deaths taken from glamorgan gazette 1875
TRANSCRIPT
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Ace Sophia 04/09/1875 Kenfig Hill 24 yrs Wife of Edwin Ace 10/09/1875 3 3
Alexander Gladice 20/02/1875 4 yrs Beloved daughter of Mr
Thomas Alexander,
Monkton East.
05/03/1875 3 3
Alexander Harriet 01/12/1875 Pyle 56 yrs Wife of William Alexander. 03/12/1875 2 5
Alyward Margaret 25/03/1875 Flemingstone 21 yrs 02/04/1875 2 6
Andrew Mary Ann 05/05/1875 Cefn 2 yrs Daughter of John Andrew. 07/05/1875 2 6
Arthur Richard Jones 04/09/1875 Kenfig Hill 2 yrs 10/09/1875 3 3
Baker Ann 01/05/1875 Tynycaia, Newton,
Nottage.
96 yrs 07/05/1875 2 6
Ball Maria 07/02/1875 Cowbridge 76 yrs Wife of Jeremiah Ball 12/02/1875 2 3
Barker Sarah 17/01/1875 Lancashire 51 yrs Beloved wife of J. H. Barker,
formerly of Porthcawl.
22/01/1875 3 4
Benger George 21/04/1875 Tythegstone 2 yrs Son of Simon Benger,
labourer.
23/04/1875 2 7
Bennett Elizabeth 09/01/1875 Keeper's Lodge,
Ewenny.
44 yrs Wife of William Bennett,
Gamekeeper.
15/01/1875 2 7
Bettridge Thomas 30/08/1875 Elder Street,
Bridgend
68 yrs Labourer. "Bettridge"
referenced in GRO; not
clear in paper.
03/09/1875 3 4
Bevan Cwmavon Road,
Aberavon.
6 wks "Natural causes." Infant son of John Bevan.
Mother awake 7am, baby
ok; but dead by 9am. Was
healthy and weel nourished.
Inquest on 29th December
by Mr. H. Cuthbertson.
Attending Dr. Mr. Davies,
surgeon of Taibach who
believes baby died in a fit.
01/01/1875 3 3
Deaths taken from Glamorgan Gazette 1875
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Bevan Nelly 31/12/1874 Home, near road
from Cefn Works
ro Cefn Cribbwr.
Burnt to death.
Presumed her
clothes caught fire
as she sat near,
leaning on bed.
Known as "Nelly Ton Philip."
Was blind.
08/01/1875 2 5
Bevan William 06/03/1875 Bridgend 5 yrs Son of thomas Bevan. 12/03/1875 2 5
Bindon George 11/05/1875 39 yrs After a protracted
illness.
Greengrocer, Aberavon. 14/05/1875 2 7
Bird Margaret 21/08/1875 Southerndown 84 yrs Wife of Mr. William Bird 27/08/1875 3 6
Bishop William
Minards
05/02/1875 34 yrs Interred at Bridgend on
Wednesday. Formerly of
National Provincial Bank of
England Narberth. Also
formerly of Bridgend.
12/02/1875 2 3
(twice)
Blyton Horace 07/04/1875 Ogmore 14
days
Infant son of George Blyton 09/04/1875 2 5
Booker Thomas
William Lindsay
02/04/1875 Velindra, near
Cardiff.
8
mnths
Son of Thomas William and
Caroline Emily Booker.
09/04/1875 2 5
Bourne Thomas 10/12/1875 Aberkenfig 16 yrs 17/12/1875 2 7
Bowden Jane 04/05/1875 34 yrs Wife of Alfred Bowden,
Tynewydd.
14/05/1875 2 7
Bowden Alexander 31/08/1875 Cae'r Defaid Level
Maesteg.
47 yrs Fall of the roof.
Verdict: Accidental
death.
Father of John Bowden.
Originally from Cornwall.
10/09/1875 - inquest verdict.
Buried Saturday and
followed by about 2000
people. Also full inquest
report in col. 6 and further
information.
03/09/1875
10/09/1875
08/10/1875
2 & 3
2 & 2
3
6 & 4
2 & 6
4
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Bowden John 31/08/1875 Cae'r Defaid Level
Maesteg.
18 yrs fall of roof. Verdict:
Accidental death.
Son of Alexander Bowden.
Originally from Cornwall.
10/09/1875 - Inquest
verdict. Buried Saturday and
followed by about 2000
people. Also full inquest
report in col. 6 and further
information.
03/09/1875
10/09/1875
08/10/1876
2 & 3
2 & 2
3
6 & 4
2 & 6
4
Bowen William 08/03/1875 Maudlam, Kenfig. 78 yrs Farmer 19/03/1875 3 3
Bowen Tabitha 15/06/1875 9 wks Daughter of John Bowen,
Grocer, Maesteg.
25/06/1875 2 3
Brewer Jane 05/07/1875 Red Lion Inn,
Bridgend
61 yrs Mother of Mr Walter Brewer.
Deeply regretted.
09/07/1875 2 5
Brown Sarah 12/01/1875 Aberkenfig 11
mnths
Daughter of William Brown,
Quarry man.
15/01/1875 2 7
Brown Henry 15/02/1875 Blackmill 57 yrs Verdict: Death from
the visitation of God.
Navvy. Inquest reort. 19/02/1875 3 1
Brown 23/06/1875 North Street,
Bridgend
"Infant" Infant daughter of Mr. John
Brown, Draper.
09/07/1875 2 5
Brown James Briton Ferry. Interred on Sunday.
Treasurer of the Lord Villiers
Lodge of Oddfellows.
10/09/1875 3 1
Bryant 28/07/1875 Ogmore "Child" "Fit" Wife of Thomas Bryant, of
North Street was going to
the seaside. Reached
Ogmore wen child taken ill
and die din mothers arms.
30/07/1875 2 2
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Budby (Brown) John 20/11/1875 Bryncethin 33 yrs Verdict:
Manslaughter
Got drunk with some
navvies and started fighting
with Jeremiah Collins. Left
wife and three children.
Collins accused of causing
his death, the two seconds
also accused of
manslaughter. Inquest
report. 03/12/1875 - Widow;
Love Budby, confirms real
name and age. Prisoners
committed to next assizes.
26/11/1875
03/12/1875
3
3
3
1
Burnell Catherine 19/04/1875 Anchor Inn,
Porthcawl.
41 yrs After a lignering
illness borne with
Christian fortitude
and resignation.
Beloved wife of Mr. R.
Burnell. Lamented by a
large circle of Friends.
23/04/1875 2 7
Burns James Briton Ferry 37 yrs Buried recently. Funeral
sermon preached on
Sunday evening at the
Parish Church. (Age
referenced in GRO)
08/10/1875 2 5
Butler David 11/08/1875 Bryniau Gwynion
coal pits, Pencoed.
19 yrs Verdict: Accidental
death.
Sinker. Fell into loft of water.
Inquest held 15/08/1875.
27/08/1875 3 1
Cappel David 05/02/1875 Aberthin, Nr.
Cowbridge.
12 yrs
10
mnths
Son of Mr. Edward Cappel 19/02/1875 2 5
Chambers John "Buried last
week."
Aberavon Lodging house keeper &
chimney sweep. Known as
"Jack the North." A quiet
and inoffensive man.
01/01/1875 3 3
Church Mr. H. J. 12/03/1875 Wyndham Street 31 yrs After a lingering
illness.
12/03/1875 2 5
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Clarke Catherine 16/11/1875 Castle-upon-Allum,
St. Brides Major.
79 yrs Wife of James Clarke 19/11/1875 3 4
Collier Harriet 26/02/1875 Canton, Cardiff 87 yrs Late of Lantwit Major 05/03/1875 3 3
Collier Robert 14/08/1875 Trenghill, near
Cowbirdge.
75 yrs 27/08/1875 3 6
Cooper William 05/06/1875 West Dock, Cardiff. Drowned Nephew of W. Cooper,
merchant of North Church-
Street, also of Mr Billups,
contractor of Neath. Sculling
a boat, lost an oar and fell
in.
11/06/1875 3 2
Crowley Dennis 13/10/1875 Maesteg 35 yrs Verdict: Died from
the effects of the
shock upon his
nervous sytem,
caused by the
burns.
Labourer. Accident at Llynvi
Works on Sunday (10th).
Intoxicated and fell into hot
cinder liquid from furnace.
Inquest held Thursday.
15/10/1875 3 2
Daniel Edwin Lewis 26/03/1875 The residence of
Mr. W. Davies,
Whitchurch.
24 yrs A brief and severe
illness.
Late of Lanishen 02/04/1875 2 6
Daniel David 17/05/1875 Maesteg 9 yrs Threw heavy stone
into pit and then fell
in himself, into 26' of
water. Accidental
death with a
recommendation to
restore and maintain
the fencing.
Inquest held. 28/05/1875 -
indirect reference to this
incident.
21/05/1875
28/05/1875
3
2
3
2
Davey John 18/08/1875 Aberkenfig 5 yrs Son of Mr. Davey, …master,
Tondu.
20/08/1875 2 7
David Jennet 26/12/1874 Southerndown 70 yrs 01/01/1875 3 4
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
David Fanny 29/01/1875 Porthcawl 1 yr Daughter of Evan David,
Shipbroker.
05/02/1875 2 5
David 17/01/1875 Aberavon 19 yrs Beloved daughter of Mr
John David, J. P.
12/02/1875 2 3
David Edith Annie 14/02/1875 South Cornelly,
Pyle.
3 yrs Daughter of Mr Thomas
David, Accountant.
19/02/1875 2 5
David Thomas 26/02/1875 Kenfig Hill 25 yrs Verdict: Death
caused by fracture
of the spine caused
by the accident.
Inquest report. Collier
involved in an accident at
Park Slip Colliery on
28/09/1874
05/03/1875 2 7
David William 28/02/1875 At the forest near
Ystradowen.
92 yrs 05/03/1875 3 3
David Mary 04/03/1875 42 yrs Wife of David, Collier of
Under-post, St. Brides
Major.
12/03/1875 2 5
David Wm. 31/03/1875 83 yrs Farmer, Parkgwyllt, Coity. 02/04/1875 2 6
David John 30/03/1875 At his residence. 31 yrs Ely Flour Mills. 02/04/1875 2 6
David John 07/04/1875 Cowbridge 35 yrs 16/04/1875 2 7
David John 08/04/1875 Lanblethian 84 yrs Shoemaker 16/04/1875 2 7
David Richard 08/05/1875 Pyle 74 yrs Farmer 14/05/1875 2 7
David John 19/05/1875 Llangewydd Farm 27 yrs 21/05/1875 2 3
David Jane 25/05/1875 Sigginstone 25 yrs Daughter of the late Mr.
Samuel David.
28/05/1875 2 3
David John 27/07/1875 The Herberts,
Landough.
67 yrs Farmer 06/08/1875 3 6
David Ann 21/08/1875 Pyle 25 yrs Daughter of the late Griffith
David, Grocer, Pyle.
Universally beloved and
deeply lamented by a large
circle of friends.
17/09/1875 3 3
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
David David "This week" Shaft horse slipped
and fell on him.
Son of Mr Edward David of
Union Street. Tending some
horses and a wagon.
Employed at Gilfachgoch
24/09/1875 2 4
David Mary 22/10/1875 Cowbridge 23 yrs Wife of Charles David 29/10/1875 3 3
David Howell 25/12/1875 Tythegstone 16
mnths
Died from the
effects
Son of Evan David, coal
miner. Upset a cup of
scalding tea over himself on
the 19th. Mother had twins
the day before the accident.
31/12/1875 3
3
5
4
Davies Evan 28/12/1874 69 yrs Of the firm of W Davies &
sons, Briton Ferry Foundry.
01/01/1875 3 4
Davies Elizabeth 03/12/1874 Bridgend Road,
Maesteg.
17
mnths
Daughter of William Davies. 08/01/1875 2 7
Davies Rev. Thomas
Morgan, M. A.
10/02/1875 Llanilid rectory, Nr.
Bridgend.
53 yrs 09/04/1874 - Auctioneer's
announcement of sale of
household goods at the
Rectory following
instructions from the
executrix.
19/02/1875
09/04/1875
2
1
5
1
Davies George Nantymoel Pit Killed by stone
falling from the side.
Verdict: "Accidental
death"
Inquest held 29th Jan. He
was in the operatin of
sinking.
19/02/1875 3 2
Davies Caradoc 28/02/1875 Picketstone,
Lanmaes
81 yrs 05/03/1875 3 3
Davies Miss 01/03/1875 Marcross 40 yrs School Mistress 12/03/1875 2 5
Davies Mrs. 06/03/1875 Cowbridge 73 yrs Formerly of the cross Keys
Inn
12/03/1875 2 5
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Davies Jane 17/03/1875 5 Leicester Villas,
Clifton, Bristol.
Died at the residence of her
brother, Mr. John Evan
Davies, Solicitor. Only
surviving daughter of the
late John Davies,
comptroller of customs,
Cardiff, Glamorganshire.
19/03/1875 3 3
Davies Ann 12/03/1875 101 yrs Mother of the late William
Davies, Briton Ferry
Foundry, Briton Ferry.
26/03/1875 2 2
Davies Rev. T. M. Auctioneers announcement 09/04/1875 1 1
Davies Sarah Ann 05/04/1875 33
mnths
Daughter of Wm. Davies,
Maesteg.
16/04/1875 2 7
Davies Mrs. 10/05/1875 27 yrs Wife of Rev. D. P. Davies,
Curate of Coychurch.
14/05/1875 2 7
Davies Sarah 11/05/1875 86 yrs Widow of John Davies,
Maesteg.
14/05/1875 2 7
Davies Richard 09/05/1875 Cwmavon 3½yrs Fell in to the water
course and
drowned. Verdict:
Accidental death.
Son of a collier residing at
Pwllygwlaw. Inquest held.
14/05/1875 3 3
Davies Jane 28/05/1875 Sigginstone 26 yrs Died suddenly.
Verdict: Natural
causes.
Taken ill in the morning.
Inquest held.
04/06/1875 3 3
Davies Lewis Penrhiwfer Colliery,
Tonyrefail
Killed by falling
stone.
Well-known collier, living at
Tonyrefail.
11/06/1875 3 2
Davies Florence
Gwladys
30/05/1875 Cowbridge 15
mnths
Daughter of Mr. O. M.
Davies, Accountant.
11/06/1875 3 5
Davies Irene Ann 03/07/1875 Commercial Street,
Maesteg.
2½ yrs Daughter of Mr. W. Y.
Davies, Maesteg.
09/07/1875 2 5
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Davies 02/07/1875 Aberavon attack of Croup and
a complication of
diseases.
Infant child of Mr. John
Davies, Postmaster. Buried
Monday at Llantrisant.
09/07/1875 3 1
Davies Richard 28/09/1875 Llangewydd 17
hours
Infant son of David Davies,
Farmer.
01/10/1875 3 1
Davies David 17/10/1875 South Cornelly,
Pyle.
88 yrs 22/10/1875 3 3
Davies David 28/10/1875 Nolton Villa,
Bridgend
62 yrs Late of the Wern,
Ystalyfera.
29/10/1875 3 3
Davies Alfred 18/11/1875 Lansannor 45 yrs Labourer 26/11/1875 3 1
Davies William 01/12/1875 Fairfield house,
Bridgend.
67 yrs After a short illness. Grocer. Deeply regretted by
a large circle of friends.
03/12/1875 2 5
Davies David 17/12/1875 Pwll-Y-Pant,
Llangeinor.
42 yrs Collier 24/12/1875 2 4
Dawkin "Recently" 46 yrs Wife of George Dawkin,
Master painter, Giants
Grave, Glamorganshire.
Mourned by a large circle of
friends.
30/07/1875 3 1
Dendy R. G. 13/03/1875 Lanharry 56 yrs Formerly a schoolmaster. 19/03/1875 3 3
Dimond Sarah Ann 26/07/1875 Port Talbot 23 yrs Much respected. 30/07/1875 3 1
Dixon Alfred 16/11/1875 Bethania St.
Maesteg.
6 yrs Son of George Dixon,
Shoemaker. (Names and
age referenced in GRO;
unclear in newspaper)
19/11/1875 3 4
Donne Matthew 29/12/1874 Kniveton,
Derbyshire.
84 yrs 2nd son of late Matthew
Donne, formerly of St.
Donat's Castle.
15/01/1875 2 7
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Donne Fanny 03/12/1875 At her residence,
Landscape Place,
Llandaff.
40 yrs Beloved wife of James
Donne and fourth daughter
of the late Mr. Rees
DaviesThomas, Lanmaes.
NB See also 26/11/1875 p3
col 1; death of sister ellen
Lewis. Also 17/12/1875 p2
col 7; Philip Woodman Esq.,
brother.
10/12/1875 2 4
Donovan John 11/01/1875 Newcastle,
Bridgend.
6 yrs 15/01/1875 2 7
Douglas Sophia 28/12/1874 Wilton-be-Will, Nr.
Darlington.
26 yrs Wife of John Douglas, 2nd
Daughter of Thomas
Stuchbery of H.I.M.R., of
Bridgend.
01/01/1875 3 4
Dyer Maragret 18/02/1875 9 wks Daughter of Mr J.H. Dyer of
Gas Works, Bridgend.
26/02/1875 2 7
Edwards Evan 21/02/1875 At his residence,
Aberavon.
59 yrs Complication of
diseases…
especially disease
of the heart.
Town Councillor.
05/03/1875 funeral report.
26/02/1875
05/03/1875
2
3
7
1
Edwards Jenkin James 05/04/1875 Alma Road,
Maesteg.
73 yrs 16/04/1875 2 7
Elford John Swansea 73 yrs Dyer. Old and respected
member of the Oddfellows
of twin town. Lived at
Pleasant-Street. Funeral
took place on Wednesday.
11/06/1875 3 2
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Erskine James 29/05/1875 At the residence of
his brother,
Loudoun-Square,
Cardiff.
40 yrs Draper of Bridgend, Widely
known and respected.
Interred at Neath. A large
number of friends from
Bridgend, Cardiff, etc.
followed the funeral
procession.
04/06/1875 2 3
Evans Richard 01/01/1875 Southerndown 53 yrs Labourer 08/01/1875 2 7
Evans Mary Elizabeth 01/01/1875 45 yrs Wife of Reverand Daniel M.
Evans, rector of
Dolbenmaen & Penmorfa.
Eldest daughter of late
George Goode, Esq.,
Llanllwch, Camarthen.
15/01/1875 2 7
Evans Rosina 18/01/1875 Aberavon 16 yrs Step-daughter of Henry
Longdon.
12/02/1875 2 3
Evans Elizabeth 23/02/1875 Residence of her
son-in-law Mr. G.
E. Tutton.
92 yrs Relic of the Late Mr Lewis
Evans, Llantrithyd,
Cowbridge.
26/02/1875 2 7
Evans Mary 15/03/1875 Newcastle 67 yrs Wife of David Evans 19/03/1875 3 3
Evans William "This week" Near White Hart,
Maesteg.
While pulling a cart
complained of pain in the
head. Died next day. Leaves
wife and several small
children.
19/03/1875 3 2
Evans Ann 30/03/1875 Ewenny 72 yrs Widow 02/04/1875 2 6
Evans Rees 27/04/1875 Ogmore Valley. 19 yrs Verdict: Accidental
death.
Inquest report.Excavating
the drum of an incline when
2-3 tonnes of stone fell on
him. Found alive but died
the next day.
30/04/1875 3 3
Evans Mary Ann 08/05/1875 Aberkenfig 6
mnths
Daughter of Joseph Evans. 14/05/1875 2 7
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Evans Hephzibah 16/05/1875 95 yrs Widow, of Commercial
Street, Maesteg.
28/05/1875 2 3
Evans Ann 21/06/1875 Bridge Street,
Maesteg
53 yrs Widow 25/06/1875 2 3
Evans David 07/08/1875 Whitewell,
Bonvilstone.
13/08/1875 2 1
Evans Sarah 16/08/1875 Llest-Fach,
Langonoyd.
28 yrs Wife of Daniel Evans,
Engineer.
27/08/1875 3 6
Evans David 14/09/1875 64 yrs Of Uchelolan deceased was
respected as a quiet and
unassuming man. He
represented Coity Lower as
one of its Guardians
17/09/1875 3 3
Evans David 04/10/1875 Penllyne 102 yrs
9
mnths
"Natural decay of
extreme old age."
Born at Colwinstone,
Parents David Evans and
Jennett (wife) 09/01/1773.
08/10/1875 2
3
5
5
Evans Thomas 14/12/1875 Wick 81 yrs Farmer 24/12/1875 2 4
Fabian Edward 22/02/1875 Kenfig 60 yrs Labourer 26/02/1875 2 7
Fell Joseph 07/12/1875 Aberavon Fell down and
expired.
Late steward on board the
steamer Augusta.
10/12/1875 2 7
Foley Richard Aberavon 2 yrs 9
mnths
Nightgown caught
fire. Severely
burned and died
from shock. Verdict:
Accidental death.
Son of Captain Richard
Foley. Elder brother had lit
the fire and placed the
candle on the hearth.
21/05/1875 3 2
Ford Mary 19/04/1875 Angeltown 78 yrs Wife of William Ford,
Gardener.
23/04/1875 2 7
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Fowler 10/12/1875 Llantrisant Hanged himself
following depressed
state of mind and
given to drinking.
Verdict: Temporary
insanity.
Butcher. Inquest held. 17/12/1875 3 4
Gabb William 05/12/1875 Coach and Horses,
Bridgend.
10
mnths
Son of Alfred Gabb 10/12/1875 2 4
Gardiner Caroline 16/08/1875 Aberkenfig 52 yrs Wife of James… (Name
referenced in GRO; unclear
on paper)
20/08/1875 2 7
Gaze Shadrach 19/07/1875 Oddfellow's Row,
Bridgend.
53 yrs Heart disease. Deeply regretted and
mourned by a large circle of
friends.
23/07/1875
30/07/1875
2
3
5
1
George William Howe 04/06/1875 Cowbridge 4 yrs Son of Mr. John George,
Coal merchant.
11/06/1875 3 5
Giles Frederick Cowbridge 11 yrs Kicked in the head
by a horse.
21/05/1875 3 3
Godsall John 08/03/1875 9
mnths
Son of John Godsall, Ostler. 12/03/1875 2 5
Godsall Fanny 12/03/1875 Brackla, Bridgend. 2 yrs Daughter of John Godsall 19/03/1875 3 3
Godwin William 14/02/1875 Kenfig 2 yrs Son of Albert Godwin,
Labourer.
19/02/1875 2 5
Goulding Albert W. 13/09/1875 Bridgend 24 yrs Switchman 17/09/1875 3 3
Grady Nancy 21/12/1874 Oldcastle,
Bridgend.
60 yrs Wife of Michael Grady,
labourer.
01/01/1875 3 4
Gravell Dan 02/12/1875 Aberkenfig 35 yrs Roller 10/12/1875 2 4
Green Robert 11/01/1875 Ely Paper Mills "Accidental death"
Fell into tank of
boiling water.
Inquest held Wednesday
walked across a plant and
overbalanced. No reason for
leaving the platform.
15/01/1875 2 5
Gregory Frances 27/12/1874 Park Street,
Bridgend.
64 yrs Wife of David Gregory,
Plasterer.
01/01/1875 3 4
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Griffith Rev. David
Hanmer
11/05/1875 The Vicarage,
Cadoxton-Juxta-
Neath,
Glamorganshire.
62 yrs 21/05/1875 2 3
Griffiths William 14/04/1874 Bridgend Butcher. Solicitor's
announcement to creditors
on behalf of the executrix,
Jane Griffiths, the lawful
widow.
19/02/1875 1 2
Griffiths William John 18/02/1875 55 Crompton
Street, Liverpool.
2 yrs Son of William Griffiths, late
of Tondu Shop.
26/02/1875 2 7
Griffiths Richard 22/02/1875 4 yrs Son of Richard Griffiths,
Nantymoel.
26/02/1875 2 7
Griffiths Moutnain Ash Supposed starvation 12/03/1875 3 1
Griffiths William 14/04/1875 Solicitor's announcement. 19/03/1875 1 2
Griffiths Margaret 27/03/1875 Alma Road,
Maesteg.
4 yrs Daughter of James Griffiths,
Collier.
02/04/1875 2 6
Griffiths Griffith 10/05/1875 Aberavon 49 yrs Epilepsy Acted as precentor at
Calvanistic Methodist
Chapel, Aberavon for many
years.
14/05/1875 3 2
Griffiths John Philapelphia, U.S. Accidentally shot. Formerly of Bridgend and
the pioneer of journalism in
the town.
30/07/1875 2 3
Griffiths Thomas 25/08/1875 Oakwood 48 yrs Weigher 27/08/1875 3 6
Griffiths Sarah 15/09/1875 Pencoed 25 yrs Wife of Evan Griffiths,
Collier, Penprisk.
24/09/1875
01/10/1875
3 3 4 1
Griffiths John 29/09/1875 Cowbridge 62 yrs Blacksmith. 08/10/1875 3 5
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Griffiths Evan Auctioneer's announcement
of sale of freehold land and
houses at Llancarvan,
instructed by
represtentatives of the late
Evan Griffiths.
19/11/1875 1 2
Griffiths Gwenllian 24/11/1875 At the residence of
her son, Mr. W.
Griffiths, Draper,
Llancarfan.
79 yrs Widow of the late Mr.
Griffiths, for many years a
local preacher with the
Wesleyan Methodists in the
Cowbridge District.
26/11/1875 3 1
Grogan John James 27/04/1875 4 yrs Son of John Grogan,
Labourer, Aberkenfig.
02/04/1875 2 6
Gronow William 22/02/1875 2 wks Son of William Gronow,
Nantymoel.
26/02/1875 2 7
Haggerty Maragret 18/05/1875 Cowbridge 68 yrs 21/05/1875 2 3
Hall Harriet 02/04/1875 Kenfig Hill Daughter of James Hall,
Engine Driver
16/04/1875 2 7
Hanks Rev. Isaac 17/10/1875 Independent
Chapel,
Malmesbury
Was for many years
minister in the chapl in
which he expired in the
pulpit.
22/10/1875 3 6
Harding Joseph 15/01/1875 Kenfig Hill 6
mnths
22/01/1875 3 4
Harney Bridget 04/04/1875 Aberkenfig,
Bridgend.
15 yrs NB. "Bridget" taken from
GRO index.
09/04/1875 2 5
Harries Herbert 08/11/1875 Oddfellows' row,
Bridgend
34 yrs Tailor 12/11/1875 3 2
Harris Charles 22/02/1875 Kenfig Hill 84 yrs Labourer 26/02/1875 2 7
Harris Mrs. 27/02/1875 Wick 80 yrs Widow of the late John
Harris of Monkton.
05/03/1875 3 3
Harris Miss 12/03/1875 Cowbridge 74 yrs Burned to death;
clothes caught fire.
Formerly school mistress. 19/03/1875 2 & 3 4 & 3
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Harry Catherine 01/02/1875 Coity. 77 yrs Wife of Thoams Harry,
farmer.
05/02/1875 2 5
Harry Matthew 05/04/1875 Lanilid 40 yrs 16/04/1875 2 7
Harry Elizabeth 24/03/1875 Residence of her
daughter,
Blackwood,
Australia.
83 yrs Beloved mother of Jane,
Thomas and David. Native
of Newton Nottage,
Glamorganshire, South
Wales. Her end was peace.
16/07/1875 3 4
Havard Edward 19/08/1875 12 yrs Son of James Havard,
Butcher, Commercial Street,
Maesteg.
27/08/1875 3 6
Hayers Thomas 16/01/1875 Bridgend. 7
mnths
son of William Hayers. 22/01/1875 3 4
Hayes Robert 08/11/1875 Pwll-cawn
mountain, top of
the Garw Valley.
18 yrs Verdict: Accidental
death.
With 3 others was
descending in some empty
tams down a steep incline in
snow. Brakeman couldn't
control the trams and they
were drawn over the drum.
3 others escaped by
jumping out. Inquest report.
12/11/1875 2 5
Headon Mary Ellen 19/04/1875 13
mnths
Daughter of John Headon,
Station Master, Nantymoel.
23/04/1875 2 7
Henry William 18/02/1875 Nantyfyllon. Killed at Caedefaid
no. 9 level. Stone
fell on him, died
straight away.
Verdict: Accidental
death.
inquest held 20th Feb,
report included.
26/02/1875 2 5
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Hibbert 26/09/1875 Aberavon Landlady of the castle Hotel.
Buried on Wednesday. The
funeral was well and
respectably attended. A
great many poor people will
miss her because to them
she had done many acts of
kindness.
01/10/1875 3 2
Hill James Baglan Colliery Verdict: Accidental
death.
Collier. Killed by a fall.
Inquest held on Saturday
last.
10/09/1875 3 2
Hitchings Edward 12/09/1875 Caroline Street,
Bridgend.
25 yrs Injuries received
falling off a bicycle
Inquest report. 17/09/1875 3
2
2
3
3
5
Hopkin Gwilym Isaac 06/09/1875 Kenfig Hill 3 days Infant son of H. Hopkin 10/09/1875 3 3
Hopkin 17/12/1875 33 yrs Wife of Wm. Hopkin, of
Brynddafod, Ystradowen.
24/12/1875 2 4
Hopkins Mary 10/01/1875 Pyle 76 yrs Widow of Thomas Hopkins. 15/01/1875 2 7
Hopkins Richard 19/02/1875 Jersey Arms,
Cwmavon.
55 yrs 26/02/1875 2 7
Hopkins Elizabeth 08/05/1875 Her son's
residence, Cardiff.
68 yrs Widow of late Mr. Jenkin
Hopkins, Broughton, Wick,
and mother of Mr. Wm.
Hopkins, Commercial
traveller, Cardiff. She was
beloved by all who knew
her.
28/05/1875 2 3
Hopkins David 10/07/1875 Bridgend 57 yrs Verdict: Apoplexy. Formerly a landlord. Wife
Mary Hopkin. Inquest report.
16/07/1875 2 4
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Hopkins Elizabeth 25/09/1875 Kenfig Hill 38 yrs The beloved wife of Wm.
Hopkins, Fitter. (Age
referenced in GRO)
01/10/1875 3 1
Hoskins Thomas 19/03/1875 Penyfai 55 yrs Puddler 26/03/1875 2 2
Howe Eleanor 18/03/1875 Southerndown 6 wks Daughter of Joseph Howe 26/03/1875 2 2
Howe 29/05/1875 3 yrs Son of Mr. Howe, District
Surveyor, Cowbridge. NB
see also Births.
04/06/1875 2 3
Howe Mary Jane 08/06/1875 Wilkes Barre,
Pennsylvania.
Typhoid fever Eldest daughter of Mr.
Robert Howe.
02/07/1875 2 3
Howell Mary 08/01/1875 Laleston 73 yrs Died at home of Mrs
Proctor, her sister. Formerly
lived in Stormy.
15/01/1875 2 7
Howell Margaret 13/04/1875 Porthcawl 83 yrs Relict of the late Wm.
Howell, Pilot of the above
airport. Deeply regretted by
a large circle of friends.
23/04/1875 2 7
Howell Richard 14/04/1875 Merthyr Mawr 67 yrs Farm Bailiff 23/04/1875 2 7
Howell Rachel 27/12/1875 Tythegstone 68 yrs Widow of Edward Howell,
Butcher. 07/0/1/1876
Auctioneer's announcement
of sale of stock, implemants
and furniture.
31/12/1875
07/01/1875
3
1
5
1
Howells Jonah 29/01/1875 Aberkenfig 6 yrs Son of Thomas Howells,
Overman.
05/02/1875 2 5
Howells Sarah Mabel 15/03/1875 13
mnths
Daughter of Mr. William
Howells, Union Tavern Call,
Aberavon.
19/03/1875 3 3
Howells Ann 04/05/1875 12 yrs Daughter of Jenkin Howells,
Maesteg.
14/05/1875 2 7
Howells Margaret Ann 03/07/1875 Pantruthin Fawr,
near Pencoed.
9
mnths
Daughter of Morgan
Howells.
09/07/1875 2 5
Howells John 30/06/1875 Brithdir, Maesteg. 58 yrs Labourer 16/07/1875 3 4
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Howells Morgan 26/08/1875 Lanmaes 29 yrs 03/09/1875 3 4
Howells Catherine 11/12/1875 Kenfig Hill 17 yrs 17/12/1875 2 7
Hughes Alfred 18/03/1875 The Palace, St.
Asaph.
39 yrs Second son of the Bishop of
Asaph.
26/03/1875 2 2
Hughes Evan David 03/07/1875 Level Crossing,
Tondu.
5 wks Son of David Hughes,
Signalman.
09/07/1875 2 5
Hunt Amelia 05/04/1875 Aberkenfig 6
mnths
Daughter of Joseph Hunt 09/04/1875 2 5
Iles John 18/03/1875 Dimbolt Colliery,
Blackmill.
19 yrs Verdict: Accidental
death.
Inquest: Ogmore Junction
Inn. Making railway to
colliery and running
alongside horse, tripped and
wagon full of earth drove
over him.
19/03/1875 3 1
James Ivor 04/02/1875 39 yrs son of David James, Bettws.
Left a wife and 7 Children.
19/02/1875 2 5
James Mary 27/03/1875 Lisworney 72 yrs Widow of David James. 02/04/1875 2 6
James James 09/04/1875 Penllyne 31 yrs 16/04/1875 2 7
James 15/06/1875 Aberavon 3 wks Had a fit. Verdict:
Natural Causes.
Son of David James,
jewellet, High-Street. Died
in mother's arms.
18/06/1875 3 2
James Mrs. 18/11/1875 Aberavon 74 yrs Disease of the
heart.
Mother of Councillor James.
Buried at the Chapel of
Ease on Wednesday.
Mayor, ex-Mayor and other
members of the Town
Council were present. Mrs
James was much
respected.
26/11/1875 3 1
Jenkins Ann 03/01/1875 Penylan, nr
Cowbridge.
49 yrs Wife of Miles Jenkins 08/01/1875 2 7
Jenkins Jannet 05/01/1875 Lanmihangel, Nr.
Cowbridge.
Wife of William Jenkins 08/01/1875 2 7
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Jenkins Adeline 20/01/1875 Cowbridge. 9 yrs Beloved daughter of Lewis
Jenkins of the Vale of
Glamorgan Brewery.
22/01/1875 3 4
Jenkins Richard 10/02/1875 Tondu Station of
the Llynvi and
Ogmore Railway.
55 yrs Waiting for train,
crossed railway line
and knocked over
by shunted bricks.
Verdict: Accidental
death.
Agent for Prudential
Assessment Company. Left
wife and several young
children. Inquest report.
Jury man suggested
prosecuting for crossing line
instead of using the bridge
which had been erected.
09/04/1875 - Solicitor's
notice to creditors.
12/02/1875
09/04/1875
2
2
7
1
Jenkins David 28/02/1875 Newcastle 93 yrs Mason 05/03/1875 3 3
Jenkins Daniel 15/03/1875 Nolton Street 14 yrs Building an oven for
Mrs Ann Thomas,
grocer in Nolton
Street and it
collapsed on him:
Accidental death.
Inquest report (long) 19/03/1875 2 7
Jenkins David 19/03/1875 Tonge, Middleton. 17 yrs 26/03/1875 2 2
Jenkins Daniel 15/03/1875 Nolton Street 14 yrs Labourer 26/03/1875 2 2
Jenkins Richard Bridgend of 145 Nolton street,
Bridgend.
09/04/1875 2 1
Jenkins Eleazer 07/05/1875 Branch of railway
from Pyle Junction
to Bryndu and Cefn
Coal and Iron
Works.
19 yrs Fell under an empty
truck. Verdict:
Accidental death.
Very much respected in the
area. Inquest report follows
in same column.
14/05/1875 3 3
Jenkins Margaret 21/05/1875 Porthcawl 3 yrs daughter of Ed. Jenkins. 28/05/1875 2 3
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Jenkins Jenkin 18/08/1875 At the residence of
his son, Moss Hall
Grove, North
Finchly, London.
70 yrs Of Laleston. Page 1 see
Auctioneer's announcement
of sale of household goods
at Laleston.
27/08/1875 3 & 1 6 & 1
Jenkins Rees 28/08/1875 Newcastle,
Bridgend.
68 yrs Solicitor 03/09/1875 3 4
Jenkins Thomas 07/09/1875 The Forest,
Ystradowen.
66 yrs Sawyer 17/09/1875 3 3
Jenkins 26/10/1875 Suddenly Long connected with the
Cardiff Post-Office and an
active member of the local
Foresters' Society.
29/10/1875 3 6
Jenkins Thomas 28/12/1875 Coed-Y-Mwster,
Coychurch.
85 yrs Wife of Rachel Jenkins.
Father of William Jenkins.
28/04/1876 Legal notice by
solicitor to creditors etc. Will
proved 10/04/1875
31/12/1875
28/04/1876
3
1
5
1
Jewell 14/08/1875 Wick 3 days Infant daughter of James
Jewell. NB see Rebecca
Jewell.
20/08/1875 2 7
Jewell Rebecca 15/08/1875 Wick 31 yrs Wife of James Jewell NB
see Jewell - infant daughter.
20/08/1875 2 7
John Sarah Ann 21/02/1875 13 yrs Typhoid fever Daughter of thomas John,
Collier.
26/02/1875 2 7
John John 24/02/1875 Quarella 74 yrs Long and painful
illness.
26/02/1875 2 7
John David 01/03/1875 Kenfig Hill 9
mnths
Infant son of David John. 05/03/1875 3 3
John Ann 07/03/1875 Lantwit Major 71 yrs 12/03/1875 2 5
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
John Rees 20/05/1875 74 yrs Old and faithful servant of
the Misses Llewellyn,
Baglan Cottages. Spent
whole life on the Baglan Hall
Estate.
04/06/1875 2 3
John William 16/11/1875 Bryngwenith,
Coychurch Higher.
71 yrs Farmer. (Very difficult to
read, deciphered with
reference to Ancestry.com)
19/11/1875 3 4
John Jane 19/12/1875 16 Temple Street,
Maesteg
84 yrs Widow of William John,
Labourer.
24/12/1875 2 4
Johnson Robert 04/07/1875 South Parade,
Maesteg.
31 yrs Contractor. 09/07/1875 2 5
Johnson 02/07/1875 Red Lion Inn,
Aberavon.
Apoplectic seizure Much respected and her
death has cast a gloom over
the whole town. Left
children. Buried Monday,
funeral was largely
attended.
09/07/1875 3 1
Jones Margaret Mary 26/12/1874 Kenfig Hill 5 yrs Daughter of Edward T.
Jones, Grocer.
01/01/1875 3 4
Jones Hannah 25/12/1874 Lantwit Major 92 yrs 01/01/1875 3 4
Jones 31/12/1874 Kenfig Hill Infant child of Mr. E. T.
Jones, Grocer.
08/01/1875 2 7
Jones Caroline 11/01/1875 Aberkenfig 1 yr Daughter of Richard Jones,
Puddler.
15/01/1875 2 7
Jones Maragret 27/01/1875 No.1 Church
Street, Maesteg.
58 yrs Inflamation Wife of David Jones,
Carpenter.
19/02/1875 2 5
Jones Mary 27/03/1875 Lisworney 69 yrs Wife of William Jones 02/04/1875 2 6
Jones Thomas 28/03/1875 Bettws 30 yrs Farmer 02/04/1875 2 6
Jones Mary Catherine 25/03/1875 9
mnths
Daughter of John Jones,
Talbot Arms, Bridgend.
02/04/1875 2 6
Jones Richard 26/03/1875 Porthcawl 41 yrs 02/04/1875 2 6
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Jones Gwenllian 03/1875 Maesteg Funeral held 22/03/1875 of
Maesteg Farm, wife of Mr
Jenkyn Jones, Oakwood
Colliery, mother of Rev. J.
P. Jones, Bridgend. Had 6
brothers and 8 children.
Further info in article.
02/04/1875 3 4
Jones Joseph 04/04/1875 Cowbridge 11 yrs Son of Jno. Jones,
Stonemason, Cowbridge.
09/04/1875 2 5
Jones Margaret Aberavon 54 yrs Disease of the
heart.
Of Camarthen-row, Margam
Tin Works. Buried last week
at the cemetery…when a
large concourse of friends
assembled to pay their last
tribute of respect to an
inoffensive woman.
07/05/1875 3 1
Jones Mary Jane 24/05/1875 Aberkenfig 1 yr Daughter of George Jones 28/05/1875 2 3
Jones Mary 22/06/1875 Castle House,
Caerphilly.
78 yrs Widow of late emanant bard
and essayist Gwlym Ilid.
02/07/1875 2 3
Jones William Aberavon Verdict: Death from
exhaustion
consequent upon
what the deceased
had taken.
Son of Mr Henry Jones,
Tailor. Inquest report held
on Monday 28th June.
02/07/1875 2 6
Jones Charlotte 28/06/1875 Lanblethian. 6 yrs Daughter of Thomas Jones,
Letter-carrier.
09/07/1875 2 5
Jones 03/07/1875 Bryn Llywarch ~ 6 yrs Scalded to death. Son of Mr Jones, Bryn
Llwarch, a farm house about
4 miles from Maesteg. Fell
into a boiler of hot water.
09/07/1875 3 1
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Jones William 21/07/1875 "Gin Pits" Maesteg. Crushed between
the trams and the
side. Verdict:
Accidental death.
Native of Maesteg. Inquest
held on Saturday.
30/07/1875 3 1
Jones John 27/08/1875 Oakwood 59 yrs Coker. 03/09/1875 3 4
Jones E. Fell between hay
wagon and a wall
and died from
injuries.
Of Morfa Bach Farm, Pyle.
Buried on Tuesday. Leaves
widow and several children.
17/09/1875 3 1
Jones Willie 03/10/1875 Cowbridge 8 yrs 9
mnths
Eldest son of W. G. and E.
M. Jones, 2 Meridian
Terrace, Bishopston, Bristol.
08/10/1875 3 5
Jones Mary 06/11/1875 Lanblethian, nr
Cowbridge.
40 yrs Wife of William Jones,
Farmer
12/11/1875 3 2
Jones James 22/11/1875 Penllyne Gamekeeper, for 25 years
the much esteemed and
faithful servant of __lmon,
Esq. of Penllyne Court, near
Cowbridge.
26/11/1875 3 1
Jones John 25/11/1875 St. Brides Major 75 yrs Blacksmith 03/12/1875 2 5
Jones Ann 26/11/1875 Pyle 61 yrs Wife of David Jones. 03/12/1875 2 5
Key Mary Elizabeth 08/09/1875 41 yrs After a long Illness Wife of Mr. James Key,
Butcher, Aberavon.
17/09/1875 3 3 & 1
Killey Richard 21/04/1875 Iron Works,
Maetseg.
Verdict: Accidental
death.
Labourer. Hitching some
trucks on the tramway
system. Went between the
buffers instead of under and
was crushed. Inquest held
23/04/1875
23/04/1875 3 5
Labbett John 16/08/1875 Aberkenfig 22 yrs Scarlet fever. Tailor, Son of John Labbett,
of Aberkenfig. Leaves
widow and child.
20/08/1875 2
3
7
1
Lavener William 09/12/1875 Coity Navvy 17/12/1875 2 7
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Lewis Wyndham
Gwynne
17/01/1875 Green Meadow 5 yrs Youngest and dearly loved
child of Henry Lewis, Esq.
22/01/1875 3 4
Lewis Thomas 18/02/1875 Aberkenfig 11 yrs Son of late Evan Lewis,
Labourer of Aberkenfig.
26/02/1875 2 7
Lewis Cecilia 12/04/1875 Aberkenfig 22 yrs Daughter of Richard Lewis 16/04/1875 2 7
Lewis Elias 02/07/1875 Breakwater,
Aberavon.
"Young
man"
Verdict: Accidental
death.
Inquest held. Struck by
handle of the crane. Funeral
held Monday was largely
attended.
09/07/1875 3 1
Lewis Mary 18/07/1875 Landough 83 yrs 23/07/1875 2 5
Lewis David 30/09/1875 Queen Street,
Bridgend.
52 yrs Suddenly. Verdict:
Natural causes -
heart disease
accelerated by
drink.
Coal merchant. Inquest
report. Had son, Daniel,
daughter, Catherine.
01/10/1875 2 5
Lewis Wm. Henry 24/10/1875 Bridge Street,
Maesteg
35 yrs After a few weeks'
illness
Solicitor. Left wife and
children.
29/10/1875 3
3
3
1
Lewis William 29/10/1875 Llantwit Major 88 yrs 12/11/1875 3 2
Lewis Catherine 07/11/1875 Aberkenfig 4 yrs Daughter of William Lewis,
Chemist.
12/11/1875 3 2
Lewis Mary 09/11/1875 Llecha, Lanharry. 33 yrs 19/11/1875 3 4
Lewis Ellen 23/11/1875 5 Railway Terrace 38 yrs Beloved wife of Thomas
Lewis and youngest
daughter of the late Mr.
Rees Davies Thomes,
Lanmaes.
26/11/1875
10/12/1875
17/12/1875
3
2
2
1
4
7
Leyshon Margaret 30/01/1875 Kenfig Hill 25 yrs Wife of David Leyshon,
Collier.
05/02/1875 2 5
Llewellin William 30/04/1875 Quarella, Bridgend. 10
mnths
Son of John Llewellin,
Farmer.
07/05/1875 2 6
Llewellyn (Mr.) 03/04/1875 His father's house,
Treoes.
Late student at the
Presbyterian College,
Camarthen. Buried on the
7th.
16/04/1875 3 1
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Llewellyn Thomas 13/06/1875 St. Donatts 71 yrs Farmer 18/06/1875 2 5
Llewellyn Edward Llantrisant 61 yrs 03/09/1875 3 4
Llewellyn Verdict: Accidental
death while in
charge of a wagon.
Inquest held 8th Dec. at
Cowbridge. Apparently
intoxicated at time of death.
(Ref. letter by "Vigilous.")
10/12/1875 2 4
Llewelyn Sarah 24/02/1875 St. Brides 72 yrs 26/02/1875 2 7
Lloyd William Aubrey 02/07/1875 The Greenfield,
Llanblethian
36 yrs Suddenly Formerly of Lampeter. Died
on his birthday.
09/07/1875 2 5
Lock Elizabeth 30/12/1874 Cefn Cribbwr 2 yrs Daughter of Robert Lock
(Deceased.)
08/01/1875 2 7
Lock Samuel 02/06/1875 Llantrisant Died suddenly Native of Cornwall,
employed at the Mwyndy
iron Ore Mines. Had a
stroke a month ago.
04/06/1875 3 3
Lovel John 19/07/1875 Sandy Mount,
Dublin.
70 yrs Of Portledge House, Bath. 23/07/1875
30/07/1875
2
3
5
1
Maddock Blaen Llynfwy,
Maesteg.
Buried at Langonoyd
Church Wednesday. An old
inhabitant of the parish and
classified amoinst "Hen
Blwyf"
29/10/1875 3 1
Mainwaring Frances Mary 07/11/1875 Cwmffoes,
Laleston.
63 yrs Wife of William Mainwaring,
Engine Driver.
12/11/1875 3 2
Martin Robert Henry 04/07/1875 30 yrs Collier, Newtown, Maesteg. 09/07/1875 2 5
Mathews Catherine 27/09/1875 14 yrs Second daughter of Mr. T.
Mathews, General Picton
Inn, New Road, Porthcawl.
24/09/1875 3 4
May Fanny Ann 02/03/1875 Cefn Cribbwr 1 yr Daughter of Hugh May 05/03/1875 3 3
M'Calister Amelia 16/06/1875 2 yrs 6
mnths
Scarlatina Daughter of Jno. M'Calister
of Maesteg
25/06/1875 2 3
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Miles Mary 25/06/1875 Trenghill, near
Cowbirdge.
2 yrs Daughter of Miles Miles.
NB See entry same column
of her brother.
09/07/1875 2 5
Miles Gwilym 04/07/1875 Trenghill, near
Cowbirdge.
6 yrs Son of Miles Miles. NB See
same column for his sister.
09/07/1875 2 5
Miles Barbara 26/11/1875 Llantwit Major ~18 yrs Filling a lamp with
benzolene when it caught
fire. Buried on Sunday last.
03/12/1875 3 6
M'Intyre John 20/06/1875 North Shields
Prison
Suicide by hanging. Was on a charge of
attempting to murder his
wife and an old man named
Madigan.
25/06/1875 3 6
Mordecai Elizabeth 06/03/1875 Penyfai 16 yrs Daughter of D. Mordecai,
Farmer.
12/03/1875 2 5
Morgan David Fonman Farm,
Penmark, near
Cowbirdge.
Auctioneer's announcement
of sale of farming stock,
crops and implements, on
instructions from the
executrix.
01/01/1875
08/01/1875
1
1
1
1
Morgan Martha 29/12/1874 "The Nolton
Castle," Bridgend.
73 yrs Widow of John Morgan,
Carpenter.
01/01/1875 3 4
Morgan David 01/03/1875 27 yrs Draughtsman under the
Llynvi, Tondu and Ogmore
Coal and Iron Company.
Son of Mr John Morgan, for
many years engineer under
same company.
05/03/1875 3 3
Morgan William 25/02/1875 Park Slip 16 yrs Son of Lewis Morgan 05/03/1875 3 3
Morgan David 01/03/1875 Talbot Terrace,
Maesteg.
26 yrs Son of John Morgan,
Engineer.
19/03/1875 3 3
Morgan Thomas 01/05/1875 Aberkenfig 71 yrs 07/05/1875 2 6
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Morgan Thomas 04/05/1875 Aberkenfig 71 yrs After a protracted
ilness and great
suffering, borne with
Christian and patient
resignation.
Yeoman 07/05/1875 2 6
Morgan Mary 18/06/1875 44 yrs Wife of Mr. E. Morgan,
Greengrocer, Adare Street,
Bridgend.
09/07/1875 2 5
Morgan Mrs. 01/07/1875 Bonvilstone, near
Cardiff.
77 yrs Beloved wife of Mr. John
Morgan, late of Coldbrook
Farm, Cadoxton-Juxta-
Barry. Sister of the late Mr.
Thos. Williams, Aubrey
Arms Inn.
16/07/1875 3 4
Morgan John 01/09/1875 Briton Ferry Docks Verdict: Died from
suffocation coupled
with weakness of
the heart from fatty
degeneracy.
Mate found him dead in his
cabin. Inquest opened and
adjourned after post mortem
inquest resumed.
03/09/1875 3 1
Morgan Rev. C.
Augustus S.
05/09/1875 Machen, in the
County of
Monmouth
75 yrs Chaplain in ordinary to the
Queen, Chancellor of the
Cathedral of Llandaff, and
late Rector of Machen.
10/09/1875 3 3
Morgan Margaret 13/09/1875 Park Slip, near
Bridgend
40 yrs Wife of Lewis Morgan,
fireman.
17/09/1875 3 3
Morgan Mary Ann 21/09/1875 Nantymoel 6
mnths
Daughter of Jenkin Morgan,
Collier.
01/10/1875 3 1
Morgan Cordelia 28/09/1875 10 wks The only daughter of Thos.
Morgan (Llyfnwy) Railway
Inn, Llantwit Vardre.
01/10/1875 3 1
Morgan Willie Edmund 31/10/1875 Tysant, Coity. 4 yrs Son of David Morgan,
Butcher, Bridgend.
05/11/1875 2 2
Morgan Robert 05/11/1875 Cogan Hotel,
Cardiff.
87yrs Late of Llanblethian 12/11/1875 3 2
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Morgan Mary 13/12/1875 Kenfig Hill 42 yrs Wife of Illtyd Morgan. 24/12/1875 2 4
Morgans Robert 06/12/1875 Cefn Cribbwr 4
mnths
Son of Price Morgans 10/12/1875 2 4
Morris Elizabeth 04/08/1875 Cowbridge 86 yrs Widow of Mr. W. Morris,
Auctioneer.
27/08/1875 3 6
Morse (Mrs) 09/03/1875 Pontypridd 61 yrs Interred at Ewenny on
Saturday last. Of corntown.
Deeply regretted. Welsh
verse included.
19/03/1875 3 3
Morson James Colin
Francis M. A.
26/04/1875 Cowbridge 31 yrs Headmaster at Cowbridge
Grammar School. Scholar
of Jesus collefe, Oxford.
Funeral report. 12/11/1875 -
Solicitor's notice to
creditors. (Gives full
Christian names)
07/05/1875
12/11/1875
3
2
1
1
Moyston John 18/10/1875 Cornel-Du,
Coychurch Higher.
67 yrs 22/10/1875 3 3
Murten Ann 05/03/1875 Bridgend 46 yrs 12/03/1875 2 5
Nicholas John 06/10/1875 Gadlys Factory,
Langonoyd.
58 yrs 22/10/1875 3 3
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Norman George Henry 05/01/1875 Porthcawl 2-3 yrs Exhaustion after
near drowning.
Fell into a covered cistern;
rescued by Coastguard
men, Williams and Kelly,
after 20 mins. Seemed to
recover and was talking
freely, but the following
morning a change noticed
and he died. Inquest at
New Victoria Inn, 7th Jan
under Howel Cutherbertson.
Foreman - Mr. Hezekiah
David, of Ship & Castle Inn.
08/01/1875 2 5
Oates John 08/07/1875 Cefn Cribbwr 12 yrs Son of William Oates,
deceased.
23/07/1875 2 5
Oliver Rachel 31/01/1875 Aberkenfig 73 yrs Widow of John Oliver 05/02/1875 2 5
Parker Mary 05/04/1875 Aberkenfig 5 yrs Daughter of John Parker. 09/04/1875 2 5
Parry Frances 26/04/1875 Tythegstone 49 yrs Wife of Joseph Parry,
Collier.
30/04/1875 3 4
Parry Hannah 16/07/1875 Kenfig Hill 50 yrs Wife of John Parry,
Labourer.
23/07/1875 2 5
Parry Elizabeth 27/07/1875 Aberkenfig 80 yrs Widow to Morgan Parry,
Brickmaker.
30/07/1875 3 1
Pear Mrs. Cardiff 103 yrs Age according to her. Just
been buried in Cardiff.
Widow for forty years and
leaves several
grandchildren. Native of
Cork.
03/09/1875 3 5
Pearce Thomas 01/11/1875 4 yrs Second son of Jas. Pearce,
Jun, Pilot, Porthcawl.
05/11/1875 2 2
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Penglass Henry 01/09/1875 Cae'r Defaid Level
Maesteg.
20 yrs fall of roof. Verdict:
Accidental death.
Originally from Cornwall.
Accident occurred
31/08/1875. 10/09/1875 -
Inquest verdict. Buried
Saturday and followed by
about 2000 people. Also full
inquest report in col. 6.
Stepson of Alexander
Bowden.
03/09/1875
10/09/1875
08/10/1877
2 & 3
2 & 2
3
6 & 4
2 & 6
4
Perkins Mary 14/01/1875 Cowbridge. 77 yrs Widow. 19/03/1875 -
Solicitors notice to creditors,
will proved 15/03/1875 at
Llandaff.
22/01/1875
19/03/1875
09/04/1875
3
1
1
4
2
2
Perkins Thomas Henry 17/03/1875 Newton 2
mnths
Infant son of Thomas
Perkins
19/03/1875 3 3
Phillips Susannah 29/04/1875 Newton, Nottage. 21 yrs Dressmaker. 30/04/1875 3 4
Phillips John 05/10/1875 58 Nolton Street,
Bridgend.
3
mnths
Son of Henry Phillips,
Blacksmith.
08/10/1875 3 5
Podmore Arthur Edward 01/01/1875 Coity Road,
Bridgend.
9 yrs Son of William Podmre of
the Barrow Collieries,
Bryncethin.
08/01/1875 2 7
Podmore Frederick
Williamson
07/01/1875 Coity road,
Bridgend.
8 yrs
11
mnths
youngest son of William
Podmore. Brother of the
above.
08/01/1875 2 7
Poole Mary Jane 28/02/1875 Aberkenfig 1 yr Daughter of Wm. Poole,
Sinker.
05/03/1875 3 3
Poole Catherine 18/04/1875 Aberkenfig 3½ yrs Daughter of John Poole,
Collier
23/04/1875 2 7
Potts Mrs. 01/06/1875 "Advan
ced
age"
Widow, East Village,
Cowbridge.
04/06/1875 2 3
Powell 30/12/1874 Groes Farm,
Southerndown.
"Advan
ced
age"
Wife of Edward Powell. 01/01/1875 3 4
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Powell Mary 20/04/1875 Tythegstone 21 yrs Daughter of David Powell,
Collier
23/04/1875 2 7
Powell Rees 31/08/1875 Tydraw, Pyle. 78 yrs Farmer. Much respected.
17/09/1875 Auctioneer's
announcement of sale of
stock etc. 10/03/1876
Auctioneer's announcement
of sale of household goods.
03/09/1875
17/09/1875
10/03/1876
24/09/1875
3
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
Power Mary 12/09/1875 Porthcawl 71 yrs Widow of Wm. Power.
Deeply regretted by a large
circle of sorrowing relatives
and friends.
17/09/1875 3 3
Preece Thomas 14/05/1875 At his residence,
West House, Wick.
59 yrs Deeply regretted. 21/05/1875 2 3 3 5
Prescott 16/08/1875 Aberkenfig Had a fit. Old and respected
inhabitant. Wife of John
Prescott, lately of Tondu
Works.
20/08/1875 3 1
Price Gwenllian 03/04/1875 Bridgend 77 yrs Deceased lady was much
respected. 23/04/1875 -
Auctioneers announcement
of sale of household
furniture on instructions of
the executrix.
09/04/1875
23/04/1875
2
1
5
1
Price Jane 22/09/1875 Tondu. 4 yrs Daughter of Edward Price,
Carpenter.
01/10/1875 3 1
Pugh D. 20/06/1875 Lanharran Arms,
Landyfodwg.
75 yrs 25/06/1875 2 3
Radcliff Christopher 02/03/1875 Aberavon 17 yrs Typhoid fever 12/03/1875 2 5
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Ray Mary 23/11/1875 Oldbury, near
Birmingham.
51 yrs Beloved wife of John ray,
Pork butcher. Eldest
daughter of the late Mr.
Wm. Fithen, Pyle.
03/12/1875 2 5
Rees Mary 26/12/1874 Pwll-Y-Garth, Pyle. 75 yrs Widow of William Rees,
Farmer.
01/01/1875 3 4
Rees John 01/01/1875 Kenfig 62 yrs Farmer 08/01/1875 2 7
Rees Catherine 07/01/1875 Merthyr Mawr 84 yrs Widow of Edward Rees. 08/01/1875 2 7
Rees Illtyd 10/01/1875 Royal Oak,
Bridgend.
45 yrs Lisenced Victualler. 15/01/1875 2 7
Rees William John 14/02/1875 Newbridge Farm 5 yrs Son of Mr John Rees,
Farmer.
19/02/1875 2 5
Rees Nancy 14/03/1875 Aberkenfig 89 yrs 19/03/1875 3 3
Rees Evan 15/03/1875 Lanharry 94 yrs 19/03/1875 3 3
Rees Jenkin 22/03/1875 Ogmore 87 yrs Farmer 26/03/1875 2 2
Rees Thomas 23/03/1875 Ty Cribbwr,
Newcastle.
72 yrs Farmer 26/03/1875 2 2
Rees Llewellyn 28/03/1875 Blaencwmcwren,
Langonoyd.
76 yrs Farmer, "Deeply Regretted" 02/04/1875 2 6
Rees George Benj. Between 9th
and
18/06/1875
Near the harbour,
Wexford, Ireland.
~29 yrs Drowned Son of David Rees, draper
of Cowbridge.
25/06/1875 3 1
Rees Treharne Holly House, near
Castletown,
Newport.
73 yrs Well known and highly
respectable. Land agent
and county magistrate.
16/07/1875 3 1
Rees Llewellyn 06/08/1875 Blaencwmcerwm. 73 yrs 13/08/1875 2 1
Rees Thomas 29/08/1875 Bryncethin 63 yrs Had a fit. Verdict:
Death from Natural
Causes.
Late of Sarn Fach. Old and
respected inhabitant of this
place. Leaves widow and
three daughters. Inquest
held.
03/09/1875 3 1
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Rees David 27/09/1875 Charles-row,
Maesteg.
6 yrs Son of David Rees, Puddler.
(Forename referenced in
GRO; unclear in paper)
01/10/1875 3 1
Reiley Rose Ann 03/07/1874 Herbert Street,
Cardiff.
Fractured skull. Court report of
Glamorganshire Sping
Assizes. Husband Patrick
Reiley accused of her
murder. Further info in the
article. Found "Not guilty"
12/03/1875 2 6
Reiley Thomas "During
recent
inclement
waether"
In a pigstye on the
road to Gadlys
Farm Langonoyd
Lower.
2 yrs Verdict: Death from
natural causes
accelerated by
exposure to the
cold.
Further info in article. Father
is John Reiley. Inquest held.
12/03/1875 2 7
Reynolds Gwenllian 21/07/1875 Kenfig Hill 22 yrs Daughter of William
Reynolds.
23/07/1875 2 5
Richards Sarah 28/12/1874 Bettws 19 yrs Wife of Christopher
Richards
01/01/1875 3 4
Richards St. Athan, Nr
Cowbridge.
Auctioneer announcement
of sale of substantial and
useful household furniture.
26/02/1875 1 1
Richards Gwenllian 28/02/1875 Nantymoel. 67 yrs Verdict: Death from
natural causes
Inquest report. Wife of Wm.
Richards.
05/02/1875 3 1
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Richards Mary Jane 27/03/1875 Cardiff Throat cut by
husband.
Husband a hobbler, but out
of work. Tried to kill himself.
13/08/1875 - Court case at
Glamorganshire assizes,
Swansea Monday. George
Richards, pilot was her
husband. Had a young child.
Verdict: Guilty and
sentenced to death. Further
info in article.
02/04/1875
13/08/1875
3
3
5
3
Richards William 07/04/1875 Blaenogwr 73 yrs Farmer 16/04/1875 2 7
Richards Samuel 09/05/1875 19 yrs Son of Thomas Richards,
Nantmoel.
14/05/1875 2 7
Richards David 22/05/1875 19 yrs Died from injuries
received on 18th by
being crushed
between two trams.
Collier. Son of Mrs
Maddocks, of the Traveller's
Rest, nantyffirlin. Accident
at No. 9 level of Llynvi,
Tondu and Ogmore Coal
and Iron Company's Pits.
25/06/1875 3 1
Richards Gwenllian 06/08/1875 7
mnths
Daughter of Thoams
Richards, Managing Clerk,
Gilfach Goch.
13/08/1875 2 1
Richards Edward 09/11/1875 Monknash 15 yrs Son of William Richards,
Penhydd Farm, Nr.
Cwmavon.
12/11/1875 3 2
Richards Cecilia 13/12/1875 Crossways, near
Cowbridge.
58 yrs Wife of Jno. Richards,
Farmer. (Forename
referenced in GRO; unclear
in newspaper.
24/12/1875 2 4
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Rickard George 04/01/1875 Mwyndy Iron-ore
Co. Mine,
Llantrisant.
Stone fell from roof
whilst working
udnerground, killing
him instantaneously.
Described as a "single
young man." A native of
Perran, Nr. St. Agnes,
Cornwall. Lodging at New
Mill. Inquest to be held.
08/01/1875 2 6
Ridley Ellen 16/12/1875 Beloved wife of Mr. Robert
Ridley, 27 New Cavendish
Street, London, and fourth
daughter of Mr. David
Jones, of Colwinstone, near
Cowbridge. Beloved by all
who knew her.
24/12/1875 2 4
Riley William Night of Wed
23rd/Thurs
24th Dec
1874. Body
found Fri
25th Dec.
Aberavon Sands,
between Taibach
ricer and Port
Talbot.
"Found dead" Travelling tinker. Had gone
with 2 others to try out his
new lurcher; weather snowy
and inhospitable. Left them
and not seen again until
body found. This new dog
had stayed loyally with
Riley's body.
01/01/1875 3 3
Riley 08/03/1875 M'Canal-row,
Maesteg
1 mnth Verdict: died from
convulsions.
Father Richard Riley.
Mother plus another child in
the family.
12/03/1875 3 2
Roberts John 27/02/1875 Apple Tree, Pyle. 82 yrs Lisenced Victualler. 05/03/1875 3 3
Roberts Ernest 10/04/1875 2 Durnaven Place,
Bridgend.
1 mnth Son of Mr. J. W. Roberts,
Grocer.
16/04/1875 2 7
Roberts Benjamin
Jones
07/06/1875 Morfa Villa,
Bridgend.
48 yrs After long suffering,
borne with great
patience and
resignation.
Eldest son of the late R.
Roberts, Esq., Glantawy,
Camarthenshire.
11/06/1875 3 5
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Roberts Catherine
Mabel Mary
13/06/1875 4 yrs Scarlet Fever. Only daughter of T. L. and
C. Roberts of the Maesteg
British School of Scarlatina
Maligna, at Queen Street,
Maesteg.
18/06/1875 2 5
Roberts Mary 04/07/1875 Cowbridge. 68 yrs formerly of St. Donats 09/07/1875 2 5
Roberts Ann 16/07/1875 Llanquian, near
Cowbridge.
35 yrs Wife of Edward Roberts. 23/07/1875 2 5
Roberts Caroline Maud 27/08/1875 Beech Mount, Old
Trafford,
Manchester.
Infant daughter of John M.
and Mary J. Roberts.
03/09/1875 3 4
Roberts James 11/11/1875 Suddenly Residing at Oldcastle and
working at Pwllcarn Colliery,
Garw Valley. Had just
finished his dinner when he
fell down and died almost
immediately. No inquest.
12/11/1875 2 3
Roberts James 17/11/1875 Pwllcarn Collieries,
Garw Valley.
62 yrs Suddenly Navvie emplyed at Pwllcarn
Collieries excavating ground
for offices. Native of Dudley,
known as "Brummagem
Jim." Left widow and
children.
19/11/1875 3 1
Robinson Louisa 04/05/1875 Tondu. 1 yr Daughter of R. Robinson. 07/05/1875 2 6
Roderick Anne 01/04/1875 Dinas 20 yrs Of Church Street, Maesteg 16/04/1875 2 7
Roderick Martha 20/04/1875 Port Talbot 51 yrs Beloved wife of Rees
Roderick, Builder.
Deceased was a consistent
member with the calvinistic
methodists.
30/03/1875 3 4
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Roderick Mrs. Eagle Inn, Port
Talbot Station.
51 yrs Disease of the
heart.
Burial took place at
Margam. The deceased
was deservedly respected
and her loss will be severely
felt and mourned by a large
number of friends…for
years a member of the
Calvanistic Methodist
connexion.
07/05/1875 3 1
Rosser Howel 13/03/1875 Kenfig Hill 66 yrs 19/03/1875 3 3
Rosser Gwenllian 27/06/1875 Tynywaun,
Lanharry.
73 yrs Wife of William Rosser. 09/07/1875 2 5
Rosser James 28/11/1875 27 yrs Ill for some time
past.
Of Coytrahene. Member of
the Oddfellows and of
Church choir at St. John's
Tondu, where he was buried
on Wednesday.
03/12/1875 2
2
5
6
Rosser William 17/12/1875 Nantymoel,
Llandyfodwg.
2 yrs Son of John Rosser, Collier. 24/12/1875 2 4
Russell Elizabeth 03/03/1875 Llancarfan 80 yrs Widow of Late John Russell 12/03/1875 2 5
Sant Cecilia 10/10/1875 Talyvan,
Ystradowen.
29 yrs Wife of William Sant 15/10/1875 3 2
Savours John 31/03/1875 Rhoose, near
Cowbridge.
62 yrs Of Rhoose, Near cowbridge. 02/04/1875 2 6
Sawyer George H. 26/07/1875 Llwynonn,
Bridgend.
44 yrs 13/08/1875 2 1
Sharratt Mary Jane 24/09/1875 Oldcastle,
Bridgend.
15
mnths
Daughter of David Sharratt. 08/10/1875 3 5
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Shaw Elizabeth 17/11/1875 18 yrs Daughter of Mr. Thomas
Shaw, formerly of
Oddfellows Arms,
Aberavon. She was of a
most amiable disposition,
and had been for years an
exemplary attendant at
church and the Sunday
school.
19/11/875 3 4
Smith Mrs. 05/03/1875 Pontardawe 88 yrs Mother of Alderman Smith
of Aberavon.
12/03/1875 2 5
Smith Robert 13/09/1875 Tynygarn 3 yrs Son of Francis Smith 17/09/1875 3 3
Smith Henry 09/11/875 Tythegstone 65 yrs Gardner 12/11/1875 3 2
Smith Aberavon 1 mnth Verdict: Died from
suffocation.
Inquest report. Daughter of
William Smith.
10/12/1875 2 7
Snellson Sarah 21/03/1875 Aberkenfig 66 yrs Wife of Joseph Snellson.
See also 20/08/1875 for
death of Joseph Snellson.
26/03/1875 2 2
Snelson Joseph 16/08/1875 Aberkenfig 67 yrs Chronic asthmatic,
suffocated.
Blacksmith employed by
Messrs brogdon for many
years. NB see 26/03/1875
for death of wife, Sarah.
20/08/1875 2 3 7 1
Spencer Daniel 04/03/1875 Pentre Meyrick, Nr.
Cowbridge.
18 yrs Son of Mr J. Spencer 12/02/1875 2 5
Steers Robert 05/04/1875 Cardiff Verdict: Accidental
death.
Inspector on The Great
Western Railway. Inquest
Report. Crossed between
some trucks but fell down
and the train moved off.
Deceased was well-known
and respected and by his
death the company will lose
an active and valued officer.
09/04/1875 3 3
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Stradling Mary 30/03/1875 66 yrs Wife of Wm. Stradling,
Coity.
02/04/1875 2 6
Stratford Maragret 25/05/1875 Tythegstone 2 yrs Daughter of Edward
Stratford, Labourer.
30/04/1875 3 4
Street Elizabeth 25/04/1875 Kenfig Hill 69 yrs Wife of Nicholas Street,
Nailor.
30/04/1875 3 4
Sutton Mrs. 14/04/1875 Aberavon Relict of the late Captain
Sutton. Deceased was a
consistent member of the
independants.
16/04/1875 2 7
Taylor John 01/01/1875 Llynvi Street,
Bridgend.
87 yrs Inland Revenue Officer
(Superannuated.)
08/01/1875 2 7
Taylor Thomas en route from
Porthcawl to
Gibraltor.
Of Cardiff, on the screw
steamer "George Batters"
carrying coal. Departed on
22nd January and nothing
further heard.
19/02/1875 3 2
Thoams Evan 15/05/1875 4 yrs Son of Jenkin Thomas,
Collier, Bettws.
28/05/1875 2 3
Thomas 28/12/1874 Pencoed 64 yrs Wife of Mr. David Thomas,
farmer.
01/01/1875 3 4
Thomas Sarah 31/12/1874 Ham, Lantwit
Major.
29 yrs 08/01/1875 2 7
Thomas John 01/01/1875 Abernant,
Landough.
57 yrs 08/01/1875 2 7
Thomas T.R. 13/01/1875 Llwydarth Tin Plate
Works, Maesteg.
"Young
man"
Fell down dead
whilst writing in the
office.
Clerk at the works. Lived
with mother and was her
main support as a widow.
Attended Zoar Chapel and
generally beloved.
15/01/1875 2 6
Thomas Thomas 11/01/1875 Kenfig Hill 5 wks Son of David Thomas, Hay
merchant.
15/01/1875 2 7
Thomas Cadogan 19/01/1875 Coity Road,
Bridgend.
80 yrs Late of Black Hall 22/01/1875 3 4
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Thomas Rees 14/01/1875 Kenfig 85 yrs Farmer 22/01/1875 3 4
Thomas Mrs. Caercady House. Funeral report. 19/02/1875 3 2
Thomas Mary Ann 09/02/1875 Caercady House,
Cowbridge.
85 Widow of late Capt. J.
Thomas R. N. 30/04/1875 -
Auctioneer's announcement
of sale of household
furniture on instructions
from the executors.
12/02/1875
30/04/1875
2
2
3
5
Thomas Jane 10/02/1875 Bridgend 91 yrs 19/02/1875 2 5
Thomas D. 20/02/1875 Wick 84 yrs Shoemaker 26/02/1875 2 7
Thomas Mary Landough, near
Cowbridge.
Auctioneer's announcement
of sale of live and dead
stock of the late Mrs Mary
Thomas, on instructions
from the executors of the
will who are giving up the
farm.
05/03/1875
12/03/1875
1
1
1
1
Thomas Martha Coates 02/02/1875 Wolfenbuttel,
Brunswick,
Germany,
Wife of Rev. Edmund
Thomas, M.A., Coychurch.
12/03/1875 2 5
Thomas Mrs. 09/03/1875 33 yrs Wife of James Thomas,
Agent, Taibach.
12/03/1875 2 5
Thomas Sarah 09/03/1875 43 Newcastle Hill,
Bridgend.
70 yrs Widow of the late Jno.
Thomas and mother of the
Rev. David Thomas,
Wesleyan Minister.
12/03/1875 2 5
Thomas Jane 14/03/1875 Laleston 77 yrs 19/03/1875 3 3
Thomas Elizabeth 10/03/1875 33 yrs Beloved wife of James
Thomas, Margam Copper
Works, only daughter of
Late Wm. David, agent to C.
R. M. Talbot, SSQ., M. P.
Margam.
19/03/1875 3 3
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Thomas Thomas 05/04/1875 Red Cow Inn,
Bridgend.
6
mnths
Infant son of T. Thomas 09/04/1875 2 5
Thomas David 04/04/1875 Maesteg Verdict: Dearth from
heart disease.
Collier. Inquest report.
Gone to bed on Saturday in
usual health but on Sunday
morning couldn't speak and
died shortly afterwards.
09/04/1875 3 3
Thomas Wm. 08/04/1875 Pwllcarne, Bettws. 76 yrs Mason 16/04/1875 2 7
Thomas Mary Hannah 16/04/1875 Duffryn, Pencoed 29 yrs After a long Illness Wife of Mr. Phillip Thomas 24/03/1875 2 7
Thomas Robert D. 21/04/1875 Mountain Ash 56 yrs Second son of the late
David Thomas (Dewi
Morgannwg) Grocer and
tallow chandler, Bridgend.
23/04/1875 2 7
Thomas David 26/04/1875 Red Cross Inn,
Bridgend.
7
mnths
Son of Thomas Thomas,
Licensed Victualler
30/04/1875 3 4
Thomas Richard 17/05/1875 Trebetting, near
Cowbridge
74 yrs 21/05/1875 2 3
Thomas Rees David 21/05/1875 Newton 2 yrs Son of A. C. Thomas 28/05/1875 2 3
Thomas Evan 25/05/1875 Moor Mill, Treoes. 12 yrs Son of Evan Thomas. 28/05/1875 2 3
Thomas Elizabeth Jane 16/06/1875 Ivy Cottage,
Coychurch
49 yrs After a lignering
illness
Beloved wife of Mr. W. E.
Thomas
18/06/1875 2 5
Thomas Tom Llewellyn 15/06/1875 5 yrs Beloved and only child of
Thomas Thomas, Bear
Hotel, Cowbridge.
18/06/1875 2 5
Thomas Margaret 19/06/1875 Lancadle Wife of Thomas Thomas 25/06/1875 2 3
Thomas John 15-
16/07/1875
Bridgend ~21 yrs Verdict: Found
drowned
Body found at the Weir
below the county Asylum.
23/07/1875 - Residing at
Aberkenfig. Inquest report.
16/07/1875
23/07/1875
2
2
2
5
Thomas David 16/07/1875 Aberkenfig 77 yrs Baptist minister 23/07/1875 2 5
Thomas Rev. William 19/07/1875 The Vicarage, St.
Brides Major.
41 yrs Curate of Llangynhafal,
Denbigh, St. Asaph.
23/07/1875 2 5
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Thomas 20/07/1875 Aberystwyth 61 yrs Agent of the Forge and
Smiths' Mills, Cwmavon. Ill
for a while and went to
Aberystwyth for a change.
Much respected and his
loss will be felt by many.
23/07/1875 3 1
Thomas Catherine 31/07/1875 Lanblethian 42 yrs Wife of W. Thomas 06/08/1875 3 6
Thomas Catherine 31/07/1875 Lanblethian 42 yrs Wife of William Thomas,
Gardiner.
27/08/1875 3 6
Thomas Thomas 21/08/1875 55 yrs Carpenter at Lanharran Tin
Works
27/08/1875 3 6
Thomas John 22/08/1875 Llwydarth
Cottages, Maesteg.
22 yrs Son of David Thomas,
Shoemaker.
27/08/1875 3 6
Thomas Elizabeth 25/08/1875 Boverton 75 yrs Widow of Edward Thomas 03/09/1875 3 4
Thomas Ann 11/09/1875 The Great House,
Penllyne.
25 yrs wife of John Thomas 17/09/1875 3 3
Thomas Ann 18/10/1875 Pencoed 75 yrs Widow of the late Morgan
Thomas, Shoemaker.
22/10/1875 3 3
Thomas Rev. David 06/11/1875 64 yrs Taken ill suddenly. Of Highbury Chapel,
Cotham, Bristol. Member of
the thomas family of Merthyr
Tydfil, connected with the
starting and early records of
the Cyfartha Works.
12/11/1875 2 4
Thomas Catherine 13/11/1875 29 yrs Very Suddenly. Second daughter of Mr. E.
Thomas of Braich Y
Cymmer.
19/11/1875 3
3
4
1
Thomas Robert 11/11/1875 Bridgend Road,
Maesteg.
14 yrs Son of Wm. Thomas
(Deceased)
19/11/1875 3 4
Thomas Mary 23/11/1875 Colwinstone 79 yrs 26/11/1875 3 1
Thomas Thomas 23/11/1875 Cowbridge 79 yrs Labourer 26/11/1875 3 1
Thomas Thomas 27/11/1875 76 yrs Farmer, Blaengarw. 10/12/1875 2 4
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Thomas Llewellyn 06/12/1875 Near the lime kiln
by the Cross Inn,
between Llantwit
Major and
Cowbridge.
Died from injuries to
chest and head.
Driving a coach and team of
horses. Somehow fell from
the wagon and was run
over.
10/12/1875 3 1
Tout Lydia Ellen 14/03/1875 Lanblethian 2 yrs Daughter of Mr. James
Tout, Tailor.
19/03/1875 3 3
Tozer Capt. Benjamin
Arthur
20/01/1875 Neath Seized with a fit. Inquest opened Monday
week. Lodged with a John
Williams. Inquest adjourned
to 16th. Further info in long
article. 19/02/1875 - full
inquest report. 28/05/1875 -
probate dispute.
04/06/1875 - continuation of
probate case. 30/07/1875 -
appeal heard.
05/02/1875
19/02/1875
28/05/1875
04/06/1875
30/07/1875
03/12/1875
2
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
4
5
4
2
Trinbath John 14/07/1875 Ogmore Valley. 14 yrs Drowned. Verdict:
Accidental death.
Employed by Llynvi, tondu
and Ogmore coal and Iron
Company. 30/07/1875 -
Inquest report. Body found
Sunday. Stepfather Henry
Davey.
16/07/1875
30/07/1875
2
2
2
4
Tucker George Henry 18/09/1875 Queen Street,
Bridgend.
1 yr Son of J. H. Tucker.
(Surname referenced in
GRO; unclear in paper.)
26/11/1875 3 4
Turner Margery 22/10/1875 Cowbridge 68 yrs Widow of Jas. Turner 29/10/1875 3 3
Turner (P.C.) 05/11/1875 Newport Verdict: Open Police Constable injured
during riots on Friday.
Inquest held. Died from
compound fracture of the
leg.
12/11/1875 3 1
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Tyler George 17/04/1875 Elder Street,
Bridgend
66 yrs Schoolmaster. 23/04/1875 2 7
Tynte 17/02/1875 Wife of Colonel Tynte of
Cefn Mably.
19/02/1875 2 5
Vaughan Jane 01/04/1875 Newton 74 yrs Wife of William Vaughan,
Farmer.
16/04/1875 2 7
Vivian Lady Augusta 03/03/1875 26 James Street,
Buckingham Gate,
London.
12/03/1875 2 5
Walter Annie Howell 24/01/1875 Pittston, Wyoming,
USA.
Wife of Mr W. H. Walter of
the firm of Walter and
Brydon, Pittston, Wyoming.
Born and bred at St.
Donats. Mother still living in
USA after travelling there
two years ago at the age of
87.
26/02/1875 2 5
Walters Mary 21/02/1875 Penprisk Wife of Owen Walters,
collier.
26/02/1875
05/03/1875
2
3
7
3
Watkins Richard 30/04/1875 22 yrs Overman, Rock Street,
Maesteg.
14/05/1875 2 7
Watkins Zacariah 10/06/1875 Cwmgarw 2 yrs Son of Thomas Watkins 18/06/1875 2 5
Wells Mary Ann 02/07/1875 Cowbridge 56 yrs Wife of James Wells,
Currier.
09/07/1875 2 5
Welsby-Gregory,
Bart.
Sir G. E. Lincolnshire Interred at Denton Church
yard, Lincolnshire, on
Saturday week. Father of
Mrs. J. R. Homfray, of
Penllyne Castle.
10/09/1875 3 1
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Wessendorff Frances Mary 25/12/1874 Tresilian Beach,
Nr. Llantwit Major.
47 yrs Body found 04/01/1875.
Wife of James
Wessendorff, Porthcawl
Harbour Master. Buried
Newton Church, Thurs. 7th
Jan. Put Ads in Gazette &
Western Mail "Missing since
Christmas." Inquest held
Wed. 6th Jan. Coroner - Mr.
E. B. Reece - E Division of
Glam. Foreman - Mr
Edward Wilde, Farmer.)
Open verdict delivered.
Body badly damaged by
time in water & the rocks.
Further info in article and full
inquest report.
08/01/1875 2 7
Whitelaw John 26/08/1875 Aberavon 29 yrs Lingering illness Buried Tuesday last at
Cadoxton. Son of Alderman
Whitelaw. Left widow and
two children.
03/09/1875 3 2
Wiggin Frances Mabel
Caroline Rice
27/08/1875 8
mnths
Beloved daughter of F. F.
Wiggin, Sunnybank, El.
Pass Co. Colorado.
24/09/1875 3 4
Wilkins John 04/03/1875 The Asylum 33 yrs Verdict: Mortification
of the lungs.
Inquest held at the Asylum.
Died suddenly.
12/03/1875 2 4
Wilkins Elizabeth 17/03/1875 St. Athan 70 yrs Widow of the late Mr. John
Wilkins
19/03/1875 3 3
Williams Mary 25/12/1874 Kenfig Hill 55 yrs Wife of Thomas Williams 01/01/1875 3 4
Williams Thomas 05/01/1875 Bonvilston 68 yrs Veterinary surgeon. 08/01/1875 2 7
Williams Elizabeth 01/01/1875 Cowbridge 4 yrs Daughter of David Williams;
Tin plate worker.
08/01/1875 2 7
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Williams Thomas Wyndham Pit Accidentally fell to
the bottom. Verdict:
"Accidental death"
Inquest held on the 5th Feb.
Examining a lodge room.
Jury recommendation that
the fireman should examine
the lodge room with a safety
lamp before anyone else
entered. Also a broader
platform for communication
between the lodge room
and the cage.
19/02/1875 3 2
Williams Thomas 26/02/1875 Cowbridge 51 yrs Baker 05/03/1875 3 3
Williams Susan 05/03/1875 31 yrs Wife of William Williams,
Engine driver, Gilfach-goch
12/03/1875 2 5
Williams Catherine 05/03/1875 Bridgend 71 yrs Widow of the late Edmund
Williams
12/03/1875 2 5
Williams Hannah 21/03/1875 Llandilo Relict of the late Rev.
William Williams formerly of
Blackmill.
26/03/1875 2 2
Williams Martha 28/03/1875 St. Brides Major 23 yrs Daughter of Richard
Williams, Labourer, of St.
Brides Major.
02/04/1875 2 6
Williams Margaret 04/04/1875 Pontrhydyfen. 12 yrs Daughter of Mr. David
Williams, Hearts of Oak.
09/04/1875 2 5
Williams William Nantymoel
Mountain.
40 yrs Verdict: Natural
causes.
Found dead. Of Cwmpark.
Missing for three weeks.
Wife Jane Williams,
identified his clothes and
him. He was a collier.
Inquest report.
30/04/1875 3 1
Williams Maud Margretta 30/04/1875 Hendre, Coity 3 yrs Daughter of Lewis A.
Williams.
07/05/1875 2 6
Williams Jennet 02/05/1875 Ewenny 67 yrs Wife of David Williams 07/05/1875 2 6
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Williams Thomas 22/05/1875 St. Brides 2 yrs Son of Wm. Williams. 28/05/1875 2 3
Williams James 06/09/1875 Bryndu Pit 15 yrs Verdict: Accidental
death.
Driving a horse and caught
head between the trams.
Inquest held.
10/09/1875 3 & 3 2 & 3
Williams Gwenllian 06/09/1875 Colwinstone 80 yrs (Age referenced in GRO;
unclear in paper)
10/09/1875 3 3
Williams Rachel 10/09/1875 Cowbridge 41 yrs Cancer Widow of W. Williams,
Cabinet Maker. 22/10/1875
Acutioneer's announcement
of sale of furniture.
26/11/1875 Solicitor's
request reclaims.
17/09/1875
24/09/1875
22/10/1875
26/11/1875
3
3
1
2
3
4
2
2
Williams Edward, M.D. 12/10/1875 Pendolylan House,
Glamorganshire.
57 yrs 15/10/1875 3 2
Williams Jane 20/10/1875 Cavan row,
Maesteg.
21 yrs Beloved daughter of Daniel
Williams, Moulder.
22/10/1875 3 3
Williams 08/12/1875 Tynewydd 7
mnths
Verdict: Suffocated
from a fit.
Lived with his father as his
mother was dead. Inquest
report.
10/12/1875 3 1
Williams William 16/12/1875 2 Zoar Place,
Maesteg.
61 yrs Nailor 24/12/1875 2 4
Williams John 19/12/1875 Penllwyngwent
Farm
3 yrs Son of Jenkin Williams,
Farmer.
24/12/1875 2 4
Willoughby Amy Ann 19/04/1875 Mill Street, Diglis,
Worcester.
2 yrs 8
mnths
Only child of F. and A.
Willoughby.
30/04/1875 3 4
Willson John 27/02/1875 21 yrs Lockjaw Third son of Thomas
Wilson, Farmer, Newton
Nottage.
05/03/1875 3 3
Wilmington Elizabeth 23/07/1875 Cwmavon,
Aberdare.
26 yrs Wife of Mr. Thomas
Wilmington.
30/07/1875 3 1
Wilson William 18/01/1875 Newcastle. 2 yrs Son of Thomas Wilson 22/01/1875 3 4
Surname First Name/s Date of
Death
Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Woodman Phillip, Esq. 14/12/1875 At his residence 11
Harcombe…Stoke
Newington,
London.
40 yrs Son of the late Mr Rees
Davies Thomas of
Lanmaes. NB See also
26/11/1875 p3 col 1 Ellen
Lewis, youngest daughter of
Rees Davies Thomas. Also
10/12/1875 p2 col 4 death
of Fanny Donne, her sister.
17/12/1875 2 7
19/06/1875 Canal, Cardiff. Two men and a boy
drowned after ferry boat
capsized. Coming home to
breakfast from Messrs.
Alexander's Saw Mills.
25/06/1875 3 6
04/12/1875 New Tradegar
Colliery
Explosion of fire
damp.
Colliery belongs to the
Powell Duffryn Company. 23
Killed.
10/12/1875 2 7
03/12/1875 Velinvach, near
Tondu.
8 yrs Verdict: Found
drowned
inquest report. Child offered
to clean leaves from a
waterway for Charles
Croom, a carpenter.
10/12/1875 3 1
07/12/1875 Llan Colliery,
Pentyrch.
Gas explosion
caused by naked
light.
12 Killed. 10/12/1875 3 5
Ann 11/12/1875 Cefn Cribbwr 29 yrs Wife of David….Collier 17/12/1875 2 7