OBITUARIES
1908

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 3rd. 1908.

SUDDEN DEATH AT CARNARVON

The death of Mr. R. Williams (Messrs. Williams Bros., Prince of Wales Implement Stores, Carnarvon), took place suddenly this (Friday) morning. The deceased suffered from heart failure, but was able to go about, and yesterday he attended the Llangefni market. Deceased, who was fifty years of age, leaves a widow, a son and daughter, and one brother, Mr. Owen Williams (who was in partnership with deceased.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 10th. 1908.

FUNERAL

The remains of the late Mr. Richard Williams, agricultural implement dealer, Prince of Wales Yard, who died suddenly on Friday last, were interred at Llanbeblig churchyard on Tuesday afternoon, the funeral being one of the largest seen in Carnarvon for many a year. Among those present were the Revs. O. Davies, D.D., R. G. Roberts, D. Stanley Jones, Ll. Bryniog Roberts, Richard Morgan, D. O'Brien Owen, Evan Jones, W. Jones, and Robert Jones. The Revs. O. Davies and E. Jones officiated at the house, and the Revs. R. G. Roberts and D. O'Brien Owen in the churchyard.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 31st. 1908.

DEATH OF MR. HUGH JONES, POOL-STREET

On Wednesday evening, the death took place, at the age of 70 years, of Mr. Hugh Jones, pork butcher, Pool-street. Mr. Jones, who had been in failing health for some years, was a faithful member of the Moriah C.M. Chapel. He leaves five daughters. - Mrs. Hevin Jones, Mrs. Williams, Dinorwic-street; Mrs. Jones, North-road, wife of Captain R. Jones; Mrs. Jones, wife of Councillor R. Ranleigh Jones, and Miss Jones - with whom there is much sympathy. The funeral, which will be of a private character, will take place on Monday morning.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 31st. 1908.

OBITUARY

On Thursday, the 23rd. inst., the death took place at Seacombe, of Mr. Robt. Evans, sailmaker. Mr. Evans, who was 70 years of age, was a native of Carnarvon, and was well-known in the town, where for many years he carried on business as sailmaker, subsequently becoming a shipowner. The remains were interred at Park-lane Cemetery on Saturday. He leaves a widow and a daughter, with whom there is much sympathy. - On Saturday evening, at the age of 83, the death took place of Mr. Owen Owen, Tyddyn Corn, a well-known butcher and agriculturist, and father of Mr. Henry Owen, butcher, Bridge-street. The funeral took place at Llanrug Cemetery on Wednesday.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 7th. 1908.

FUNERAL

The remains of the late Mr. H. Jones, Pool-street, were interred on Monday, at Llanwnda Cemetery, the funeral being of a private character. The Revs. H. Harries Hughes, B.A., B.D., and Evan Jones officiated at the house, and the Rev. D. L. Williams, M.A., (vicar of Llanwnda) at the graveside. The following was the order of the cortege:- First carriage: Dr. Tom Roberts, Mr. T. W. Henwood, and the Rev. H. Harries Hughes. Hearse. Second carriage: Mr. David Owen, Plas Llanwnda (nephew), Master Edwin Hevin Jones (grandson), and Councillor R. Ranleigh Jones (son-in-law). Third carriage: Mr. Owen Williams, Holyhead (brother-in-law), Mr. R. Lloyd Jones, Bryn-helen, Carnarvon, and Mr. Owen Williams, Portdinorwic. Fourth carriage: Capt. Lewis, Dinorwic-street; Mr. W. Williams, Bryn Tegid; Mr. G. Owen, Ty Uchaf, Llanwnda; and Mr. Robert Parry, Pool-street, Carnarvon. Mr. W. Williams, Brynglas, had charge of the funeral arrangements.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: March 20th. 1908.

OBITUARY

On Sunday night, March 15, there passed away at his home in Market Street, Mr. Richard Evans, slate mason, in his 62nd. year. Though ailing for a number of years, he had only been laid up a fortnight. On Thursday afternoon the internment took place at Llanbeblig Churchyard. The Vicar and the Rev. Hugh Jones (St. Mary's) officiated, Captain Griffith, C.A. also being present. At the end of the service, Mr. R. Pughe Griffith played an impressive funeral march. Deceased was a faithful member of the Established Church and the oldest member of St. David's Sunday School. Among the wreaths was one from the members of the above school, bearing the following words: "As a token of esteem and respect." Six of the members also acted as bearers. Deceased leaves a widow, son, and daughter with whom much sympathy is felt.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: May 1st. 1908.

OBITUARY

The death took place on Sunday, after a long illness, of Mrs. Williams, White Horse Inn, Bangor-street. Mrs. Williams, who was 53 years of age, was a native of Carmarthenshire. The remains were interred yesterday morning at Llanbeblig Churchyard, the funeral being of a private character. The Rev. Lloyd B. Roberts, pastor of the Pendref Congregational Church and the Vicar (the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A.) officiated. The general arrangements were entrusted to Mr. E. Parry.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: June 19th. 1908.

SUDDEN DEATH

Yesterday afternoon the death took place of Mr. Hugh Jones, grocer, South-pen'rallt, at the age of 69. He had been ailing for a considerable time, suffering from heart disease, but within the last fortnight he had been out of doors almost daily. He went for a short walk yesterday afternoon, but returned feeling very unwell. He was assisted to the house, and as soon as he sat in a chair he expired. For many years he followed the occupation of a ship carpenter, and had sailed to many parts of the world. He was a member of the Moriah C.M. church. There is much sympathy with the family in their bereavement.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: June 26th. 1908.

THE LATE MR. H. JONES

The remians of the late Mr. Hugh Jones, grocer, South Penrallt, whose sudden death we announced last week, were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Monday afternoon. The funeral was of a public nature, and was largely attended. The chief mourners were Mr. O. Jones (son), Mr. T. Jones (brother), Capt. J. Jones (cousin), Rev. W. Roberts, Messrs. W. Jones (Whitehaven), W. Jones (Bangor), Hugh Roberts (chief engineer "Hector"), R. O. Roberts (Bangor), J. T. Jones (Conway), J. Jones (Carnarvon), J. Roberts (Basingstoke), R. Roberts (Rhostryfan), ---- Roberts (Bryngoleu, Anglesey), O. R. Owen, E. Owen and H. Owen (Carnarvon), and J. Jones (Custodian Conservative Club). Among those present were the Revs. H. Harris Hughes, B.A. B.D., and Lloyd Bryniog Roberts, Capt. E. Jones and Messrs. T. Davies, T. Jones, and T. Hughes, deacons of Moriah C.M. Church, of which deceased was a member; Messrs. E. Owen, Golden Anchor; D. Morris (Brynarlais), Capt. W. Owen, Capt. Lewis Owen, etc. The Rev. H. H. Hughes and Bryniog Roberts officiated.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: July 3rd. 1908.

DEATH

The death took place at 4 a.m. to-day of Mr. David Williams, builder. He was 72 years of age, and had been ill for many months, but the end came rather suddenly. Mr. Williams was a native of Llangefni, Anglesey, but when young he came to Carnarvon, where he was brought up by his uncle, the late Mr. David Williams, builder, whom he succeeded in the business at Turkey-shore. It was the deceased who built the Institute and most of the public buildings of Carnarvon. He also did much work for the government. He built the Skerries and the South Stack lighthouses, and public stations in several places. Mr. Williams also took a prominent part in the public life of the town many years ago. About eighteen years ago he was a member of the Town Council, and was also a member of the Carnarvon Board of Guardians for many years. He was twice married, his first wife having been buried twenty three years ago. He is survived by a widow, four sons, and one daughter. Two of his sons are in Buenos Ayres, another (Mr. G. Richard Williams) lives at Dinorwic-street, Carnarvon; while the fourth is a member of the crew of the "Mauretania." Deceased leaves several sisters and one brother. Two of his sisters are at Carnarvon, namely, Mrs. Captain Roberts, Segontium-terrace, and Mrs. Whiskin, Orchard House. Another brother is the Rev. Dr. W. P. Williams, Landore, Swansea, editor of "Seren Cymru." The funeral will be private, but the date has not yet been fixed.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: July 10th. 1908.

THE LATE MR. DAVID WILLIAMS

The remains of the late Mr. David Williams, builder, whose death we announced in our last week's issue, were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Tuesday. The funeral was of a private character. The following was the order of the cortege:- First Carriage: The Revs. R. G. Roberts, Caersalem; Dr. Owen Davies, and H. Harris Hughes, B.A., B.D., and Dr. Jones. Second: Dr. W. P. Williams (brother), Mr. W. C. Whiskin (brother-in-law), Mr. Whiskin (junior), and Captain Roberts, Segontium Terrace (brother-in-law). Third: Mr. Owen, Llangefni; Mr. Gibson, do.; Captain G. Williams, Mr. W. Roberts (joiner). Fourth: Mr. R. Williams, Metropolitan Bank; Mr. Alfred Parry, Pwllheli; Mr. Richard Roberts (solicitor), and Mr. David Roberts, Waterloo House. The Rev. H. Harris Hughes officiated at the house, and the Rev. R. G. Roberts and Dr. Owen Davies at the graveside. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. David Roberts, Waterloo House.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 16th. 1908.

OBITUARY

Sergeant Harper, who died last week at Down Hatherley, Gloucestershire, was well-known in Carnarvon. For many years he was on the staff of the Militia, and after retiring he was appointed custodian of the Social Club in Castle Square. He first enlisted in the 2nd. Battalion Scots Fusiliers (Foot Guards) and served in the Crimea and Turkey. He was twice married. His first wife was buried at Llanbeblig Churchyard.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 30th. 1908.

DEATH OF MR. M. T. MORRIS, CARNARVON

We regret to announce the death of Mr. M. T. Morris, a leading Carnarvon townsman, which took place at his residence, Bronmenai, North Road, on Wednesday night, after a very short illness.

Mr. Morris, who was a justice of the peace for the borough, attended the Police Court on Monday morning, and at night he was at a preaching meeting at Salem Chapel. On the following day, he appeared to be in his customary health, but about three o'clock in the afternoon, he was seized with a sudden illness. His condition became grave, and Dr. Evans was summoned. The end came on Wednesday night at half past ten, death being due to heart failure.

Mr. Morris was born on the 3rd. August, 1842, at Bodgeuaf Isaf, in the parish of Bryncroes, Lleyn, and was educated at the Bottwnog Grammar School. On his father's side he descended from the Morrisses of Mynachdy, one of the most highly respected families in Lleyn, and on his mother's side from the family of Ty Engan, Sarn Feillteyrn. When quite young Mr. Morris went into the employ of Mrs. Fanny Jones, Nantlle, wife of the famous preacher, John Jones, Talysarn, where he was initiated into the drapery business. He afterwards became a clerk under Mr. J. Lloyd Jones, in the quarry offices at Penyrorsedd and Baladeulyn. Subsequently, in 1859, he removed to Carnarvon, and was apprenticed to the late Mr. Lewis Lewis, Nelson Emporium, who was thrice Mayor of the town. At the end of five years he went to Manchester, and entered the service of Messrs. J. and N. Phillips and Co., whom he afterwards represented as traveller for North Wales. Whilst in Manchester, he came into contact with Ceiriog, Idris Fychan, and other Welsh litterateurs, and it was in this way that Mr. Morris first became interested in the Eisteddfod.

In 1867, Mr. Morris returned to Carnarvon, and was for about two years foreman and buyer at the Nelson Emporium. In 1869, he joined the late Mr. John Jones, Minafon, who was carrying on business at the Liver Establishment, and on the retirement of Mr. Jones, in the following year, Mr. Morris became the sole proprietor and conducted the business till 1895, when he retired and followed the occupation of a farmer. But he was destined to be a draper, and he returned to Carnarvon, and became the proprietor of the Nelson Emporium. He extended the premises, which are now among the largest of the kind in North Wales. Joined in partnership by Mr. John Davies, the business greatly prospered, and the name "Nelson Emporium" became as familiar as a household word. On the retirement of Mr. Morris, Mr. G. Brymer joined Mr. Davies.

During his years of retirement, Mr. Morris interested himself in many things. He was a keen Eisteddfodwr, and hardly an Eisteddfod was held without his being present. He was an active promoter of the National Eisteddfod which was held in Carnarvon in 1877, when the Pavilion was built. It is doubtful whether the town would have been in possession of this commodious building but for the energy displayed by Mr. Morris and others. He was the last of the original promoters of the Pavilion, and the last of the original directors, of whom he was chairman. He was an honorary secretary of the National Eisteddfod held at Carnarvon in 1894, and was mainly instrumental in influencing the National Eisteddfod Association to select Carnarvon for the holding of the National Eisteddfod of 1906.

For several years he was a member of the Town Council, an alderman and chairman of the Sanitary Committee. He was also a magistrate for the borough, a member of the Harbour Trust, and a member of the Free Library Committee. As a member of the Castle Square Presbyterian Church he was mainly instrumental in organising the movement which resulted in considerably reducing the debt on that chapel. At the time of his death he was engaged in promoting a memorial to the late Bishop Rowlands, founder of the Bottwnog Grammar School. Through his initiative also a memorial was raised six years ago in Llanbeblig Churchyard to Llew Llwyfo, the well-known litterateur and poet. He organised a testimonial for Mr. D. Emlyn Evans, and a fund in aid of the poet Glaslyn. With a connoisseur's taste for Welsh literature and old books, he was a diligent collector of old editions and curios, and the specimens which he possessed were often placed at the disposal of the art section of the Eisteddfod and of local exhibitions. Genial and companionable, "M.T." as he was familiarily called, will be missed by a vast circle of acquaintances in Wales, and in many towns in England. Mr. Morris was a Liberal in politics, but never took an active part in political affairs. He leaves four daughters, Mrs. Tomkinson, Barmouth; Mrs. Dand, Carnarvon; Miss Edith Morris, B.A., Aberdare County School; and Miss Winnie Morris, who was at home with her father; and a sister.

The funeral will be a public one for men only at eleven o'clock to-morrow morning.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 4th. 1908.

OBITUARY

On Monday evening the death occurred of Mr. Nehemiah Dorkins, joiner, Bank Quay. The deceased was 55 years of age, and was in the employ of Messrs. H. Owen and Son for many years. He was a valued member of the St. Mary's Church Choir. The funeral (public) takes place at Llanbeblig to-morrow (Saturday).

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