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Post by admin on Oct 17, 2011 22:18:47 GMT
From Gerald.
I have a list of farms in the Garw.
It is taken from an old list of sheep marks. But no actual locations.
They are from the top of the valley down:
Blaengarw farm.
Pwllcarn farm.
Nanthir farm.
Tymeinor farm.
Gelliron farm.
Fforchwen farm.
Fforchlas farm.
Pantygog farm.
Llest farm.
Ffwyddwg farm.
Tynton farm.
Tynant farm.
Braichycymmer.
Nantymoel farm.
Nantdyrus farm.
Llwynffynnon.
Fronwen farm.
Pantyrawel farm.
Blaenogwr farm.
Aber (garw)farm
Pentre-bailey.
Gelli farm?.
Craig Rhidol.
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Post by tgdavies on Mar 26, 2012 20:19:31 GMT
Hello, Although some of these farms had land that may have stretched over the mountain into the Garw, I am fairly sure at least five of them are actually in the Ogmore Vale. Nantdyrus, my late Uncle William and Auntie Nansi Lewis's farm and Fronwen are in the Wyndham, and also Nantymoel Pantyrawel and Cae Du.
Regarding the sheep brands. Apparently, due to the dissolution of the monasteries and the break up of Margam Abbey, their flock of sheep was split between three farms (Nantdyrus being one) and the Margam sheep brand of a holy orb and cross was similarly divided into three - each farm having a third. If my memory serves me Nantdyrus's portion looking like a reversed numeral 5.
Gelli Farm could be the Jenkins' family farm in Llangynywd or, perhaps more likely, Cefn Gelli above the Bettws road from Llangeinwyr.
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Post by caedu on Jan 12, 2015 16:05:31 GMT
Caedu Farm belonged to my Grandparents Billy Thomas known as Billy Caedu in Ogmore Vale. Children Clarice, Tom, Mary, Maud, Arthur and Ethel Thomas.
Do you have a map pinpointing where the farm was located?
Thanks.
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Post by gerald on Jan 20, 2015 9:40:08 GMT
Hello,
I will ask our members if they can help and get back to you via this site.
gerald
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Post by gerald on Jan 20, 2015 10:22:45 GMT
I have had a brief look for Caedu Farm information.
A Glamorgan Gazette report of 1915 tells of a two year old Garw boy, Ronal Webber, who had been missing since mid April was found dead from exposure on land belonging to Caedu farm on the 23rd of April, 1915.
The owner/tenant of the farm at the time was a John Thomas.
The only other reference I have found is that Caedu farm is near a New Street, Ogmore Vale. Caedu is a popular name ,because there is/was Caedu Boys School, Caedu Villa's, and a Caedu road. Also a Caedu Wood and in Caedu Quarry another young Garw lad fell and broke his skull, but he recovered.
If I find out anything more I will let you know.
regards
Ge jarvis.
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Post by gerald on Jan 20, 2015 16:03:36 GMT
Hi Its me again? If you can contact me via JARVISMOB@TISCALI.CO.UK I do have some information for you.regards
G Jarvis
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Post by rarebit on May 18, 2016 19:18:17 GMT
Caedu Farm belonged to my Grandparents Billy Thomas known as Billy Caedu in Ogmore Vale. Children Clarice, Tom, Mary, Maud, Arthur and Ethel Thomas. Do you have a map pinpointing where the farm was located? Thanks. |
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Post by rarebit on May 18, 2016 19:27:00 GMT
My father was born in Caedu Farm ,as was his brothers ,his name was Howell Thomas better known as Howell Tyn-Ton ,he also lived in Tyn-Ton .My ancestors also lived on Gelli-ron farm ,they were were on the land registry in 1801,he was born in Glyncorrwg 1776
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Post by ctdavies on Oct 15, 2016 11:48:50 GMT
Hello Rarebit,
I have made a study of the families descended from my ancestors Thomas & Elizabeth Thomas who came to Gelli'ron Farm from Glyncorrwg about late 1801 but in time to appear in the Land Tax Assessments for Llangeinor parish in 1802. Their descendants include those who lived at Ty'nton and Caedu.
I have sent a hard copy to the GVHS for general reading.
Colin
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Post by bach on Apr 9, 2022 3:47:35 GMT
From the 1940s to 60s Gelliron farm was in the hands of Jenkyn Phillips and his wife Gwen, The Tymeinwr farm was in the hands of Jenkyn Phillips senior. Gelliron farm borders on the Pontycymmer Cemetery and is currently 2022 the home of a Highland cattle breeder.
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Post by ctdavies on Apr 9, 2022 22:29:37 GMT
Re the current occupier of Gelliron Farm. Unfortunately two letters sent to the farm over the years including an s.a.e. May not have been received. Do you know the name of the person living there please so that I may write again for general information? Jenkin Phillips senior was the husband of my grandfather’s cousin. Thanks Colin
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Post by familyhunter on Feb 24, 2023 19:31:36 GMT
Does anyone know how I can get a list of sheep marks please? Interested in Gelliron Farm From Gerald. I have a list of farms in the Garw. It is taken from an old list of sheep marks. But no actual locations. They are from the top of the valley down: Blaengarw farm. Pwllcarn farm. Nanthir farm. Tymeinor farm. Gelliron farm. Fforchwen farm. Fforchlas farm. Pantygog farm. Llest farm. Ffwyddwg farm. Tynton farm. Tynant farm. Braichycymmer. Nantymoel farm. Nantdyrus farm. Llwynffynnon. Fronwen farm. Pantyrawel farm. Blaenogwr farm. Aber (garw)farm Pentre-bailey. Gelli farm?. Craig Rhidol. |
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