Notes

[NI0001] During his lifetime, Joseph's occupation was that of a Stonemason. He was also (within the family) stated to have been a Choirmaster "in choral activities".
Joseph died fairly young, at the age of just 34 years old, and although the exact date of his burial is not known (it was possibly within the first couple of weeks of May 1866 as he'd died on the 3rd), he was buried in Kensal Green Cemetery, London.
(Bartlett and Algar family information)

[NI0002] Abigail lived to the grand old age of 94, outliving her husband - who was only 34 when he died - by some 60 years! Although the date of her burial is not known (it was possibly within the first couple of weeks of February 1929 as she'd died on the 9th), it is believed that she was buried in Kensal Green Cemetery, London.
(Bartlett and Algar family information)

[NI0005] Known within the family as 'Aunt Lizzie', the dates of Elizabeth Pilfold (nee Austin)'s birth and death are not yet known, nor is the place of her burial.
(Bartlett and Algar information)

[NI0006] Although the exact date of her birth has yet to be found, Mary lived to the grand age of 91 years old, following in the footsteps of her mother, who was 94 when she died.
When Mary died (exact date not known), she was buried (25 January 1946) in Willesden New Cemetery, Willesden, North London.
(Bartlett and Algar information)

[NI0007] Known within the family as 'Aunt Willie', the dates of William's birth and death are not yet known, nor is the place of his burial.
(Bartlett and Algar information)

[NI0008] Known within the family as 'Maggie', the date of her birth and death are not yet known, nor is the place of her burial.
(Bartlett and Algar information)

[NI0009] The dates of George's birth and death is not yet known, nor is the place of his burial
(Bartlett and Algar information)

[NI0011] Although the exact date of his birth has yet to be found, Charles was quite young (27 years old) when he died in December 1921.
Following his death, during December 1881, Charles was buried on the 21st, in either Willesden ?Old (or ?New) Cemetery, Willesden, North London.
(Bartlett and Algar information)

[NI0014] Like both her Mother (Mary Bartlett nee Austin, who lived to the grand age of 91 years old), and her Grandmother (Abigail Budd, who was 94 when she died), Kate lived to be the 3rd generation of those who lived into their 90s, she having died at the age of 96.
During her lifetime, besides being a housewife and a Mother, Kate also assisted her husband, George, in the family Shops, in both Kilburn and Staines.
Following her death, on 11 February 1979, her burial took place (date not known) at Willesden New Cemetery, Willesden, North London, and Probate of her estate was granted on 29 June 1979, the value of her Estate (excluding the house) being £6,619-0-0

(Bartlett and Algar information)

[NI0028] Although both his birth and death occurred in Willesden, North London, George didn't live to see his 50th birthday, he dying at the youngish age of 45.
Following in the footsteps of his own Father who had been a Butter and Cheese Merchant, George (junior) was referred within documents as having been both a Master Grocer and a 'Provision Merchant', and he was recorded on his son's birth certificate of 1910, as being a 'Grocer (Master)'.
Following his death, on 15 March 1929, his burial took place (date not known) at Willesden New Cemetery, Willesden, North London, and Probate of his estate was granted on 24 April 1929, the value of his Estate (including the house) being £4247-4-11

(Algar information)

[NI0029] [Master a.FTW]

"Mum passed away at 9.30am on Saturday 15 October 1994 'after a horrendous week'! She passed away peacefully and is now at rest, at peace".
Source: Kathleen Phillips (nee Black) talking about her mother to John C Algar (1994)

[NI0048] [Master a.FTW]

According to Sidney's widow (Phyllis Mary Smith, nee Powditch), Sid's Grandfather was or had been a 'boozer', the consequence of which being that Sid's father wouldn't have anything to do with drink'
(Source: Phyllis Mary Smith, nee Powditch; verbal conversation, Wednesday 18 April 2001)

[NI0059] [Master a.FTW]

After Aunty Iris' funeral (Thursday 7 November 2002 at 1.15pm), Michael (her son) took us to see where Uncle Doug (his father) 's ashes had been interred (refer to Facts page).
Afterwards, I met a pleasant man who turned out to be Aunty Iris' brother. Whilst chatting to him he told me that his "father had been born in 1880 and possibly in Llanidloes, that he was a ?wheelwright and that he had been one of 5? brothers.
Of the brothers, they had been hired by ?David Davies (?Coal Baron) to work in his Coal Mine in the Cardiff/Tonyrefail area, and that all except one had worked in the mines for the rest of their lives (the one that didn't stay apparently went back to Llanidloes, where it is believed that the family had a farm).
Gradually, the brothers died, starting with the youngest first, then the next youngest and so on until all had died."

Mark Powditch, Michael's brother was at the funeral, as were all of Michael's children.
Mark has a son aged 10 years old

(Info provided by John C Algar who attended the funeral with Shirley A Smith)

[NI0070] [Master a.FTW]

The following is a transcript of the Will of Robert Henry Powditch
(died 20 February 1939, aged 85 yrs old)

To Whom it may Concern
That I Robert Henry Powditch do hereby declare that I
am perfectly sane and in my Normal State + well able to
make this declaration Having nothing of any value to leave,
have ventured to place on record a few requests which I
desire Shall be faithfully carried out by my five Sons
Cecil, Alfred, Arthur, James & Albert, or any of whom
May survive at My Decease.
P.T.O.

Now My Dear children I did intend to place a headstone on your
dear Mothers grave but I have failed to do so Should you at any
Time wish to do so it is left to your own option and after a deal
of thought about it I have come to the conclusion that it is
not really necessary as I shall be there with her
It is quite possible that two or three bequests may come to
me from relatives still living, namely my Aunt Jemima in
London who is 1 Year younger than I + is a widow and your two
Aunts at Bristol who are both widows and have no children of
their own Should this happen so I desire that whatever it
may be it also shall be divided equally between those of you
who may survive my Death
And now My Dear children, and your Wives + Families I have
only to say good bye for a time + in doing so I would ask you
all to cast aside all your disagreements forgive each other
+ let bye gones be forgotten remember Faith in each other is
the foundation of Happiness, Life is far too Short for quarrels
It would be glorious if your Mother + I could look down from
above + See you all happy together.
May God Bless + prosper you + all your
Families untill We Meet Again

[NI0073] [Master a.FTW]

On the 1871 Census, James and his family were living at
No. 12 Dry Dock (=1 house), Cardiff,
and present were;-

James Powditch Head Married 46 Shipwright Norfolk Wells (?)
Betsy " Wife Married 56 Wife Norfolk Walsingham
Robert H. " Son Unmarried 17 Gas Fitter? Glam' Cardiff
Thomas Son " 14 Shoemaker " "
Jemima " Dau " 6 Scholar " "
Sidney " Son " 3 " "

(N.B. Betsy's age should have been recorded as 47 yrs old (not 56).

besides the above, shown at No. 13 Dry Dock (High buildings of Yard, Dry Docks and Offices) on the same Census, were;-

Thomas Hodge and family (from Cornwall, Losturtha) (not listed here)
Thomas Hodge, Shipbuilders, employing 28 men and 73 (or 3) boys
Sarah A. Powditch Servant Unmarried 22 General Servant Norfolk Wells
Julia " " " 12 " Glam' Cardiff

[NI0100] [Master a.FTW]

James Powdich Will (dated 4 October 1732) was made only 21 days before his burial.
On 24 August 1746 - some 14 years later - James' son-in-law (John Phunel, or Funnel) took an Oath in respect of the Will. Unfortunately for the family however, the Will was never 'proved', as James Powdich (the 'Testator') died "poor". The Will was, however, "exhibited" at Norwich.

[NI0106] Robert was christened at All Saints Church, Morston on 22 October 1548
(Morston Parish Register)

[NI0110] John was christened at All Saints Church, Morston on 19 February 1538/39
(Morston Parish Register)

[NI0111] Anne was christened at All Saints Church, Morston on 17 November 1542
(Morston Parish Register)

[NI0112] Thomas was christened at All Saints Church, Morston on 1 April 1545
(Morston Parish Register)

[NI0114] Thomas was christened at All Saints Church, Morston on 6 August 1577
(Morston Parish Register)

[NI0115] Robert was christened at All Saints Church, Morston on 26 April 1581.
(Morston Parish Registers)

[NI0116] Winnefrid was christened at All Saints Church, Morston on 4 December 1586.
(Morston Parish Registers)

[NI0117] John was christened at All Saints Church, Morston on 7 May 1579, and he was buried within the Church on 19 May 1612.
(Morston Parish Registers)

M.I. at Morston Church. Slab at the east end of the North Aisle; "John Powdich, who deceased May, 1612"
(Source: Rev. Edmund Farrer "The Church Heraldry of Norfolk" Vol II (Norwich, 1889), p403

[NI0118] James was christened at All Saints Church, Morston on 26 November 1584, and he was buried there in April 1607.
(Morston Parish Registers)

[NI0119] Richard may have been christened, but not at Morston, although his burial at All Saints Church, Morston was recorded as having been on 18 October 1635.
(Morston Parish Registers)

[NI0121] Although Morston Parish Registers record the christening's of Richard (the father)'s children, no mention is made of the mother (i.e. Richard's wife)'s name.
(q.v. Morston Parish Registers)

[NI0203] [Master a.FTW]

I believe that Alice Powdich/Poudich remained a spinster throughout her life.
On 30 April 1811, at Wells-next-the-Sea, an 'Alice' aged 87 yrs old, was buried (q.v. St. Nicholas Parish Church Burial Registers)
Whilst I accept that there are only 83 years between 1728 and 1811, I would imagine that at the time of Alice's death, that there wasn't anyone old enough to remember a lot about Alice, let alone dispute the difference between her age being either 83 or 87 years old!

[NI0319] [Master a.FTW]

As at the time of the 1881 Census, Samuel and his family were living at 8 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk

Details of the entry is as follows;-

Name Position Status Age Occupation Where Born

Samuel Powditch Head Married 55 Master Mariner Wells, Norfolk
(unemployed)

Eliza Powditch Wife Married 45 Confectioner Fakenham, Norfolk

Blanche Powditch Daughter UnMd 22 Dressmaker Brancaster, Norfolk

Edith Powditch Daughter UnMd 20 Draper's Assistant Brancaster, Norfolk

Isabella Powditch Daughter UnMd 18 Servant (at home) Southwold, Suffolk

Pollie Powditch Daughter UnMd 16 Confectioner's Assistant Southwold, Suffolk

Kate Powditch Daughter UnMd 14 Scholar Southwold, Suffolk

(Above Information provided to John C Algar by (Mrs) Margaret Platt of Wells-next-the-Sea in her letter dated 7 July 1991)

[NI0325] [Master a.FTW]

A Gravestone was seen by Louise Hutchinson in 1994 at Burnham Deepdale Churchyard, Norfolk.

The Inscription was as follows;-

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY
OF ISABELLA WIFE OF
SAMUEL POWDITCH
MASTER MARINER
WHO DIED MAY 15TH 1855 [SIC; 1853]
AGED 27 YEARS
"SO LATELY WEDDED AND SO EARLY TAKEN
YET HAVE I COMFORT IN MY HEAVY LOSS
[N]EITHER IN LIFE OR DEATH ARE THEY FORSAKEN
WHO LOOK TO HIM THAT DIED UPON THE CROSS"
ALSO, JOHN BRIGHTMER POWDITCH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ...........................
..............................................

(unfortunately the bottom of the stone has crumbled, and is illegible)

[NI0326] [Master a.FTW]

A Gravestone was seen by Louise Hutchinson in 1994 at Burnham Deepdale Churchyard, Norfolk.

The Inscription was as follows;-

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY
OF ISABELLA WIFE OF
SAMUEL POWDITCH
MASTER MARINER
WHO DIED MAY 15TH 1855 [SIC; 1853]
AGED 27 YEARS
"SO LATELY WEDDED AND SO EARLY TAKEN
YET HAVE I COMFORT IN MY HEAVY LOSS
[N]EITHER IN LIFE OR DEATH ARE THEY FORSAKEN
WHO LOOK TO HIM THAT DIED UPON THE CROSS"
ALSO, JOHN BRIGHTMER POWDITCH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ...........................
..............................................

(unfortunately the bottom of the stone has crumbled, and is illegible)

[NI0350] [Master a.FTW]

Arthur and Adeline's daughter, Carol, rang me on Friday 9 March 2001, with very sad news. Her father, Arthur, had been taken ill on Monday 5 March 2001 and had gone into hospital. On Wednesday, 7 March 2001 Arthur had died suddenly, but peacefully, from 'Heart Failure'. His funeral is to be held on Friday 16 March 2001. Donations (in lieu of flowers) to either British Heart Foundation (because Arthur had died from heart failure); James Paget Hospital (because both Arthur and Adeline had been in that hospital from time to time); or to Cancer Research (because Adeline was diagnosed with cancer some time ago, and is receiving treatment for same).
(Source: Carol Stone (nee Powditch), Telcon 9 March 2001 @ 19.51hrs)

(N.B. Donations were actually made to the British Heart Foundation)

[NI0359] [Master a.FTW]

Samuel Powditch was mentioned in the 'Voters List for Wells-next-the-Sea' for the year 1835 (the year of his death!)

[NI0360] [Master a.FTW]

William and his wife Sarah Ann, and two of their children are recorded on the 1841 Census for Wells-next-the-Sea, NFK.
The family were living in/at 'Playhouse Yard', and present were;

William Powditch Mariner 58 yrs old
Sarah Powditch 55 yrs old
Sarah Powditch 25 yrs old
Cathrine Powditch 20 yrs old
[sic; Catharine]

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By the time of the 1851 Census at Wells-next-the-Sea, although William was still alive, he wasn't at home that night (possibly at sea?)
By 1851 the family were living in Freeman Street, and present were;

Sarah A. Powditch Wife Married Trinity Assistant
Elizabeth Powditch dau Single aged 42 Dressmaker
Catherine Powditch dau Single aged 32 Dressmaker


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A 'decorative' tombstone in the graveyard of St. Nicholas' Church, Wells-next-the-Sea, NFK (as transcribed by Louise Hutchinson, nee Hayhow) states as follows;

IN
MEMORY OF
WILLIAM POWDITCH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 22ND 1865
AGED 82
AND
SARAH ANN HIS WIFE
WHO DIED JULY 7 1864
AGED 81

[NI0361] [Master a.FTW]

On the 1841 Census for Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, the following details are recorded;

Margaret Powditch widow aged 65 living at Staithe Street
Mary Ann Powditch daughter aged 36 ditto
Margaret Powditch ditto aged 30 ditto
Eliza Powditch ditto aged 25 ditto
Eliza Powditch ? aged 4 ditto

Further to the above, the daughters' occupations/further details are as follows;
Margaret (dau) = 'Dressmaker'
all daughters = 'unmarried'
Eliza (the 4 year old) may have been a grandchild? or a child of one of Margaret's daughters?

[NI0363] [Master a.FTW]

A 'decorative' tombstone in the graveyard of St. Nicholas' Church, Wells-next-the-Sea, NFK (as transcribed by Louise Hutchinson, nee Hayhow) states as follows;

IN
MEMORY OF
WILLIAM POWDITCH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 22ND 1865
AGED 82
AND
SARAH ANN HIS WIFE
WHO DIED JULY 7 1864
AGED 81

[NI0364] [Master a.FTW]

On 17 October 1984, the then Churchwarden (Mrs Cynthia Tuck) of St. Nicholas Church, Wells-next-the-Sea, extracted details regarding Powditch family members from the Baptism Registers of the Church for Pat Powditch of Adelaide, South Australia. Amongst the entries, the details the Churchwarden wrote down for Samuel Powditch were stated as follows;
1804 Samual son of James & Margaret bapt 30.3.1804

Some time after 1988, I had been in correspondence with Louise Hayhow (now Louise Hutchinson) who had been researching her Hayhow ancestry, a member of which family had married a Powditch. Louise had extracted many references to the Powditch surname from various Wells-next-the-Sea sources, including those included within the St. Nicholas Church Registers. Within the Baptism Register, Louise had written down the details for Samuel as follows;
Powditch, Samuel, Born, Son of James and Margaret (Woods Spinst[er]) 20th FEB 1804


(Above Notes provided by John C Algar from his Powditch Archive)

[NI0365] [Master a.FTW]

On 17 October 1984, the then Churchwarden (Mrs Cynthia Tuck) of St. Nicholas Church, Wells-next-the-Sea, extracted details regarding Powditch family members from the Baptism Registers of the Church for Pat Powditch of Adelaide, South Australia. Amongst the entries, the details the Churchwarden wrote down for Mary Anne Powditch were stated as follows;
1805 Mary Anne daug of James & Margaret bapt 1.12.1805

Some time after 1988, I had been in correspondence with Louise Hayhow (now Louise Hutchinson) who had been researching her Hayhow ancestry, a member of which family had married a Powditch. Louise had extracted many references to the Powditch surname from various Wells-next-the-Sea sources, including those included within the St. Nicholas Church Registers. Within the Baptism Register, Louise had written down the details for Mary Anne as follows;
Powditch, Mary Anne, Born, Daughter of James and Margaret (Wood Spinst[er]) 5th MAY 1805


(Above Notes provided by John C Algar from his Powditch Archive)

[NI0366] [Master a.FTW]

On 17 October 1984, the then Churchwarden (Mrs Cynthia Tuck) of St. Nicholas Church, Wells-next-the-Sea, extracted details regarding Powditch family members from the Baptism Registers of the Church for Pat Powditch of Adelaide, South Australia. Amongst the entries, the details the Churchwarden wrote down for Nathanial Powditch were stated as follows;
1804 Nathanial son James & Margaret rec at Church 10.6.1808

Some time after 1988, I had been in correspondence with Louise Hayhow (now Louise Hutchinson) who had been researching her Hayhow ancestry, a member of which family had married a Powditch. Louise had extracted many references to the Powditch surname from various Wells-next-the-Sea sources, including those included within the St. Nicholas Church Registers. Within the Baptism Register, Louise had written down the details for Nathaniel as follows;
Powditch, Nathaniel, Born, Son of James and Margaret 8th JUN 1808


(Above Notes provided by John C Algar from his Powditch Archive)

[NI0367] [Master a.FTW]

On 17 October 1984, the then Churchwarden (Mrs Cynthia Tuck) of St. Nicholas Church, Wells-next-the-Sea, extracted details regarding Powditch family members from the Baptism Registers of the Church for Pat Powditch of Adelaide, South Australia. Amongst the entries, the details the Churchwarden wrote down for Margaret Powditch were stated as follows;
1811 Margaret dautr of James & Margaret rec at Church 19.10.1811

Some time after 1988, I had been in correspondence with Louise Hayhow (now Louise Hutchinson) who had been researching her Hayhow ancestry, a member of which family had married a Powditch. Louise had extracted many references to the Powditch surname from various Wells-next-the-Sea sources, including those included within the St. Nicholas Church Registers. Within the Baptism Register, Louise had written down the details for Margaret as follows;
Powditch, Margaret, Born, Daughter of James and Margaret (Wood Spinst[er]) 9th MAY 1811


(Above Notes provided by John C Algar from his Powditch Archive)

[NI0368] [Master a.FTW]

On 17 October 1984, the then Churchwarden (Mrs Cynthia Tuck) of St. Nicholas Church, Wells-next-the-Sea, extracted details regarding Powditch family members from the Baptism Registers of the Church for Pat Powditch of Adelaide, South Australia. Amongst the entries, the details the Churchwarden wrote down for Eliza Elizabeth Powditch were stated as follows;
1815 Eliza Elizabeth dautr. of James & Margaret rec at Church 1.10.1815

Some time after 1988, I had been in correspondence with Louise Hayhow (now Louise Hutchinson) who had been researching her Hayhow ancestry, a member of which family had married a Powditch. Louise had extracted many references to the Powditch surname from various Wells-next-the-Sea sources, including those included within the St. Nicholas Church Registers. Within the Baptism Register, Louise had written down the details for Eliza Elizabeth as follows;
Powditch, Eliza Elizabeth, Baptised, Daughter of James (Mariner) and Margaret 1st OCT 1815


(Above Notes provided by John C Algar from his Powditch Archive)

[NI0386] [Master a.FTW]

Mentioned in "Cook's Derby and District Directory for 1903",
William M.R.Powditch is recorded there as 'Clerk; Whitemoor Lane, Belper"

In the 1916 edition of "Kelly's Derbyshire Directory", William and wife Mary were shown to be living at 'Charnwood Villas', Derby Road, Belper

[NI0388] [Master a.FTW]

Within the 1861 Census for Faversham, Kent, are the following details for James Powditch and son James, plus James (Snr)'s new wife and her children;

James Powditch age 54 Master Mariner Wells, NFK
Alice Powditch age 50 Faversham, Kent
(Alice's dau) age 19 ditto
(Alice's son) age 17 ditto
James Powditch age 14 Scholar

Date of Census = 7 April 1861
Address/Residence of the Powditch family = 'Partridge Lane'

[NI0389] [Master a.FTW]

Thomas (and Mary)'s fortunes may be followed by his inclusion in the various Trade Directories published for the town of Wells-next-the-Sea during the period 1836 - 1869, together with details of the family in the 1841 and 1851 Census.

In 'White's Directory' for 1836 is found Thomas Powditch living in Freeman Street; a 'Mariner'

In the 1841 Census, Thomas and his family are still living at Freeman Street, and members present are as follows;

Thomas Powditch Male aged 35 Mariner Born Norfolk
Mary " Female aged 30 "
Cook " Male aged 10 "
Mary " Female aged 8 "
Thos " Male aged 6 "
Elizabeth " Female aged 3 "
Charlotte Pigott Female aged 17 Servant "

In White's Trade Directory for 1845, Thomas (Master Mariner) had moved to 'East End', whilst at some time within the next 6 yrs he had moved (with Mary) to 'Quay'.

In the 1851 Census, just Thomas and Mary were at home (i.e. at 'Quay'), and their details are stated as follows;

Thomas Powditch Husband Married Age 46 Ship Owner Wells, NFK
Mary Powditch Wife " Age 42 Warham, NFK

Kelly's Trade Directory for 1853 shows Thomas Powditch at 'Stoughton's Yard', a 'Ship Owner'. White's Trade Directory of 1854 has him at 'Staith Street', a 'Master Mariner and Ship Owner', whilst in 1858 Kelly's Trade Directory shows his address to be 'West End', and his being a 'Master Mariner'

Harrod's Directory of 1868 shows Thomas (snr) to be at 'Nelson's Square', whilst in Kelly's Trade Directory for 1869, he is shown to be at 'Quay'. In both instances his occupation is shown to be that of a 'Ship Owner'.

[NI0408] [Master a.FTW]

Garrett Edward Powditch "absconded from the ship 'NEWTON' on 3 September 1857 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia"

[NI0425] Clyde/Clive Hedley Powditch died on 9 November 2003 ae 85.
The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) contains an index to his death , whilst both the
Taree Manning River Times (MRT) and the Taree Manning-Great Lakes Extra (MGL) contain indexes to his funeral

[NI0452] [Master a.FTW]

In White's Trade Directory of 1864 is listed Thomas (Williams) Powditch (jnr), 'Master Mariner and Ship Owner', and living at Freeman Street.

In Kelly's Trade Directory for 1865, both Thomas (the father) and Thomas Williams Powditch (the son) have entries; Thomas (snr) at 'Quay', and Thomas (jnr) at Freeman Street.

[NI0510] [Master a.FTW]

Ada's parents, William and Mary had 5 children, and Ada was the eldest of them
(Pat Powditch info 2003)

[NI0561] [Master a.FTW]

Powditch, Lionel William, of 2 Argyle Road, Tottenham, Middlesex, died 3 September 1963. Administration, London, 28 October, to William John Powditch, paint Manufacturer's clerk, and Marjorie Elizabeth Barrow, (wife of Frederick Robert Barrow)
(Source: Somerset House Administrations for 1963)

[NI0622] [Master a.FTW]

After Bertram Charles had been discharged from the Army, he spent some years working for Hurwood Ltd., - a Mining Equipment Company. His position within the Company involved installing and instructing others on the operation of Coal-Cutlers throughout the Country. Later on he spent considerable time at Chatterley Whitfield in Staffordshire, before moving back to Derbyshire, where he was a Mining Engineer, involved with several local Collieries.

[NI0846] [Master a.FTW]

According to both Marjorie Stein and James (Jim) Cook, although Tommy knew that his sister (Annie) had gone into hospital, he hadn't been told that his sister had died on Friday 28 Feb 2003 (afternoon). However, on Sunday morning (2 March 2003 - less than 36 hours later) Tommy apparently pointed upwards, and said "Annie". Later that morning, Tommy died. Coincidence, or what?
(Source of info; Telcons, Marjorie Stein and Jim Cook, Monday 3 March 2003)

[NI0919] [Master a.FTW]

Thomas Abraham White and his wife, Elizabeth are to be found on the 18.. Census, living at 17 Constellation Street, Cardiff, together with Thomas' brother, James White, his wife, and their joint families. The details are as follows;-

James Hy. Head M 28 M Painter GLA Cardiff
Fanny Wife M 25 F GLA Cardiff
?Libby F. Dau - 4 F " "
Clara A. " 3 F " "
Edgar J. Son 1 M " "

Thomas A. Head M 26 M Painter " " **
Elizabeth Wife M 23 F " " **
Thomas W. Son 4 M " "
Ada E. Dau 1 F " "

N.B. Both of the **ed persons are those referred to at the head of this page.

[NI0945] [Master a.FTW]

Joan Tyler (nee Spears) remembers her Grandmother (Sarah) sitting by the fire, coughing. Apparently she suffered a lot from Bronchitis.

(Source; Joan Tyler; telephone conversation with John C Algar, 9 June 2001)

[NI0947] According to Margy, it was generally known that James Reginald Powditch was a drinker, although he had been to hospital (or similar) to be 'dried out'. JRP had come to visit Margy and Tom (earlier that day?) and although he did have a full bottle of vodka, he hadn't opened it at all.
Apparently, JRP's death has been recorded as an 'unsolved mystery' (and recorded somewhere in a book?) as when he was found, he was lying in a field, extremely emaciated, and with a full bottle of vodka (unopened) in his pocket. There were 2 marks on the back of his head, but it wasn't known what had caused the damage. (He had been on his way back? to his home in Braintree).
Margy said that she had had a premonition/dream that JRP was going to die, and that it was going to be by a horse kicking him.
When JRP died, he was aged just 50 years old. JRP and his wife, Vera had separated before he died.
Vera married again, to a really lovely man who would do anything for her, but according to Margy, Vera also died young.
(All above was according to Margy Powditch: Telecon 20 October 2004)

[NI1009] 'Young Raymond' rang me at 15.03pm on Thursday 30 March 2006, to tell me that his Mum had passed away early this morning at the age of 85. She had been in a new Residential Home at the end of their Road, for the past year (after Raymond senior had died), and that she had been fairly well until the last week, when she began to deteriorate, and to talk about 'going'.
Raymond had been calling to see her every day, and yesterday she had had to go to hospital for an X-ray, as the staff were rather worried about her, and then, early this morning, Peggy passed away, but peacefully.
Raymond will be letting me know re the funeral arrangements, especially what the situation is re 'donations' to a specific Charity. His daughter (Charlotte) is as one might expect, rather distraught at the loss of her Grandmother, who had always been with her (they had all lived in the same house).
Raymond was saying about the strange way that people seem to know about their impending 'passing', and mentioned how his late father (Raymond Urban Powditch) had called both of his children ( young Ray and Jasmine) to see him, and told them that he wanted to be dressed in his old Brown suit, and to wear his R.E.M.E. tie, and he also said the name of the Undertaker he wanted to be used!
(Telcon, 30 March 2006 at 15.03)

[NI1149] [Master a.FTW]

(Barbara's sister) "Cleinwen died from polio, and was buried at St. Hilary's Churchyard, Killay, Swansea in the same grave as her Mother and Father (the family grave). ?Dorothy buried there. Arthur Delahay Rees (ex Vicar of St Mary's Church, Pennard, Gower, in the 1950s) also buried there (i.e. in St. Hilary's Churchyard) in his Father's Mother's grave".

Source; Barbara Rees talking to John C Algar on 9 August 1999
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The following were just a few thoughts of Barbara, written by John C Algar

"Just how often do we hear others say "It's not fair"? Let's face it, "It" or Life in general isn't "fair". I don't think that it was ever meant to be, and it certainly won't ever be in the future.

Another saying that people say, is the "Life is what you make of it", and there is the beginnings of what we are about this morning.

I and my family only knew Barbara for just under 5 very short years. In that time we got to know her very well, enjoyed her company, loved her reminiscing, and were amazed that she knew so many people that our family knew.

In those few years, it would be very true to say that we loved her, and that she loved us. We came to see how much love she had not only for her own children and their partners, but also for her grandchildren and neighbours.

One of the last memories Angela and I have of Barbara is of her bending over our son James, and trying to kiss him. The closer she got to him, the further he went back, until finally he couldn't go back any further, and Barbara managed to give him a smacker of a kiss!!!

Despite her illness, Barbara always shared the good things of her life with others. Her love - which was given to her family, friends, neighbours, and those who she had only just met - was unconditional. She thought the world of so many people, would go out of her way to help others, and rarely had a bad word to say about anyone.

Although we are not "family" in the Parent, Child, Cousin etc sense of the word, Barbara was very special to us, for we have something very precious in common, and through that precious ‘commonality' we are definitely related.

There are just a couple more things I want to say.

The first is taken from the Bible, and indeed the words were spoken by Angela at our daughter's Wedding; the wedding which Barbara so much wanted to get to, and did, despite having had an operation the day before. The words are from 1 Corinthians 13, vv "Love is patient; love is kind and envies no one. Love is never boastful, nor conceited, nor rude; never selfish, not quick to take offence. Love keeps no score of wrongs; does not gloat over other men's sins, but delights in the truth. There is nothing love cannot face; there is no limit to its faith, its hope, and its endurance".

I also want to say to each and everyone -

Take each day as it comes; Live each day as though it were your last; Love those around you; Have patience with those who are impatient or who are unkind to you, either in word or deed, or whose own adversities are less than your own; Share your joys with others; Be a friend to all; Smile when you feel down.

- and if you think that you are not able to do any of those things, think of Barbara, for she managed to all that, and more, and I am darned certain that if she was able to live life to the full, and not let the B's (or the big ‘C') get her down, you can do at least what she did.

Finally, be happy for Barbara, for she is now at rest, and at peace, having been finally released from her terrible pain of recent weeks, moreover, she is reunited with her beloved Denny".

The day of Barbara's funeral was bright, but quite cold. The funeral service at St James Church, Uplands, Swansea, was very well attended; if anything, it could be said that the Church (which is quite large) was fairly full.

Preceding Barbara's coffin into the Church were the Vicar, an officer in black carrying a brass-headed staff, two more ?clergymen, and 4 elderly women, dressed in blue gowns, and wearing blue 'mortar-boards' (fascinatingly, the women had what looked like soft leather 'socks' on their feet, and as they walked, they made no noise whatsoever!

The Vicar began the service with the Hymn "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine;" and following the Vicar's own words about Barbara, Barbara's ?nephew (Russell Davies; George's son) spoke the family's thoughts, expressions etc re her life and what she meant, achieved, and was to all; a really lovely memorial of her life.

Many, if not most of those who had gone to the Church, went on to the Cremation service at Morriston Crematorium. Here the building was packed to the door, and there were at least another 20-30 mourners outside the inner doors.

Both at the Church and the Crem', the sheer numbers of those who attended Barbara's funeral only sought to confirm my comment to another mourner; "Truly it can be said that she touched the hearts of so many".

Later, at Barbara's home (14 Philips Parade), the house was full of relatives and friends, all chatting, reminiscing; all part of Barbara's 'big family'.

God Bless you Barbara, and thank you for everything.

[NI1163] [Master a.FTW]

For information on the Summerwill family, refer to:-
Summerwill, John S. "Somerwill; A Devon Family" (Leeds, 1999)
also q.v. the following web site (which is updated as further
Summerwill information is found;
www.RE-source.mcmail.com/tree/tree.htm

[NI1171] [Master a.FTW]

"aged about 2 years old when either Jim or George (his brothers) was married"
"In the church, Arthur was given a bunch of keys to play with, and also had a 'fill' of confetti. When 'the moment' came, he threw the keys at the bride and bridegroom instead of the confetti!"
(Arthur's) "parents used to have a shop in Grangetown, Cardiff"
"his father (William) used to take the cows from ?Grangetown to Red Lava Street in which there was a stable, in which they were milked"
(Arthur) "used to take the cows out when he was a boy"
"worked for his Father and Mother at first, then went on to D. Davies and Sons (at their Cardiff Office); then at/for Coed Ely Colliery; then at Tonyrefail Colliery where he was a Traffic Manager, and at Tonyrefail where he was a Wagon Inspector"
"Had an Uncle named Barnabas Pember, known as/called 'Uncle Pember'"
"Had a cousin, John Pember (lived in or off City Road, Cardiff) who worked for Cardiff Council in 'something responsible' - sometime about 1948-1950 (a 'wealthy' Pember)"
(Source: Aunt Sylv' [Sylvia Evans nee Smith] family memories
as recounted to John C. Algar on 15 August 1996)

"Arthur was a tee-totaller all of his life"
(Source: Angela F. Algar (nee Smith), from information provided at
'some time in the past' by her mother, Phyllis Smith (nee Powditch)
noted 25 August 1996)

[NI1178] [Master a.FTW]

(William Smith) was "supposed to have been a terrible man/a terrible drinker, and had died from ?alcoholism"
(Source: Angela F. Algar (nee Smith), from information provided at
'some time in the past' by her mother, Phyllis Smith (nee Powditch)
noted 25 August 1996)

[NI1179] [Master a.FTW]

"Silvia (Sabena) had had children up until she was aged 52 years old"
(Source: Angela F. Algar (nee Smith), from information provided at
'some time in the past' by her mother, Phyllis Smith (nee Powditch)
noted 25 August 1996)

[NI1180] [Master a.FTW]

"George died when the(his) children were young. At one stage he was 'on the Parish' for assistance. Arthur(?) had to go before the Parish Committee to 'plead' for Ada, as someone had complained that she went to ?Grangetown on the tram every week"
(Source: Aunt Sylv' [Sylvia Evans nee Smith] family memories
as recounted to John C. Algar on 15 August 1996)

[NI1181] [Master a.FTW]

"after Bill's marriage to Queenie (her surname not known), they went to live in Grangetown, Cardiff"
"after Queenie's death in 1917, Aunt Sylv's mother took Bill and his three children into her 3-bedroomed house to live with the rest of the family"
(Source: Aunt Sylv' [Sylvia Evans nee Smith] family memories
as recounted to John C. Algar on 15 August 1996)

[NI1183] [Master a.FTW]

"because there wasn't any work (available) in Cardiff, he went to live/work in London (lived in Ealing)
(Source: Aunt Sylv' [Sylvia Evans nee Smith] family memories
as recounted to John C. Algar on 15 August 1996)

[NI1194] [Master a.FTW]

Thomas Abraham White and his wife, Elizabeth are to be found on the 18.. Census, living at 17 Constellation Street, Cardiff, together with Thomas' brother, James White, his wife, and their joint families. The details are as follows;-

James Hy. Head M 28 M Painter GLA Cardiff
Fanny Wife M 25 F GLA Cardiff
?Libby F. Dau - 4 F " "
Clara A. " 3 F " "
Edgar J. Son 1 M " "

Thomas A. Head M 26 M Painter " " **
Elizabeth Wife M 23 F " " **
Thomas W. Son 4 M " "
Ada E. Dau 1 F " "

N.B. Both of the **ed persons are those referred to at the head of this page.

[NI1198] According to Joan Linton, formerly Tyler, nee Spears, George Henry Jones died on Christmas Eve (i.e. 24th)
(telcon J.L. to J.C.A. Monday 22 Dec 2003)
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Spoke to Aunty Betty (Price nee Jones) in April 2004 re the family.
We were speaking about where Aunty Betty's parents' had lived in Swansea years ago.
Apparently the family had lived at No. 8 (?18) Short Street, Swansea (Mount Pleasant)
The Street had been built by Darch the Builder, approximately around 1923/1924, and that Mr Harris (of Sand and Gravel) had (besides the Builder) lived in Short Street.
Short Street had been a new Street (the other side of Watkins Street and Mildred Terrace).
No. 8 (?18) Short Street (which was a Red Brick property) had owned all the land around the house, and had land at its side as well as the ground next to the Quarry
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Spoke to Aunty Betty (Price nee Jones)on Friday 7 May 2004 re the family.
I was asking Aunty Betty who exactly was the 'Aunt Flo' or 'Florrie' who used to go to see Aunty Betty and family at 57 Cromwell Street, Swansea when I was young.
Aunty Betty said that 'Flo' wasn't a relation, but that Flo and her Mother used to live next door to the Jones family of 10 Chesshyre Street, Brynmill, and that when A.Betty's mother had been ill (after having the twins; A.Betty and A.Peggy), Flo's mother had helped out. Years later, Flo (who never married) kept in touch with Aunty Betty and family, and helped to look after Gel etc.
Apparently, Flo lived with her niece, but totally separate from her, retaining her independence. Uncle Raymond's and Uncle Ivor made a special wardrobe for her, with a lock on it, so that she could keep all her personal possessions locked away.
Aunty Betty was with A. Flo when she died
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[NI1199] [Master a.FTW]

JONES
Raymond
Peacefully on 19th December at home, after a long illness,
Raymond Middleton (formerly of Wales Gas), loving husband of
Marion, devoted father of Clive and Stephen, dear father-in-law
to Barbara and Suzanne and much loved granddad of Samantha,
Christopher, Daniel, Nicholas and Elizabeth.
Funeral service to be held at Swansea Crematorium, Wednesday,
24th December at 9.30am.
Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations in lieu may be
sent to MacMillan Nursing Fund, c/o St. James Funeral Home,
31 St. James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea, SA1 6DT
Tel. 01792 643840

Source: South Wales Evening Post; Death Notices; Monday 22 December 1997

[NI1203] [Master a.FTW]

According to Joan (Tyler, nee Spears), "the reason that Mum (Minnie Vera Algar nee Jones) left school early to look after "the twins" (Betty and Peggy) - when they were born in 1920, weighing 8lbs and 8lbs 8ozs respectively, - was because her Mum (Minnie Jones nee Johnson) had had the 1918 Flu and was weak afterwards. Our Mum (Minnie Vera Algar nee Jones) had to do most things for her".
Source: Joan Tyler talking to John C Algar (1999)

[NI1211] [Master a.FTW]

MIDDLETON-JONES
Captain (Retired)
Roger Middleton-Jones
M.B.E. R.M.P.
Formerly of Bishopston, Swansea
Passed peacefully away, at his daughter's home, after a prolonged
illness, courageously borne, beloved son of Mrs I.M.Jones and
the late Mr.W.H.M.Jones, devoted father of Karen, Mark and
Helen, dear brother of Howard Middleton-Jones and dearest bampi of
Sandie, Sian, Mathew and Owain.
Service will be held at Llanmadoc Church, Gower, 2.30pm, on
Wednesday, 10th November.
Flowers from immediate family only.
Contributions gratefully accepted to District Nurses Fund, c/o St.
James Funeral Home, 31 St. James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea

Source: South Wales Evening Post; Death Notices; Saturday, 6 November 1999

[NI1215] [Master a.FTW]

"(Uncle) David Wilkinson died at 8.45pm on Wednesday 16 March 1994 in Ty Olwen Hospice, Morriston Hospital, Swansea. He had been heavily sedated on the Tuesday morning and had deteriorated from 7.30am on the Wednesday morning. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday 22 March 1994 at St Hilary's Church in Killay at 2.00pm, prior to interment at Oystermouth Cemetery".
Source: Notes made by John C Algar

WILKINSON (Revd. Canon)
Peacefully, on March 16th, in hospital,
David Reginald of Pantgwyn, Sketty,
beloved husband of the late Peggy,
devoted father of David and Elizabeth,
dear father-in-law of Susan and Paul
and loving Bampa of Martin, Philip,
Rachel, Stephen and Claerwen.
Funeral service Tuesday, 2pm at St.
Hilary s Church, Killay, followed by
interment at Oystermouth Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu of
flowers please to Training for the
Ministry, c/o St James Funeral Home,
462 Gower Road, Killay, Swansea SA2
7DZ

Source: South Wales Evening post; Death Notices; Monday 21 March 1994

[NI1221] [Master a.FTW]

Sympathy
"It is with sadness that I report the sudden death just before Christmas of Mr Ivor Price of Clyne Valley Cottages. Before his retirement Ivor worked for Wales Gas Board. He was currently governor of Hendrefoilan School and was the Superintendent of the Sunday School and choir member at St. Jude's Church.
He and his wife had lived in Killay for 23 years and he was perhaps best known in the area as a very committed member of the community council, representing the south ward. A member since its inception he was known for his practical, down-to-earth judgments on matters of concern. He also worked on the handbook committee and recently had played a very active role as chairman of the sub-committee responsible for obtaining the decorative lights and sound system in the precinct for Christmas.
He leaves a wife, daughter, son-in-law and grandson to whom we send our deepest sympathy."

Source: South Wales Evening Post; "On the Grapevine" - Killay; Tuesday 5 January 1993

[NI1226] [Master a.FTW]

"Pell Street Primitive Methodist Chapel (Swansea). In continuation of the Sunday-school anniversary in connection with the above-named chapel, a public meeting was held last evening under the presidency of Mr T. Jones. The Chairman, in a brief address, said the teachers were doing good work when they taught and urged the children to copy the example of Christ. He hoped the teachers would persevere in their commendable work. The Rev. George Smith also delivered a short address. During the evening a number of solos and choruses were given by the school aided by the choir, and the excellence of the singing was greatly due to the able conductorship of Mr W. H. Jones. Several of the children also gave recitations in first rate style. At the conclusion there was a collection on behalf of the chapel funds"
(Source: a) "The South Wales Daily Post", Tuesday, 12 September 1893)
_________________________________________________________________

Copy of the Will of William Henry Jones.

a) Extract in Wills Index for 1935:-
JONES, William Henry, of 3 Greenfield Terrace, Sketty, Swansea, died 17 May 1935, Probate Carmarthen 18 July (1935) to Robert Edgar Dendle motor driver, and Richard James Smale retired metal merchant. Effects £746.13s.4d.

b) Typed copy of the Will:-
This is the last Will and Testament of me William Henry Jones of No 3 Greenfield Terrace, Sketty in the county borough of Swansea Painter and Decorator I hereby revoke all former Wills and testementary dispositions heretofore made by me and declare this to be my last Will. I appoint my son-in-law Robert E Dendle of 6 Ffynone Street Swansea aforesaid Motor driver and my brother-in-law Richard James Smale of 6 Quay Parade Swansea Metal Merchant to be the Executors of this my Will. I desire to express a wish that my daughter Emily Dendle wife of the said Robert E Dendle shall take to live with her and look after my youngest daughter Florence Lillian Jones. I give and bequeath to my wife Emily Adelaide Jones all my furniture at No 3 Greenfield Terrace Sketty absolutely and also the sum of £20 to be paid to her immediately after my death for her the said Emily Adelaide Jones immediate requirements I give and bequeath to my daughter Emily Dendle my leasehold dwellinghouse No 6 Ffynone Street Swansea for her life and from and after her death I give same to my youngest daughter the said Florence Lillian Jones for her life and after her death to such person or persons as my daughter the said Emily Dendle by deed or Will shall appoint Provided always that in the event of the said leasehold dwellinghouse No 6 Ffynone Street Swansea being at the date of my death subject to any charge or mortgage then I direct that such charge or mortgage shall be paid and satisfied out of my other property hereinafter devised or bequeathed to my wife to the intent that such dwellinghouse No 6 Ffynone Street aforesaid in passing to the legatees thereof under this my Will shall be freed from all mortgages or charges. As to the remainder of my property subject to the payment of my just debts testamentary and funeral expenses I give devise and
bequeath the same to my wife the said Emily Adelaide Jones absolutely provided always that on my death my Executors or my wife the said Emily Adelaide Jones shall vacate at the soonest possible moment the yard at No 6 Ffynone Street occupied by me as a Painter and Decorator unless they are prepared to pay for same a fair market rent. As witness my hand at the foot or end of this my Will this Third day of March 1923
Signed by the said Testator William Henry Jones as his last Will in the
presence of
J M Napier Solicitor Swansea 10 Duke Street Swansea
C.H.Jones Solicitor's Clerk

Probate granted 18 July 1935
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Friday 17 May 1935
Snow and sleet in Swansea and West Wales - one of the coldest May days on record.

Saturday 18 May 1935
Deaths: JONES. On May 17th at 3 Greenfield Terrace, Sketty.
William Henry Middleton Jones, Decorator, beloved husband
of Adelaide Jones. Funeral Tuesday 3pm, Sketty Church.

Saturday 18 May 1935
Obituary (page 5)
VETERAN DECORATOR
Death of Mr William Jones of Swansea.
The death has occurred of Swansea's oldest decorator, Mr William Henry Jones, of the firm of Jones' Bros., late of St. Helen's Avenue, and in later years of Ffynone Street. He died at his residence in Greenfield Terrace, Sketty, yesterday, at the age of 84.
Many will remember him as one of the stalwarts of his trade, having in his time employed as many as 40 workmen. He was known in the trade as "Bill Jones" and lived an active and strenuous life almost to the end.
He was a man of many capabilities. Well known in musical circles, he was gifted with a remarkable tenor voice. For years he was conductor of the Primitive Methodist choir and interested himself in all musical festivities and oratories in the town.
During the war he joined up with the Swansea Volunteers and he also served in the Naval Reserve, sailing as boatswain in the New Zealand Shipping Company's boats conveying meat and foodstuffs to this country when they were so badly needed.
His death will be mourned by many
(Source: South Wales Evening Post, May 1935)

25 May 1935
Obituary (same as above, word for word)
(Source: Herald of Wales (weekly paper) May 1935)
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[NI1234] [Master a.FTW]

"Ivor had been out of work (after leaving the ?navy) and had gone to see Aunt Sylv's father, who had sent him down to Sydney Arthur Smith's Works (wagons), where he was then employed"
(Source: Aunt Sylv' [Sylvia Evans nee Smith] family memories
as recounted to John C. Algar on 18 August 1996)

[NI1235] [Master a.FTW]

(alleged to have) "had 22-24 children"
(Source: Aunt Sylv' [Sylvia Evans nee Smith] family memories
as recounted to John C. Algar on 15 August 1996)

[NI1274] [Master a.FTW]

"On the 22nd ult. at Blackwood, Monmouthshire, after a few hours illness, aged 65, Mr Thomas Middleton, tailor, of Swansea"
(Source: a) "The Cambrian", 3 August 1849; Deaths column, and
(Source: b) Richard W. Williams, More about the Jones's, 1982, letter to his cousins)

"July 22nd, at Blackwood, Mon., after a few hours' illness, aged 65, Mr Thomas Middleton, formerly of Swansea. He was much esteemed by his friends and acquaintances as a quiet, inoffensive man"
(Source: a) "The Swansea and Glamorgan Herald",
Wednesday 1 August 1849; Deaths column, and
(Source: b) Richard W. Williams, More about the Jones's, 1982, letter to his cousins)

"July 21st* at Blackwood, in this county, after a few hours illness, aged 65, Mr Thomas Middleton. He was much esteemed by his friends and acquaintances as a quiet and inoffensive man"
(Source: a) "The Monmouthshire Beacon" 4 August 1849;
Deaths column, and
(Source: b) Richard W. Williams, More about the Jones's, 1982, letter to his cousins)

(The latter 'Deaths Notice' was repeated in "The Monmouthshire Merlin" on 11 August 1849. Also please note re *, that the Swansea newspapers give the date of death as being 22nd July, - which is the Correct date of death)

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"On the 18th day Admon of the goods chattels and credits of Thomas Middleton the elder late of St David's Place, Swansea, in the County of Glamorgan, Tailor, a widower deceased was granted to Thomas Middleton one of the natural and lawful children having been first sworn by Commission duly to administer
£200
(Source: Probate 6, Quire 225, Page 286 right, September 1849.
information researched and provided by Richard W. Williams)

[NI1278] [Master a.FTW]

"This is the last Will and Testament of me Robert Middleton Jones House Painter etc of 37 George Street in the town of Swansea Glamorganshire S Wales I give devise and bequeath to my wife Fanny Jones all and every my household furniture linen wearing apparel books plate pictures china and also all and every sum and sums of money which may be in my house or about my person or which may be due to me at the time of my decease And also all my policies of Assurance and monies invested in stocks funds and securities for money book debts money on bonds bills notes or other securities and all and every other my estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever both real and personal whether in possession reversion remainder or expectancy unto the said Fanny Jones of 37 George Street Swansea to and for her own use and benefit absolutely And I nominate and appoint the said Fanny Jones to be Executrix of this my Will and hereby revoking all Wills by me at any time heretofore made do declare this only to be my last Will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and ninty one 1891
signed by the said Testator Robert M Jones as and for his last Will and Testament in the joint presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
Signature of Testator Robert M Jones
Name George Parker address 3 Calvert Terrace Swansea
Name Ann Slingsby Parker address 3 Calvert Terrace Swansea
On the 5th day of March 1895 Probate of this Will was granted at Carmarthen to Fanny Jones widow the Relict the sole Executrix"
'A correct copy'
(Source: Facsimile copy of Robert Middleton Jones' Will,
provided by Richard W. Williams)

[NI1304] a Schoolteacher

[NI1314] [Master a.FTW]

According to Joan Linton (prev. Tyler) nee Spears, "Grandma Jones" had lived at 66 Rhydding Park Road before moving to Ffynone Street. (all in Swansea)
(Telcon, Wednesday 10 September 2003)
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Spoke to Aunty Betty (Price nee Jones) in April 2004 re the family.
We were speaking about where Aunty Betty's parents' had lived in Swansea years ago.
Apparently the family had lived at No. 8 (?18) Short Street, Swansea (Mount Pleasant)
The Street had been built by Darch the Builder, approximately around 1923/1924, and that Mr Harris (of Sand and Gravel) had (besides the Builder) lived in Short Street.
Short Street had been a new Street (the other side of Watkins Street and Mildred Terrace).
No. 8 (?18) Short Street (which was a Red Brick property) had owned all the land around the house, and had land at its side as well as the ground next to the Quarry
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Spoke to Aunty Betty (Price nee Jones)on Friday 7 May 2004 re the family.
I was asking Aunty Betty who exactly was the 'Aunt Flo' or 'Florrie' who used to go to see Aunty Betty and family at 57 Cromwell Street, Swansea when I was young.
Aunty Betty said that 'Flo' wasn't a relation, but that Flo and her Mother used to live next door to the Jones family of 10 Chesshyre Street, Brynmill, and that when A.Betty's mother had been ill (after having the twins; A.Betty and A.Peggy), Flo's mother had helped out. Years later, Flo (who never married) kept in touch with Aunty Betty and family, and helped to look after Gel etc.
Apparently, Flo lived with her niece, but totally separate from her, retaining her independence. Uncle Raymond's and Uncle Ivor made a special wardrobe for her, with a lock on it, so that she could keep all her personal possessions locked away.
Aunty Betty was with A. Flo when she died
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[NI1326] Present at Kate's funeral/Cremation on Friday, 24 June 2005, were her one surviving sister (Lilian), plus two of her surviving brothers (and their wives), Richard (and Margery), and Herbert (and Dorothy), plus her other late brother (Victor)'s widow, Shirley, together with all of their surviving children etc.
(Info provided by Lilian, Kate's sister, via telecon on 23 June 2005)

[NI1331] [Master a.FTW]

"As usual we have driven thousands of miles this year but rarely away from our normal routes these being to Llanfairfechan; to Wimborne, Basingstoke, New Malden and Guildford; to Oxford; to Carmarthen (6 times for Committee meetings!). This time last year we were talking of visits to Swansea and Edinburgh but neither materialized. We did, however, manage to have a week in Newquay, Cornwall, the week before Easter when we attended the 5th British Family History Conference. This was very enjoyable; good company, interesting talks and good weather.
Our work for the Dyfed Family History Society continues, and the society is now the largest in Wales. We are still the society's Members' Interests Co-ordinators and in addition are Chairman (Vic) and Secretary (Shirley) of the Aberystwyth Branch. Because of this during the past three years we have done almost no further research into our own ancestries so we are hoping at our AGM in January to find someone else to run the local branch"
(Source: Victor and Shirley Williams' annual family newsletter, December 1990)

[NI1366] [Master a.FTW]

"Swansea Painter's Suicide.
Self-Inflicted Wound That Proved Fatal.
Wife's Sad Story of Deceased's Ill-Health.
An inquest was held at Swansea hospital on Monday, on the body of Thomas Jones (50), painter and decorator, 21, George Street, who died on Saturday from a self-inflicted wound in the throat.
Sarah Jones, widow, said her husband had been in failing health for 12 months, and six weeks ago he had a stroke. Witness thought it greatly affected his mind, in fact deceased told her as much, and hinted that she would have to put him away. Last Tuesday he wandered from Swansea, and found himself in London, and Telegraphed home to say he was coming back.
Coroner: You are confident he did not know what he was about? - he could not have done.
Witness said deceased could not sleep last week, and on Friday she woke up at 5:40am to give the men the keys of the next door house. She left him in bed, and about a quarter past nine went upstairs and before she got there she heard him groaning and shivering, and found him in bed covered with blood. She at first thought it was haemorrhage, but then saw a razor on the floor. The razor was kept in another room, and belonged to to their son-in-law, and deceased must have got out of bed to get it. Witness went for a doctor.
Dr. Dury said deceased had a wound in the throat, and died on Saturday. No large artery was cut; there were also a couple of cuts on the wrists as well. Death was due to exhaustion and shock, following the cutting of the windpipe.
Coroner said it was an extremely sad case. It was only evident that the poor fellows mind had given way, and that he could not have been held responsible for his action. Deceased was a respectable man and [...] respectable family, but his mind must have got into such a state that he did not know what he was doing. The coroner suggested that the jury should retain a verdict that deceased died through shock and exhaustion, following on a self-inflicted wound to the windpipe, whilst irresponsible for his actions.
Jury returned a verdict accordingly and the Coroner sympathised with Mrs Jones in her affliction"
(Source: Photocopy of ?"South Wales Evening Post" - undated,
provided by Richard W. Williams)

[NI1397] [Master a.FTW]

"On the 21st* ult., at her residence, Oxford Street, Swansea, aged 55, Mrs Mary Ann Middleton, wife of Mr Thomas Middleton and eldest daughter of Mr William Bond, engineer, Bristol, leaving a husband and seven children to lament the loss of an affectionate wife and parent. She had been a member of the Wesleyan Society for many years, and is much regretted by all who knew her" (N.B. re 21st*, MAA actually died on the 24th December 1846, as stated on her Death Certificate)
(Source: a) "The Cambrian", Swansea, 1 January 1847; Deaths column.
(Source: b) Richard W. Williams, More about the Jones's, 1982, letter
to his cousins)


"On the 25th day, admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Mary Ann Middleton late of Swansea in the County of Glamorgan Deceased was granter to Thomas Middleton the elder the lawful husband having been first sworn by Commission duly to administer.
£300 Admon of Goods unadmin. Passed September 1849"
(Source: Probate 6, Quire 224: February 1848, Mary Ann Middleton; information extracted by Richard W. Williams)

"On the 28th day Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Mary Ann Middleton late of Swansea in the County of Glamorgan deceased left unadministered by Thomas Middleton the Elder deceased whilst living the lawful husband of the said deceased was granted to Thomas Middleton the son and administrator of the Goods of the said Thomas Middleton the elder deceased he having been first sworn by Commission duly to administer.
£200 former grant February 1848"
(Source: Page 287 left: September 1849, Mary Ann Middleton; information extracted by Richard W. Williams)

[NI1453] [Master a.FTW]

Olive's Mother and Father "were born in/at the 'Shoulder of Mutton' in Swansea High Street"
Olive married Mr. Bengy, "and later went to live at Ilfracombe, North Devon".
She had .. children. One daughter, Margy, married Thomas Rees Powditch (Margy's cousin) q.v. Another daughter, Hilda, married a Mr. Green.
As at 25 December 1993 Olive had 17 Grandchildren and 21 Great-grandchildren (with another one on the way!).
Olive's Mother was a widow in 'the war'.
Olive was in school with Phyllis Smith (nee Powditch) q.v., and although Olive was 3 years older than Phyllis, she (Olive) was a 'dunce' (by her own admission).
Olive's other friends included Dorothy Gronow and V. Hollingworth(?) (of Marian Street, Cardiff). Olive and Dorothy (both being singers) were picked to sing at 'The Windsor' (?Cardiff) in a contest, - and won it! Olive loved to sing Opera.
Olive had a brother, - Tom. Olive also mentioned families by the surnames of Deguci/Degousey [sic], and Richards (including a Drena Richards) who somehow were linked to Powditch's. Also mentioned was the surname Frane (from ?Mumbles)
(Source; All above details were as per the telephone conversation between Olive Bengy and John C. Algar on 25 December 1993)

[NI1460] [Master a.FTW]

"great big fat woman; round red cheerful face"
"After George (her husband) died, she used to get money by washing the uniforms of the soldiers at Maindy Barracks; she used to take the clothes from Maindy to Grangetown"
"Ada used to run a 'club'"
(Source: Aunt Sylv' [Sylvia Evans nee Smith] family memories
as recounted to John C. Algar on 15 August 1996)

'Ada lived in ?Mynacdu (pronounced mun-ack-dee), near Whitchurch, Cardiff'
(Source: Phyllis Mary Smith, nee Powditch; verbal conversation, Wednesday 18 April 2001)

[NI1499] [Master a.FTW]

"aged about 5 years old when his mother died in 1917. Not known whether (or who) he married. He died about 14 years ago (c1982) from kidney trouble. He was born about November 1912 (or January 1913) - about 1 month 'younger' than Aunt Sylv"
(Source: Aunt Sylv' [Sylvia Evans nee Smith] family memories
as recounted to John C. Algar on 15 August 1996)

[NI1501] [Master a.FTW]

"aged about 10 months old when his mother died in 1917"
"Arthur was killed over at/by Dowlais works. He had collected his wage packet and was crossing the nearby railway lines on his way home, when he was hit by two (?) trains, and was crushed to death. This happened the night before he was due to join the Navy"
(Source: Aunt Sylv' [Sylvia Evans nee Smith] family memories
as recounted to John C. Algar on 15 August 1996)

[NI1524] [Master a.FTW]

After Mary Morgan's marriage to Mr Johnson (the 'Norwegian') had ended, she married Mr Raymond (who was a Miner) and they went to live in Mountain Ash.
Aunty Lily (Raymond), Uncle Sid (Raymond) and Uncle Willy (Raymond) were all born in Mountain Ash, and Mary's daughter by Mr Johnson (Minnie Johnson) had also lived there.
At a date not currently known, the Raymond family came to live in Swansea, and both Mr Raymond and one of his sons, Willy, worked in a Coal Mine in Clyne Valley (this info' was told to Aunty Betty by her brother, Raymond, many years ago).
In a terrible accident (a rock fall?) at the mine, Willy was very badly hurt, and he was (apparently) pushed in a milk cart all the way from Clyne/Killay to Sketty, and up to Margaret Terrace (where he was then living).
As he didn't want his mother to see him in the cart, he got out and walked to the house. Willy (who was then aged 21 yrs old) lived for a week with a ........(?broken skull)
(all info from telecon with Aunty Betty (Price) nee Jones, granddaughter to Mary Morgan,whilst speaking to her on her birthday, on Tuesday 23 September 2003)

[NI1526] [Master a.FTW]

After Mary Morgan's marriage to Mr Johnson (the 'Norwegian') had ended, she married Mr Raymond (who was a Miner) and they went to live in Mountain Ash.
Aunty Lily (Raymond), Uncle Sid (Raymond) and Uncle Willy (Raymond) were all born in Mountain Ash, and Mary's daughter by Mr Johnson (Minnie Johnson) had also lived there.
At a date not currently known, the Raymond family came to live in Swansea, and both Mr Raymond and one of his sons, Willy, worked in a Coal Mine in Clyne Valley (this info' was told to Aunty Betty by her brother, Raymond, many years ago).
In a terrible accident (a rock fall?) at the mine, Willy was very badly hurt, and he was (apparently) pushed in a milk cart all the way from Clyne/Killay to Sketty, and up to Margaret Terrace (where he was then living).
As he didn't want his mother to see him in the cart, he got out and walked to the house. Willy (who was then aged 21 yrs old) lived for a week with a ........(?broken skull)
(all info from telecon with Aunty Betty (Price) nee Jones, granddaughter to Mary Morgan,whilst speaking to her on her birthday, on Tuesday 23 September 2003)

[NI1545] [Master a.FTW]

In December 1999 and December 2000 I sent my annual Christmas cards to Louise. Although I didn't have any follow up to the former, I did have a phone call from the new owner of Louise's house in January 2001.
The new owner advised me that Louise had gone into a Nursing Home, and that whilst she was there, she had fallen and broken her hip, following which, she had died soon after (in February 2000)
(Information provided to John C Algar, Jan 2001)

[NI1568] Not known at the present is the dates of Maud's birth nad death, although the family story was that she had died at the age of about 2 years old.
(Bartlett and Algar information)

[NI1584] According to my sister, Joan (telcon Monday 13 January 2006), Aunt Freda had (she believed) known Freddie Laker (who had died last week; i.e. w.e. 10 Jan 2006), and Joan believed that either Aunt Freda had worked for him many years ago, or that they used to go to the Races (i.e. Horse-racing and betting) together.

(Sir) Freddie Laker, had been the person to introduce cheap flights to the UK (1960s?), and he was approximately 78 years old when he died.

Joan also remarked that Cooden (Bexhill), where Aunt Freda (and her late husband Unle Reg) had lived up to their deaths, had been the posh part of the area.

I was telling Joan that before Aunt Freda and Uncle Reg had gone to live in Bexhill, they had been living along the road between Carshalton Beeches and Banstead-ish sort of way, and Joan seemed to think that that part of the road was called 'The Beeches' or 'Beeches Avenue'.
(All telecon Monday 13 January 2006)

[NI1800] [Master a.FTW]

Percy Spears' father (John) lived into his 90s.
Thanks for Sympathy notice (from W D Mort and family, of 4 George Street, Swansea), appeared in the South Wales Evening Post re John Spears' death. (date not known)

(Source; Joan Tyler has a copy of the newspaper entry (undated); as advised per telephone conversation with John C Algar, 9 June 2001)

[NI1806] [Master a.FTW]

Sidney and his wife Margery didn't have any children
(Joan Linton; telecon 5 Aug 2003)

[NI1810] [Master a.FTW]

"Len, who was about 21 years old when he died, had only just 'joined up' (in the Army) at the beginning of World War I, when he was taken ill with meningitis, and died".
(Source: Phyllis Mary Smith, nee Powditch. Conversation with JCA, Wednesday, 4 April 2001)

[NI1811] [Master a.FTW]

"Stan worked for Dunns (the hat people) opposite Cardiff Castle. He had a half-day's holiday every Wednesday, and on this particular day he had been playing football over at Splott Park, and somehow or other 'twisted' himself. He was taken to Cardiff Royal Infirmary, where he subsequently died from peritonitis"
(Source: Phyllis Mary Smith, nee Powditch. Conversation with JCA, Wednesday, 4 April 2001)

[NI1819] [Master a.FTW]

"Thelma's son, John, took his mother (Thelma) out to ?Australia/?South Africa with him, and where eventually, she died"
(Source: Phyllis Mary Smith, nee Powditch. Conversation with JCA, Wednesday, 4 April 2001)

"Two brothers surnamed Spiller married two White-descended cousins. i.e. Thelma Boyce (dau of Thelma White) married one of the Spiller brothers, and Valerie Williams (dau of Enid White) married the other Spiller brother".
(Source: Phyllis Mary Smith, nee Powditch. Conversation with JCA, Wednesday, 4 April 2001)

[NI1836] [Master a.FTW]

PRICE
Michael David
Peacefully on 30th August, after a short illness courageously borne
with great dignity, Michael David, of 6 Wimmerfield Drive, Killay,
Swansea, beloved son of Gertrude and the late Herschel, dearest
brother of Christine and Geoffrey, brother-in-law of David and
Barbara, loving uncle of Amanda, Richard, Sarah, Leighton, Jackie
and Gregory and Juliette of South Africa, adored great uncle of
Amber and Callum. Many thanks to the staff of Morriston
Hospital and supportive staff of all agencies for their
professionalism and care, Funeral service Tuesday 7th September,
11.30am, at St. Hilary's Church, Killay, prior to cremation at
Swansea Crematorium 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations
in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research, c/o St. James Funeral
Home, 31 St. James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea, SA1 6DT

Source: South Wales Evening Post; Death Notices; September 1999

[NI1859] [Master a.FTW]

According to Mum Smith (Phyllis Mary Smith nee Powditch), 'Grampa Smith had a brother, Albert, (who was 'a miserable old sod') who went out to Canada, but came back in a couple of years' (apparently because he couldn't/didn't make any money out there)
Source: Phyllis Mary Smith; verbal conversation Wednesday 18 April 2001)

[NI1860] [Master a.FTW]

Polly 'kept a pub in Cardiff' (name unknown). She was 'a fancy bit', and used to 'take a taxi everywhere'.
Source: Phyllis Mary Smith (nee Powditch); verbal conversation Wednesday 18 April 2001

[NI1872] [Master a.FTW]

On 17 October 1984, the then Churchwarden (Mrs Cynthia Tuck) of St. Nicholas Church, Wells-next-the-Sea, extracted details regarding Powditch family members from the Baptism Registers of the Church for Pat Powditch of Adelaide, South Australia. Amongst the entries, she did not write down any details regarding James, (the son of James Powditch and Margaret (nee Wood). Whether she had missed or misread the entry is not known.

Some time after 1988, I had been in correspondence with Louise Hayhow (now Louise Hutchinson) who had been researching her Hayhow ancestry, a member of which family had married a Powditch. Louise had extracted many references to the Powditch surname from various Wells-next-the-Sea sources, including those included within the St. Nicholas Church Registers. Within the Baptism Register, Louise had written down the details for James as follows;
Powditch, James, Born, Son of James and Margaret (Woods Spinst[er]) 25th JAN 1807


(Above Notes provided by John C Algar from his Powditch Archive)

[NI1891] [Master a.FTW]

According to Aunty Marion, Doreen (Aunty Iris' sister) had been ill for about 3 years.
Valerie (Doreen's daughter) had called to her Mum's place in Swansea Marina, to look after her, as she hadn't been too well that day. Doreen apparently had a very bad cough, and after one bout of coughing had fallen/lain back on the bed. Valerie thought that her Mum was sleeping, but then discovered that she had died!
When Valerie rang the Doctor to come out to attend to her Mum, she was told that he only attended the living!
(Source: Aunty Marion speaking to John C Algar; Telcon, Tuesday 4 February 2003)

[NI1900] [Master a.FTW]

After Mary Morgan's marriage to Mr Johnson (the 'Norwegian') had ended, she married Mr Raymond (who was a Miner) and they went to live in Mountain Ash.
Aunty Lily (Raymond), Uncle Sid (Raymond) and Uncle Willy (Raymond) were all born in Mountain Ash, and Mary's daughter by Mr Johnson (Minnie Johnson) had also lived there.
At a date not currently known, the Raymond family came to live in Swansea, and both Mr Raymond and one of his sons, Willy, worked in a Coal Mine in Clyne Valley (this info' was told to Aunty Betty by her brother, Raymond, many years ago).
In a terrible accident (a rock fall?) at the mine, Willy was very badly hurt, and he was (apparently) pushed in a milk cart all the way from Clyne/Killay to Sketty, and up to Margaret Terrace (where he was then living).
As he didn't want his mother to see him in the cart, he got out and walked to the house. Willy (who was then aged 21 yrs old) lived for a week with a ........(?broken skull)
(all info from telecon with Aunty Betty (Price) nee Jones, granddaughter to Mary Morgan,whilst speaking to her on her birthday, on Tuesday 23 September 2003)

[NI1985] [Master b.FTW]

Aged '3 years old' on the 1841 Census, and living at 'Bridge Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk'

[NI1990] [Master b.FTW]

According to his Gravestone, his children, Isabel, Phyllis and Irene, erected same, with the following inscription;

"POWDITCH
In Loving Memory
of
Our Dearly Loved Mother and Father
ADOLPHUS VICTOR WILLOCK
Who Passed Away 1.12.69. aged 92
MARY JOSEPHINE
Who Passed Away 25.5.79 aged 94
ISABEL, PHYLLIS & IRENE
In God's Loving Care"

Please note that the dates stated '69 and '79 should be 1969 and 1979,
also, Adolphus' third forename has been carved as 'Willock' and not as it should have been, - 'Willcock'!


Re Horace, Hilda and Ronald Powditch (Children of Adolphus), they "all died at an early age", whilst Adolphus' son "Victor James Henry Powditch was killed in an accident at home".

[NI1996] [Master b.FTW]

According to her Death Certificate, Mary Josephine Powditch (nee Sherlock) had lived in Australia for 92 years (which means that she was aged about 2 yrs old when she left New Zealand)

[NI2087] Someone (Michelle?) advised me during 2004 that Irene's husband, John Connors (who according to my source, apparently used to both drink and smoke heavily), had died on 10 June 2004. Although I was advised that he was aged 54 years old, it would appear from his date of birth that he was actually 56 years old.
He apparently had had a case of flu, and he had stopped at a Chemists to buy some antibiotics. Soon afterwards however, he apparently had a cardiac arrest, and died straight away.

[NI2096] [Master b.FTW]

Michelle commented (telcon 12 Dec 2002) that her mother had been 'horrible' to her, but added that Helena had apparently suffered from a breakdown when aged 19. Although a good wife to her husband, Helena (who was Australian born, although her ?grandmother was from Beirut and her ?grandfather had been Cypriot born) was cold and emotionless to Michelle (especially as she had apparently wanted a boy, and not a girl, to be born to her)

[NI2128] [Master b.FTW]

"Philippe Jouvelet, born 24 January 1825 and married in Strasbourg, was naturalized in England at the age of 45 years. He and his family resided at 160 Brompton Road, London, where he ran his business. He was a Hairdresser and Perfumer, and also made 'Switches', 'Curls' and Wigs. He dressed hair for Royalty and taught his two sons, Philippe and Adolphe their hairdressing trade.
Adolphe moved to South Africa, later to be followed by Marie.
After Adele married, stories tell us that she lived in a beautiful residence, with the grounds reaching the Thames. She and her daughters were dancers.
Philippe junior trained as a Priest, but did not take his vow. He ran away, travelling to South Africa and other countries, eventually settling in Victoria, Australia. He married Blanche (Powditch) in Avenel, Victoria. They had (a) Hairdressing business, and at one stage he was a Country Saw Miller's Representative. He would be advised from Saw Millers when wood was going to be delivered to (?railway) sidings. He would obtain orders from Wood Merchants and then collect money at the end of each month. He did this job during the quiet periods during the day to supplement his hairdressing income. Those days he charged 6d for a haircut; 3d for a shave. Clients would play drafts [sic; draughts] in the Saloon whilst waiting for a haircut".
(Info. provided by Faye Edwards, Greenborough, Melbourne, Vic. Australia)

Also noted on 1871 Census (Bundle RG10; Vol50; Enumeration District 4; p19 - 62) is that besides Phillippe [sic], Adele and their 4 children (Phillippe; Adele; Adolphe and Marie) they also had a servant; - Annie Rose (not certain whether Rose was part of her Christian name, or her surname); She is recorded as 'Servant'; age 16; General Servant; born Middlesex, Brompton)

[NI2130] The 1871 Census refers to her also as Marie Daughter aged 4 months.

Adele and her daughters were dancers.

Family stories tell us that after Adele married she lived in a residence, with the grounds reaching the River Thames. She was a music teacher and wanted to take her Niece (Our mother) Adele Knowles nee Jouvelet over to England to further her piano studies.

Adele’s Mother Blanche did not want to part with her daughter so she didn’t go.

Adele used to write to her brother Philippe (Grandpa) but her letters ceased to come and he heard that she had died.


(Source: Faye Edwards email 7 June 2004)

[NI2132] The 1871 Census refers to her as Marie” daughter aged 4 years.

On Naturalization Paper of Philippe Jouvelet : dated September ,23rd 1870.
Marie Adele Jouvelet aged 4 yrs



According to Family Stories, Marie went to Johannasburg, South Africa to visit her Brother Adolphe Jouvelet.

She met Mr Ernest Britnell who was the Post Master.

I.G.I.Records show that they married in England.

She didn’t speak to her Brother Philippe (Our Grandpa) after he married because he married out of the Catholic Church.

(Source; Faye Edwards; Email 7 June 2004)

[NI2137] Mr Sabine's occupation was (according to Family Stories) a" wealthy Furrier who had a very large
store in France"

(Source; Faye Edwards, email 7 June 2004)

[NI2150] [Master b.FTW]

Aged '5 years old' on the 1841 Census, and living at 'Bridge Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk

[NI2158] [Master b.FTW]

Although I haven't personally researched details re Edna Powditch, details provided to me by two Australian-based Powditch family members have Edna's birth-year being 1906 and 1909. (Needs to be checked further)

[NI2159] [Master b.FTW]

Although I haven't personally researched details re Stanley Powditch, details provided to me by two Australian-based Powditch family members have Stanley's birth-year being 1910 and 1911. (Needs to be checked further)

Stanley John Powditch died on 23 November 1996 ae 86+.
The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) contains a notice re his death

[NI2160] Bessie Hemononay Powditch died on 18 July 1996 ae 88.
The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) contains a notice re her death, although it shows her middle name to be 'Hemmingway'

[NI2403] [Master c.FTW]

Apprenticed 1740 to John Calffe of Oulton, Suffolk.
John Calffe was a Carpenter. The 'Bond' was £8-0s-0d.
John's father (Thomas Powditch) was stated to have been 'deceased'
(Source: Apprenticeship Indexes 1710-1774; Book 16/Folio 22. 1740)

[NI2404] [Master c.FTW]

[NI2406] [Master c.FTW]

Apprenticed 14 January 1764 to Captain Henry Shadforth, master mariner of Newcastle. Enrolled 6 February 1764.
(Source: Newcastle Guild Admissions Index)

Admitted Freeman, 18 May 1771
(Source: Newcastle Guild Admissions Index)

Within the 'Shipping Dues and Dumping Ballast - Newcastle Corporation, 1762 - ....', Thomas Powditch appears as an owner of ships, - both as 'Thomas Powditch' and as 'Mr.Thomas Powditch & Co.'. Masters of ships named include 'Powditch', and shares (64ths) owned.
The following show ships where 'Powditch' was the Master, together with the respective 64ths.

'Killingworth', from Xmas 1770 to Xmas 1771, one-eighth; one-sixteenth; one-thirtysecondth
'Killingworth', from Xmas 1771 to Xmas 1772, one-quarter
'Killingworth', from Xmas 1772 to Xmas 1773, one-quarter
'Killingworth', from Xmas 1773 to Xmas 1774, one-quarter
'Killingworth', from Xmas 1774 to Xmas 1775, one-quarter; one-thirtysecondth
(Source: Shipping Dues or Dumping Ballast -
Newcastle Corporation 1762 - )

On 6 December 1782, 'T. Powditch of North Shields in the County of Northumberland' took out an Insurance Policy (Fire Policy) with Royal Exchange.
"On his Dwelling Houses, brick and stone built & tiled and slated situated adjoining Mr. Wrights in Dockwray Square in North Shields aforesaid".
The sum assured was '£500', for which a premium of '£0-18s-6d' was paid
(Source: Royal Exchange Fire Policies, Guildhall, London.
Ref: 85114 July 1782 - Sept 1783; M/S 7253/7 Vol 7)

At a Vestry Meeting of 'Easter Tuesday, 18 April 1786, Mr. Thos Powditch appears both as one of the 'Gentlemen of the four and Twenty', and 'for the Country Part'.
(Source: Tynemouth Vestry Minutes, 1786)

At a Vestry Meeting on "17th Sept 178[6] to examine the Steeple, it was ordered (by T. Powditch and 4 others) that Churchwardens should procure an authenticated coppy [sic] of the facuty [sic] for building ye said Steeple, together with a proof coppy [sic] of ye Plan delivered unto ye Court of Durham agreeable to which ye Steeple was to be completed".
(Source: Tynemouth Vestry Minutes, 1786)

In 1792, Thomas Powditch stood on the side of the Ship-owners when the earliest example of an Industrial Dispute by Merchant Seamen occurred. The dispute is well documented, as is Thomas' involvement in the matter.
(Source: 'Early Strikes', Chapter Two)

On 3 November 1792, Thomas Powditch wrote a seven-and-a-half page letter to 'The Right Honorable William Pitt, Downing Street, London', in which he explained the circumstances regarding the merchant seamen's strike at Tynemouth, and also wrote 'live' as an event actually occurred. The dorse of the letter is endorsed 'Mr. Powditch. with an account of disturbances at N. Shields in consequence of the Sailors insisting on an increase of Wages', and was 'R(eceived) 6 Nov. 1792 (i.e. 3 days after it was sent!)
(Source: P.R.O. Chancery Lane, Ref. HO42/22)

Between 1786 and 1793 Thomas Powditch is recorded as owner, or part owner, of 7 ships in the 'Newcastle-upon-Tyne Register of Ships'. The ships were;-
'Expedition' ; 'Pomona' ; 'Peggy' ; 'Concord' ; 'Catharine' ; 'Autumn' ; and 'Northumberland'.
(Source: Registration of Ships; Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1786)

Tynemouth Parish Church (approx 1793). "Register of the Pews on the South" of the Church. Thomas Powditch's pew, was No. 42, and the register states the pew's boundaries. (N.B. Thomas Powditch also had pew No. 28 on the North of the Church)
(Source: Tynemouth Parish Records)

Thomas Powditch had, prior to 23 December 1800, moved to the village of Gainford in the County of Durham, - as a 'Register of an Indenture of Assignment between Thomas Powditch and Margaret Ware' had been made in respect of Pew No. 29 in the Steeple Gallery (at Tynemouth Parish Church). The Register shows Thomas to be 'late of Dockwray Square, but now of Gainford'
(Source: Tynemouth Parish Records)

Thomas Powditch died in 1804. Notice of his death appeared in the 'Newcastle Courant' as;-
"28 July 1804 (died) yesterday se'nnight, at the house of John Rawson, Esq., at Stoney-Royd, near Halifax, in his 53rd year. Thomas Powditch, esq., of Peckham, near London, formerly of Dockwray Square, North Shields".
(Source: 'Newcastle Courant')

[NI2414] [Master c.FTW]

George Powditch was Master of the ship 'Expedition', 1792.
This ship, - a square sterned barque, - was owned (when he was alive) by Thomas Powditch, (George's father), and after Thomas' death in 1774, the same ship was owned by Thomas Powditch (Thomas' son) and 7 others.
(Source: Registration of Ships, - Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

'An agreement between the Sheriff of Newcastle (Matthew Pringle) and George Powditch of North Shields, master mariner, endorsed "for the conveyance of a male convict on board the hulks". The agreement was signed 21 March 1793'.
(Source: Proceedings of the Antiquarian Society of Newcastle)

[NI2420] [Master c.FTW]

An Autobiography of the Greenhow's (father and son) appears in Welford, 'Men of Mark 'Twixt Tyne and Tweed''.
Edwards Martin Greenhow (a native of Stirling) 'established himself as a general practitioner on the north side of the harbour of Tyne....
Married at Tynemouth in 1786, he became the father of sons who afterwards distinguished themselves in various departments of public usefulness'.
(Source; 'Men of Mark "Twixt Tyne and Tweed" - Thomas Michael Greenhow; Doctor of Medicine')

[NI2427] [Master c.FTW]

Thomas Michael Greenhow married twice. His first wife (Elizabeth Martineau) died on 10 February 1850, and later he married Miss. Lupton of Leeds.

A present day descendant (Christopher Lupton) possesses a coloured drawing (head and shoulders) of Mary Powditch, and Christopher's daughter possesses two full length drawings; one of Mary Powditch, and one of ?Edward Martin Greenhow.

[NI2429] [Master c.FTW]

Christopher Lupton (who lives in ) sent a Xmas card to me ( December 2002)on which he wrote;
" I have given up "Luptoning" due to poor eyesight and poor writing and deteriorating memory. I shall be 87 at Christmas!
I have often intended to visit you when staying with my sister at Barry but never seem to have had the time.
I now have 3 Great Gransons [sic] (Twins) born 10 March this year [2002]

Christopher is a descendant of the Lupton mentioned in this Powditch Family Tree

[NI2430] [Master c.FTW]

Elizabeth is not mentioned (by name) in her father's 1804 Will

[NI2431] [Master c.FTW]

By his Will of 1804, Thomas Powditch (Margaret's father) mentions his daughter;-
'Margaret Byron, wife of the Reverend Henry Byron' on several occasions, including 'it is my will that the sum of One thousand pounds,five pounds per cent Annuities of the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven settled by me on her marriage be considered as part....'
(Source: Will of Mr.Thomas Powditch, 1804)

[NI2433] [Master c.FTW]

Family tradition is that Grace "married against her Father's wishes", but as Grace married in 1806, - two years after her Father's death, the 'tradition' would appear to be doubtful.
What is more positive however, is that William Hubbard (whom Grace Powditch did marry) was one of the Trustees of her Father's 1804 Will, and that Grace Powditch was a beneficiary of her Father's estate.
By these two facts, if he had still been alive, Thomas Powditch may well have objected to the marriage, but it is more likely that the surviving brothers and sisters of Grace noted, or made comments to the effect that their Father would have disapproved of, or would have been against, the marriage.
(Source: Family Documents held in Chile, South America)

[NI2434] [Master c.FTW]

"April 3d 1803 (died) 13' ult. Mr Thomas Powditch, junior, son of Thomas Powditch, Esq, London, formerly of Dockwray Square (N. Shields)".
(Source: 'Newcastle Courant', 3 April 1803)

[NI2435] [Master c.FTW]

A "Powditch, George, Ship and Insur. Broker" of Castle-co[urt], Birchin la[ne] off Cornhill in the City of London. Whilst the entry is not positively that of this particular George Powditch, the only other possible candidate is the George Powditch who was born c1767 (q.v.)
(Source: 'The Post Office London Directory for 1817' by Critchett and Woods; held at Univ. Coll. Swansea, Classmark DA679Pos, p262)

[NI2437] [Master c.FTW]

Mary Powditch (then unmarried) is mentioned in her Father (Thomas Powditch)'s Will of 1804.

[NI2438] [Master c.FTW]

In accordance with his Father (Thomas Powditch)'s Will of 1804, "interest from [his] Government Securities" was to be used in the case of his sons "during their respective infancy or Minority for placing them out to any Business Employment or Profession or otherwise for or towards their respective advancement in the world not exceeding the sum of One thousand pounds for any such son in such manner as they my said Trustees shall think proper ....."
(Source: Thomas Powditch's Will of 1804)
(PRO )

[NI2439] [Master c.FTW]

Eleanor is not mentioned by name in her Father (Thomas Powditch)'s Will of 1804.

[NI2440] [Master c.FTW]

When Ann was baptised, at Tynemouth Parish Church, the entry in the Register states that she was the '9th daughter' (of Thomas Powditch).

Ann (unmarried) is mentioned in her Father (Thomas Powditch)'s Will of 1804.

Died ... December 1810, at Dulwich Hill, South London. Aged 17 yrs old, she was referred to as being the youngest daughter of Mr. Thomas Powditch.

[NI2441] [Master c.FTW]

When William was baptised in Tynemouth Parish Church, he was recorded in the Register as being the '5th son' of Thomas Powditch.
(Source: Tynemouth Parish Registers)

In accordance with his Father (Thomas Powditch)'s Will of 1804, "interest from [Thomas'] Government Securities" was to be used during William's "infancy or Minority for placing ... out to any Business Employment or Profession or otherwise for or towards ... respective advancement in the world" such amount "not exceeding the sum of One thousand pounds for any such son in such manner as they my said Trustees shall think proper....."
(Source: Thomas Powditch' Will of 1804)


Following his death on 22 August 1872, an Obituary appeared in the newspaper 'Southern Cross' (Auckland, New Zealand)

Although by 1992 the gravestone at St. Andrew's Churchyard, Epsom, Auckland had 'disappeared' (!), there had been at some time in the past been both a gravestone and an inscription on same.
(Source: John C. Algar's personal search in the churchyard in 1992)
(Source: 'Cleghorn' reminiscences of their ancestor (William Powditch)'s burial plot)

[NI2442] [Master c.FTW]

In the Tynemouth Parish Register, Christian Kittridge Powditch is referred to as being the '11th daughter' of Mr.Thomas Powditch.
(Source: Tynemouth Parish Registers)

Christian Kittridge Powditch is not mentioned by name in her Father (Thomas Powditch)'s Will of 1804.

[NI2444] [Master c.FTW]

Henry Byron was the third and youngest son of the Revd Richard Byron, and Mary (nee Farmer).
Born 1775 (?), matriculated at Emmanuel College (Cambridge) 1793. Received his B.A. in 1797 and his M.A. in 1800, and was ordained a priest at York, 5 July 1801, then becoming Vicar of Granby and Sutton (Nottinghamshire)
(Source: Howell, Margaret, 'The House of Byron')

'By his wife, Margaret, daughter of Thomas Powditch, whom he ,married 18 June 1803, Henry (Byron) had five children: Henry (born 17 April 1804; George (born 12 August 1805); Elizabeth (born 1806); Francis (born 1810), and Frances (born c1811)'
(Source: Howell, Margaret, 'The House of Byron')

The Revd Henry Byron was first cousin to Lord Byron, and in November 1813, not long after Margaret (his wife)'s death, he took 'his little daughter Eliza (Elizabeth, born 1806) to call on her famous cousin. Byron was captivated by her:
"She will grow up a beauty and a plague; but, in the meantime, it is the prettiest child! dark eyes and eyelashes, black and long as the wing of a raven. I think she is prettier even than my niece, Georgina, - yet I don't like to think so neither; and, although older, she is not so clever" '.
(Source: Howell, Margaret, 'The House of Byron')

From 1814, Revd Henry Byron became Rector of Muston (Leicestershire), but went mad and died in confinement in 1821
(Source: Howell, Margaret, 'The House of Byron')

[NI2450] [Master c.FTW]

Through Henry's marriage, Henry James Byron, the Dramatist (8 Jan 1835 - 12 Apr 1884), was born.
(Source: Howell, Margaret, 'The House of Byron')

[NI2458] [Master c.FTW]

George lived at 26 College Street, St Michael College Hill, Middlesex, and his business premises (he was a Spice Merchant and Dry Salter) were at No. 21 College Street.

In his Father (Thomas Powditch)'s Will of 1804, the wording "I give and bequeath to my Eldest son for the time being living at the time of my decease my Silver Coffee Pot and Stand ... ... and ivory my printed books ... ...' pointed to George Powditch (then alive and being the eldest surviving son) being the recipient of the aforementioned items.

[NI2463] [Master c.FTW]

"Thomas voyaged when young, for he got wrecked off the coast of Mexico. He went to Great Britain where he met his future wife 'Mariana' Mackay who called him her "Spanish Cavalier". They were married by the British Chaplain Rev. Benjamin Hill in Valparaiso on 29 April 1854. He (Thomas) and his wife were at home (England?), his youngest son, Robert, was born (Cheltenham, 5 November 1867). His daughters were at St. Margaret's in that town.
He settled at Potrero Seco Copiapo (Chile) he being manager of the Copiapo Mining Coy, and of other local enterprises. Afterwards, he moved to Valparaiso.
His house was popular with officers from British Warships. His wife, a popular belle in Scotland, wilted under the dismal contrast of Copiapo and became somewhat of a recluse.
He (Thomas) was one of the first to settle in the Poblacion Vergara, Vina-del-Mar, Chile, where he built a large country house in an acre of ground, sold and pulled down 1939. He had varying fortunes with several enterprises, finally retiring from business in 1896. He died 1904".
His wife (Mariana/Marianne Mackay)'s brother (Dr. John Mackay) married Caroline Powditch, sister of the above Thomas Powditch.
(Source; 'Some notes on the Family of Powditch' abstracted by
H.J.H.Stevens from Papers in the possession of Ada Cumming
(Mrs H.J.Cumming nee) Powditch. Poblacion Vergara, Vina-del-Mar,
Chile; 16 August 1939)

[NI2464] [Master c.FTW]

"Went gold-digging in California (USA) where he had an accident, damaging his face, (and) body, and (also) cutting off a finger. He returned to mine in Copiapo (Chile), where he died, without marrying, in 1883"
(Source: 'Some notes on the Family of Powditch' abstracted by
H.J.H.Stevens from Papers in the possession of Ada Cumming
(Mrs H.J.Cumming nee) Powditch. Poblacion Vergara, Vina-del-Mar,
Chile; 16 August 1939)

[NI2465] [Master c.FTW]

"Charlotte Powditch. Born 23 September 1829. Died an infant, her mother, Charlotte Powditch nee Hirst, dying at/in the childbirth"
(Source: 'Some notes on the Family of Powditch' abstracted by
H.J.H.Stevens from Papers in the possession of Ada Cumming
(Mrs H.J.Cumming nee) Powditch. Poblacion Vergara, Vina-del-Mar,
Chile; 16 August 1939)

[NI2468] [Master c.FTW]

Dr John Mackay was brother to Mariana/Marianne, who married Thomas Powditch (29 April 1854) q.v.
(Source: 'Some notes on the Family of Powditch' abstracted by
H.J.H.Stevens from Papers in the possession of Ada Cumming
(Mrs H.J.Cumming nee) Powditch. Poblacion Vergara, Vina-del-Mar,
Chile; 16 August 1939)

[NI2472] [Master c.FTW]

Thomas Davis Cleghorn, and his brother William, and their father, Thomas Cleghorn arrived in New Zealand on 24 May 1841 (Port Nicholson) on board the 356 ton ship "Jane". (Captain: William Stobo. Surgeon: Joseph Beard. Sailed London 28 Nov 1840; Arrived Port Nicholson 24 May 1841, via Rio de Janeiro)

Also on board were, Archibald Cleghorn; Ellen Cleghorn; Jeannette Cleghorn and Jessy Cleghorn, although there were 3 others surnamed Clighorn (Cleghorn) who were said to have been 'brothers and sister of Thomas'

(Source; Karen McNabb, Oamaru, NZ, (letter 1.1.1990), quoting from "Arrivals in Port Nicholson to end of 1855. Ships = Passengers, Vol.1, A-K (Wellington Provincial Historical Committee, 1940)

[NI2547] Peter Oldham has William Galt Cleghorn's "full name written and signed in his own hand writing, so [P.O.] doesnt think we can do better than that! He was 5ft 11 1/2ins tall, had a 38in chest, weighed 12st, fair complexion,blue eyes, grey hair and was C of E, that was in April 1917. [WGC] gave his profession as 'clerk', his wife lived in Honolulu and he was legally separated [although they had] lived in Epsom from their marriage until they sold the last of the property in 1886/7. He gave nis next of kin as sister Annie Stodart, His children are listed Percy, William and Frank all married There were definitely only four children. His own recording of his birth date is hard to read but looks like Nov 16. As he died on Nov 15 1940 was he almost 82?

The Cleghorn family owned Epsom from 1843 to 1886, they owned St Helliers Bay from 1840 to 1857 amongst other land holdings around Auckland, at the same time William Powditch had various holdings in the same area. He lived at Roselands in Onehunga. Cleghorn cousins owned Te Ana Rangi which was part of Mt Eden, so would have been near neighbours. The Dignans were related to the Oldham's, My great aunt Amelia Oldham married a Dignan and acted as Mayoress of Auckland for her brother-in-law who was unmarried. An interesting set of family connections!"
(Email from Peter Oldman, dated 2 November 2005)

[NI2848] [Master c.FTW]

Thomas Cleghorn, with sons Thomas Davis Cleghorn and William Cleghorn arrived in New Zealand on 24 May 1841 (Port Nicholson) on board the 356 ton ship "Jane". (Captain: William Stobo. Surgeon: Joseph Beard. Sailed London 28 Nov 1840; Arrived Port Nicholson 24 May 1841, via Rio de Janeiro)

Also on board were, Archibald Cleghorn; Ellen Cleghorn; Jeannette Cleghorn and Jessy Cleghorn, although there were 3 others surnamed Clighorn (Cleghorn) who were said to have been 'brothers and sister of Thomas'

(Source; Karen McNabb, Oamaru, NZ, (letter 1.1.1990), quoting from "Arrivals in Port Nicholson to end of 1855. Ships = Passengers, Vol.1, A-K (Wellington Provincial Historical Committee, 1940)

[NI2856] [Master c.FTW]

William Cleghorn, and his brother Thomas Davis Cleghorn, and their father, Thomas Cleghorn arrived in New Zealand on 24 May 1841 (Port Nicholson) on board the 356 ton ship "Jane". (Captain: William Stobo. Surgeon: Joseph Beard. Sailed London 28 Nov 1840; Arrived Port Nicholson 24 May 1841, via Rio de Janeiro)

Also on board were, Archibald Cleghorn; Ellen Cleghorn; Jeannette Cleghorn and Jessy Cleghorn, although there were 3 others surnamed Clighorn (Cleghorn) who were said to have been 'brothers and sister of Thomas'

(Source; Karen McNabb, Oamaru, NZ, (letter 1.1.1990), quoting from "Arrivals in Port Nicholson to end of 1855. Ships = Passengers, Vol.1, A-K (Wellington Provincial Historical Committee, 1940)


No issue

[NI2857] [Master c.FTW]

No Issue

[NF0015] [Master a.FTW]

According to Joan Tyler (nee Spears) when George Nicholas Algar married Minnie Vera Spears nee Jones, they didn't have a white wedding, and no wedding photos were taken as they couldn't afford them (N.B. WWII had a lot to do with the photos not having been taken)

Source; Joan Tyler (nee Spears) talking to John C Algar on Tuesday 23 March 1999

[NF0017] [Master a.FTW]

Aunty Betty (Price nee Jones) was aged about 7 years old when her sister, Minnie Vera (known as Queenie) married Percy Spears. As Aunty Betty is now aged 81 years old, she estimates that the year of the marriage was 1927 (the date being 29 September ).
The couple married at St Mary's Church in the centre of Swansea, - the church being decorated for Harvest Festival. Minnie Vera carried Chrysanthemums, and Aunty Betty and Aunty Peggy (both aged 7 years old) were bridesmaids.
The Reception was held at Short Street, Swansea, and Aunty Betty has photographs of everyone out in the garden.

(Source: Aunty Betty; telephone conversation, Saturday 9 June 2001, with her nephew John C Algar)

[NF0070] [Master a.FTW]

(Source: I.G.I. (1984) Ref MO 01371 1105; London, page 105,924)

[NF0081] [Master c.FTW]

Thomas Powditch (of Yarmouth, a single man) married Eliz. Dyer (of Yarmouth, a single woman) on 30 July 1717 at Great Yarmouth
(Source: [a] Great Yarmouth Parish Registers: Marriages: M/Film Ref. PD28/4 (s))
(Source: [b] I.G.I., Norfolk)

[NF0082] [Master c.FTW]

The Marriage Licence shows Thomas Powditch to be of Great Yarmouth, and that he was a 'naupegus' widower (? 'that which has been shipwrecked')
Grace Ketteridge was of Lowestoft, single, and aged '28yrs upwards'.
Bonds of £572 and £577 were made, and 'Sponsor' at the marriage was 'J. Ketteridge, sailor, [of] Lowestoft'.
(Source: Norfolk Marriage licences, Bishop of Norwich)

[NF0486] [Master a.FTW]

"On the 25th ult. by the Rev. T. Dodd at Lady Huntingdon's Chapel. Mr Robert Jones to Miss Ann Middleton, both of Swansea"
(Source: "The Cambrian", Swansea, 7 May 1847; Marriages Column:
details provided by Richard W. Williams in 1987)

[NF0819] [Master c.FTW]

The Marriage Licence of 22 November 1803 shows Christopher Jordeson to be of Tynemouth, aged 21, and a 'Shipowner'.
Alice Powditch is also shown to be of Tynemouth, and aged 21.
Sponsor was Thomas Tinley (q.v.) of Tynemouth, a 'Shipowner'.
Witnesses of the marriage were: Thoams Tinley, Catherine Jordeson,
and J. Thompson.
(Source: Durham Marriage Bonds)

[NF0821] [Master c.FTW]

The Index to Durham Marriage Bonds shows Thomas Powditch of South Shields, aged 23 years old, and a Mariner (Bachelor).
Margaret Bell, also of South Shields was '...teen', and a Spinster.
The Marriage Bond was dated 3 May 1750, and their Sponsor was Daniel Ketteridge of South Shields, a Mariner.
(Source: Durham Marriage Bonds)

[NF0822] [Master c.FTW]

The Index to Durham Marriage Bonds show Thomas Powditch of Tynemouth, aged 26 years old, and a master mariner.
Elizabeth Watt is shown as being of Tynemouth (although in 1799 the Tynemouth Baptism Registers record her as being 'of Yarmouth'), and aged 19 years old.
The Marriage Bond was dated 12 January 1778, and the Sponsor was Alexand. Watt. (A note states that 'Alexander Watt is her father and consents')
Witnesses were Alexander Cunningham, and Susanna Powditch.
(Source: Durham Marriage Bonds)

[NF0839] [Master c.FTW]

According to documents held within the Family Archives in Chile, South America, Mary Powditch "married a Mr.Sharpe of the Liverpool Bankers, Sharpe & Co, who had been entrusted with her and her brothers' and sisters' fortunes of £20,000-0-0 each; which fortunes were lost, all but a quarter, when the Bank failed along with 240 others in England owing to the crisis in 1814".
(Source: Family documents held in Chile, South America)

Whilst the Bank of England was able to confirm that there had been two Banks bearing the name 'Sharp[e], (as follows);-

Sharp & Son (Romsey), known to have been in existence in 1782,
ceased in 1931.

Sharpe & Sons, established 1810, failed in 1825.

- they (i.e. the Bank of England) were unable to trace an entry in their ledgers for either Company
(Source: Bank of England, Corporate Services Dept., Archive Section.
Letter dated 23 January 1989)

N.B. 'T. Sharpe and Son, Country Bankers of Romsey, drawing in London on Bankers Everett and Co of Salisbury (Sarum) and Warminster'.
(Source: Critchett and Woods, 'The Post Office London Directory for
1817'; List of Country Bankers. Univ. Coll. Swansea, Classmark
DA679Pos, p392)

[NF0840] [Master c.FTW]

Married 19 January 1814, Charlotte Hirst, at St. James' (Church), Piccadilly, London.
(Source: a). Family documents held in Chile, South America)
(Source: b). I.G.I. 1984 Edition)

According to the family documents, "John Kittridge Powditch married Charlotte Hirst, whose mother's name was Hannah, on 19 January 1814 at St. James' Church, Piccadilly, a ?curate, the Rev. Henry Byron officiating.
After Mirriage [sic] they lived at his mother's house, 63 Lower Sloane Street, Chelsea.
Here their eldest son was born on 19 April 1815
(Source: Family Documents held in Chile, South America)

[NF0954] [Master c.FTW]

No Issue

[NF0978] [Master c.FTW]

No Issue

[NF0987] [Master c.FTW]

No Issue

[NS17663] Personal Archive of Richard Williams

[NS17361] No reproduction of any form of any of the information, detail, or other matter contained on or in this family tree, may be made without first seeking and obtaining the permission of John C. Algar, official Powditch Family Historian

[NS17363] Archive Collection of John C. Algar (descendant)

[NS17131] Thomas Arhibald Cleghorn's details provided by MRJ

[NS17133] E-mail 28.10.2003

[NS16891] Excellent

[NS16893] Archive Collection of John C. Algar (descendant)

[NS16951] Excellent

[NS16953] Family Archive of John C. Algar (descendant)