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OBITUARIES
1894
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 12th. 1894.
DEATH OF MISS OWEN, 7, ST. DAVID'S-ROAD
It is with regret that we chronicle the death of Miss Owen, 7, St. David's-road, which sad event took place at her residence on Sunday morning last. The deceased had been in indifferent state of health for some time past. Miss Owen was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Robert Owen, chemist and mineral water manufacturer, Castle-square, of this town. The internment took place at Llanbeblig on Thursday morning, the funeral being private. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M. A., vicar, and the Rev. J. E. Wiliams, B. A., curate.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 26th. 1894.
SUDDEN DEATHS OF MR. WATTS AND CAPT. OWEN
Early this morning (Friday), the sad news of the sudden deaths of Mr. Watts, Custom House Vaults, and Captain Robert Owen, Thomas-street, was received. The deceased gentlemen were well known locally. We shall notice the sad events further next week.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 2nd. 1894.
DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. WATTS
The funeral of Mr. John Watts, Custon House Vaults, took place on Tuesday at Llanbeblig Churchyard. The deceased gentleman, who was in his 71st. year, was admitted, at the early age of 13, to the army as a member of the band of the 1st. King's Dragoon Guards. In 1838 he accompanied the regiment to Canada, to quell the rebellion of Louis Riel. Mr. Watts volunteered with his regiment for the Crimean War in 1855, but his musical attainments were such that it was considered his services would be more valuable in England, especially at the depot of the regiment, which at the time was stationed at Exeter, for the training of trumpeters for the seat of war. Many of those who were placed under his tuition finished their careers nobly at the battlefront in Tchernaya and Sebastopol. After serving with his regiment in India and China, he returned to England in 1856, and subsequently joined the military train. In 1859, at his own request, he was attached to the permanent staff at the Carnarvon barracks, the appointment being as a bandmaster. He was awarded the long service and good conduct medal. In 1875 he retired from military service. He was noted as a bandmaster, not only in Wales but also throughout England, he having met on the competing platform some of the finest English bands. Among his eisteddfodic successes may be mentioned those of Holyhead, Portmadoc, and Conway in 1872, Menai Bridge in 1873, Bangor in 1874, and Llangefni, 1876. His attainments as a musician were of the most varied character, there being scarcely a brass instrument upon which he was not an adept performer, and he was an accomplished player of various wind, reed, and string instruments. Deceased was also a composer of band music, and invariably wrote the different parts for the respective instruments in the band under his charge. The bardic gorsedd conferred upon him the nom de plume of "Udganydd," but very few were aware of his existence under that name. He was buried with military honours. After a short service at the house, conducted by the Rev. J. Wynne Jones, M. A., (vicar), the cortege proceeded in the following order to St. Mary's Church:- The band of the Rifle Volunteers (under the leadership of Mr. Corrison); the firing party under the command of Colour Sergeant Hugh Jones; the coffin, borne on a gun carriage, covered with the red ensign; two carriages containing the chief mourners, namely, Mrs. Watts (the widow), Mrs. Hughes Jones, Holyhead (daughter), Mr. and Mrs. Manton, Derby (daughter and son-in-law), Mrs. Paget Carter, Mrs. Ormsby (sister), Mr. R. Watts (son), and Mr. Hughes Jones (son-in-law); staff of the 2nd. Royal Welch Fusiliers, most of whom carried wreaths; Artillery Volunteers under the command of Lieutenant R. E. Owen; Rifle Volunteers under the command of Lieutenant Tom Harwood; followed by the general public. The service over the procession was re-formed, and proceeded through the town towards the burial ground, the band playing the 'Dead March' in "Saul" in an impressive style. Along the route general expressions of sympathy were shown on all hands, most of the business establishments having their shutters up, and business partly suspended, while the blinds were drawn at all the private houses. At the churchyard, the vicar having read the concluding portion of the service, the firing party, under the command of Colour-Sergeant Hugh Jones discharged the customary number of volleys, the band in the intervals playing Dr. Woodward's well-known hymn tune "St. Bride." Wreaths were sent by the following: Mrs. Richards, Dinorwic-street; Mr. And Mrs. Noble, Mrs. Teggarty, Mr. Griffith Davies, Mrs. Sadler and Miss Snead, Miss Williams, Castle-square; Mr. W. E. Williams, High-street; Mr. and Mrs. Parry, Britannia Inn; Mrs. Billings and Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Brady, Mrs. E. Howell, Mrs. Litherland, High-street; Mr. R. W. Litherland, Rhuddgaer House; and Mrs. Jones, Gelert-street.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 2nd. 1894.
DEATH OF MR. SMITH W. DAVIDS
This week we have to record the death of Mr. Smith W. Davids, which occurred at his residence in Cheltenham, on Monday night. The deceased gentleman, who was an old inhabitant of this town, had been in declining health for some time past, and the news of his death was received in Carnarvon with regret. It is but two years since Mr. Davids decided upon leaving Carnarvon to take up his abode in Cheltenham, his departure proving a sad loss, not only to the district, but more particularly to the poor, to whom he was a faithful and generous friend. Deceased, who was a surveyor by profession, became a manager and part proprietor of the Penybryn Slate Quarries, Nantlle. His connection with the quarries had, however, not been very close for several years lately, he having retired from the work. He was twice married, surviving wife being the daughter of the late Colonel Gore, late of Maesincla. Of his connection with this town, it may be said that during the years that he was a resident he took part in nearly every charitable movement, doing good wherever he went. He was for 30 years a churchwarden for Christ Church, having been one of the building committee at its erection, which took place about the year 1863. He had been made a parish churchwarden some years prior to that time. For many years Mr. Davids acted as secretary of the Saliors Rest, and was always very energetic in making that place a home in every sense of the word for sailors and aged mariners. On his leaving the town he resigned his seat on the Harbour Trust, of which he had been a member for many years. His kindness to the poor was proverbial, many of the poor of the town visiting his house regularly every week, and always receiving their dole. It was him who initiated a fund to give work to the unemployed of the town during two very severe winters, and the road on the further side of the Coed Helen Ferry to the battery is one of the works done by the poor unemployed labourers of the town during that trying period. He acted as an overseer of the work without pay, in order that the money might be saved to help the poor labourers. His labours for religion were equally energetic. He was very forward with the cause at Christ Church. The deceased was a very diligent Sunday School teacher, going out to look for pupils to the highways and byeways. He took a very great interest in education, being a manager of the National School, and often gathering subscriptions in and of that school. Mr. Davids was the father of Mrs. C. H. Rees, and a brother of Mr. R. J. Davids, C. E. His funeral took place on Wednesday at Cheltenham. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn his loss.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 9th. 1894.
DEATH & FUNERAL OF MR. WATKIN WILLIAMS
This week we have to record with regret the death of Mr. Watkin Williams, Rock House, North-road, which occurred on Saturday morning after a short but a painful illness. The deceased gentleman was at one time considered among the leading tradesmen of the town, as he carried on an extensive business as an ironmonger and tinman in Castle-square; but he had led a retired life for a great number of years. Some years ago he took an active part in public matters, and the ratepayers reposed in him their confidence by electing him a member of the town council. For many years he acted as borough auditor, in which capacity he discharged his duties to the satisfaction of all. As an overseer of the parish of Llanbeblig he rendered good service to the union by his investigation in conjunction with his predecessors of the list of those in receipt of parish relief. As a consequence to that investigation it is stated that he was the means of materially reducing the rates of the union, as the names of all those who were possessed of other means of subsistence were struck out. In politics he was a Radical, and in religion a Wesleyan Methodist. The deceased, who was 67 years of age, leaves a widow and several children to mourn his loss. His funeral, which was of a private character, took place on Wednesday morning, at Llanbeblig Churchyard, amidst general signs of sympathy and respect. A short service having been conducted at the house, the funeral cortege was formed as follows:- Carriage containing Dr. Roberts; second carriage, Mr. Hugh Williams and Mr. D. Roberts; hearse, with six bearers; first mourning carriage, Messrs. Watkin Williams and Burgess Williams (sons), H. Roberts (nephew), John Evans (cousin); second carriage, Messrs. W. Thorman, sen., W. Thorman, jun., Eva Thorman, and W. T. Jones , Twthill (cousins); third carriage, Messrs. E. W. Thomas (Bangor), H. Jonathan (Gorphwysfa), and Henry Hughes (Glanydon); fourth carriage, Messrs. Evan Jones (Bryn Helen), J. O. Morris (Bryn Hyfryd), and Edward Parry (builder). The Revs Ishmael Evans and Owen Williams officiated on the occasion. The coffin, which was of massive polished oak, was made by Mr. Hugh Williams, Eastgate-street, and all the funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. David Roberts, Waterloo House.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: March 16th. 1894.
DEATH OF MR. J. C. PARRY, BRITANNIA INN
We regret to record the death of Mr. J. C. Parry, Britannia Inn, which took place on Saturday morning, in the 45th. year of his age. Mr. Parry, who was a native of Chester, and son of Mr. John Parry, Flookersbrook, of that city, came to Carnarvon about 25 years ago, and was for many years a clerk in the goods department of the London and North-Western Railway Company. He was well known in the town, and highly esteemed. The deceased, who leaves a widow and five children, with whom great sympathy is felt, suffered a month of severe illness, his death being attributed to acute rheumatism. The funeral procession, which was largely attended, and was headed by members of the Oddfellows' local lodge, took place on Tuseday afternoon at Llanbeblig Churchyard. The undertakes were Messrs. Morris and Davies, Nelson Emporium. The Rev. David Hughes, M. A., Castle-square Presbyterian Church, officiated at the house, and the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M. A., at the churchyard. The mourners included Mrs. Parry (widow), sisters and children. Also, second carriage, Miss Parry (niece), Mrs. Henry Parry, Miss Parry (sister-in-law), and Mrs. Tilling. Mr. Henry Parry, Liverpool; and Mr. R. Parry. Mold (nephews), Mr. Hugh Griffiths, Penrhyn Arms, Sarn, and Mr. Williams Owen, Garnddu Bach, Llangybi. Wreaths were sent by Colonel Savage, Bangor; Messrs. Tilling and Blackburn, Messrs. Morgan Lloyd and Son, Castle-square; Mr. C. E. Jones, Bangor-street; Mr. Rowland L. Jones, 19, Market-street; Mr. and Mrs. Parry, Segontium-terrace; Mrs. Richards, 5, Dinorwic-street; Mrs. and Miss. Bennett, Railway Inn; Mr. and Mrs. George, Caegwyn; Mr. Kennedy, Tycoch; Miss Wiliams, 5, Castle-square; Mrs. Youd and Miss Parry, Chester; Mrs. Watts, Custom House Vaults; Mr. and Mrs. Noble, Uxbridge-square; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Plas Brereton Lodge; Mrs. Jones, Three Crowns; Mr. and Mrs. Billings, Alexandria Hotel; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jones, 23, Bridge-street; Mr. and Mrs. Bullock, Plas Isa, Coedhelen.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 6th. 1894.
SUDDEN DEATH
Miss Hughes, of the High-street Cafe, died very suddenly on Monday evening. It appears that she had been in the Ebenezer Wesleyan Chapel, where she was a member, in the society, and afterwards attended the temperance meeting at the Guild Hall. At its close she went home, and is said to have drank a bottle of soda water. This must have affected her, for she became very ill, and Doctors Owen and W. Williams were called in. In spite of every assistance, she died during the night. The cause of her death is supposed to have been disease of the heart.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 27th. 1894.
DEATH OF MRS. PUGHE, 10, THOMAS STREET
We regret having to record this week the death of Mrs. Pughe, 10, Thomas-street, which took place at her residence on Monday evening. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Griffith Owen, chemist, High-street, and widow of the late Mr. J. R. Pughe, and was connected with several of the old families in the town. She has left two sons and two daughters to mourn their loss, with whom much sympathy is felt in their sad bereavement. The internment (private) took place this Friday morning at Llanbeblig.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 4th. 1894.
DEATH OF MR. H. JONES, HALL KEEPER
On Sunday morning, somewhat suddenly, Mr. Hugh Jones, who had been for many years in charge of the Guild Hall and collector of Market tolls, died at 31, Hole-in-the-wall-street. He was out on Saturday, but had been for some time in indifferent health, he being 78 years of age. He was a very genial and respectable man and was held in regard by those who came in business contact with him since the time he was employed by the Vaynol estate. Many years ago he was a hay dealer, residing at the place then called Penygraig. Deceased was for a long period connected with the church at Engedi, Calvinistic Methodists. He leaves several children and other relatives.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: June 22nd. 1894.
DEATH
We regret very much to notice the premature death of Mr. Alexander Charleson, second son of Mr. Charleson, of the Royal Hotel, and formerly of the Commercial Hotel, Forres. Deceased, who was a most promising young man, was by no means robust, and some three years ago paid a visit home to his friends, and on his return to New South Wales he was sent by his employers to the branch of the bank in Wilcannia. Early this year he developed serious symptoms, and died of Pthisis on the 29th April last.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: July 27th. 1894.
DEATH OF A COMPOSITOR
With deep regret we have to record the death of Mr. R. Ll. Roberts, Eryri-terrace, which occurred on Tuesday morning after a lingering illness. The deceased, who was 54 years of age, was the oldest compositor on the "Herald" staff, having been in the employ of the proprietors for upwards of 38 years. He was a native of Holywell. He always took much delight in tracing the descent of county families of Wales, and possessed a good deal of curious local lore. He leaves a widow and one daughter to mourn his loss. His remains will be buried at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Saturday. The funeral, which wil be of a public nature, will start at 2.30 p.m. prompt.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: July 27th. 1894.
FATAL FALL
We regret to record the death of Mrs. Williams, of the Ship and Castle Inn, which occurred on Saturday morning as the result of a fall down the cellar stairs on the previous evening. The deceased lady, who was well-known and highly respected, was out early in the day of her fatal fall, and seemed to enjoy her usual good health. In the evening, as she was standing on the top of the cellar stairs transacting some business, she was seized with an epileptic fit, and fell into the cellar with the result already referred to. Mrs. Williams had been in business at the Ship and Castle for over 45 years, and was 67 years of age. She leaves a daughter (Mrs. Captain Henry Thomas) and two sons, Captain Thomas Williams, and Mr. R. P. Williams, to mourn her loss. A strange and equally sad coincidence in connection with Mrs. Williams's death is that her daughter, the wife of Mr. J. G. Jones, auctioneer, met with a similar accident which resulted in her death some four years ago. Mrs. Williams's funeral, which was a private one, took place at Llanbeblig on Tuesday morning, the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, vicar, officiating. The mourners present were :- First carriage: The Vicar, Mr. M. T. Morris, Dr. Edward Williams, and Mr. L. R. Thomas, solicitor. Second carriage: Mr. R. P. Williams and Capt. Thomas Williams (sons), Mr. J. G. Jones, auctioneer, and Capt. Henry Thomas (sons-in-law); and Master R. J. Thomas (grandson). Third carriage: Mr. R. P. Williams, White Horse Inn; Captain Hughes, and Capt. L. Hughes; and Mrs. William Griffith, Goat Inn, Llanwnda. Fourth carriage: Mr. John Jones, Druid House; Mr. Owen Morris, builder; and Mr. Robert Thomas, Cafe. The coffin was of polished oak with brass mountings, the undertakers being Messrs. Morris and Davies, of the Nelson Emporium, and Mr. Owen Morris, builder. Wreaths were received from the following persons:- Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, St. David's-road; Mrs. Jones, Arfon-terrace; Mrs. M. Jones, Crown-street; Miss Ensor; Mrs. Barlow, Mrs. J. Barlow, Miss Griffiths, Mr. J. G. Jones, auctioneer (son-in-law). The two sons and daughter; E. Jones, Chapel-street; Miss Williams, White Horse Inn; Elizabeth Davies, Mrs. Jane Ellis, Mrs. Ellen Griffith, Arfon-terrace; Miss Marton, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Roberts, Holywell-terrace; Mrs. Ellis, Mr. George, Mr. W. Lloyd-Griffith, Mr. E. G. Humphreys, Mr. E. Humphreys, Victoria Hotel; Mrs. Jones, Bryn Arfon.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: August 24th. 1894.
DEATH OF MR. J. MORRIS, GARNONS-STREET
On Monday, at 15, Garnons-street, Mr. John Morris died after a protracted illness, his age being 69. Deceased had been for 28 years head foreman at the Iron Works of Messrs. De Winton & Co., in this town. He served his apprenticeship as pattern maker in Carnarvon, his native place, and in early life was employed in a foundry at Holyhead, and afterwards in Liverpool. In the latter place he became known as an energetic and skilful artizan, and was promoted to prominent positions, till he was recalled 28 years ago to his native town to undertake the management of the extensive iron works of Messrs. De Winton. He superintended the carrying out of several important engineering works, and had the charge of fitting machinery in various large and small steamers. At this day, there are scores of engineers and other artizans occupying places of trust in all parts of the world who claim to have served their apprenticeship under the care of "John Morris." The deceased took an active interest in Oddfellowship, and had been for a long time secretary of the Prince Edward Lodge. He was P.G.M. of the Order, and had occupied every office of the order in the district. He leaves a widow, several daughters, grandchildren, and other relatives. The funeral took place on Thursday, the internment being at Llanbeblig Churchyard. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev. Owen Davies, Baptist minister. The attendance at the funeral was very numerous, the cortege being led by about 50 members of the Order of Oddfellows and several members of the Order of Forresters, followed by the men employed at the iron works, headed by Mr. Parry Jones, the managing director of the firm, clerks, foremen, &c. A large number of wreaths were sent, including one from the men employed at the foundry.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: September 2nd. 1894.
DEATH OF A CARNARVON MUSICIAN
We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. W. Wildbur. The deceased, who only left Carnarvon last June to undertake the duties of an organist at St. Stephen's, Middlesburg, Vermont, U.S., left the Carnarvon Training College last December, and until he accepted the above post he served as assistant-schoolmaster at the Carnarvon National School. He was a most amiable young man, always ready to render his musical assistance to every charitable cause irrespective of party or sect. He was prompted to take to instrumental music by the renowned Welsh vocalist Mr. Ffrancon Davies, and was afterwards trained by Mr. J. Williams, organist, of this town. His death will be lamented by all his acquaintances, and great sympathy will be felt for his father and mother, who spared nothing that was in their power to develop his musical genius. He departed this life at Granville, U.S., August 30, 1894, at the age of 24, of typhoid fever.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 12th. 1894.
FUNERAL
On Saturday morning, the remains of Mrs. Thomas, wife of Capt. Henry Thomas, Bank Quay, whose sudden death occurred on the previous Wednesday morning, were interred at Llanbeblig churchyard, the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M. A., (vicar), officiating. The funeral cortege left the house as follows:- Hearse. First carriage: Capt. Henry Thomas (husband), Captain Thomas Williams and Mr. R. P. Williams, Ship and Castle Hotel (brothers), and Mr. J. G. Jones, auctioneer, (brother-in-law). Second carriage: Capten John Thomas, Helen Cottage; Mr. Henry Parry, Palace-street; Mr. Henry Thomas, Dinorwic-street; and Mr. Robert Thomas, Cafe, Castle-square. Third carriage: Mr. Edward Jones, Efail Ucha', Llangaffo; Captain Robert Hughes, South Pen'rallt; Captain David Evans, Nevin; and Captain Thomas Thomas, Assheton-terrace. Fourth carriage: Mr. David Thomas, Peblig Mills; Mr. R. P. Williams, White Horse Inn; Mr. William Griffith, Goat Inn, Llanwnda; and Mr. Joseph Roberts, grocer, Pool-street. Fifth carriage: Captain Jones, Bank-quay; Captain Jones, "Princess," Dwyran; and Captain Thomas Hughes, "Maud." Beautiful wreaths were received from the following:- Mrs. Elias Williams, Mr. R. P. Williams, Mr. J. G. Jones, Captain Thomas, Captain T. Williams, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. King, Mrs. Jones, Elwy House; Messrs. Thomas Williams and Co., Liverpool; Mrs. Pritchard, Treflan; Mrs. Charlotte Roberts, Miss Maggie Annie Williams, White Horse Inn; Mrs. E. Davies, Mrs. H. W. Hughes, Mrs. Jones, Pendref Temperance; Mrs. Ellen Roberts, Crown-street; Captain and Mrs. Parry, Mrs. Jane Ellis, &c. Great sympathy is felt with Capt. Henry Thomas and his young children, and the deceased's brothers in their bereavement.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 12th. 1894.
DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT
We regret to record the death of Mr. J. H. Harwood, which occurred rather suddenly at his residence in Wellington-terrace, Higher Tranmere, on Wednesday. The deceased, who was 90 years of age, was the father of Captain H. Harwood, and was well-known in this town. His remains will be interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard to-morrow (Saturday), it being his wish to be laid by the side of his beloved wife, who died nine years ago. Great sympathy was felt with Captain Harwood.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 19th. 1894.
DEATH
We regret to record the death of Miss Rosa Sneade, confectioner, High-street, which occurred on Thursday, after a short illness. The deceased, who was 44 years of age, was of an amiable disposition, and highly respected by a large circle of friends. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Sneade.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 19th. 1894.
FUNERAL OF MR. HARWOOD, OF BIRKENHEAD
The funeral took place at Llanbeblig Churchyard, on Saturday, of Mr. J. H. Harwood, father of Captain Harwood, of Penrhyn Villa, Carnarvon. He died on Wednesday last, at his residence, Wellington-terrace, Birkenhead, and his remains arrived at Carnarvon by the 12:37 p.m. train on Saturday. Mr. Harwood was ninety years of age, and well known in Carnarvon. Although so old, he had recently made two trips to the Northwest Territory of Canada to visit some of his children. The relatives present at the funeral were Captain Harwood and Mr. Harwood, Wembley, London (sons), Mr. Huntley, Birkenhead, (son-in-law), Mr. Tom Harwood, Carnarvon, and Mr. Harry Harwood, London (grandsons), Mr. Thomson, (grandson-in-law), and Mr. Griffiths, Eagles Hotel. There were also present the Rev. Wynne Jones (vicar), who officiated, and Dr. E. H. Williams. The local arrangements were carried out by Mr. Hugh Williams, cabinetmaker, Eastgate-street.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 26th. 1894.
FUNERAL OF MISS SNEADE
The remains of Miss Lucy Sneade, who died on Thursday, the 18th. inst., at the age of 44, were interred at Llanbeblig on Saturday morning. The deceased, who was highly respected, was the daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Sneade. The following were present at the funeral, which was private:- Mr. John Ethall, Pool-street; Mr. Roberts, Waterloo House; Captain Williams, Church-street; Mr. Fred Litherland, High-street; Mr. R. Price Hughes, and Mr. Robert Jones, Snowdon Vaults. The Rev. W. Llewelyn Williams, B. A., officiated. Beautiful wreaths had been received from Mrs. Sadler, Mr. and Mrs. Stythe, Mr. and Mrs. Price Hughes, Miss Jessie and Master James T. Hughes, Miss Litherland, Mrs. G. Davies, Mrs. Roberts, 9, High-street; Miss Williams, Castle-square; Mrs. R. Ll. Jones, Mrs. J. W. Williams, Mrs. Jones, Commercial Hotel; Miss Hughes, Commercial Hotel; Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Heard.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 26th. 1894.
DEATH OF MR. MORGAN LLOYD, WINE MERCHANT
On Wednesday afternoon last, at his residence, Maesincla, Mr. Morgan Lloyd, wine and spirit merchant, Castle-square, died, in his 79th. year. The deceased was one of the oldest tradesmen in Carnarvon, having carried business on in the same place for more than 50 years. He was held in high regard far and wide in North Wales as a most straightforward, reliable, and successful man of business, his wholesale trade being extensive long before railways interspersed these parts, and which business he continued up to his death. Many years ago, he was a member of the Carnarvon Town Council, but he had no ambition in public affairs. He was for years a member of the Carnarvon Harbour Trust, but seldom attended. Deceased was a most genial person always with a kind and witty word at his command. His trade was entirely wholesale. He had always a large stock of goods in hand, and had long acquired full possession of the Bonded Warehouse under Segontium-terrace. He was a very ardent Churchman, especially as concerned the parish church of Llanbeblig, where he was for years a churchwarden, sidesman, and collector. He took a keen concern in the sacred edifice, and when it became to be restored recently, he, with his children, placed an expensive stained-glass window at the east end in memory of his deceased wife. He leaves a son and two daughters, viz., Mr. T. D. Lloyd, Cartref, a partner in the business; Mrs. Roberts, wife of Mr. Edward Roberts, M. A., H. M. Inspector of Schools, Carnarvon; and Mrs. Prescott, wife of Mr. Prescott (Messrs. Molyneaux and Prescott), gin merchants, Liverpool. The funeral will take place on Monday.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: November 2nd. 1894.
FUNERAL OF MR. MORGAN LLOYD
The remains of Mr. Morgan Lloyd, Maesincla, were buried in Llanbeblig churchyard on Monday morning. There were signs of mourning throughout the town on the occasion, blinds drawn, shop windows closed, and flags half-mast most notably at the Guild Hall, the Royal Welsh Yacht Clubhouse, the Conservative Club, Harbour Offices, Sailors' Rest, &c. The Rev. R. P. Hughes, B. A., rector of Llanaelhaiarn officiated at the house. The cortege consisted of the following:- 1st. carriage: Messrs. M. T. Morris and Owen Morris, undertakers. 2nd: Dr. W. W. Roberts, J. P., Dr. John Williams, J. P., the Rev. R. P. Hughes, B. A., the Rev. Llewelyn Williams, B. A. Bearers, hearse, bearers, followed by a carriage containing the numerous wreaths. 3rd. carriage: Mr. T. Morgan Lloyd (son of the deceased), Mr. E. Roberts, M. A., and Mr. Prescott (son-in-law), Mr. D. Morgan. 4th: Mr. R. Roberts, Shrewsbury; Mr. R. D. Williams, Rhiwan, Llanddeiniolen; Mr. C. W. Roberts, solicitor, Carnarvon. 5th: Mr. L. R. Thomas, solicitor; Mr. G. R. Rees, J. P., Old Bank; Mr. J Issard Davies (Mayor of Carnarvon), Llys Meirion. 6th: Employees. There was in attendance also (representing the Hon. F. G. Wynn, Glynllifon), Mr. Wm. Williams, Plas Isa, and private carriages sent by Mr. John Owen, J. P., Ty Coch, and Mrs. Clemenger, Coed Mawr. The services in the church and at the grave were read by the Revs. E. P. Hughes and Llewelyn Williams, the latter acting for the vicar, the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, who was unavoidably from home. The handsome coffin was made by Mr. Owen Morris, contractor, and the whole funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Morris and Davies, Nelson Emporium. Wreaths had been sent by the following:- Mr. and Mrs. T. Morgan Lloyd (son), Mr. and Mrs. Roberts (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. Prescott, do., Master G. Lloyd Prescott, Mrs. Morgan (sister), Mrs. Bourn (niece), Mrs. Rees, do., Miss Jones, Tregarion; Dr. and Mrs. Hughes, Llaniler; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Shrewsbury; The Honourable Fred. G. Wynn, Glynllifon; Mr. J. Issard Davies, Rev. R. P. Hughes, Mr. J. R. Thomas, Miss Rumsey Williams, Miss Charleson, Liverpool; Misses Rothwell, do., Mr. Cox, Maesincla; Mr. James Metcalfe, Mr. John Jones, 6, Market-street; Mr. Robert Prichard, Mr. John Williams, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mr. Owen Jones, Commercial Hotel; Mr. Owen Williams, Castle-square; Mr. William Jones, do., Mrs. Ellis, Marcus-street; Mr. John Davies, Lodging Hall; Mr. John Griffith, Cae Hampton; Mrs. Williams, 76, Pool-street; Mr. John Williams, Ty Eithdwy; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Maesincla; Mr. Jones, Gallt-y-shill; Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Thomas, South-pen'rallt.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: November 9th. 1894.
THE LATE MR. MORGAN LLOYD
On Sunday last, at Llanbeblig Parish Church, the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. Llewelyn Williams, B. A., who referred in sympathetic terms to the loss which the congregation and town had sustained in the death of Mr. Morgan Lloyd, whose work and labours of love spoke with an eloquence beyond words. The honorary organist of the church played the Dead March in "Saul" at the close of the service, the congregation all standing.
From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 21st. 1894.
DEATH OF MR. EVAN HUGHES
We have this week to record the death of one of the oldest and most respected tradesmen of the town, namely, Mr. Evan Hughes, Uxbridge-square. The sad event occurred at his residence on Sunday evening. The deceased, who was of a genial and amiable disposition, and always sensitive to what was right and honourable, was 64 years of age. His son, the Rev. J. E. Hughes, B. A., is the pastor of the Shiloh Calvinistic Chapel. The deceased had been in declining health for some years past. General sympathy is felt with Mrs. Hughes and her son in their bereavement. The funeral took place at Caeathraw on Thursday.