne . thanks for any help you can give me. julie

JOANNE, just want to say a BIG THANK YOU for the info you gave me. deb

Hi Joanne I would love an 1851 look up please when you have the time for a Mary Griselda THACKWELL b 1842 Pontypool Her parents are Joseph & Mary THACKWELL believed to be living in Cardiff Glamorgan. Thank you so very much Much happiness Debi

Hi Joanne, Can you please do a look-up for me on the 1851 census. I am looking for David Morgan, born Carmarthenshire or Briton Ferry (depending on when he was asked!) in 1832 and his wife Margaret (nee Rees) born 1836 in Briton Ferry. If you can't find them together can you look for Margaret Rees with her family in Briton Ferry for me please. I am struggling to find their marriage certificate and this would narrow it down a bit for me! Someone has found them for me in 1861 already married. Thanks, Maggy

Hi Joanne, Would be very grateful if you could look for a John Pratt married to Jemima Powell in 1840 in the 1841,1851 and 1861 Glamorgan census.I know they were living in Llantwit Fardre in 1840. Keeping my fingers crossed you can help. Regards, Violet.

HI jO If at all possible could you look up a Philip Rees born Pontypridd/Llantrisant area of Glamorgan,i know from the 1871 census he was living in this area and approx 30yrs old then. If you could look on the 1851 and 1861 and see if he might have been born for the 1841. Thanks alot gratefully Cherry

Hi Jo, Would you be kind enough to have a look on 1861 census for a John and Elizabeth Parfrey - I have them on 1851 living in Swansea but wondered if there were any more children. As it's such an uncommon name would be interested in any others it may show. Many thanks - Jackie

hi joanne, could you look up on the 1841 census i have 51 and 61. all the info i give you is off the 1851 census for john evans hd 50 postman bn glam wick 1801 elizabeth wi 45 bn llantwit major 1806 sage dau 11 bn llantwit major 1840 jenkin son 12 bn llantwit major 1839 also if you dont mind this info is off 1851 census evan samuel hd 47 farmer bn llansamlet 1804 martha wi 49 coity lower 1802 jane dau 22 coity lower 1829 william son 15 coychurch 1836 sarah dau 13 coychurch 1838 thomas son 11 llansannor 1840 thank you much appreciated deb

Dear Joanne Please could you do a search of the 1861 for a Charles Vernall he would have been about 3yrs, his mother's name was Eliza, he also had a sister Sarah Jane she would have been about 5yrs sorry don't know his father's name. Thanks Helen

Dear Joanne Could you check Glamorgan (1841) for a Richard Colwell, born Glos 1819? I have him there in 1851 and 1861, but don't know when he arrived or married a Catherine (children born from 1846)

Anyone need a lookup for the above, happy to help Best regards Jo