Deaths taken from Gazette 1885

Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Andrews Mary 08/04/1885 Alma Road, 1 day Daughter of Richard Andrews. 17/04/1885 2 4 Anthony Mary 18/04/1885 88 yrs Widow of Thomas Anthony - 24/04/1885 3 3 labourer. Arnold (Mrs) 20/02/1885 The Warren, Briton Wife of John Arnold. 27/02/1885 3 6 Ferry Arthur Thomas 02/05/1885 Colwinstone 66 yrs 22/05/1885 2 6 Ash 22/03/1885 High Street, Infant son of Mr. Henry Ash. 27/03/1885 3 2 Tynewydd Ashton Thomas 26/12/1884 Nolton Street, 80 yrs Tinker. 02/01/1885 3 7 Austin John 10/11/1885 Bridgend 77 yrs Carpenter. 13/11/1885 2 7 Ayres Charles E. 14/06/1885 19, Aber Houses, 24 yrs Collier. 26/06/1885 2 7 Llandyfodwg Bagg Kezia 02/01/1885 2 days Daughter of Mr. Thomas D. Bagg 09/01/1885 2 2 - coal trimmer. Ballard Thomas 31/12/1884 Merthyr 59 yrs "After a lingering "Connected in the leather trade 09/01/1885 2 2 illness". with Messrs Price". Funeral took place at Cefn Cemetery on Monday last. Batts Wm. 31/05/1885 Llwydarth Road, 56 yrs Labourer. 05/06/1885 3 4 Maesteg Baugh Mary 08/12/1885 Newcastle, 38 yrs Wife of Charles Baugh - general 11/12/1885 2 5 Bridgend labourer. Bawden Esther 14/03/1885 Bridge Street, 70 yrs Wife of Mr. John Bawden. 20/03/1885 3 5 Tynewydd Bawden John 22/09/1885 Bridge Street, 33 yrs 02/10/1885 3 4 Tynewydd Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Bennett Samuel 09/02/1885 10, Chapel Street, Approx. 50 Verdict: Hawker. Assaulted in Tynewydd 20/02/1885 4 5 & 6 Bridgend yrs "Manslaughter". by William Owen of Llampha, near Bridgend. Very long article including inquest report. Inquest held on Feb 14th. See also 27/02/1885, Pg 3, Col 4. Bethley Ann Louisa 21/11/1885 22, Temple Street, 4 yrs Daughter of Mr. George Bethley. 04/12/1885 3 5 Maesteg Bethley Henry 14/06/1885 22, Temple Street, 2 yrs Son of Mr. George Bethley - 26/06/1885 2 7 Maesteg painter. Bibble Francis 25/01/1885 Gelly (sic) Colliery, 52 yrs Centre arch gave way Mason. Came from Nottingham. 30/01/1885 1 7 Valley and fell on him. Leaves wife and seven children. (supple ment) Boulton Robert 03/02/1885 Station Terrace, 3 wks Son of Mr. Robert Boulton - 06/02/1885 3 4 brickyard labourer. Bowen Ann 12/04/1885 Lisworney 87 yrs Widow of Thomas Bowen. 17/04/1885 2 4 Brazel David John 8 wks Verdict: "Natural Inquest held at Maesteg Police 27/02/1885 3 5 causes". Station on 24/02/1885. Son of William Brazel, collier of 148, Bridgend Road, Maesteg. Brett 01/11/1885 Cwmavon 66 yrs Widow of the late Mr. Thomas 20/11/1885 3 5 Brett - tinworks superintendent at Cwmavon. Funeral held Wednesday, last week at Aberavon. Brigwood Henry 30/06/1885 Mitre Hotel, Approx. 73 Verdict: "Suffocation Lengthy inquest report. Had been 03/07/1885 3 6 Bridgend yrs caused by choking". an inmate of the workhouse for 3 weeks, a tailor by trade. Had food and drink at the hotel but then seemed to have a stroke. Doctor found mass of bacon in his throat. Inquest held. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Brooke Margaret 16/02/1885 Fitzhamon Cottage, 61 yrs Congestion of the Widow of the late James Brooke - 20/02/1885 2 4 Church Street, lungs after a brief land and engineering surveyor. Bridgend illness. Interred at on the 18th. Bryant Henry 14/01/1885 North Street, 5 wks Son of Thomas Bryant - labourer. 23/01/1885 2 3 Bridgend Bryant Rachel 23/04/1885 Ebenezer Terrace, 32 yrs Wife of Mr. Edwin Bryant. 01/05/1885 2 6 Burnell Thomas 04/05/1885 New Road, 71 yrs Dock labourer. 08/05/1885 3 7 Porthcawl Butler Amelia 23/04/1885 30 yrs Wife of Mr. Wm. Butler. 01/05/1885 2 6 Butler Mary (Mrs) 29/05/1885 Ynisbwt Cottage, 58 yrs Died suddenly. Verdict: Inquest held 01/06/1885 at the 05/06/1885 3 4 & 7 near Blackmill "Death came from Ogmore Junction Hotel, cause unknown but Blackmill. Wife of William Butler, probably heart married for 14 years. Further info disease". in article. Butler William 21/07/1885 Pontycymer 32 yrs 24/07/1885 2 4 Buttler Margaret Ann 25/07/1885 Pontycymer 11½ yrs Daughter of Willam Buttler 07/08/1885 3 6 (deceased). Cameron George 17/03/1885 Bridgend Typhoid fever. Draper. Of this town. Leaves a 20/03/1885 2 3 young wife. Interment this afternoon at Newcastle. See also Pg 3, Col 5 and 27/03/1885, Pg 2, Col 2: Funeral report.

Cannard Richard 01/10/1885 Parc Gwynt, Coity 49 yrs 09/10/1885 2 6 Careless John 27/10/1885 Mason's Arms, Seized with a fit. Pig dealer of Grangetown, 30/10/1885 2 6 . Chalk Charles 15/03/1885 24, Crockherbtown 47 yrs Late of the Cardiff and County 20/03/1885 3 5 Club. Chard Thomas 09/11/1885 Pontycymer 10 mths Son of Mr. Thomas Chard. 13/11/1885 2 7 Charles David Charles Pit, (Elderly) Killed by large falling Lived at Raven Hill. Deacon of 12/06/1885 3 7 Gendros, Swansea stone. Bethelem (sic) Independent Chapel. Leaves widow and seven children. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Clarke G. T. (Mrs) Easter Monday Mr. Clarke's Of Dowlais. To be interred today. 10/04/1885 2 6 residence, Berkeley Body will be brought from London Square, London to Mr. Clarke's residence at Talygarne. See also Glamorgan Gazette supplement 17/04/1885, Pg 2, Col 3: Funeral report.

Coates Sarah 02/03/1885 Maesteg "Ill only a few days". "An old inhabitant of Hill". 06/03/1885 3 3 Buried at Siloan Churchyard, Cefn, on Thursday. Coates Sidney 11/11/1885 16, Park Street, 21 mths Son of Mr. Moses Coates. 20/11/1885 2 7 Maesteg Cockram George Yendall 04/10/1885 River Street, 6 mths Son of Mr. James Cockram. 09/10/1885 2 6 Tynewydd Collier Alfred James 23/05/1885 Bryncoch 2 days Son of Mr. Alfred Collier. 29/05/1885 3 4 Collier Catherine 13/03/1885 Sigginstone 18 yrs 20/03/1885 3 5 Collins Thomas 07/05/1885 85 yrs Labourer. 22/05/1885 2 6 Cooper Ann 10/02/1885 Brynglas, 55 yrs Wife of Mr. John Cooper - 13/02/1885 2 4 Coychurch woodward. Corns Ernest William 07/03/1885 Royal Oak, 7 mths Son of Mr. John Corns - fitter. 13/03/1885 2 6 Bridgend Cound Richard 71 yrs Interred at Chapel-of-Ease, 11/09/1885 4 4 Taibach on Monday. Engineer and architect to Messrs Vivian & Sons (47 yrs). A pupil of Mr. Heycock of Margam Abbey. Previously a building contractor. Courtis Mary Ann 17/10/1885 Sea View, "After a short illness". 23/10/1885 3 4 Aberavon Cox Samuel 15/06/1885 , Slashed his own Miner employed at Tydu Works. 19/06/1885 3 2 throat. Verdict: Been very ill of late which played "Suicide while in a on his mind. Inquest held. state of temporary insanity". Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Cox Samuel 17/12/1884 (sic) At his residence, Leaves a wdow and children. 18/12/1885 2 3 Lletai, Pencoed Cox Wm. Henry 13/12/1885 9, Princess Street, 7 mths Son of Mr. Francis Cox. 18/12/1885 2 3 Maesteg Cox 26/10/1885 North Street, 15 wks Infant daughter of Mr. William 30/10/1885 2 4 Bridgend Cox. Cross Frances Sarah 27/04/1885 Nantymoel 19 mths Daughter of Mr. A. Cross. 01/05/1885 2 6 Cross Richard Tout 06/06/1885 The Fountain, 6 yrs Fell into a boiler Inquest report. Was staying with 12/06/1885 3 6 Aberkenfig containing pig food aunt and uncle. Inquest held and was badly Thursday, 11th June. scalded. Verdict: "Accidental death". Cubitt Louisa Juliana 15/03/1885 W. P. Struvé's, Wife of William Cubitt, New 20/03/1885 3 5 Glenvellyn, Neath House, near Cardiff. Curry David 19/02/1885 Tymsen Street, 72 yrs Coal miner. 27/02/1885 3 6 Cwmavon Daniel Richard 25/04/1885 Rose and Crown, 9 yrs Son of Mr. G. Daniel. 01/05/1885 2 6 Maesteg Davey John Rails of the upline 35 yrs Verdict: "Accidental Single. Of 3, Groeswen Row, 20/02/1885 3 7 at death". While Taibach. Originally from Ferndale Station (GWR) trespassing on the in the Rhondda Valley. Inquest railway held on the 16th at the Police Station, Taibach. Buried same day at Chapel of Ease, Taibach.

David Ann 30/03/1885 Park Street, 77 yrs Wife of Evan David. 03/04/1885 2 7 Bridgend David Catherine 27/12/1884 Wick 36 yrs Of Wick. Wife of Mr Morgan 02/01/1885 3 1 David (butcher and farmer). Death followed her confinement. Funeral held 31/12/1884. See also 09/01/1885, Pg 2, Col 2 & Pg 3, Col 1. David David 17/02/1885 Maudlam 63 yrs Farmer. 20/02/1885 2 4 Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

David E. R. L. 26/10/1885 East Village, Taken ill after supper. Formerly occupied Radyr Farm 30/10/1885 2 6 Cowbridge and an inn nearby. One of the family of Davids of Radyr. David Edward 25/03/1885 At his residence. 63 yrs "After an illness of Lengthy article. Of . A 27/03/1885 2 3 some duration". County Magistrate. See also 03/04/1885, Pg 2, Col 7. David James 02/05/1885 77 yrs Blacksmith. 22/05/1885 2 6 David Jemima (Mrs) 18/04/1885 1, Tabor Place, 82 yrs 24/04/1885 3 3 Maesteg David Jenkin 01/06/1885 Cefn Cribbwr 68 yrs Labourer. 05/06/1885 3 4 David Jennet 17/04/1885 Porthcawl 73 yrs Widow of David David. 24/04/1885 3 3 David John 22/01/1885 Carne Arms, 60 yrs 06/02/1885 3 4 Lisworney David John 19/10/1885 Cross House, 67 yrs Long article. Cashier to the 23/10/1885 3 3 & 4 Bryndu Coal and Coke Co. for nearly half a century. Suffered from epilepsy for some time. Leaves a widow and children. David Mary 28/08/1885 Bridgend Road, 34 yrs Wife of Mr. Llewellyn David. 04/09/1885 2 4 Maesteg David Thomas 30/01/1885 Colwinstone 86 yrs Shoemaker. 06/02/1885 3 4 David Thos. 16/06/1885 Llwyndrain, 61 yrs 19/06/1885 3 7 Davies Amy 22/04/1885 3, Ogmore Row, 15 wks Daughter of Mr. John Davies. 01/05/1885 2 6 Gilvagoch Davies David 16/12/1885 Commercial Street, Approx. 60 Fell dead whilst at Shoemaker. Resided for many 18/12/1885 3 6 Maesteg yrs work. "Disease of the years at Nantyffyllon where he heart". was known as 'David Penrallt' after the farm he used to live on. Davies Edward 13/03/1885 Llwydarth Road, 30 yrs Youngest son of Mr. Morgan and 20/03/1885 3 5 & 2 Maesteg Ann Davies. Brother of Mr. D. Davies, Liverpool House, Maesteg. Leaves a young widow and three children. Further info in article. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Davies Edward 29/05/1885 8, Charles Row, 46 yrs Puddler. 05/06/1885 3 4 Maesteg Davies Enoch 07/06/1885 Pwllandras 17 yrs Son of Mr. John Davies. 12/06/1885 3 2 Davies Evan 13/11/1885 16, Dinam Row, 9 mths Son of Mr. Thomas Davies. 20/11/1885 2 7 Nantymoel Davies Hilda May 28/04/1885 Coity Road, 1 year Infant daughter of Mr. Michael 08/05/1885 3 7 Bridgend Davies - deputy high bailiff. Davies Jacob 15/04/1885 Temple Street, 53 yrs 24/04/1885 3 3 Maesteg Davies James On the side of the Verdict: "Heart Blacksmith. Inquest held 08/05/1885 3 6 road near his disease". Tuesday. house in Pyle. Davies Janet 04/09/1885 5, Fountain Row, 69 yrs Widow of John Davies. 11/09/1885 2 4 Gilfachgoch, Llandyfodwg Davies Jenkin 28/05/1885 Coity Road, 2 days Infant son of Mr D. S. Davies. 05/06/1885 3 4 Bridgend Davies John A pool near Llantwit Verdict: "Found Farmer at Gwern Mol, near 08/05/1885 3 6 Main Colliery, drowned". Llantrisant. Inquest report. Llantrisant Inquest held Friday at Llantrisant Police Station. Davies John 11/05/1885 Brynglas Terrace, 2 yrs Son of Mr. John Davies. 15/05/1885 3 7 Pontycymer Davies Maggie 30/01/1885 Aberkenfig 8 mths Daughter of Mr. Benjamin Davies 06/02/1885 3 4 - rollerman. Davies Margaret 25/10/1885 Yslawen, Pencoed 80 yrs Widow of the late Mr. David 30/10/1885 2 4 Davies. Davies Mark 16/02/1885 Plastynastow Boy employed to put 20/02/1885 1 6 Colliery, Ruabon the drawers onto the cage to descend… pushed a small wagon and fell 500 feet with it to the bottom of the pit. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Davies Martha 17/07/1885 Neath 18 yrs Suspected suicide. Employed as a domestic servant. 24/07/1885 3 3 Very long article including inquest report (adjourned).

Davies Mary 24/12/1884 Ruthin, 38 yrs Wife of Mr. D. Davies. 02/01/1885 3 7

Davies Mary 19/07/1885 Cefncribbwr, 73 yrs Widow of Mr. Edward Davies. 24/07/1885 2 4 Tythegstone See also 31/07/1885, Pg 4, Col 6: Funeral report. Interred at burial ground at Nebo Baptist Chapel 29/07/1885. Davies Mary (Mrs) 02/08/1885 Margam Gate 57 yrs Late of Red Hill and formerly of 14/08/1885 2 6 Bridgend. Davies Mary Catherine 10/01/1885 Porthcawl 16 mths Daughter of Mr. David Davies - 16/01/1885 3 3 quarryman. Davies Morgan 12/12/1885 "Ailing for some time". Formerly a carpenter and also for 18/12/1885 2 5 many years landlord of The Oldcastle Inn. Davies Thomas 15/03/1885 Gwendoline 5 yrs Son of Mr. John Davies. 20/03/1885 3 5 Terrace, Maesteg Davies Thomas 26/03/1885 St. Mary Hill 2 yrs Son of Mr. Evan Davies - 10/04/1885 2 6 shoemaker. Davies Thomas 30/05/1885 41, Bethania 88 yrs Quarryman. 05/06/1885 3 4 Street, Maesteg Davies William 25/03/1885 28, Gower Street, 56 yrs Commited suicide by Inquest held on Thursday. 03/04/1885 3 4 Tymaen, Cwmavon hanging himself from "Deceased had complained... the bedstead. Verdict: about losing his employment at "Suicide while in a the Copper Works and also about state of unsound losing his money that he had mind". invest in Pontardulais Tin Plate Works". Further info in article.

Davies William 09/05/1885 42, Castle Street, 8 days Son of Mr. Dan Davies - 15/05/1885 3 7 Maesteg insurance agent. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Davies Wm. 30/11/1885 Bute Terrace, 51 yrs 04/12/1885 3 5 Davis Margaret 23/01/1885 Coity Gate, 24 hrs Daughter of Stephen Davis. 30/01/1885 2 7 Bridgend Deacon Eliza (Mrs) 14/03/1885 Ilfracombe 79 yrs Had a fit on Of and Ilfracombe. 20/03/1885 2 3 13/03/1885 Buried Thursday. Deere John 10/03/1885 St. Athan 87 yrs 20/03/1885 3 5 Deere Mary 25/06/1885 St. Athan 55 yrs Wife of Mr. Illtyd Deere. 03/07/1885 3 4 Diamond (Mrs) 11/12/1885 Cwmavon "Ailing for some time". Wife of Mr. D. Diamond - mill 11/12/1885 3 1 manager at the Tinworks. Donagan Nanny 26/05/1885 Chapel Street, 67 yrs Verdict: "Had been Inquest report. Inquest held 29/05/1885 2 4 Bridgend (own drinking heavily prior to Thursday. house) her death, which was caused by suffocation brought on by the stimulants she had taken". Donovan William 25/07/1885 Maesteg Row, 52 yrs 07/08/1885 3 6 Maesteg Dove Henry 15/10/1885 No. 9 Colliery, Oiling the incline 16/10/1885 3 3 Maesteg engine, was caught in the machinery and crushed. Dow William 13/09/1885 West Toll-Gate, 84 yrs 18/09/1885 2 5 Cowbridge Downs Mary 01/10/1885 Kenfig Hill 71 yrs Widow of the late Mr. Isaac 02/10/1885 3 4 Downs. Driscoll Ellen 25/09/1885 St. Hilary 63 yrs Widow of Mr. Lawrence Driscoll. 02/10/1885 3 4

Duckett Wm. 19/11/1885 Coity 46 yrs Labourer. 20/11/1885 2 7 Dyer Adelaide Maud 14/03/1885 Street, 2 yrs, 8 "Of convulsions". Daughter of Mr. R. H. Dyer - 20/03/1885 3 5 Bridgend mths compositor. (See Births - new daughter born same day). Dyer Robert 11/08/1885 13, Dinam Row, 45 yrs 14/08/1885 2 6 Nantymoel Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Edbrooke R. (Miss) The Post Office, 37 yrs Consumption. Member of St. John's Church. 11/12/1885 3 1 Glyncorrwg Involved in church music. Edmond Margaret 18/04/1885 Llangonoyd (sic) 24/04/1885 3 3 Village Edmondes Harriet Annie 17/11/1885 Cowbridge 82 yrs "After a few hours Wife of Canon Edmondes. See 20/11/1885 2 7 illness". also Pg 3, Col 4 and 27/11/1885, Pg 3, Col 7: Funeral report.

Edwards Albert 17/11/1885 Concrete Row, 17 yrs 04/12/1885 3 5 Maesteg Edwards Catherine 22/12/1884 Caedre, Bridgend 72 yrs 02/01/1885 3 7 Edwards David Gilfachgoch (sic) 24/04/1885 1 6 Edwards Elizabeth 24/03/1885 Dynevor 70 yrs Mother of Mr. J. H. Harris ("Harri 03/04/1885 2 7 Ddu"), of Aberavon. Buried at Cadoxton on Saturday. Edwards Honora (Miss) 11/07/1885 Park Street, 18 yrs 24/07/1885 2 4 Maesteg Edwards Morgan 19/09/1885 Brynwith 14 mths Infant son of Mr. William 25/09/1885 2 2 Edwards. Edwards Philip 16/11/1885 Aberkenfig 5 wks Son of Mr. Thomas Edwards - 20/11/1885 2 7 carpenter. Edwards Thomas 24/03/1885 At his residence, 73 yrs Retired farmer. Late of Caerleon. 27/03/1885 3 2 Greenfield Cottage, Son-in-law of the Rev. W. Evans Pyle of and father-in-law to Mr. E. Evans, Mount Pleasant Farm, near Newton. Buried at Tonyrefail. Further info in article. See also 03/04/1885, Pg 3, Col 6.

Edwards William 06/12/1885 Newcastle, 41 yrs Fell downstairs Inquest report. Inquest held 11/12/1885 2 6 Bridgend 05/12/1885. Verdict: Thursday. Husband of Ellen "Severe concussion of Edwards. the brain caused by the fall". Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Edwards Wm. Thomas 21/11/1885 Caroline Street, 8 yrs Son of Mr. Thomas Edwards - 27/11/1885 2 6 Bridgend draper. Ellis Mary Blodwen 01/09/1885 Aberkenfig 17 days Infant daughter of Mr. David Ellis. 04/09/1885 2 4

Emmanuel Charles 12/01/1885 Llest Colliery, Approx. 40 Verdict: "Death from Engine driver at Llest Colliery. 16/01/1885 3 4 Maesteg yrs epileptic fit." Found lying across the cylinder. Lived at 4, Metcalf Street, Spelter with wife and four children. Inquest held at Police Station, Nantyffyllon. Evans (Mrs) 22/11/1885 Pyle Inn Daughter-in-law of Mrs. Evans of 04/12/1885 3 5 Church Farm, Ystradowen. Evans Ann 28/03/1885 Bethania Street, 65 yrs 03/04/1885 2 7 Maesteg Evans Catherine 28/03/1885 27, Graig Row, 15 mths Daughter of Mr. Evan Evans. 03/04/1885 2 7 Nantymoel Evans Catherine 29/05/1885 Tynygarw, 54 yrs Wife of Mr. John Evans. 05/06/1885 3 4 Newcastle Evans David 24/08/1885 Near Nantybar 21 yrs By accident fell under Inquest report. Platelayer by 28/08/1885 2 7 siding, Glyncorrwg a moving truck. trade but worked as spare guard Verdict: "Accidental if necessary. Inquest held death". 25/11/1885. Evans David 29/11/1885 21 yrs "Ill for a long time". Son of Mr. David Evans of Angel 04/12/1885 2 3 Street. Funeral held Thursday.

Evans David 23/11/1885 22, Bridge Street, 18 yrs 04/12/1885 3 5 Maesteg Evans David 29/11/1885 2, Angel Street, 21 yrs Saddler. 04/12/1885 3 5 Bridgend Evans David ("Dewi Haran") 06/07/1885 73 yrs "Asthmatic and liver Born in , son of a 10/07/1885 2 4 affection had farmer. Auctioneer, valuer and afterwards fatal issue". land and house agent. Interred in Glantaff on 09/07/1885. Further info in article. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Evans Elizabeth 03/10/1885 Brithdir, Maesteg Fell into a pool and Inquest report. Daughter of Mr. 09/10/1885 3 3 was found by her John Evans - collier. Inquest held brother the following 06/10/1885. Was on her way to day. Verdict: Maesteg. "Accidental death". Evans Griffith 20/03/1885 Coegnant Pit, Verdict: "Accident". 27/03/1885 3 6 Maesteg Evans Gwenllian 03/02/1885 Gigman Mill, near 71 yrs Wife of Mr. Evan Evans. 13/02/1885 2 4 Cowbridge Evans Hannah 20/07/1885 Gilfachgoch (sic) 52 yrs Wife of Mr. David Evans. 24/07/1885 2 4 Evans Hopkin 05/05/1885 Wyndham Pit, 18 yrs Tram of coal came off Inquest report. Haulier. Inquest 08/05/1885 3 6 Nantymoel rails & collided with pit held at Court Colman Hotel, props which brought Nantymoel. See also 15/05/1885, down the roof. Verdict: Pg 3, Col 7. "Accidental death".

Evans John David 07/04/1885 41, Castle Street, 7½ mths Son of Thomas Evans - engineer. 17/04/1885 2 4 Maesteg Evans Levi 15/04/1885 Glyncorrwg 35 yrs Stone fell on his head. Son of Mrs Evans (widow). His 17/04/1885 2 1 Verdict: "Accidental brother Thomas was working with death". him. Further info in article. Evans Malinda Headon 03/10/1885 Railway Cottage, 4 mths Daughter of Mr. John Evans. (NB 09/10/1885 2 6 Tynewydd GRO index has her name recorded as "Melinda Hedon"). Evans Martha 23/04/1885 Kenfig Hill 83 yrs Wife of Mr. John Evans - 01/05/1885 2 6 plasterer. Evans Mary Ann 28/01/1885 34 yrs Wife of Mr. John Evans - coal 06/02/1885 3 4 merchant. Evans Mary Jane 18/03/1885 Crofta Farm, 31 yrs The wife of Mr. Danie (sic) 20/03/1885 3 5 Ystradowen (her Evans, Court. Funeral father's residence) to take place at Ystradowen on Saturday. Evans Phillip 27/03/1885 Abernard row, 3 yrs, 11 Son of Mr. Wm. Evans. 03/04/1885 2 7 Tynewydd mths Evans Rachel 04/03/1885 Penprisk 54 yrs Wife of Mr. Wm. Evans - collier. 06/03/1885 2 7 Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Evans Thomas 20/10/1885 5, Company's Row, 6 yrs Son of Mr. Wm. Evans. 30/10/1885 2 4 Pontycymer, Bettws

Evans William 28/01/1885 Ty-Green, Wick 12 days Son of Thomas Evans - farmer. 30/01/1885 2 7 Evans William 25/04/1885 Coegnant Pit, 45 yrs Had a fall whilst Collier. Inquest held at 01/05/1885 3 6 Maesteg working. Verdict: Nantyfyllon Police Station on "Accidental death". 28/04/1885. Resided at Grove Street. Leaves a widow and five children. Evans (JP) John 19/10/1885 Pengam Farm (his 63 yrs Retired to bed, woke Held many public appts. 23/10/1885 3 3 & 4 residence), near later to say he was Represented Ward and Cardiff choking and died was magistrate for Cardiff within half an hour. borough. Feeley Susan 30/05/1885 Aberkenfig 3 mths Infant daughter of Mr. John 05/06/1885 3 4 Feeley. Fielding Stephen 13/09/1885 Club Row, 34 yrs 18/09/1885 2 5 Gilvachgoch (sic) Fletcher Ethel Ann 27/03/1885 Oldcastle, Bridgend 4 mths Infant daughter of Wm. Fletcher. 03/04/1885 2 7

Flyn Matthew 07/04/1885 Maesteg Row, 60 yrs 17/04/1885 2 4 Maesteg Foley John 25/01/1885 Cowbridge 64 yrs 06/02/1885 3 4 Forrester Walter McNeil 04/04/1885 Wood Road, 19 yrs Son of Mr. James Forrester and 10/04/1885 2 6 Pontypridd brother of Mr. T. C. Forrester, Coity Road, Bridgend. Francis Ann 18/01/1885 Oldcastle, Bridgend 81 yrs Widow of the late Thomas 23/01/1885 2 3 Francis. Francis David 12/06/1885 Bridgend 63 yrs Fatally injured by a fall Inquest report. Landlord of the 19/06/1885 2 3 at Mr. McGraul's Horse and Groom. Inquest held quarry, Bridgend on at the Police Station, Bridgend, 9th June. Standing on 15/06/1885. a plant which gave way. Verdict: "Accidental death". Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Francis Edward 29/07/1885 Coychurch 4 days Infant son of Mr. Isaac Francis. 07/08/1885 3 6 Francis Thomas 23/03/1885 Kenfig Hill 50 yrs Coker. 27/03/1885 3 5 Fudge James 16/03/1885 Pontyrhyl, Bettws 68 yrs Collier. 20/03/1885 3 5 Gibbon Evan 12/01/1885 Llanharran 35 yrs 23/01/1885 2 3 Giles William 11/12/1885 At the residence of Formerly a master wheelwright in 18/12/1885 2 5 his son-in-law, Mr. this town. Had lived with son-in- House - baker at law for some time. Porthcawl. Gorvin Martha 07/05/1885 Kenfig Hill 33 yrs Wife of Mr. Wm. Gorvin. 08/05/1885 3 7 Gover Henry 27/10/1885 River Street, 59 yrs 30/10/1885 2 4 Tynewydd Grant Mary 24/01/1885 Cowbridge 56 yrs Wife of Mr. Edward Grant. 06/02/1885 3 4 Green Cecil (sic) Elizabeth 25/02/1885 New Road, 35 yrs Wife of Henry Green - railway 06/03/1885 2 7 Porthcawl carrier. (NB, Name recorded as "Cecile" in the GRO index). Gregg Eliza 26/01/1885 Swansea 60 yrs "Long and painful Formerly of Cwmavon. Wife of 30/01/1885 2 7 illness". Mr. B. Gregg. Funeral held at the Churchyard, Cwmavon 29/01/1885. See also Pg 3, Col 6.

Griffith John (Rev.) Rector of Merthyr, the Welsh 01/05/1885 2 5 branch of the Established Church. Further info in article. See also Pg 3, Col 3. Griffiths David 28/05/1885 17, Ivor Street, 77 yrs Shoemaker. 05/07/1885 3 4 Maesteg Griffiths John 28/05/1885 Pencoed 86 yrs Farmer. 05/06/1885 3 4 Griffiths Maria 09/06/1885 Pencoed 20 yrs Daughter of Mr. Wm. Griffiths. 12/06/1885 3 2 Griffiths Sage 04/09/1885 High Street, 30 yrs Wife of John Griffiths. 11/09/1885 2 4 Tynewydd, Llandyfodwg Griffiths 02/11/1885 Bridge Street, 19 days Infant daughter of Mr. Anthony 13/11/1885 2 7 Tynewydd Griffiths. Gronow Joseph 02/02/1885 Treoes 4 mths Son of Mr. Thomas Gronow. 06/02/1885 3 4 Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Groves John (Capt.) 26/07/1885 Cardiff Of the barque 'Orontes'. 31/07/1885 2 6 Groves Wm. Thomas 17/05/1885 Aberkenfig 11 mths Son of Mr. Charles Groves - 22/05/1885 2 6 engineer. Halket Margaret 16/04/1885 Poplar Cottage, 94 yrs Widow of George Halket of 24/04/1885 3 3 Porthcawl Porthcawl, and formerly of Brynawel and Wainskeel. Harding Sarah 24/02/1885 Quarella, Bridgend 43 yrs Wife of Daniel Harding - engine 27/02/1885 3 6 driver. Harkness Matilda 11/06/1885 Landough (sic) 76 yrs Wife of Mr. Wm. Harkness - 19/06/1885 3 7 gardener. Harris David 06/09/1885 8, Temperance 25 days Son of Rees Harris. 11/09/1885 2 4 Terrace, Pontycymer, Harris H. C. 18/03/1885 At his residence, 39 yrs Architect of the Bridgend Board 20/03/1885 2 3 Kingscote, Schools, the Cottage, Homes & Plymouth Road, other buildings in this locality. See also Pg 3, Col 5.

Harris Henry 29/01/1885 Died in Wyndham Broken 10th rib on his Of Tynewydd. Said he had struck 30/01/1885 3 6 Pit Colliery right side. Died from his head - no evidence. Long shock to system. article. Inquest held 26/01/1885. Verdict: "Accidental death". Harris Florence 25/12/1884 Porthcawl 3½ yrs Daughter of Richard Madden 02/01/1885 3 7 Harris (dock gateman). Harry Caroline 08/06/1885 St. Mary Hill 46 yrs Wife of Mr. Noah Harry. 19/06/1885 3 7 Harry Henry 31/07/1885 St. Mary Hill 16 yrs Son of Mr. Noah Harry. 14/08/1885 2 6 Harry Mary 03/06/1885 Quarella, Bridgend 16 yrs 12/06/1885 3 2 Harry Matthew 10/03/1885 Royal Oak, Wick 16 mths Son of Mr. L. Harry - carpenter. 13/03/1885 2 6 Harvey Eleanor Symons 20/11/1885 Maindy School 5 wks Infant daughter of J. H. and E. S. 27/11/1885 2 6 House, Cowbridge Harvey. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Harvey James 24/12/1884 Pwllcarn Colliery 39 yrs Inflammation of the Resumed inquest on 02/01/1885 09/01/1885 2 6 & 7 membranes of the into deaths of 3 men at Pwllcarn brain. Verdict: Colliery, . (Very long "Accidental death". article). Harvey Mary Emily 07/09/1885 Maindy School 4½ yrs Short illness of Youngest child of Mr. James H. 11/09/1885 2 4 House, Cowbridge inflammatory croup. and Mrs Elizabeth Harvey. Haslock John Charles (Col.) 26/06/1885 Crewkerne, late of the 39th Bengal 03/07/1885 3 4 Somerset Native Infantry. Hawkings Catherine 12/06/1885 21, Llwydarth 71 yrs Wife of Rees Hawkings. 26/06/1885 2 7 Cottages, Maesteg Hayes John 04/01/1885 58 yrs Blacksmith. "For nearly 30 years 09/01/1885 2 2 foreman of the smiths' shops at the works (of Messrs John Broyden & Sons)". Funeral on 06/01/1885 at St. John's Church. (Further info in article). See also Pg 3, Col 2. Hayes Percival Charles 30/03/1885 44, South William 5 mths Son of Mr. Peter Hayes. 03/04/1885 2 7 Street, Cardiff Heard 14/06/1885 Aber Houses, Infant daughter of Mr. James 26/06/1885 2 7 Llandyfodwg Heard - collier. Hearn Sarah 26/05/1885 Aberkenfig 1 day Daughter of Mr. Charles Hearn - 29/05/1885 3 5 collier. Henry Thomas 22/03/1885 Porthcawl 49 yrs "After an illness of a Wine and spirit merchant. Well- 27/03/1885 3 5 & 2 few months duration". known and highly respected. Funeral took place on Wednesday. Herbert David 10/06/1885 Llanharry 68 yrs Tailor. 19/06/1885 3 7 Herbert Sarah 08/03/1885 Cowbridge 68 yrs Verdict: "Epileptic fit". Wife of John Herbert. Inquest 13/03/1885 2 5 held at Commercial Inn on Tuesday. See also 20/03/1885, Pg 3, Col 5. Herbert Thomas 29/12/1884 Cefn Cribbwr 71 yrs Farmer. 02/01/1885 3 7 Hocking Robert Ernest 16/06/1885 49, Castle Street, Son of Mr. Robert Hocking - 26/06/1885 2 7 Maesteg painter. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Hocking Therese Maud 05/06/1885 49, Castle Street, 15 yrs Daughter of Mr. Robert Hocking - 12/06/1885 3 2 Maesteg painter. Hodges Elizabeth 01/07/1885 Brackla Street, 29 yrs Wife of Mr. William Hodges. 03/07/1885 3 4 Bridgend Hodson Sarah 22/05/1885 Aberkenfig 75 yrs Wife of Mr. William Hodson. 29/05/1885 3 5 Holmes Thomas ?15/09/1885 Blood poisoning. 18/09/1885 2 2 Holttom Charlotte 13/02/1885 Cefn Cribbwr, 75 yrs Widow of Mr. Geo. Holttom. 20/02/1885 2 4 Hooper Richard Aberavon "Sudden death". Of Railway Terrace. Leaves wife 17/04/1885 2 2 and two children. Funeral held yesterday in St. Mary's Churchyard. Hopkin Eleazer 20/02/1885 Somerset Place, 8 mths Youngest child of Mr Hopkin 27/02/1885 3 6 Cwmavon Hopkin - tinman. (Possibly this refers to Ebenezer Hopkins whose death was registered in Neath according to the GRO). Hopkin Mary 26/04/1885 Llantwit 5 mths Daughter of Mr. Benjamin 01/05/1885 2 6 Hopkin. Hopkin Sidney 08/10/1885 Pontypridd Son of David and Eleanor 09/10/1885 2 6 Hopkin. Hopkins Alice 29/01/1885 Rhyd, Newcastle, 57 yrs Daughter of Thomas Hopkins - 06/02/1885 3 4 Bridgend labourer. Hopkins Margaret 22/12/1885 Newcastle, 55 yrs Widow of David Hopkins - 25/12/1885 2 2 Bridgend labourer. Hopkins Morgan Thomas 12/02/1885 Aberkenfig 6 mths Son of Mr Thomas Hopkins - 20/02/1885 2 4 collier. Hopkins Rees 04/05/1885 Hernstone, 76 yrs Thatcher. 08/05/1885 3 7 Bridgend Hopkins Rhys (Dr.) Bournemouth "Ill of consumption for Of Pontypridd. Med. Off. of 06/03/1885 3 2 nearly four years". Health, public vaccinator and doctor to several collieries. Further info in article. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Hopkins Sarah (Mrs) Llantwit Vardre 96 yrs Verdict: In accordance Inquest held on Wednesday. 08/05/1885 3 7 with medical evidence.

Hopkins Thomas 02/06/1885 65 yrs 12/06/1885 3 2 Hoppington William 28/04/1885 Windmill, Newton 72 yrs Farmer. 01/05/1885 2 6 Howard Ann 24/03/1885 55 yrs "After a short but Beloved wife of Mr. Thomas 10/04/1885 3 1 severe illness". Howard - grocer, late of St. Athan. Funeral held at Baptist Chapel Cemetery, . Further info in article. Howe Elizabeth 27/11/1885 Alexandra Road, 29 yrs Wife of the Rev. Hopkin Howe - 11/12/1885 2 5 Pontycymer Calvinistic Methodist . Howell Thomas 08/03/1885 Ton, Kenfig 60 yrs Farm labourer. 13/03/1885 2 6 Howells A. (Mrs) Cilcarn, 74 yrs "Ailing for some Of Cilean Farm. Leaves behind 03/07/1885 3 7 Bryntroedgam years". husband, two sons and three daughters. See also 10/07/1885, Pg 3, Col 3: Funeral report. Howells Ann 16/11/1885 At her house, 70 yrs Found dead at home. 20/11/1885 3 6 Llantrisant Howells Edith Mary 17/03/1885 Aberkenfig 16 mths Daughter of Mr. William Howells - 20/03/1885 3 5 collier (deceased). Howells Elizabeth 20/03/1885 Turberville Arms, 9 yrs Daughter of Mr. John Howells. 27/03/1885 3 2 Maesteg Howells Elizabeth Ann 19/01/1885 3, Ogmore Row, 15 mths Scalded to death. Pan Lengthy inquest report. Inquest 23/01/1885 3 6 Gilvagoch of hot broth fell on held 22/01/1885. child - no doctor available. Verdict: "Accidental death". Howells Samuel 06/10/1885 Marine Hotel, 72 yrs See also Pg 3, Col 3 (brief 09/10/1885 2 6 paragraph). Howells William Preece 17/12/1885 Glanmor, Wick 21 mths Son of Mr. Wm. Howells - farmer. 25/12/1885 2 2

Hughes Henry 03/02/1885 , near 10 mths Son of Mr. Richard Hughes. 13/02/1885 2 4 Cowbridge Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Hughes Mary Ellen 06/08/1885 New Road, 6 mths Infant daughter of Mrs Mary 28/08/1885 2 2 Porthcawl Hughes. Hughes Rees David 13/05/1885 Taibach 14 yrs "After a lingering Son of Rees and Rachel Hughes. 22/05/1885 3 7 illness". Interred in the family grave at Margam Chapel-of-Ease on Saturday last. Hughes Richard (Rev.) 06/12/1885 Ivy Cottage, Castle 65 yrs Baptist Minister. See also Pg 3, 11/12/1885 2 5 Street, Maesteg Col 3: Lengthy funeral report. His daughter (Miss E. Hughes) advertises as a Teacher of Music: See 18/12/1885, Pg 1, Col 6.

Humphreys Thomas 11/06/1885 12, Craigfryn 18 yrs Accident at Wyndham Lengthy inquest report. Inquest 19/06/1885 2 6 Terrace, Nantymoel Pit. He was a haulier held Nantymoel Hotel and engaged in 12/06/1885. See also harnessing his horse 26/06/1885, Pg 2, Col 7. when roof fell in. Verdict: "Accidental death". Hyett Martha Ann 24/03/1885 Angeltown, 6 mths Daughter of Mr. Robert Hyett - 27/03/1885 3 2 Bridgend sawyer. (NB The GRO index has this person's surname recorded as "Hyatt"). Isaac George 17/12/1884 Pwllcarn Colliery, Fracture of the skull. Resumed inquest on 02/01/1885 09/01/1885 2 6 & 7 Garw Valley Verdict: "Accidental into deaths of 3 men at Pwllcarn death". Colliery, Garw Valley. (Very long article). Jacob Elizabeth 10/09/1885 Llewellyn Street, 2 yrs Daughter of Mr. John Jacob. 18/09/1885 2 5 Nantymoel James Alfred 19/04/1885 Garw Road, 11 mths 24/04/1885 3 3 Maesteg James Catherine 18/03/1885 South 6 days Daughter of Mr. Anthony James. 20/03/1885 3 5

James David 14/03/1885 2 days Son of Mr. Anthony James - farm 20/03/1885 3 5 labourer. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

James Edwin 30/09/1885 Wyndham, 38 yrs Colliery manager. 09/10/1885 2 6 Nantymoel James Hannah 12/01/1885 Brynglas, 83 yrs Widow of Mr. Thomas James - 16/01/1885 3 3 Coychurch farmer. James Jane 26/04/1885 Newcastle, 35 yrs Wife of Mr. David James - fitter. 01/05/1885 2 6 Bridgend James John 19/04/1885 Tracla, Llangonoyd 76 yrs 24/04/1885 3 3 (sic) James John 25/05/1885 Blaenogwr 54 yrs Collier. 29/05/1885 3 5 Warehouse, Nantymoel James Robert 02/10/1885 Graig Fryn Terrace, 15 yrs 09/10/1885 2 6 Nantymoel

James Taliesin 17/10/1885 Copper Row, 11 mths Upset a pan of boiling Inquest report. Son of Thomas 23/10/1885 3 2 Cwmavon liquid. Verdict: James - collier. Inquest held 19th "Accidental death". Oct. Jeenes John Martin 17/12/1885 Wyndham Colliery, Killed by fall of timber. Inquest held 18/12/1885. See 18/12/1885 3 4 Tynewydd Verdict: "Accidental also 25/12/1885, Pg 2, Col 5. death". Jenkins Ann 06/01/1885 Byeastwood, Coity 79 yrs Widow of Mr. Wm. Jenkins - 16/01/1885 3 3 farmer. Jenkins Ann 24/05/1885 Brynmenin 36 days Wife of Mr. Edward Jenkins - 29/05/1885 3 5 engine-driver. Jenkins David 07/01/1885 Kenfig Hill 77 yrs Haulier. 16/01/1885 3 3 Jenkins David 24/03/1885 Aberkenfig 86 yrs Shoemaker. 03/04/1885 2 7 Jenkins David 02/12/1885 Cowbridge Road, 82 yrs Retired farmer. 11/12/1885 2 5 Bridgend Jenkins David Thomas 23/10/1885 Llantwit 3 mths Infant son of Mr. Evan Jenkins - 30/10/1885 2 4 haulier. Jenkins Elizabeth 26/10/1885 Coychurch 58 yrs 06/11/1885 2 4 Jenkins James 12/03/1885 Alma Road, 37 yrs "Passed away very Funeral report. Son of Mr. 20/03/1885 3 5 & 2 Maesteg suddenly". Thomas Jenkins. Left wife and five children. Funeral held at Llangynwyd Wednesday. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Jenkins John 16/05/1885 Cefn Cribbwr, 60 yrs Tailor. 22/05/1885 2 6 Tythegstone (sic) Jenkins Margaret 14/03/1885 Neragdden, 13 wks Daughter of Mr. Edward Jenkins. 20/03/1885 3 5 Glynogwr Jenkins Margaret Ann 13/08/1885 Cefncribbwr Wife of Mr. William Jenkins. 28/08/1885 2 2 Jenkins Morgan 27/08/1885 Fach Farm, 62 yrs 04/09/1885 2 4 Laleston Jenkins Richard 15/11/1885 Coychurch Road, 83 yrs Mason. 20/11/1885 2 7 Bridgend Jenkins S. D. 28/03/1885 Cardiff "Apoplexy". Merchant and shipbroker at the 03/04/1885 3 6 docks. Formerly a member of the Corporation and Mayor in 1856. Further info in article. Jenkins Samuel 29/04/1885 Bryndu, near 66 yrs Found dead near See also 08/05/1885, Pg 3, Col 7: 01/05/1885 2 4 Kenfig Hill some coke ovens. Inquest report. Verdict: "Death from heart disease". Jenkins Sarah 10/07/1885 Ruthin, St Mary Hill 69 yrs Widow of Mr. David Jenkins - 17/07/1885 2 2 farmer. Jenkins William 24/09/1885 Cross Street, 8 yrs Son of Mr. D. Jenkins. 02/10/1885 3 4 Maesteg Jenkins William Evan 24/08/1885 16, Alma Road, 2 days Infant son of Mr. Evan Jenkins. 28/08/1885 2 2 Maesteg Jenkins Wm. 22/11/1885 Cwmquike, 31 yrs Farmer's son. 27/11/1885 2 6 Jerman Richard Henry 06/07/1885 Heol Laethog, St. 23 days Infant son of Mr. William Jerman - 17/07/1885 2 2 Brides Minor carpenter. John (Mr.) "This week" Bettws "Short but severe Schoolmaster at Bettws National 09/01/1885 3 2 attack of rheumatic School. fever". John Annie 22/02/1885 Eagle Implement 17 yrs Eldest daughter of Edward John - 27/02/1885 3 6 Stores, Cowbridge implement merchant.

John Catherine (Miss) 09/08/1885 Abergarw Terrace, 20 yrs 14/08/1885 2 6 Llangeinor Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

John David 26/05/1885 Tydraw, Penprisk, Approx. 60 Knocked down by train Farmer and contractor. Lengthy 29/05/1885 2 6 near Llanharran yrs after leaving the inquest report. (sic). Britannia Inn, Pencoed to walk home. Verdict: "Accidental death".

John Gwilym 21/06/1885 Butcher's Row, 56 yrs Butcher. 26/06/1885 2 7 Nantymoel John M. (Mrs) 04/07/1885 46, Station Street, 76 yrs 10/07/1885 2 5 Maesteg John Margaret 01/04/1885 Slade, 65 yrs Widow of Wm. John. 03/04/1885 2 7 Southerndown John Martha 03/01/1885 Elder Street, 82 yrs Widow of the late Mr. Henry John 09/01/1885 2 2 Bridgend - coal merchant. John Martha 08/09/1885 Picton Place, 79 yrs Relict of the late Mr. Thomas 18/09/1885 3 1 Maesteg John who died 25 years ago. Eldest daughter of William and Elizabeth Phillips of Monknash.

John Mary 17/08/1885 29, Station Street, 60 yrs Wife of Mr. Isaac John. 28/08/1885 2 2 Maesteg John Susannah 05/08/1885 Kenfig Hill 5 mths Infant daughter of Evan John. 07/08/1885 3 6 John Thomas 12/03/1885 Llynvi Arms, Tondu 45 yrs "After a protracted 20/03/1885 3 5 illness". John Thomas 11/04/1885 Aberthin, near 42 yrs Brewer. 17/04/1885 2 4 Cowbridge Jones (Mrs) 10/01/1885 Llangynwyd 66 yrs "Internal cancer". Wife of Mr. John Jones - woollen 16/01/1885 3 4 manufacturer of Gadlys factory. Interred at Llangynwyd Parish Church on Wednesday.

Jones Ann 15/10/1885 South Road, 74 yrs Wife of Mr. Hugh Jones - retired 23/10/1885 3 4 Porthcawl coastguard. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Jones Annie 05/11/1885 Croft House, Wife of Edward Owen Jones and 13/11/1885 2 7 Aberavon, daughter of the late Captain John Glamorganshire Thomas of Swansea.

Jones Edward 04/06/1885 Coychurch 69 yrs Labourer. 12/06/1885 3 2 Jones Esther 12/05/1885 Newcastle, 68 yrs Wife of John Jones - labourer. 22/05/1885 2 6 Bridgend Jones Evan 11/05/1885 Bridge Street, 12 days Son of Mr. Thomas Jones - 15/05/1885 3 7 Tynewydd colliery clerk. Jones Evan 08/06/1885 West Rhondda 60 yrs Blacksmith. 12/06/1885 3 2 Houses, Pontyrhyl

Jones Evan Llewellyn 30/03/1885 The Leys, St. Athan 12 yrs Son of Mr. Edward Jones. 10/04/1885 2 6

Jones Fryswith 12/12/1885 Bryncethin 5 mths Daughter of Mr. John Jones. 18/12/1885 2 3

Jones George 10/02/1885 Caedu Colliery 56 yrs Crushed by large Inquest held 12/02/1885. Further 13/02/1885 2 6 stone. Verdict: info in article. "Accidental death". Jones George 04/02/1885 Cowbridge Verdict: "Heart failure". Mason. Inquest held 06/02/1885. 13/02/1885 3 6 Lodged with Mary Thomas. Worked for Mr. James, builder of this town. Jones Gwendoline 17/04/1885 Park Street, 6 wks Daughter of Herbert Jones - 24/04/1885 3 3 Bridgend grocers' assistant. Jones Gwenllian 10/09/1885 Pontrasla, Laleston 75 yrs 18/09/1885 2 5

Jones Henry Stanley 15/01/1885 Pentyla, Aberavon 11 days Son of Henry Jones, the Brewery. 23/01/1885 2 3

Jones Humphrey 27/03/1885 Crushed to death by Buried Monday. 03/04/1885 3 7 heavy stone falling on him. Jones James 22/05/1885 11, Vale-view 2 yrs, 8 Son of Mr. Thomas Jones - 29/05/1885 3 5 Terrace, Nantymoel mths labourer. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Jones Joseph 19/03/1885 Cwmavon 72 yrs Truck passed over his Leaves widow and family. 20/03/1885 3 6 body at work. Jones Margaret 05/06/1885 Llynfi Court, Found dead in one of Widow. 12/06/1885 3 6 Maesteg the outhouses in the garden. Jones Margaret 20/07/1885 Pontycymer 20 yrs Wife of Mr. William Jones. 24/07/1885 2 4 Jones Margaret 11/09/1885 High Street, 58 yrs Wife of Mr. Thomas Jones. 18/09/1885 2 5 Tynewydd Jones Mary Llantwit Major Wife of Mr. John Jones, and 09/01/1885 3 7 mother of the Rev. Daniel Jones (Baptist Minister of Agv (sic) , India. Funeral held 22/12/1884. Jones Mary 21/09/1885 Aberavon Hurrying between Port Widow. Of Pontyrhydyfen. 25/09/1885 3 5 Talbot and Aberavon Stations and "suddenly fell down". Jones Morgan Wyndham Colliery, Killed by large stone Inquest held Thursday. 27/03/1885 3 5 Tynewydd weighing about 9 cwt falling on him. Verdict: "Accidental death". Jones Oliver 31/08/1885 Ship Hotel, James "Congestion of the Member of St. Quintin's Lodge of 04/09/1885 3 6 Street, Cardiff lungs". Freemasons, Cowbridge. Died at his residence. Jones Rees 10/08/1885 Llwynyoreth, 3 mths Son of Mr. David Jones. 14/08/1885 2 6 Bettws Jones Samuel 12/01/1885 Pontycymer 4 yrs, 10 Verdict: "Accidental Lengthy inquest report. Inquest 16/01/1885 2 6 mths death". held at Pontycymer Arms Hotel 14/01/1885. Jones Sarah 01/01/1885 Ystradowen 48 yrs Wife of Mr. David Jones. 23/01/1885 2 3 Jones Thomas 21/03/1885 Pontyrhyl, Bettws 53 yrs 27/03/1885 3 2 Jones Thomas 03/04/1885 Tynycoed, St. 24 yrs Farm labourer. 10/04/1885 2 6 Brides Major Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Jones Thomas Llewellyn 21/09/1885 At his residence, 43 yrs "In a delicate state of For many years pastor of Mount 02/10/1885 2 5 (Rev.) Park Terrace, health for a period of 2 Pleasant Congregational Church, Pontypool or 3 years". Pontypool. Second son of Mr. Jenkyn Jones of Oakwood Colliery, Maesteg and born at Coytrahen Bridge, near Bridgend on 01/03/1844. Further info in article. See also Pg 3, Col 4. Jones Willie David 13/03/1885 Adare Street, 8 yrs "Died after a short Son of Mr. John Jones - grocer. 20/03/1885 2 3 Bridgend illness". Staying with aunt and uncle (Mr & Mrs W. Davies, Adare Street). Buried Tuesday. Pupil at Bridgend Board School. See also Pg 3, Col 5. Jones (PhD) John Harris (Rev.) 21/07/1885 Smedley's Of Trevecca College. See also 24/07/1885 2 4 Hydropathic Pg 3, Col 4. Establishment, Southport Joseph Ruth 04/02/1885 Graig-y-Twgoed, 52 yrs "Suddenly". Verdict: Wife of Mr. David Joseph - 13/02/1885 2 4 Cwmavon "Fit of apoplexy". collier. Inquest held 07/02/1885. See also Pg 3, Col 6. Further info in article. Joseph Sophia 07/07/1885 River Street, 61 yrs Wife of Mr. R. Joseph. 10/07/1885 2 5 Tynewydd Joseph Thomas 05/09/1885 Brombill, Margam 89 yrs Father of Capt. Joseph, First 25/09/1885 2 2 Glamorgan Volunteers, and of Mrs Edward Rice Daniel, Cwm Gelly Swansea. His family had resided at Margam for generations. See also Pg 3, Col 5. Keefe Joseph 18/06/1885 14, Temple Street, 7 yrs Son of Mr. Edmond Keefe. 26/06/1885 2 7 Maesteg Kettle Walter Reginald 13/12/1885 Penyfai 6 mths Son of Mr. James Kettle - 25/12/1885 2 2 sawyer. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Larcombe Ellen 21/02/1885 Cefn Cribbwr 20 mths Daughter of Wm. Larcombe - 27/02/1885 3 6 collier. Lascombe John Ennis 10/12/1885 107, Bethania 20 mths Son of Mr. Wm. Lascombe. 18/12/1885 2 3 Street, Maesteg Leahy Marion 22/11/1885 At the residence of 54 yrs Wife of Michael Leahy MD, of 04/12/1885 3 5 her son-in-law, Mr Bridgend. W. S. Stables, of 21, Grosvenor Place, Bath Leonard David 25/03/1885 12, Alma Road, 9 days Son of Mr. James Leonard. 03/04/1885 2 7 Maesteg Leonard Joseph 06/12/1885 Glyncorrwg "Inflammation". Fireman at Glyncorrwg Colliery. 11/12/1885 3 1 Funeral held Thursday.

Lewis (Mrs) 26/05/1885 Coychurch 72 yrs Widow of William Lewis - 29/05/1885 3 5 thatcher. Lewis David 03/05/1885 South Road, 54 yrs Farm labourer. 08/05/1885 3 7 Porthcawl Lewis David 27/08/1885 Brynwith, 28 yrs 04/09/1885 2 4 Coychurch Higher Lewis Edward John 26/12/1884 Porthcawl 2 yrs Son of Thomas Lewis - coal 02/01/1885 3 7 trimmer. Lewis J. D. (Rev.) 27/01/1885 Jamaica 35 yrs Son of Mr Titus Lewis of St. 20/02/1885 2 7 Quintins, Cowbridge. Chaplain in H. M. Navy, on board H. M. Ship 'Urgent', near the isle of Jamaica.

Lewis Jacob Of the Llandaff mills. Formerly of 27/02/1885 2 4 Rhadyr. Died a few days ago and his remains interred on Wednesday. Lewis James 28/02/1885 Wick 14 mths Scalded to death. Son of Mr. Rees Lewis - tailor. 06/03/1885 2 7 Saucepan of boiling See also Pg 4, Col 5. water fell on him. Verdict: "Accidental death". Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Lewis Johnny 16/02/1885 4 yrs Son of Mr. & Mrs Lewis, 27/03/1885 4 6 Carmarthen Row, Aberavon. Lewis Llewellyn 24/09/1885 Newton Nottage 66 yrs Grocer and baker. 02/10/1885 3 4 Lewis Margaret 05/04/1885 Brynwith, Pencoed 7 wks Daughter of Mr. David Lewis. 10/04/1885 2 6

Lewis Mary 05/01/1885 Cowbridge 63 yrs Widow of Mr. Henry Lewis. 23/01/1885 2 3 Lewis Mary 09/12/1885 11, Brick Row, 63 yrs Widow of Mr. Richard Lewis. 18/12/1885 2 3 Maesteg Lewis Richard 14/11/1885 Tondu 70 yrs Verdict: "Found Inquest report. Inquest held at the 20/11/1885 2 7 drowned in the feeder" Llynvi Arms, Tondu on Monday. at the Gas Works. See also Pg 4 Col 4 (lengthy article). Lewis Thomas 27/12/1884 City, Cowbridge 76 yrs 02/01/1885 3 7 Lewis Thomas 01/05/1885 Coychurch 4 yrs Son of Mr. John Lewis - sawyer. 08/05/1885 3 7 Lewis Thomas John 09/05/1885 Brynmenin 13 mths Son of Mr. David Lewis. 15/05/1885 3 7 Lewis William 24/05/1885 Gellifedi Farm, 100 yrs Farmer. Born at Tyllwyd Farm, 29/05/1885 3 3 Llanharran (sic) , Bettws in February 1785. Will be near Pencoed buried at Bethel, Pencoed on Thursday next. Lengthy article. Lewis William 14/12/1885 Winygwraddod, St. 80 yrs 18/12/1885 2 3 Brides Minor Lewis William John 11/08/1885 Kenfig Hill 7 wks Infant son of Mr. William Lewis. 28/08/1885 2 2

Lewis 09/11/1885 2, High Street, 5 hrs Infant son of Mr. Wm. Lewis. 13/11/1885 2 7 Tynewydd Leyshon William 20/02/1885 Maesteg 43 yrs "After a lengthened Registrar of births and deaths. 27/02/1885 3 6 illness". Son of Mr. Robert Leyshon of Pencoed. Formerly master of the Bridgend workhouse. Leaves widow and four children. Funeral took place on Wednesday. See also Pg 2, Col 4 & 6. Lill George Lincoln 14/10/1885 New Road, 20 yrs Gardener. 23/10/1885 3 4 Porthcawl Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Lill Mary Catherine 11/02/1885 Sunny Bank, 18 yrs Daughter of Mr. Joseph Lill - 13/02/1885 2 4 Newton Nottage carpenter. Llewellyn Ann 16/04/1885 Llantwit Major 55 yrs Wife of Mr. Llewellyn Llewellyn. 01/05/1885 2 6

Llewellyn Catherine 19/01/1885 Coity 27 yrs Wife of Mr. Matthew Llewellyn - 23/01/1885 2 3 labourer. Llewellyn Catherine 27/07/1885 New Road, 64 yrs Widow of the late Mr. Wm. 31/07/1885 2 6 Porthcawl Llewellyn. Llewellyn Edith Hannah 08/02/1885 Park Street, 12 mths Daughter of Mr. Samuel 13/02/1885 2 4 Bridgend Llewellyn - cashier. Llewellyn James 18/04/1885 Ocean Huts, Garw 60 yrs 24/04/1885 3 3 Valley Llewellyn Jane 02/11/1885 Treoes 70 yrs Wife of Mr. Morgan Llewellyn. 20/11/1885 2 7 Llewellyn John 09/01/1885 St. Athan 60 yrs Bronchitis & Interred at Bethesda-y-Fro 23/01/1885 2 3 inflammation of the Cemetery 12/01/1885. Further lungs. info Pg 3, Col 3. Llewellyn John 21/12/1885 No. 9 Colliery, 70 yrs Went into the workings Inquest report. Fireman. Inquest 25/12/1885 2 2 Maesteg carrying a naked light held Wednesday. and a safety lamp and an explosion ensued. Verdict: "Accidental death".

Llewellyn Mary Ann 25/09/1885 Shoemaker's Row, 22 mths Daughter of Mr. David Llewellyn. 02/10/1885 3 4 Maesteg Lloyd Elizabeth 30/06/1885 Park Terrace, 36 yrs "Suddenly during Wife of Mr. H. D. Lloyd - junior 03/07/1885 2 2 Bridgend confinement". partner in the firm of Bevan and Lloyd, Bridgend. See also Pg 3, Col 4. Lloyd John 26/12/1884 Kenfig Hill 70 yrs Saddler. 02/01/1885 3 7 Lloyd Mary 13/04/1885 Brynmenin 55 yrs Wife of David Lloyd. 17/04/1885 2 4 Lloyd William 12/04/1885 Great Frampton 45 yrs "A fit". See also 24/04/1885, Pg 3, Col 5: 17/04/1885 2 1 & 4 Farm, Llantwit Funeral report. Major Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Lord Elizabeth 25/09/1885 Penyfai 5 yrs Infant daughter of Mr. Henry 02/10/1885 3 4 Lord. Loveluck Arthur 29/05/1885 Newtown, Bridgend 14 mths Infant son of Mr. William 05/06/1885 3 4 Loveluck. Loveluck John 28/02/1885 The Mount, 69 yrs Bronchitis. Late of Red Hill Farm. 06/03/1885 2 7 Taibach Lucas Ernest 24/01/1885 6 wks Son of Mr. Pharaoh Lucas. 06/02/1885 3 4 Lyddon Mary Jane 06/10/1885 Fountain Street, 6 mths Daughter of Mr. William Lyddon. 09/10/1885 2 6 Newcastle Macey 19/02/1885 Church Street, 7 yrs "Very suddenly". Eldest son of Mr. Macey. 20/02/1885 2 7 Aberavon "Expired in a fit". Maddock D. (Mr.) Varteg, 91 yrs "Seized by severe Of Varteg Farm. See also 03/07/1885 3 7 Bryntroedgam diarrhoea". 10/07/1885, Pg 3, Col 3: Funeral report. Mahoney Thomas 02/06/1885 Temple Street, 51 yrs Gardener. 05/06/1885 3 4 Maesteg Major Amelia Jane "Recently" 9 mths Daughter of Mr. and Mrs Major, 15/05/1885 3 7 Pontypridd. Major Thomas 31/12/1884 Gadlys, 70 yrs "Inflammation of the "Formerly a guardian of the 02/01/1885 3 5 Llangynwyd lungs". parish". Further info on his father in the article. Marks Samuel 04/12/1885 (At his daughter's 91 yrs Formerly a jeweller in Bridgend. 18/12/1885 2 5 & 3 residence), Further info in article. Rochester Matthews David 29/11/1885 Pwllygarth Farm, 49 yrs "Long and painful Farmer. See alo 11/12/1885, Pg 04/12/1885 3 5 Kenfig Hill illness". 2, Col 5 and Pg 3, Col 2. Matthews Joseph 17/08/1885 Southerndown 18 yrs Climbing cliffs but fell Inquest report. Of Bristol. Inquest 21/08/1885 2 6 & 2 Cliffs to his death. Verdict: held 18/08/1885 at Dunraven "Accidental death". Arms Hotel. Matthews Thomas 17/11/1885 Prince of 86 yrs Retired farmer. 27/11/1885 2 6 Inn, May Joseph 21/01/1885 Druid's Inn, 74 yrs 23/01/1885 2 3 Cowbridge Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

May Mary 07/11/1885 Broughton, Wick 69 yrs Wife of Mr. Wm. May - labourer. 13/11/1885 2 7

McGaul Bessie 29/11/1885 Tranmere, 14 yrs Eldest daughter of William 11/12/1885 2 5 Burkenhead McGaul. McHenry Michael 29/10/1885 Southerndown 72 yrs Gardener at Dunraven Castle. 06/11/1885 2 4 See also Pg 3, Col 6. McKernon (Mrs) 27/07/1885 Church Street, "Very suddenly". The wife of Sergeant McKernon - 31/07/1885 3 6 Aberavon drill instructor. Merchant Henry 01/01/1885 Laleston 40 yrs Farm labourer. 16/01/1885 3 3 Meyton Hugh 22/04/1885 Castle Hotel, From apoplectic fit Lengthy inquest report. Inquest 24/04/1885 3 6 Bridgend resulting from heart held 23/04/1885. Cashier and disease. Verdict: agent at the Garth Colliery, "Natural causes". Maesteg. Miles Mary 10/12/1885 High Corner 58 yrs Widow of Mr. John Miles. 18/12/1885 2 3 House, Llanharan Miles Mary Jane 07/07/1885 Llest, Cwmgarw 2 yrs, 8 Daughter of Mr. William Miles. 10/07/1885 2 5 mths Miynon Daniel 13/06/1885 3, Concrete 2 wks Son of Mr. John Miynon. 26/06/1885 2 7 Houses, Maesteg M'Lellan James 28/10/1885 Park Street, 5 mths Infant son of Mr. David M'Lellan. 30/10/1885 2 4 Bridgend Moore William 15/05/1885 Maesteg 15 yrs Died from injuries Inquest report. Inquest held 18th 22/05/1885 3 7 received in accident on May at police station. same day at No. 9 level in the colliery. Was riding the train contrary to regulations. Verdict: "Accidental death". Morgan Cecilia 21/04/1885 Blue Street, 5 yrs Daughter of Richard Morgan - 24/04/1885 3 3 Maudlam railway packer. Morgan Charles 09/11/1885 Bryncoch 76 yrs 13/11/1885 2 7 Morgan Daniel 24/09/1885 Porthcawl 57 yrs Joiner. 02/10/1885 3 4 Morgan David 19/02/1885 Adare Street, 36 yrs Hosier. 27/02/1885 3 6 Bridgend Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Morgan Edmund 09/02/1885 Llansoar Vawr, 37 yrs Late of . Third son of 13/02/1885 2 4 near Caerleon Thomas Morgan of Floodgate, Llantwit Major. Morgan Eliza 02/02/1885 Laleston 53 yrs Widow of Mr. Richard Morgan - 06/02/1885 3 4 collier. Morgan Elizabeth 19/03/1885 Gloucester 55 yrs Formerly of Tremains, Bridgend. 03/04/1885 2 7

Morgan Elizabeth 18/05/1885 Trehinghill, near 93 yrs Widow of Mr. John Morgan. 22/05/1885 2 6 Cowbridge Morgan Frank 07/04/1885 2 yrs, 3 Youngest son of Mr. Rhys D. 10/04/1885 2 6 mths Morgan - chemist, Maesteg. Morgan Hannah 10/03/1885 Oddfellows Row, 49 yrs Wife of Mr. Howel Morgan. 13/03/1885 2 6 Bridgend Morgan Jenkin 06/11/1885 Blue Street, Kenfig 79 yrs Labourer. 13/11/1885 2 7 Morgan Mary Jane (Miss) 23/05/1885 Dunraven Place, 38 yrs "Had been ailing for Eldest daughter of Evan Morgan - 29/05/1885 2 4 Bridgend some time". cabinet maker. Funeral held yesterday. See also Pg 3, Col 5.

Morgan Philip 23/03/1885 Aberkenfig 52 yrs Collier. 27/03/1885 3 2 Morgan Richard 18/07/1885 Boar's Head Inn, 54 yrs Engine-fitter. 31/07/1885 2 6 Llanharry Morgan Richard 31/10/1885 The Tip, Nantymoel 22 yrs 13/11/1885 2 7

Morgan Sarah 29/11/1885 Pencoed 29 yrs 04/12/1885 3 5 Morgan Thomas 11/01/1885 Hare & Hands Inn, 70 yrs 23/01/1885 2 3 Aberthin, near Cowbridge Morgan William 03/02/1885 Park Slip, 14 yrs Son of Mr. John Morgan - 06/02/1885 3 4 Newcastle banksman. Morgan William 29/07/1885 Ffalda Colliery, 18 yrs Killed by roof fall. Inquest report. Inquest held at 07/08/1885 3 6 Pontycymmer Verdict: "Accidental Pontycymmer Arms, 31/07/1885. death". See also Pg 2, Col 5. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Morgans Ebenezer 03/04/1885 Glyncorrwg 16 yrs Crushed between Inquest held Monday. 10/04/1885 3 1 railway tracks. Death was instantaneous. Verdict: "Accidental death". Morley Daniel 20/03/1885 Llest Houses, 6 yrs Son of Mr. John Morley. 27/03/1885 3 2 Llangeinor Morley George 16/08/1885 Radcliffe-on-Trent, Formerly of Tondu and 21/08/1885 2 2 Notts. afterwards of Maesteg. Morris John Hopkin 08/06/1885 South Street, 2 yrs Son of Mr. Thomas Morris. 12/06/1885 3 2 Bridgend Morris Michael John 16/06/1885 15, Park Street, 5 yrs Son of Mr. Thomas Morris - 26/06/1885 2 7 Maesteg timekeeper. Mort Sarah 17/11/1885 47, Garth Road, 33 yrs Wife of Mr. Benjamin Mort. 20/11/1885 2 7 Maesteg Mort Walter 28/09/1885 Princes Street, 2 yrs Son of Mr. William Mort. 02/10/1885 3 4 Maesteg Mostyn T. P. (Maj.) Kings Head Hotel, Found dead in bed. HMI for Factories in South 20/02/1885 3 4 Newport Wales. Inspector for past 15 or 16 years in S. Wales. Mountfort Helen Eveline 29/07/1885 3 mths Infant daughter of Mr. Ralph 31/07/1885 2 6 Mountfort - estate agent. Murphy Michael 24/07/1885 Oldcastle, Bridgend 79 yrs 31/07/1885 2 6

Nash Martha Ann 04/12/1885 The Pier, Swansea Approx. 6 Found among a heap The person believed to be the 11/12/1885 4 5 yrs of rubbish washed up father of the child (Thomas Nash, by the sea. "Wilful aka 'Amos') was committed for murder". trial. See also 19/01/1886 Pg 4, Col 3 and Pg 6, Col 4. Also see 05/03/1885, Pg 3, Col 6.

Nicholas John 14/08/1885 Penyfai 25 yrs 28/08/1885 2 2 Nicholas Rachel 21/02/1885 Ogmore, St. Brides 79 yrs Widow of Edward Nicholas - farm 27/02/1885 3 6 labourer. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Nicholas Samuel 16/08/1885 Opposite Sealawn Drowning Of Bridgend. Leaves wife and 21/08/1885 2 4 near mouth of "youthful family". Body not Ogmore River. recovered. He was a commercial traveller. See also Pg 3, Col 2. Norman Maria 30/12/1884 66 yrs After a long and painful Relict of the late Thomas 02/01/1885 3 7 illness. Norman. Noyces Thomas Richard 08/04/1885 Ocean Terrace, 7 yrs Son of William Noyces. 17/04/1885 2 4 O'Brien Margaret Ann 08/05/1885 2, Miles Court, 13 days Daughter of Mr. Nicholas O'Brien. 15/05/1885 3 7 Maesteg Owen Edward 10/08/1885 38, Davies' Row, 28 yrs 14/08/1885 2 6 Blaengarw Owen Richard 30/11/1885 Coity 11 mths Son of Mr. Evan Owen - collier. 04/12/1885 3 5 Owens Elizabeth 12/11/1885 Green Meadow, 25 yrs Wife of Mr. James Owen. 20/11/1885 2 7 Llangonoyd (sic) Owens Thomas 20/03/1885 Blaenogwr Terrace, 28 yrs 27/03/1885 3 2 Nantymoel

Page John 10/07/1885 Llewellyn's Quay, 19 yrs Verdict: "Accidentally Inquest report. Second son of Mr. 17/07/1885 4 4 Port Talbot drowned whilst J. H. Page of the National bathing". Schools. Inquest held 13th July at Magistrates Room. He was a pattern maker at Margam Tin Works. Paget Mary 20/10/1885 Aberkenfig 70 yrs Wife of Mr. Joseph Page - 23/10/1885 3 4 railway contractor. Parkham John 14/11/1885 5, Oxford Place, 29 yrs 20/11/1885 2 7 Tynewydd Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Parkwood William 05/10/1885 Tynewydd 58 yrs Was in charge of a Haulier. Of 24, Nolton Street, 09/10/1885 2 7 horse and trap and Bridgend. Inquest held on 4th went over a steep Oct. Long article. embankment into the on 30/09/1885. Verdict: "As a result of injuries received". Parry Mary Ann 30/11/1885 4, Powell's Row, 13 wks Daughter of Mr. Geo. Parry. 04/12/1885 3 5 Pontycymer Parsons Thomas Hubert 07/06/1885 St. Donats 5½ yrs Verdict: "Death from Inquest report. Youngest son of 12/06/1885 3 2 & 6 ("Bertie") natural causes". T. J. and E. L. Parsons of Cowbridge. Father a grocer. Child subject to fits. Further info in article. Patridge Francis 03/11/1885 34, Tynewydd Row, 13 yrs Daughter of Mr. John Patridge. 13/11/1885 2 7 Tynewyyd (NB, The GRO has this person's name recorded as "Frances Partridge"). Peregrine Mary Elizabeth 12/12/1885 20, Park Street, 4 mths Daughter of Mr. Philip Peregrine. 18/12/1885 2 3 Maesteg Petty Sarah 21/09/1885 Church Street 70 yrs Widow of Mr. Thomas Petty. 02/10/1885 3 4 Phillips David 12/04/1885 Nanthir, Garw 72 yrs 17/04/1885 2 4 Valley Phillips Edith 05/01/1885 Cunard Row, 8 yrs Daughter of Mr. Wm. Phillips - 09/01/1885 2 2 Cwmavon sawyer. Phillips Elizabeth 12/03/1885 , 17 yrs Daughter of Mr. Thomas Phillips. 20/03/1885 3 5 Llangonoyd (sic) Phillips J. 09/05/1885 Bryntroedgam 72 yrs "Ailing for some Father of the late G. Ffrwdwyllt of 15/05/1885 3 5 years". this place. Leaves three daughters and a son. Funeral took place on Tuesday at Pontrhydyfen. Phillips William 03/08/1885 Llanharran 61 yrs Platelayer. 14/08/1885 2 6 Philpin James 06/01/1885 , Ewenny 4 mths Son of Wm. Philpin - farm 09/01/1885 2 2 labourer. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Philps Thomas George 05/10/1885 River Street, 5 yrs Son of Mr. William Philps. 09/10/1885 2 6 Tynewydd Pippin Mary 29/09/1885 Pencoed 55 yrs Wife of Mr. Wm. Pippin. 09/10/1885 2 6 Poole Mary 27/10/1885 Kenfig Hill 58 yrs Wife of Mr. James Poole. 30/10/1885 2 4 Potter Elizabeth Ann 06/09/1885 Aberkenfig 2½ mths Infant daughter of Mr. David 11/09/1885 2 4 Potter. Pound John 01/09/1885 71 yrs Died at his son's residence. For 04/09/1885 3 7 many years saw-mill and house- agent for Messrs Vivian & Sons. Funeral takes place at Chapel-of- Ease, Taibach tomorrow. Powell Annie 14/07/1885 29, Brunswick 34 yrs "After a long illness". Wife of E. L. Powell. 31/07/1885 2 6 Street, Swansea Powell Cornelius 25/01/1885 Walker's yard, 5 yrs Youngest son of Mrs. Wm. 30/01/1885 2 7 Cwmavon Powell (widow). Powell David 08/02/1885 Mount Pleasant 73 yrs 13/02/1885 2 4 House, Pontypridd

Powell Evan 28/01/1885 Aberkenfig 60 yrs Collier. 30/01/1885 2 7 Powell John 13/06/1885 Llantwit Major 82 yrs Shoemaker. 19/06/1885 3 7 Power Mary 20/03/1885 Nottage 29 yrs Daughter of Mr. Joseph Power - 27/03/1885 3 2 labourer. Preece Mary 15/10/1885 Lisworney 86 yrs Widow of Mr. William Preece - 30/10/1885 2 4 blacksmith. Preece Mary 27/10/1885 Brynmenin 26 yrs 30/10/1885 2 4 Presley T. H. "In a fit". Of Swansea. 06/02/1885 1 7 Price Llewellyn 08/02/1885 Pantyffynonau, 67 yrs "After a comparatively Father of Dr. Price of Cardiff. 13/02/1885 2 4 Bonvilstone, near short but severe Carried on a very large and Cardiff illness". extensive business as a timber merchant. Interred at Zoar Calvinistic Methodist Churchyard 12/02/1885. See also Pg 3, Col 7.

Price Wm. 28/07/1885 The 'Rest', 19 yrs 31/07/1885 2 6 Porthcawl Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Price 23/09/1885 Liverpool House, 6 mths Infant son of Mr. Price. 02/10/1885 3 4 Pontycymer Prichard Mary 15/12/1885 Aber House, 19 days Daughter of Mr. John Prichard. 18/12/1885 2 3 Nantymoel Prichard Sarah Jane 16/06/1885 9, Blaenogwr 2 yrs Daughter of Mr. Wm. Prichard. 26/06/1885 2 7 Terrace, Nantymoel

Prichard William 13/08/1885 West House, Wick 18 mths Son of Mr. Wm. Prichard. 28/08/1885 2 2

Pritchard Harold 28/11/1885 Nolton Street, 7 mths Son of Mr. Benjamin Pritchard - 04/12/1885 3 5 Bridgend grocer. Protheroe Mary Elizabeth 18/07/1885 Brackla Street, 9 yrs Daughter of Mr. John Protheroe. 24/07/1885 2 4 Bridgend Pugsley Albert 11/05/1885 Short Row, 8 mths Son of Mr. James Pugsley. 15/05/1885 3 7 Bryncethin Reece William 14/12/1885 Near Ewenny, Fell out of a trap near Farm servant. Was in the employ 18/12/1885 2 6 Bridgend Ewenny. Verdict: of the Lloyd family for only 1 "Accidental death" but week. Inquest held on Tuesday. jury added a rider Lengthy inquest report. censuring Messrs Lloyd & Davies for their actions. Rees (Mrs) Of Brynwhith. Lengthy funeral 22/05/1885 3 7 report. Sister of Mr. B. M. Davies of Wellfield, Aberavon. Funeral held last Friday. Rees Amelia 28/03/1885 Newcastle, 31 yrs 03/04/1885 2 7 Bridgend Rees Ann 24/07/1885 Pencoed 91 yrs Widow of the late Mr. Thomas 31/07/1885 2 6 Rees. Rees Catherine 11/04/1885 "Had been ailing for Daughter of Mr. Leyshon 24/04/1885 3 5 some time". Williams, of Taibach. Funeral took place on Wednesday. Further info in article. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Rees Henry 07/03/1885 Bettws 8 mths Son of Mr. James Reed - collier. 20/03/1885 3 5

Rees Henry 02/05/1885 Newcastle, 10 wks Son of Mr. Thomas Rees. 08/05/1885 3 7 Bridgend Rees Howell 28/09/1885 Temple Street, 82 yrs 02/10/1885 3 4 Maesteg Rees Jane 24/01/1885 Molchenydd, 75 yrs Widow of Mr. David Rees. 06/02/1885 3 4 Llangan Rees Jenkin 15/03/1885 Llwydarth Road, 70 yrs 20/03/1885 3 5 Maesteg Rees Margaretta 29/09/1885 Llanharran 9 wks Infant daughter of the Rev. Levi 02/10/1885 3 4 Rees. Rees Thomas 21/01/1885 Tynypwll, Pyle 80 yrs Farmer. 23/01/1885 2 3 Rees Thomas 29/11/1885 Cefncribbwr 65 yrs Collier. 04/12/1885 3 5 Rees William 11/12/1885 Cowbridge 63 yrs 18/12/1885 2 3 Reynish George 12/10/1885 South Parade 41 yrs 30/10/1885 2 4 Reynolds Anne (Mrs) 06/03/1885 Cowbridge 88 yrs "After a short illness". Relict of the late Mr. James 20/03/1885 3 5 & 6 Reynolds - auctioneer of this town. Interred at Cowbridge on Wednesday in last week. Reynolds Catherine Emily 04/04/1885 Bridge Street, 7 mths Daughter of Henry Reynolds. 17/04/1885 2 4 Tynewydd Rich, snr. Edward 01/07/1885 Bridgend "Ailing for some Sat on the Local Board for some 03/07/1885 2 2 months". years. Also an active member of The Oddfellows. Funeral on Monday next. Richards Ann 17/09/1885 Coity 11 yrs Daughter of Thomas Richards. 25/09/1885 2 2 Richards Brinley 01/05/1885 London 65 yrs "Intense inflammation Well-known Welsh composer 08/05/1885 3 4 and congestion of the born at Carmarthen in 1819. Was lungs". at the Royal Academy of Music on Wednesday and taken ill on Thursday. See also 15/05/1885, Pg 3, Col 6. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Richards Daniel 26/12/1884 Cwmbran 79 yrs Verdict: "Disease of Inquest report. Inquest held 02/01/1885 2 1 the heart". 29/12/1884 at High-Corner House, Llanharan. Richards Elizabeth 15/09/1885 South Cornelly 79 yrs Widow of the late Mr. Thomas 25/09/1885 2 2 Richards. Richards Thomas 08/11/1885 30 yrs "After a lingering Son of Mr. Richard Richards - 13/11/1885 2 7 illness". farmer. Of Colwinstone. Richards Thomas Powell 17/04/1885 Manor Road, 8 mths Infant son of Mr. Thomas 24/04/1885 3 3 Walworth, London Richards, formerly of Aberavon. Richards Thos. 11/09/1885 South Cornelly 89 yrs 18/09/1885 2 5 Richards William 02/12/1885 52, Bridgend Road, 81 yrs 11/12/1885 2 5 Maesteg Richards Wm. Evan 10/06/1885 10, Chapel Street, 63 yrs Accident at Wyndham Recently arrived from America. 12/06/1885 3 6 Nantymoel Pit. He knocked a See also 19/06/1885. Pg 2, Col 6 'sprag' out but without and 26/06/1885, Pg 2, Col 7. inserting a second one first. Lump of coal slid out and crushed him. Verdict: "Accidental death". Roberts (Miss) Funeral report. Funeral held 25/09/1885 3 5 10/09/1885 at parish churchyard. Of Cambrian House, Llandilo. Interred in same vault as parents. Niece of Mr. B. M. Davies, Westfield Villas, Aberavon.

Roberts David 19/12/1885 Oldcastle Cancer. Retired carpenter. Returned from 25/12/1885 2 3 Bristol Hospital a few days earlier. Calvinistic Minister. Roberts William 20/09/1885 Nolton Street, 70 yrs Builder. 25/09/1885 2 2 Bridgend Rock John 13/08/1885 Aberkenfig 15 wks Infant son of Mr. Philip Rock. 28/08/1885 2 2 Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Rogers Margaret Railway Terrace, 68 yrs "Complained of pain in Wife of William Rogers. 10/07/1885 3 3 Pontycymmer (sic) the head… and immediately expired". Rosser Gwenllian 27/01/1885 Kenfig Hill 79 yrs Widow of Howel Rosser - collier. 30/01/1885 2 7 Routledge (Mrs) 06/05/1885 Lancaster House, "After a very short Wife of Mr. J. Routledge - 08/05/1885 3 6 & 7 Tondu illness". "Inflammation Superintendent of the Llynfi and of the lungs". Ogmore section of the GWR. Funeral to take place on Saturday. Routledge Agnes Mary 23/02/1885 New Road, 30 mths Daughter of Wm. Routledge - 27/02/1885 3 6 Porthcawl engineer. Rowberry Emily Annie 25/10/1885 Adare Street, 2 mths Infant daughter of Mr. Edward 30/10/1885 2 4 Bridgend Rowberry. Rowlands John 12/11/1885 1, Maesteg Row, 18 mths Son of Mr. John Rowlands. 20/11/1885 2 7 Maesteg Rowlands Watkin 19/01/1885 Gelli Incline, 70 yrs Verdict: "Accidental Inquest held 22/01/1885 at 30/01/1885 3 5 death". "Killed on Gelli Pentre. incline by a journey of trams running over him". Sadler Elizabeth "Recently" Croid(sic) , near The wife of Mr. Richard Sadler - 03/04/1885 2 3 Barnstaple ex-superintendent of police (formerly of Bridgend). Sant Margaret 27/10/1885 St. Hilary 89 yrs Widow of Mr. Richard Sant. 30/10/1885 2 4 Saunders George Holmes 22/04/1885 Post Office, 70 yrs "After an illness of a For many years postmaster of 24/04/1885 3 6 Porthcawl few weeks". this place. Further info in article. See also 01/05/1885, Pg 2, Col 6.

Sexton George Climbed the parapet of 06/11/1885 3 6 a railway cutting near Gladys Works and slipped and fell breaking his neck. Shea David 22/01/1885 Aberkenfig 47 yrs Iron works labourer. 23/01/1885 2 3 Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Sherrah Thomas 03/10/1885 High Street, 7 days Son of Mr. Thomas Sherrah. 09/10/1885 2 6 Tynewydd Shirley 23/06/1885 At his residence, Short but acute illness. Solicitor to the Marquis of Bute. 26/06/1885 2 6 near Cardiff Sibley Mary Jane 26/09/1885 Tynewydd 6 mths Daughter of Mr. T. Sibley. 02/10/1885 3 4 Smell 20/07/1885 Glyncorrwg 4 yrs Taken ill while visiting Daughter of Walter Smell - 28/08/1885 3 7 her aunt. formerly an inhabitant of this place and latterly of Pontypridd. Interred in Glyncorrwg Churchyard. Smith Joseph 11/12/1885 Trebothing, near 45 yrs Platelayer. 18/12/1885 2 3 Cowbridge Smith Lewis 29/03/1885 12, Cardigan 19 days Son of Mr. John Smith. 03/04/1885 2 7 Terrace, Nantymoel

Smith William 11/11/1885 Messrs Davies & Fell from great height 13/11/1885 3 7 Son's tinplate whilst cleaning the works, Taibach works and was killed instantly. Smith 15/08/1885 Llangefelach Found dead in the Grocer. Inquest report (opened 21/08/1885 3 3 Street, Swansea kitchen and his and adjourned). assistant found in a 'dying condition'. Smith 30/08/1885 Pontycymer 10 hrs Infant son of Mr. Henry Smith. 04/09/1885 2 4 Stacey Francis Edmund 03/10/1885 (sic) 56 yrs "A brief but serious Son of the late Rev. T. Stacey. 09/10/1885 2 7 Castle illness". Educated at Eton (Kings Scholar), then King's College, Cambridge - became a Fellow. Gave a window costing £10,000 to King's College. Trained for the Bar. Further info in article. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Staghill Bernard 13/05/1885 Great Western 10 yrs Knocked down by Lived on Water Street, Kenfig 15/05/1885 3 5 Railway Line 9:30pm goods train with his mother. Inquest to be between Water and died instantly. held. Street, Kenfig and Pyle Stanford William 11/09/1885 Commercial Street, 59 yrs 18/09/1885 2 5 Tynewydd Stephens E. (Rev.) 10/05/1885 Tanymarian, 59 yrs "After a prolonged Tanymarian Congregational 15/05/1885 2 6 Bangor illness". minister and musical composer. Well-known in Welsh musical circles. Further info in article. Stephenson W. P. 06/07/1885 Fernleigh House, "After a prolonged Clerk to the Cardiff Board of 10/07/1885 2 2 Newport Road, illness". Guardians and other important Cardiff public offices. Principal partner of the well-known firm of Messrs Stephenson and Alexander, auctioneers, land agents and accountants. Leaves widow and six children. Stevens Edward 09/05/1885 34, Park Street, 9 days Son of Mr. John Stevens. 15/05/1885 3 7 Maesteg Stradling Thomas 24/11/1885 Coity 80 yrs Sexton for 15 yrs at Coity 27/11/1885 2 6 Church. See also Pg 3, Col 7. Sutton Thomas George 17/12/1885 Oldcastle, Bridgend 13 mths Son of Mr. J. M. Sutton - 25/12/1885 2 2 insurance agent. Swinnerton Ellen 26/04/1885 Tondu Parsonage 41 yrs Wife of the Rev. J. Swinnerton - 01/05/1885 2 3 & 6 recently appointed curate of Tondu. Family of eight children. Lengthy funeral report. See also 03/07/1885, Pg 3, Col 4: Death of 8 month old son. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Swinnerton Frederick 12/06/1885 Aberkenfig 8 mths Infant son of the Rev. J. 03/07/1885 3 4 Swinnerton. See also 01/05/1885, Pg 2 Cols 3 & 6: Death of the child's mother. Symmons Ann 28/08/1885 Ancient Briton, 59 yrs 04/09/1885 2 4 Newton Nottage Taylor Emma 16/01/1885 Cowbridge 40 yrs Unmarried. 23/01/1885 2 3 Taylor Samuel 22/05/1885 Bettws 52 yrs 29/05/1885 3 5 Taylor Sarah 27/05/1885 de Beauvoir Arms, Hydrophobia (rabies). Wife of John Taylor. 29/05/1885 2 7 Kingsland Telling Thomas Laidlaw 25/05/1885 Tondu Arms, 41 yrs Landlord. Interred at 29/05/1885 3 4 & 5 Tondu on Wednesday. Lengthy article. Thomas Amy Elizabeth 14/10/1885 Coity 6 mths Daughter of Mr. John Thomas - 23/01/1885 2 3 labourer. Thomas Ann 17/05/1885 Kenfig Hill 54 yrs Widow of Mr. Ll. Thomas - collier. 22/05/1885 2 6

Thomas Arthur 20/05/1885 Colwinstone 19 days Infant son of Mr. Daniel Thomas - 22/05/1885 2 6 farmer. Thomas Caroline (Mrs.) 27/06/1885 , 66 yrs 03/07/1885 3 4 Llanblethian Thomas D. Cilygofid, Funeral sermon at Bryn Sion 20/03/1885 3 6 Bryntroedgam Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Thomas David 07/02/1885 Treoes 5 mths Son of Mr. David Thomas - 13/02/1885 2 4 farmer. Thomas David 25/02/1885 Landow (sic) Verdict: "Heart Well known agriculturalist. 27/02/1885 3 5 disease". Inquest held. Funeral took place 02/02/1885. See also 06/03/1885, Pg 3, Col 3. Thomas David 07/03/1885 Southerndown 84 yrs Carpenter. 13/03/1885 2 6 Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Thomas David 30(31?)/10/1885 Llanblethian, 46 yrs Verdict: "Wilful Of Stall Court. Well known cattle 06/11/1885 3 1-5 Cowbridge murder" by David and dealer. See also 13/11/1885, Pg Edward Roberts. 3, Col 1-5 & 7, 20/11/1885, Supplement Pg 1, Col 1-3, 25/12/1885, Pg 2, Col 6, 05/03/1885, Pg 6, Col 6: Execution of David Roberts. Thomas Edward 09/03/1885 Olivia Terrace, 4 yrs, 10 Son of Mr. John Thomas - refiner. 20/03/1885 3 5 Maesteg mths Thomas Edwin D. 10/06/1885 Llanblethian 3½ yrs Knocked against a Son of the landlord of the 19/06/1885 3 6 table, fell into a vessel General Picton where the of beer which was accident and the inquest fermenting and was occurred. Inquest held 12th June. badly scalded.Verdict: "Shock to the system. Caused by scalds".

Thomas Elizabeth 05/02/1885 Greenfield Cottage, 40 yrs Wife of Mr. Morgan Thomas - 13/02/1885 2 4 Aberkenfig collier.

Thomas Elizabeth 26/07/1885 Penylan, near 3½ yrs Sunstroke, bringing on Daughter of Edwin Thomas - 31/07/1885 3 6 Cowbridge convulsions. labourer. Thomas Elizabeth Ellen 15/11/1885 Dunraven Place, 41 yrs Wife of Mr. David Thomas - 20/11/1885 2 4 & 7 Bridgend draper of this town. Interred on Thursday in Coity Churchyard. Thomas Hopkin 13/12/1885 Garth Farm, 74 yrs Farmer. 18/12/1885 2 3 Llangonwyd (sic) Thomas James 29/07/1885 South Cornelly, 5 wks Infant son of Mr. Hopkin Thomas. 31/07/1885 2 6 Pyle Thomas James John Fell into hot water 30/01/1885 1 6 boiler. (Supple Thomas Janet 23/04/1885 Llydarth Road, 63 yrs Wife of Mr. Wm. Thomas. 01/05/1885 2 6 Maesteg Thomas Janet 29/11/1885 Cwmfelin, 46 yrs Wife of Mr. John Thomas. 04/12/1885 3 5 Llangynwyd Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Thomas Janet Powell 08/06/1885 Overt Terrace, 8 yrs Daughter of Mr. John Thomas. 12/06/1885 3 2 Maesteg Thomas John 18/12/1884 Shock due to burns. Resumed inquest on 02/01/1885 09/01/1885 2 6 & 7 Verdict: "Accidental into deaths of 3 men at Pwllcarn death". Colliery, Garw Valley. (Very long article). "Chargeman of the shift". "Died the next day".

Thomas John "Stone Quarry", Killed by a fall of Inquest held 3rd August at the 07/08/1885 3 5 Aberavon rubbish. Verdict: Magistrates' Room. "Accidental death". Thomas Joyce 07/10/1885 Queen Street, 58 yrs Wife of Mr. David Thomas. 09/10/1885 2 6 Bridgend Thomas Leonard Preece 26/06/1885 Picket House, 5 yrs Son of Mr. David Thomas - farm 03/07/1885 3 4 Landow bailiff. Thomas Lewis 01/08/1885 12 yrs "After a long and Son of Mr. David Thomas - 14/08/1885 2 6 painful illness". farmer. See also Pg 3, Col 4: Funeral report. Thomas Margaret 05/06/1885 Wyndham Place, Verdict: "Syncope" Inquest report. Widow. Died 12/06/1885 3 6 Nantymoel suddenly. Inquest held at Court Colman Hotel on Tuesday 9th. Thomas Mary 22/05/1885 Wick 86 yrs Wife of Mr. Edmund Thomas - 29/05/1885 3 5 shoemaker. Thomas Mary 11/12/1885 Garthvach, 31 yrs Wife of Mr. Moses Thomas. 18/12/1885 2 3 Maesteg Thomas Mary Anna 28/07/1885 Nolton Street, 66 yrs Widow of the late Mr. Evan 31/07/1885 2 6 Bridgend Thomas. Thomas Richard 10/10/1885 The Hollies, 16 mths Son of Mr. David Thomas - 16/10/1885 3 5 Laleston farmer. Thomas Robert 17/01/1885 Llanblethian 65 yrs Weaver. 23/01/1885 2 3 Thomas Robert 08/08/1885 Court Newydd, 22 yrs 14/08/1885 2 6 Landow Thomas Robert Silverton 16/07/1885 Nolton Street, 13 mths Infant son of Mr. Edward Thomas 17/07/1885 2 2 Bridgend - licensed victualler. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Thomas Ruth 30/03/1885 Colwinstone Verdict: "Died from Found with clothes all burned in 10/04/1885 3 1 burning and front of fire. Inquest held 1st April suffocation". at The Sycamore Tree". Further info in article. Thomas Sarah 05/04/1885 Coity 60 yrs Wife of Mr. Thomas Thomas - 10/04/1885 2 6 labourer. Thomas Sarah 14/06/1885 8, Station Street, 31 yrs 26/06/1885 2 7 Maesteg Thomas Sarah Catherine 13/06/1885 4, High Street, 10 mths Daughter of Mr. William Thomas. 26/06/1885 2 7 Maesteg Thomas Thomas 09/03/1885 Tynton, Garw 18 yrs Son of Mr. John Thomas - 20/03/1885 3 5 Valley farmer. Thomas Thomas 29/03/1885 Laleston 80 yrs Farm labourer. 10/04/1885 2 6 Thomas Thomas 24/07/1885 Tynywern, St. 86 yrs 07/08/1885 3 6 Brides Minor Thomas Thomas 24/10/1885 Garth Farm, 28 yrs Farmer. 30/10/1885 2 4 Llangynwyd Thomas, JP, DL. George William 08/12/1885 The Heath, near 42 yrs Long illness with a liver Of Ystrad Mynach and The 11/12/1885 2 5 & 7 Griffith Cardiff complaint. Heath, Glamorganshire. JP and DL for that county. Treharne Charles 08/06/1885 Pencoed 15 yrs Mason. 12/06/1885 3 2 Treharne Eleanor (Miss) 05/10/1885 Ffawyddog Farm, 90 yrs 09/10/1885 2 6 Llangeinor Treharne Margaret 30/08/1885 Pit Street, Maesteg 9 yrs Daughter of Mr. William 04/09/1885 2 4 Treharne. Trimlett Samuel 02/09/1885 34, Wood Street, 59 yrs 11/09/1885 2 4 Maesteg Trotman Susannah 03/05/1885 Fountain Crossing, 85 yrs Widow. 08/05/1885 3 7 Aberkenfig Trott Charley 24/04/1885 Cowbridge 10 mths Son of Mr. John Trott. 01/05/1885 2 6 Turner Mary 12/03/1885 Blaenogwr Terrace, 12 mths Daughter of Mr. John Turner. 20/03/1885 3 5 Nantymoel Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Tyler Roper Trevor (Rev.) 19/02/1885 Rectory, 83 yrs "After a rather long One of the oldest clergymen in 20/02/1885 3 7 , (Vale of illness". the , and one Glamorgan) of the few who took part in the consecration of Bishop Olivant to the See of Llandaff nearly a century ago. See also 27/02/1885, Pg 2, Col 7 (further information) and 06/03/1885 Pg 3, Col 2: Funeral report. Ungod Gwenllian 31/07/1885 4, Railway Terrace, 9 wks Daughter of Mr. John Ungod. 07/08/1885 3 6 Pontycymer

Verity Abraham John (Dr.) 03/09/1885 At his residence, 67 yrs Two entries in same column. 04/09/1885 2 4 Dunraven Place, Medical officer to the Workhouse, Bridgend the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union, and to the Bridgend Local Board. Youngest son of Mr. Abraham Verity. Married with large family. His eldest son, Dr Abraham Verity, a surgeon to a works in Monmouthshire. See also 11/09/1885, Pg 2, Col 4: Burial at parish churchyard of Coity on Monday last and Pg 2 Col 7: Condolences expressed. Also see 25/09/1885 Pg 2 Col 4: Acknowledgement of letter by Mrs. Verity.

Vernon John 23/01/1885 Bryncoch 63 yrs "Severe attack of Died at the residence of his son 30/01/1885 3 5 pneumonia". (Police Constable Jas. Vernon). Remains conveyed to Dinas Powis (sic) where his wife was buried 25 years ago. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Waldon Isaac 23/09/1885 "The smith pond", 26 yrs By drowning. Verdict: Inquest report. Inquest held 02/10/1885 1 1 Nantyffyllon "Suicide while in a 25/09/1885 at the Police Station, state of unsound Nantyffyllon. mind". Walker Claud Harrop 31/12/1884 Porthcawl 3 mths Son of the Rev. J. H. Walker - 09/01/1885 2 2 Congregational Minister. Walters Margaret 06/04/1885 Garth Road, 72 yrs 17/04/1885 2 4 Maesteg Walters Mary (Miss) 24/05/1885 Bryntroedgam 21 yrs "Suffered a long and Daughter of Mr. Joseph Walters 29/05/1885 3 4 painful death". of this place. For last 2 yrs entirely confined to bed suffering from disease of the bone. Funeral on Wednesday at the Chapel-of- Ease, Taibach. Further info in article. Walters 02/07/1885 Bryntroedgam 11 yrs "Effects of brain fever". Daughter of Mr & Mrs J. Walters. 17/07/1885 3 7 Buried their eldest daughter (aged 21) six weeks ago. A fortnight prior Mrs Walters' father (John Phillip) was buried from their home. Ward William Newport District representative of the 10/07/1885 2 7 Western Mail. Related by marriage to Mrs Bird of Bridgend and Mr. N. Bird of Cowbridge. He started the "Cardiff Times". Further info in article. Waters Richard 03/01/1885 Aberkenfig 13 days Son of Mr. W. G. Waters - wagon 09/01/1885 2 2 examiner (GWR). Watkins John 31/01/1885 Aberdare Juntion Resident of Cardiff employed on 06/02/1885 1 7 (Junction Hotel) . Found on the line at Aberdare Junction supposedly knocked down. Watkins Sarah 02/09/1885 154, Bridgend 22 hrs Daughter of Mr. John Watkins. 11/09/1885 2 4 Road, Maesteg Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Watts Alice Maud 11/01/1885 White Lion Inn, 3 yrs Measles. Daughter of Mr. Alban Watts 23/01/1885 2 3 Llantwit Major (died within days of siblings). See also Pg 3, Col 1. Watts Blanche 14/01/1885 White Lion Inn, 2 yrs Measles. Daughter of Mr. Alban Watts 23/01/1885 2 3 Llantwit Major (died within days of siblings). See also Pg 3, Col 1. Watts David 23/04/1885 19, Garn Road, 57 yrs 01/05/1885 2 6 Maesteg Watts Thomas 13/01/1885 White Lion Inn, 8 mths Measles. Son of Mr. Alban Watts (sisters 23/01/1885 2 3 Llantwit Major died within days of him). See also Pg 3, Col 1. Wheadon Elizabeth 25/05/1885 Bridgend Road, 58 yrs Wife of Mr. Giles Wheadon - 29/05/1885 3 5 Maesteg labourer. Wheeler George 24/03/1885 Oddfellows Row, 65 yrs Railway ganger. 27/03/1885 3 2 Bridgend Whyett Sapphire Llantrisant 72 yrs "Found dead in bed". Widow. Housekeeeper to Mr. 03/07/1885 3 7 Richard Bevan - farmer. Williams (Dr.) "Last week" Funeral took place on Monday at 22/05/1885 3 7 The Baptist burial place, Blackmill. Further info in article. Williams A. (Mrs) Cwmgwina, Funeral sermon at Bryn Sion 20/03/1885 3 6 Bryntroedgam Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Williams Abraham 24/01/1885 Cowbridge 81 yrs 06/02/1885 3 4 Williams Cadwaladr 27/09/1885 Pontyrhil 2 yrs Son of Mr. John Williams. 02/10/1885 3 4 Williams Catherine 02/02/1885 Cefn Cribbwr, 57 yrs Widow of Mr. Benjamin Williams - 06/02/1885 3 4 Tythegston collier. Williams Daniel 20/04/1885 Llest, Cwmgarw 11 yrs 24/04/1885 3 3 Williams David 09/03/1885 Tydu, Llanharry 72 yrs 20/03/1885 3 5 Williams David 22/11/1885 13, Prince's Street, 3 wks Son of Mr. R. Williams. 04/12/1885 3 5 Maesteg Williams Edward 31/05/1885 Penllyne 85 yrs 19/06/1885 3 7 Williams Edward 14/07/1885 Cefn Shop, Kenfig 50 yrs Grocer and draper. Report of the 24/07/1885 2 4 Hill funeral in the second edition Pg 1, Col 2 and also 31/07/1885, Pg 4, Col 6. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Williams Elizabeth 20/08/1885 2, Golden Terrace, 3 mths Daughter of Mr. Evan Williams. 28/08/1885 2 2 Maesteg Williams Elizabeth 24/08/1885 Durham Row, 31 yrs Widow of Mr. David Williams. 28/08/1885 2 2 Tondu Williams Elizabeth 27/09/1885 Gilvach Goch (sic) 14 mths Daughter of Mr. William Williams. 02/10/1885 3 4

Williams Elizabeth M. 22/04/1885 21, Hill Street, 47 yrs 24/04/1885 3 3 Tynewydd Williams Emma 17/09/1885 Graig, Cefncribbwr 20 yrs Wife of Mr. Rees Williams. 25/09/1885 2 2

Williams Gregory Rice 24/04/1885 Rockhampton, 15 mths Beloved son of Mr. Rees 02/10/1885 3 4 Queensland, Williams and grandson of Mr. Australia Moses Gregory, Park Street, Bridgend. Williams Gwenllian 26/04/1885 Wick 53 yrs Wife of Mr. Thomas Williams - 01/05/1885 2 6 road contractor. Williams Harriet 13/08/1885 Adare Street, 69 yrs Widow of the late Mr. Frederick 28/08/1885 2 2 Bridgend Williams. Williams Henry 16/01/1885 Coegnant Pit, 46 yrs Crushed from coal Leaves widow and several 23/01/1885 3 3 Maesteg falling on him. Verdict: children. Lived at Grove Street. "Accidental death". Inquest held 19/01/1885. Further info in article. Williams Jane 06/04/1885 Broughton Farm, 65 yrs Widow of David Williams. 10/04/1885 2 6 Wick Williams John 01/07/1885 Llantwit Major 71 yrs Bronchitis. Funeral report. Interred 17/07/1885 3 7 05/07/1885 at the parish church. See also Pg 2, Col 2. Williams John 17/10/1885 Charwood House, 39 yrs "After a short illness". Second suriving son of Mr. John 23/10/1885 3 3 & 4 Roath, Cardiff Williams and, with his brother, was a partner in their ironmongery firm in Cardiff. Leaves a widow and two children. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Williams John 18 yrs Death followed from a Inquest report. Inquest held 13/11/1885 3 6 slight wound from a 07/11/1885. Was injured pick whilst working at 19/10/1885. Continued to work Coegnant Pit. Verdict: until last Monday. "Accidental death". Williams Lilian Jane 27/03/1885 The Horse Shoe 2 wks Infant daughter of Mr. J. Williams. 10/04/1885 2 6 Inn, St. Athan Williams Margaret 05/03/1885 Temple Street, 61 yrs Wife of Mr. David Williams - 20/03/1885 3 5 Maesteg shoemaker. Williams Maria 13/06/1885 Ystradowen 68 yrs Wife of Mr. John Williams, 19/06/1885 3 7 formerly of Tynytranch. Williams Mary Ann 06/01/1885 Aberkenfig 12 wks Daughter of Mr. John Hyne 09/01/1885 2 2 Williams - platelayer. Williams Morgan Isaac 31/03/1885 Commercial Street, 1 day Son of John Williams - grocer. 17/04/1885 2 4 Tynewydd Williams Rebecca 17/08/1885 Bush Inn, St. Hilary 77 yrs Widow of Mr. John Williams. 28/08/1885 2 2

Williams Susie Margaret 02/02/1885 Coity Road, 25 yrs Caught a cold, fever Wife of Mr. J. M. Williams - 06/02/1885 3 4 Bridgend ensued and she died. accountant. Interred 05/02/1885. See also Pg 2, Col 5. Williams Thomas Robert 29/08/1885 The Firs, Allerby 76 yrs Late of Newton Nottage, and 04/09/1885 2 4 Road, Forest Hill, formerly of Caerleon, Mon. London, S. E. Williams Thos. 23/12/1884 Wick 76 yrs Labourer. See also 09/01/1885, 02/01/1885 3 7 Pg 2, Col 2. Williams Thos. 15/04/1885 Cwmdu Row, 16 yrs Son of Mr. D. Williams - draper 24/04/1885 3 3 Maesteg and grocer. See also 01/05/1885, Pg 2, Col 6. Williams William 16/02/1885 Aberkenfig 3 hrs Son of Mr. Evan Williams. 20/02/1885 2 4 Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Williams William 21/02/1885 The Armoury, 83 yrs Worked for some years in 27/02/1885 3 5 & 6 Cowbridge London as a wine merchant. Son of the late Rev. Dr. Williams, headmaster of Cowbridge Grammar School. Elder brother of the late Rev. Dr. Charles Williams, principal of Jesus College, Oxford. Williams William 25/03/1885 Llantwit Major 78 yrs Butcher. 10/04/1885 2 6 Williams William 27/05/1885 Nolton Street, 16 yrs Labourer. 05/06/1885 3 4 Bridgend Williams William 04/07/1885 Ffaldam Farm 25 yrs Died from injuries Collier. See also Pg 3, Col 3. 10/07/1885 2 5 House, Pontycymer received from a fall of stones while at work at Ffaldam Colliery on 18th April last. Williams William 25/07/1885 Maesteg Died following surgery Manager of Oakwood Colliery, 31/07/1885 3 7 for a rupture. Maesteg and member of the Board of Health and Burial Board. Funeral held 29th July. Remains interred at the cemetary. See also 07/08/1885, Pg 3, Col 6 and 14/07/1885, Pg 3, Col 7.

Williams 26/12/1884 Wick 5 days Infant daughter of Philemon 09/01/1885 2 2 Williams - labourer. Wills Edwin C. 10/01/1885 Port Talbot 50 yrs Verdict: "Accidentally Fell between quay and his 16/01/1885 2 6 drowned". vessel. Inquest held at Somersetshire House on Tuesday. Funeral held later same day.Further info in article.

Wilson Jeffries Hubert 17/08/1885 Queen's Head, 3 mths Son of Mr. J. J. Wilson - 21/08/1885 2 2 Richard Bridgend shipowner, London. Surname First Name/s Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of Page Col Newspaper

Wines Enoch Thomas 25/05/1885 11, Styles' Row, 23 yrs 29/05/1885 3 5 Pontycymer Wyatt James 30/11/1885 Aberavon 16 yrs He and a friend were Son of Mr. James Wyatt of Port 04/12/1885 4 5 throwing stones at Talbot. each other. Wyatt was struck on temple and died a few hours later.

Wynn Sir Watkin Williams 09/05/1885 Wynnstay, Ruebon 65(?) yrs "After a long and Died at his Welsh seat. Born 15/05/1885 3 6 (Bart., MP) painful illness". London 1820. Funeral fixed for today. Lengthy article. Yorath Bessie 21/02/1885 96, Hamilton 26 yrs "After a very brief Wife of Wm. D. Yorath. 06/03/1885 2 7 Terrace, Gorse illness". Lane, Swansea Yorwerth Mary 28/11/1885 Kenfig Hill 39 yrs Wife of Mr. Evan Yorwerth - 04/12/1885 3 5 collier. See also 25/12/1885, Pg 2, Col 2: Death of their 49-day- old-son. 10/04/1885 On a mountain Possibly lost his way 17/04/1885 2 2 between Ferndale and fell. and Mardy. 07/05/1885 Union Workhouse, Fell 40 feet down Unknown man. Lengthy article. 15/05/1885 2 7 Bridgend shaft. Verdict: Accident occurred 29/04/1885 at "Accidental death". Mr. Collier's Lime Works, Bridgend. Inquest held 8th May. Monknash Body of a man found washed 10/07/1885 3 4 ashore on Monday last. Had been in the water for some time. Very decomposed. Buried at Monknash the same day.