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We remember Owen Edwards
We remember Owen Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
Margaret
Source:8572622
1869
1875
1877
sibling
William
Source:8572622
1877
1878
sibling
Gwen
Source:8572622
1878
1881
location
Bethesda Terrace, Festiniog
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8572622
1881
1891
employment
Quarry Slate Maker
Source:8572624
1891
1891
location
Manod Road, Blaenan Festiniog
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8572624
1891
1895
marriage
Jane Jones
Source:8572611
10th December 1895
1897
children
Jane Winnie
Source:8572611
1897
1898
children
Gaynor
Source:8572606
1898
1901
children
Serfiah
Source:8572611
20th January 1901
1901
employment
Slate quarryman
Source:8572606
1901
1901
location
Hafodryffydd, Festiniog, Merionethshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8572606
1901
1905
children
Owen Gwilym
Source:8572611
28th December 1905
1907
children
Walter
Source:8572352
30th May 1907
1910
children
Lizzie Marel
Source:8572611
21st March 1910
1911
employment
Fish Monger And Greenmonger
Source:8572611
1911
1911
location
67 Manod Road, Bl Festiniog
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8572611
1911
1913
children
Tommy
Source:8572352
27th December 1913
1915
enlistment
Blaenau Festiniog
United Kingdom
Source:8572352
8th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
25264
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
17th Battalion
Source:8572352
8th April 1915 - 9th February 1916
1915
location
117 Manor Road, Blaenau Festiniog
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8572352
1915
1916
discharge
Source:8572352
9th February 1916
1916
employment
Collier
Source:8572352
1916
1928
death
Ffestiniog, Merionethshire
United Kingdom
Source:8572620
1928
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Owen |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 2434259 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Manor Road, Blaenau Festiniog | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| 67 Manod Road, Bl Festiniog | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Bethesda Terrace, Festiniog | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Hafodryffydd, Festiniog, Merionethshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| Manod Road, Blaenan Festiniog | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25264 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 17th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter | son | 30th May 1907 | |
| Tommy | son | 27th December 1913 | |
| Gaynor | daughter | 1898 | |
| Jane Winnie | daughter | 1897 | |
| Serfiah | daughter | 20th January 1901 | |
| Owen Gwilym | son | 28th December 1905 | |
| Lizzie Marel | daughter | 21st March 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyney | mother | ||
| Rowland Edwards | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | sister | 1869 | |
| William | brother | 1877 | |
| Gwen | sister | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Jones | wife | 10th December 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Blue | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'7" |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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