Henry Roberts (1866 – 1926)

Henry Roberts^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15}

Male

Notes


Family knowledge as related by William John Roberts b.1895: “Henry ROBERTS b.1866… he was a rogue a thief a villain and he liked his drink, he would regularly mount his pushbike and cycle from Cefn To North Wales to visit his family, leaving his wife and children to fend for themselves, the journey wouldn’t be a continuous one he would work on farms on the way up, he would sleep rough, getting a small payment and food off the farmers. (he was very good at ‘dry stone walling’) it was on one of these trips in “1926” he was found dead in a barn near North Wales, he had been there for about three days before the farmer found him. My grandfather and two of his brothers went up to identify the body, and bury him, in Llangybi where his mother was born”. Note by ColeValleyGirl : He actually died in Eryri Hospital in Caernarfon, but may have been found in a barn as described; and he was buried in Caernarfon.¹⁶

Family knowledge as related by William John Roberts b.1895:

“Henry ROBERTS b.1866… he was a rogue a thief a villain and he liked his drink, he would regularly mount his pushbike and cycle from Cefn To North Wales to visit his family, leaving his wife and children to fend for themselves, the journey wouldn’t be a continuous one he would work on farms on the way up, he would sleep rough, getting a small payment and food off the farmers. (he was very good at ‘dry stone walling’) it was on one of these trips in “1926” he was found dead in a barn near North Wales, he had been there for about three days before the farmer found him. My grandfather and two of his brothers went up to identify the body, and bury him, in Llangybi where his mother was born”.

Note by ColeValleyGirl : He actually died in Eryri Hospital in Caernarfon, but may have been found in a barn as described; and he was buried in Caernarfon.¹⁶

Parents

Father	Griffith Roberts (cal 1836 – 1906)
Mother	Jane Prichard (est 1829 – )

Family with Margaret Jones (1865 – 1913)

Child	Roberts ( – bef 1911)
Son	Robert Henry (“Bob”) Roberts (1886 – 1954)
Son	Griffith Roberts (1888 – 1967)
Child	Roberts (bet 1890 and 1895 – bef 1901)
Daughter	Mary Jane Roberts (1890 – 1949)
Son	William John Roberts (1895 – 1982)
Daughter	Margaret Ellen Roberts (1897 – 1931)
Son	David Prichard Roberts (1899 – 1966)
Daughter	Jane Roberts (cal 1902 – 1918)
Daughter	Ann Elizabeth (“Eliza”) Roberts (1904 – 1946)
Son	Henry Roberts (1907 – 1980)

Family notes

Relationship with Margaret Jones
There were 11 children born to this marriage, of which 2 had died by the 1911 census. ³

Life Events and Attributes

Citations

[S40] Wales, marriage certificate (certified copy) for Thomas Jones and Margaret Ellen Roberts, married 9 February 1924; Merthyr Tydfil 11a/1005, Glamorgan. General Register Office, Southport
[S47] Wales, birth certificate (certified copy) for Margaret Ellen Roberts, born 14 August 1897; registered Sep quarter 1897, Carnarvon district 11b/435, Carnarvon Sub-district, County of Carnarvon; General Register Office, Southport.
[S49] 1911 census of Wales, Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil, Henry Roberts; digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 3 October 2016); citing Class: RG14; Piece: 32476 Schedule Number: 180.
[S50] 1901 census of Wales, Brecon, Vaynor, Henry Roberts; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 21 September 2016); citing Class: RG13; Piece: 5032; Folio: 54; Page: 26
[S194] 1891 census of Wales, Vaynor, Breconshire, Henry Roberts; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 12 December 2017); citing Class: RG12; Piece: 4441; Folio: 79; Page:14.
[S195] Wales, marriage certificate (certified copy) for Henry Roberts and Margaret Jones, married 6 December 1884; Carnarvon Carnarvonshire. General Register Office, Southport
[S196] 1871 census of Wales, Llanllyfni, Caernavonshire, Griffith Roberts; digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 12 December 2017); citing Class: RG10; Piece: 5712; Folio: 23; Page: 10
[S197] 1881 census of Wales, Llanaelhaearn, Caernarfonshire, Henry Roberts; digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 12 December 2017); citing Class: RG11; Piece: 5556; Folio: 70; Page: 1
[S198] Wales, birth certificate (certified copy) for Henry Roberts, born 27 April 1866; registered 6 June 1866; Carnarvon district, Llandwrog sub-district, County of Carnarvon; Register Office, Carnarvon.
[S199] Wales, death certificate (certified copy) for Henry Roberts, died 8 July 1926; registered 10 July 1926, Carnarvon District district, Carnarvon sub-district, County of Carnarvon; General Register Office, Southport.
[S200] Llanbeblig Parish Church (Caernarfon, Caernarfon, Wales) “Register of Burials in the Parish on Llanbeblig in the Corporation Cemetery in the County of Carnarvon” Parish Register page 19 entry 152 Henry Roberts burial 13 July 1926. Digital images, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk accessed 30 August 2012) citing Gwynedd Archive Services XPE25/238.
[S202] Wales, birth certificate (certified copy) for Mary Jane Roberts, born 12 April 1890; registered Jun quarter 1890, Merthyr Tydfil district Upper Merthyr Tydfil Sub-district, County of Glamorgan and Brecon; General Register Office, Southport.
[S203] Wales, birth certificate (certified copy) for David Roberts, born 2 May 1899; registered 14 June 1899, Carnarvon district, Carnarvon Sub-district, County of Carnarvon; General Register Office, Southport.
[S204] Wales, birth certificate (certified copy) for Robert Henry Roberts, born 12 January 1886; registered 4 February 1886, Carnarvon district, Carnarvon Sub-district, County of Carnarvon; General Register Office, Southport.
[S209] Wales, death certificate (certified copy) for Margaret Roberts, died 18 May 1913; registered 19 May 1913, Merthyr Tydfil district 11a/714, Upper Merthy Tydfil Sub-district, Counties of Merthyr Tydfil C.B., &c General Register Office, Southport.
[S201] Personal knowledge of the Roberts family
[S225] findmypast.co.uk, England & Wales, Electoral Registers 1832-1932. Digital images.(http://www.findmypast.co.uk) citing The British Library, Archive reference: SPR.Mic.P.269/BL.W.M.5


Pant Du Terrace, Llanllyfni, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Birth 27 April 1866	Location Pant Du Terrace, Llanllyfni, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Birth 27 April 1866 (age 0)	Pant Du Terrace, Llanllyfni, Caernarfonshire, Wales^9,3,7
Pant Du Terrace, Llanllyfni, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Residence 6 June 1866	Location Pant Du Terrace, Llanllyfni, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Residence 6 June 1866 (age 0)	Pant Du Terrace, Llanllyfni, Caernarfonshire, Wales⁹
Pant Du Terrace, Llanllyfni, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Census 2 April 1871	Location Pant Du Terrace, Llanllyfni, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Census 2 April 1871 (age 4)	Pant Du Terrace, Llanllyfni, Caernarfonshire, Wales⁷ Notes: 3 possible Henry Roberts born circa 1866 in Llanllyfni were found in 1871 and 1881: 1. Henry Roberts age 7 living in Pant Du Terrace, Llanllyfni with his mother Jane born abt 1825 Clynnog and his brother Robert born abt 1854 Llanllyfni. Jane Roberts is a widow and as Henry Roberts’ father is alive at his marriage in 1884, this is unlikely to be the correct one. In 1881, Henry Roberts age 17 Quarryman is still living with his widowed mother Jane (born abt 1824 Clynnog), but now at 9 Halfway Terrace Talysarn. 2. Henry Roberts age 6 living at Buartha, Llanllyfni, an orphan lodging with Jane Jones widow b 1827 and her children John, Richard and Anne. As Henry Roberts’ father is alive at his marriage in 1884, this is unlikely to be the correct one. In 1881, this family is at the same address and Henry is shown as Henry Jones son (of Jane Jones), age 15 born Llanllyfni. 3. Henry Roberts age 5 living in Pant Du Terrace, Llanllyfni with his parents Griffith (1837 Llaniestyn, Labourer) and Jane (1830 Llangybi) and sister Elleanor (1860, Llanllyfni). This is the most likely match. In 1881, there is a Henry Roberts born 1866 Llanllyfni, Farm Servant at Ynys Goch, Llanaelhaearn, Pwllheli. As the other 2 candidates are accounted for in 1881, this is most likely “my” Henry.
Occupation 3 April 1881	Location	Location	Occupation 3 April 1881 (age 14)	Farm servant (indoor)⁸
Ynys Goch, Llanaelhaearn, Pwllheli, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Census 3 April 1881	Location Ynys Goch, Llanaelhaearn, Pwllheli, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Census 3 April 1881 (age 14)	Ynys Goch, Llanaelhaearn, Pwllheli, Caernarfonshire, Wales⁸
The Register Office, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Marriage 6 December 1884	Location The Register Office, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Marriage 6 December 1884 (age 18)	To Margaret Jones The Register Office, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, Wales⁶ Notes: Woman’s age: 19y Man’s Age: 19y
Occupation 6 December 1884	Location	Location	Occupation 6 December 1884 (age 18)	Labourer⁶
Cae Ymryson, Llandwrog, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Residence 6 December 1884	Location Cae Ymryson, Llandwrog, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Residence 6 December 1884 (age 18)	Cae Ymryson, Llandwrog, Caernarfonshire, Wales⁶
Occupation 4 February 1886	Location	Location	Occupation 4 February 1886 (age 19)	Husbandman¹⁴
Bryn Beddau Isaf, Llanbeblig, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Residence 4 February 1886	Location Bryn Beddau Isaf, Llanbeblig, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Residence 4 February 1886 (age 19)	Bryn Beddau Isaf, Llanbeblig, Caernarfonshire, Wales¹⁴
Occupation 2 May 1890	Location	Location	Occupation 2 May 1890 (age 24)	Coal Miner¹²
1, Well Street, Vaynor, Glamorgan, WalesG Residence 2 May 1890	Location 1, Well Street, Vaynor, Glamorgan, WalesG	Location	Residence 2 May 1890 (age 24)	1, Well Street, Vaynor, Glamorgan, Wales¹²
Occupation 5 April 1891	Location	Location	Occupation 5 April 1891 (age 24)	Coal Miner⁵
1, Well Street, Vaynor, Glamorgan, WalesG Census 5 April 1891	Location 1, Well Street, Vaynor, Glamorgan, WalesG	Location	Census 5 April 1891 (age 24)	1, Well Street, Vaynor, Glamorgan, Wales⁵
1, Well Street, Vaynor, Glamorgan, WalesG Residence 1892	Location 1, Well Street, Vaynor, Glamorgan, WalesG	Location	Residence 1892 (age ~26)	1, Well Street, Vaynor, Glamorgan, Wales¹⁷
Albion Colliery, Cilfynydd, Abercynon, Glamorgan, WalesG Occupation 23 June 1894	Location Albion Colliery, Cilfynydd, Abercynon, Glamorgan, WalesG	Location	Occupation 23 June 1894 (age 28)	Albion Colliery, Cilfynydd, Abercynon, Glamorgan, Wales Coal Miner¹⁶ Notes: From Brian Roberts: Harry worked at the Albion Colliery located in the village of Cilfynydd half a mile south of Abercynon, one mile north of Pontypridd. The Albion was the scene of the second worst disaster in the South Wales Coalfield. At 4 o’clock on Saturday 23 June 1894, a massive explosion on the Groves level caused by the ignition of coal dust killed 290 men and boys, and 122 horses. Despite 16 men emerging from the disaster with their lives, only five of these survived The ‘shift’ that was underground at the time of the explosion was the ‘shift’ Harry should have been on, but Harry being Harry, or so the story goes, had met an old friend on the Saturday morning from North Wales recently moved down, and was in one of the local pubs when the explosion happened – drunk!!
Occupation 10 September 1897	Location	Location	Occupation 10 September 1897 (age 31)	General labourer²
Rhosbach, Bontnewydd, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Residence 10 September 1897	Location Rhosbach, Bontnewydd, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Residence 10 September 1897 (age 31)	Rhosbach, Bontnewydd, Caernarfonshire, Wales²
Occupation 14 June 1899	Location	Location	Occupation 14 June 1899 (age 33)	General labourer¹³
Rhosbach, Bontnewydd, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Residence 14 June 1899	Location Rhosbach, Bontnewydd, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Residence 14 June 1899 (age 33)	Rhosbach, Bontnewydd, Caernarfonshire, Wales¹³
Occupation 31 March 1901	Location	Location	Occupation 31 March 1901 (age 34)	Coal Miner Hewer⁴
17, Holford Street, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, WalesG Census 31 March 1901	Location 17, Holford Street, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, WalesG	Location	Census 31 March 1901 (age 34)	17, Holford Street, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, Wales⁴
9, Lower Vaynor Road, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, WalesG Residence from 1902 to 1906	Location 9, Lower Vaynor Road, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, WalesG	Location	Residence from 1902 to 1906	9, Lower Vaynor Road, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, Wales¹⁷
Occupation 2 April 1911	Location	Location	Occupation 2 April 1911 (age 44)	Coal Miner Hewer³
15A, Pontycapel Road, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, WalesG Census 2 April 1911	Location 15A, Pontycapel Road, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, WalesG	Location	Census 2 April 1911 (age 44)	15A, Pontycapel Road, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, Wales³
Occupation 18 May 1913	Location	Location	Occupation 18 May 1913 (age 47)	Gardener (domestic)¹⁵
2 Garden Houses, Lower Vaynor Road, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, WalesG Residence 18 May 1913	Location 2 Garden Houses, Lower Vaynor Road, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, WalesG	Location	Residence 18 May 1913 (age 47)	2 Garden Houses, Lower Vaynor Road, Cefn Coed, Vaynor, Breconshire, Wales¹⁵
Occupation 9 February 1924	Location	Location	Occupation 9 February 1924 (age 57)	Slate Quarryman¹
Occupation 8 July 1926	Location	Location	Occupation 8 July 1926 (age 60)	General labourer¹⁰
Ty’n Maes, Cesarea, Y Fron, Llandwrog, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Residence 8 July 1926	Location Ty’n Maes, Cesarea, Y Fron, Llandwrog, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Residence 8 July 1926 (age 60)	Ty’n Maes, Cesarea, Y Fron, Llandwrog, Caernarfonshire, Wales¹⁰
Eryri Hospital, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Death 8 July 1926	Location Eryri Hospital, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Death 8 July 1926 (age 60)	Eryri Hospital, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, Wales Cause: 1) Cardiac disease¹⁰
Llanbeblig Public Cemetery, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, WalesG Burial 13 July 1926	Location Llanbeblig Public Cemetery, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, WalesG	Location	Burial 13 July 1926 (age 60)	Llanbeblig Public Cemetery, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, Wales¹¹ Notes: He was buried in Grave Number 629, which was an unpurchased grave (that is a grave where there would be no marker). By September 2012, the grave had been re-used.