Jenkin DaviesAge: 681824–1893
- Name
- Jenkin Davies
- Surname
- Davies
- Given names
- Jenkin
| Birth | 1 November 1824 Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales |
| Christening | 6 April 1825 (Age 5 months) St.John the Baptist, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
Source:
Parish Register - Ystradyfogwg St. John - Baptisms
Publication: Copy of Entry made 2002
Citation details: p.15 No.113 Note: William Jenkins, Minister Baptism Register Entry for Jenkin Davies |
| Birth of a brother | 1826 (Age 14 months) Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
William Davies
|
| Occupation | Farmer; Agricultural Machinery Dealer; Auctioneer; County Councillor
Source:
Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle
Publication: Photocopy from microfilm
Text: Transcript of Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle for Saturday Sept 16th 1893
DEATH OF MR. JENKIN DAVIES, C.C., OF ENGLEFIELD A well-known figure in local agricultural circles has this week passed away by the death of Mr. Jenkin Davies, at his residence, Wykcroft Farm, Englefield, on Thursday morning. Mr. Davies six months ago had a very bad attack of rheumatic fever, from which he was not expected to recover. He gradually got better, but his heart was left weakened, and since that time his health has seemed to be failing, and the least exertion has brought on attacks of angina pectoris. The deceased gentleman, however, seemed better than usual on Wednesday, and retired to rest about nine o'clock apparently in his usual health. An hour later he was seized with angina pectoris, and gradually got worse till about half-past three, when he passed away. Mr.Davies was born at Ystradyfodwg, in the Taff Vale (a small village, now a very populous district), in 1824, and he was practically the first to adopt the four-course system of farming in Glamorganshire, and he also bought the first drill used. Aboutthe year 1855 he settled at Wykcroft Farm, Englefield, which was then only one-fourth of its present size. In his early days Mr. Davies was of a rather inventive turn of mind, and in the year 1865 he brought out and patented a sack holder which soon obtained a ready sale. Mr. Davies's was a busy life, and he was much respected as a public man for his integrity and business tact. In 1888, when the County Councils were first formed, Mr. Davies was returned unopposed as a county councillor for the Bradfield Division ofthe county, and no opposition was offered to his return when he sought re-election in 1892. Mr. Davies has been for over twenty years a guardian for the Bradfield Union, and he was also overseer for the parish of Englefield. The deceased gentlemantook a great interest in agriculture generally, and was for five years joint secretary with Mr. Charles West of the Pangbourne Agricultural Society (now called the South Berks Agricultural Association), a post now occupied by his son, Mr. E. Davies, and during that time the subscriptions doubled. He was also a member of the Royal Agricultural Society and the Royal Agricultural Benefit Institution. He was on the committee of the Reading Fat Stock Association, and also a member of the Berks and Oxon Chamber of Agriculture. Besides his farming operations, Mr. Davies carried on the business of an auctioneer. He also had a stand at the Reading Cattle Market in conjunction with his sons. The funeral will take place on Monday, at Englefield. The service at the church will be at four o'clock.
Source:
Obituary - Reading Mercury
Text: Transcript of Obituary - Reading Mercury for Saturday Sept 16th 1893
Sudden death of Mr Jenkin Davies We regret to announce the death of Mr Jenkin Davies of Englefield, one of the best known agriculturists of this neighbourhood, which event occurred suddenly on ThUSA morning in his 69th year. The deceased had been connected with Mr Benyon's Englefield Estate for the long period of 35yrs. He was a successful farmer and gained a prize in the competition for best cultivated and managed farms in the district at the visit of the Royal Agricultural Soc. of England to Reading. He was also a Valuer of agricultural stock of high distinction, his opinion on such matters being much sought and for a number of years, he has conducted auction sales in the Reading Cattle Market and elsewhere. Mr Davies represented Bradfield at the County Council ever since its establishment and proved himself a valuable member and his loss will be greatly felt. His son Mr E. Davies is the Secretary of the Royal South Berks. Agricultural Ass. (late Pangbourne Ass.) Research by Carolyn Boulton, Reading August 2002
Source:
Catalogue - Royal Agricultural Society of England - Reading Meeting 1882
Publication: William Clowes & Sons, London, 1882
Text: SEE EXTRACT FROM CATALOGUE BELOW
Source:
The Illustrated London News
Text: July 8, 1882, p.45
Reading: Royal Agricultural Show Reading has been very busy preparing for the forthcoming Royal Agricultural Show, for which two large fields have been specially prepared with turf, shedding, and fencing, the work of some months. Fine weather permitting, it promises to be one of the largest shows on record, particularly as cattle were excluded from the Brighton Show. A line of railway has been constructed from the South-Eastern Railway, near by, to the showground, in order to facilitate the unloading of massive machinery. The disasters of the Kilburn show are not likely to be repeated at Reading, for the site chosen is high and dry, on a bed of gravel, in addition to which good roads have been constructed. The complete show opens this day, but inspection of the machinery has been permitted since last Saturday. The Prince of Wales is understood to have decided to attend the show on the Wednesday. Sums of money have been given for decorations, and Reading will be en fete during the week. It is to be hoped that the occasion may be favoured with sunshine, although one of the chief attractions of the show will be that of the haymakers, who undertake to make good hay without sunshine. A contest with these machines for a prize of one hundred guineas, given byMessrs. Sutton and Sons, will take place at the Manor Farm; and to see grass thus converted into hay will doubtless be a great attraction. A new feature, too, is the machine for converting milk into butter, without setting the milk to obtain the cream. We are led to expect a cow being milked at one end of the machine and the cream extracted and converted into pats of butter before our eyes. It is fortunate for these inventors that they did not live in the dark ages, or assuredly their liveswould have been of little value. [Courtesy of London Genealogy - Genealogy, Local & Family History in London, England]
Source:
Newspaper Article - The Times
Citation details: The Times - Monday 21 Jan 1889; page 10 "The County Councils" Text: Jenkin Davies, elected member of the Berkshire County Council for the electoral district of Bradfield.
See image below.
Source:
Newspaper Article - Berkshire Chronicle
Citation details: Berkshire Chronicle - 17 Nov 1888 - Electoral Divisions Text: Jenkin Davies listed as candidate for Bradfield electoral division.
Brief biography of each candidate also included. See images below. Reading Show Catalogue - 1882 Reading Showground 1882 Times Newspaper Article - County County Elections Berkshire Chronicle Article - County Council Elections Berkshire Chronicle Article (2) - County Council Elections |
| Signature | From Autograph Book of daughter Charlotte Wiltshire Davies
Source:
Research by Colin Davies
Citation details: From Autograph Book of Charlotte Wiltshire Davies Text: Rec'd from Colin as e-mail attachment 13 Oct 2008
Signature of Jenkin Davies |
| Pangbourne Agricultural Society Award | For Best Four Acres of Swedes Englefield, Berkshire, England
Source:
Research by Colin Davies
Citation details: From meeting with Helen Hawes Oct 2008 Text: Rec'd from Colin by e-mail 15 Oct 2008
Cup for Best Four Acres of Swedes |
| Christening of a brother | 17 June 1826 (Age 19 months) St.John the Baptist, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
William Davies
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| Birth of a brother | 1827 (Age 2) Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
George Davies
|
| Christening of a brother | 16 November 1827 (Age 3) St.Tyfodwg, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
George Davies
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| Birth of a sister | 1829 (Age 4) Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger sister -
Anne Davies
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| Christening of a sister | 16 November 1829 (Age 5) St.Tyfodwg, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger sister -
Anne Davies
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| Birth of a brother | 1831 (Age 6) Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
Rees Davies
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| Death of a sister | 7 August 1832 (Age 7) Maendy, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger sister -
Anne Davies
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| Burial of a sister | 9 August 1832 (Age 7) St.John the Baptist, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger sister -
Anne Davies
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| Residence | between 25 March 1827 and 14 November 1833 (Age 2) Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
Source:
Parish Register - Llandyfodwg St.Tyfodwg
Publication: Transcript 2000
Citation details: Booklet p.3 Text: Baptisms of George 16 Nov 1827, Anne 16 Nov 1829, Rees 18 Apr 1831 and David 14 Nov 1833
Source:
Book "Glynogwr and Gilfach Goch" by Meirion Davies
Publication: Information provided by Lynne Dunn, Glam Mailing List.
Citation details: Copies of pages received from Lynne Dunn 5 Nov 2005 Text: Shows that Richard Davies was the tenant of Brynchwith in 1830. See image below.
Source:
Memorandum of Agreement between Moore Perkins & Richard Davies
Publication: Agreement dated 30 Dec 1826 - lease effective 25 Mar 1827.
Citation details: Lease effective 25 Mar 1826 Text: The three-year lease covers both Brynchwith and Donandeg farms. It is known that Richard and his family lived in the Brynchwithhouse. It is not known who livd in Donandeg - presumably farm employees and their families? The annual rent is stated as One Hundred and Thirteen Pounds, payable half-yearly, and the stock of sheep ("betweeen three hundred and four hundred") are valued at ten shillings per head.
SEE IMAGE BELOW This image appears with the permission of the Glamorgan Archivist, Glamorgan Record Office, King Edward Vll Avenue, Cathays Park, CARDIFF CF10 3NE, on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it and that no reproduction is made without his prior approval. Brynchwith Farm, Llandyfodwg in 2002 Tenants of Brynchwith Farm 14th century to 1960 Lease of Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg 1826 - Moore Perkins to Richard Davies |
| Christening of a brother | 18 April 1831 (Age 6) St.Tyfodwg, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
Rees Davies
|
| Birth of a brother | 1833 (Age 8) Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
David Davies
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| Christening of a brother | 14 November 1833 (Age 9) St.Tyfodwg, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
David Davies
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| Death of a maternal grandfather | 19 April 1839 (Age 14) Gelli, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
maternal grandfather -
Jenkin Rees
|
| Burial of a maternal grandfather | 22 April 1839 (Age 14) St.John the Baptist, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
maternal grandfather -
Jenkin Rees
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| Death of a father | 4 October 1847 (Age 22) Candleston, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
father -
Richard Davies
|
| Burial of a father | 6 October 1847 (Age 22) St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
father -
Richard Davies
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| Marriage | Anne Wiltshire - View family 23 November 1854 (Age 30) St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
Source:
Marriage Certificate - Bridgend District
Publication: Certified Copy of Entry in Marriage Register
Citation details: 1854 Entry No.11 Text: Copy No. TWA673404 issued 23 Apr 2002
Source:
Parish Register - Merthyr Mawr St. Teilo - Marriages
Publication: Copy of Entry
Citation details: Page 6, Entry No. 11, 1854 Text: By Licence: Curate - Lewis Thomas.
Witnesses: James Cl... (Clark?); Martha Wiltshire Anne's address given as Merthyr Mawr mansion, occupation Housemaid.
Source:
findmypast.co.uk
Publication: http://www.findmypast.co.uk/
Citation details: Parish Register Image Collection Text: See image below
Marriage Certificate - Jenkin Davies & Anne Wiltshire Marriage Register Merthyr Mawr St.Teilo 1854 - Jenkin Davies & Anne Wiltshire |
| Residence | from 1840 to 1854 (Age 15) Candleston Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
Source:
Census Returns - 1841 Glamorgan
Publication: Transcription on CD-ROM 2002
Citation details: HO107-1423-14 Fo-3 Pg-3 & Fo-4 Pg-4 Text: Glamorgan Family History Society 1841 Census CD
District Name: Bridgend Enumeration District: 3 Merthyr Mawr Piece: 1423/14 Folio: 003 Schedule: 023 Address: CANDLESTON FARM B 45 003 023 CANDLESTON FARM DAVIES RICHARD 55 (c1786) FARMER YES B 45 DAVIES GWENLLIAN 45 (c1796) - YES B 45 004 DAVIES RICHARD 15 (c1826) - YES B 45 DAVIES JENKIN 15 (c1826) - YES B 45 DAVIES WILLIAM 15 (c1826) - YES B 45 DAVIES GEORGE 14 (c1827) - YES B 45 DAVIES REES 20 (c1821) - YES B 45 DAVIES DAVID 5 (c1836) - YES The 1841 census records Jenkin aged 15, at Candleston Farm, with parents Richard and Gwenllian, and his five brothers, Richard, William, George, Rees and David. SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom.
Source:
Marriage Certificate - Bridgend District
Publication: Certified Copy of Entry in Marriage Register
Citation details: 1854 Entry No.11 Text: Residence at time of marriage (23 Nov 1854):
Jenkin: Candleston Farm Anne: Merthyr Mawr Mansion SEE IMAGE OF CERTIFICATE BELOW.
Source:
Census Returns - 1851 Glamorgan
Publication: Transcribed to CD-ROM 2000
Citation details: HO107 Pc-2461 Fo-712 Pg-2 Text: 2461 1851 CENSUS OF MERTHYR MAWR PARISH, REF.H.O.107/2461, E.D.13 & 15.
Piece: 2461 Folio: 712 Schedule: 006 Address: CANDLESTON HIGHER DAVIES GWENLLIAN HD W 58 FARMER (194 ACRES) GLA YSTRADYFODWG (c1793) DAVID RICHARD SO U 27 FARMERS SON GLA YSTRADYFODWG (c1824) DAVID JENKIN SO U 26 FARMERS SON GLA YSTRADYFODWG (c1825) DAVID WILLIAM SO U 24 FARMERS SON GLA YSTRADYFODWG (c1827) DAVID GEORGE SO U 23 FARMERS SON GLA GLYNOGWR (c1828) DAVID REES SO U 20 FARMERS SON GLA GLYNOGWR (c1831) DAVID DAVID SO U 18 FARMERS SON GLA GLYNOGWR (c1833) JENKINS RUTH SV U 31 HOUSE SERVANT GLA LLANGYNWYD (c1820) SHERRAH MARIAH SV U 18 HOUSE SERVANT GLA LLANILID? (c1833) Aged 26, living with widowed mother and brothers at Candleston Farm, Merthyr Mawr. Note that the surname was mis-transcribed as "DAVID". SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom. Candleston Farm, Merthyr Mawr, in 2002 1841 Census Image - Richard Davies & Family 1851 Census Image - Gwenllian Davies & Family |
| Newspaper Report | Glamorgan General Agricultural Society Awards 15 November 1851 (Age 27)
Source:
Welsh Newspapers Online
Publication: http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/
Citation details: Cardiff & Merthyr Guardian 15 Nov 1851
Cardiff & Merthyr Guardian 15 Nov 1851 |
| Birth of a son #1 | 22 November 1855 (Age 31) Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales
son -
Ezra Davies
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| Birth of a son #2 | 23 November 1855 (Age 31) Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales
son -
Ebenezer Davies
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| Death of a wife | 8 December 1855 (Age 31) Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales
wife -
Anne Wiltshire
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| Burial of a wife | 12 December 1855 (Age 31) St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
wife -
Anne Wiltshire
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| Residence | between 23 November 1854 and April 1856 (Age 30) Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales
Source:
Birth Certificate - Bridgend District, Glamorgan
Publication: Certified Copy of Entry of Birth
Citation details: 1855 Entry No.265 Text: Birth of twin sons Ebenezer and Ezra
Source:
Welsh Newspapers Online
Publication: http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/
Citation details: Cardiff & Merhyr Guardian 29 Mar 1856 Text: Newspaper announcement of Sale by Auction of Stock, Implements, Utensils, etc at Mynydd Herbert .. "the property of Mr.Jenkin Davieswho is giving up the farm..." See image below.
Birth Certificate - Ebenezer Davies Newspaper Advertisement - Mynydd Herbert 1856.jpg |
| Common law marriage | Martha Wiltshire - View family about 1856 (Age 31)
Source:
Will & Testament of Jenkin DAVIES (146)
Publication: Made 8 Feb 1890, Probate granted 29 Nov 1893
Text: See transcription under "Will" for Jenkin.
Note: NOT MARRIED Marriage of man and deceased wife's sister not legally possible in E&W before 1907 - See NOTES. |
| Death of a son | 23 January 1856 (Age 31) Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales
son -
Ezra Davies
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| Burial of a son | 28 January 1856 (Age 31) St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
son -
Ezra Davies
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| Birth of a son #3 | between January 1858 and March 1858 (Age 33) Englefield, Berkshire, England
son -
Jenkin Wiltshire Davies
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| Birth of a daughter #4 | 14 September 1860 (Age 35) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Anna Wiltshire "Annie" Davies
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| Birth of a daughter #5 | between October 1862 and December 1862 (Age 37) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Martha Wiltshire "Mattie" Davies
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| Birth of a daughter #6 | between July 1864 and September 1864 (Age 39) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Mary Wiltshire "Pollie" Davies
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| Inventions | 12 July 1864 (Age 39)
Source:
Letters Patent
Text: Letters Patent 1864 No.154, dated 20 Jan 1864, sealed 12 Jul 1864.
Full document in RCD Source Folders. See image below for introduction to specification. Letters Patents Page 1 |
| Birth of a son #7 | 25 April 1866 (Age 41) Wickcroft Farm, Englefield, Berkshire, England
son -
William Wiltshire Davies
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| Birth of a daughter #8 | between April 1868 and June 1868 (Age 43) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Ellen Wiltshire Davies
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| Birth of a daughter #9 | between April 1870 and June 1870 (Age 45) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Miriam Wiltshire Davies
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| Death of a mother | 10 September 1871 (Age 46) Candleston, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
mother -
Gwenllian Rees
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| Burial of a mother | 14 September 1871 (Age 46) St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
mother -
Gwenllian Rees
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| Birth of a son #10 | between January 1872 and March 1872 (Age 47) Englefield, Berkshire, England
son -
Richard Wiltshire Davies
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| Birth of a daughter #11 | 19 October 1873 (Age 48) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Charlotte Wiltshire "Lottie" Davies
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| Birth of a son #12 | between April 1875 and June 1875 (Age 50) Englefield, Berkshire, England
son -
Henry Wiltshire Davies
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| Birth of a son #13 | between January 1877 and March 1877 (Age 52) Englefield, Berkshire, England
son -
George Wiltshire Davies
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| Birth of a daughter #14 | between July 1878 and September 1878 (Age 53) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Gwenllian Wiltshire Davies
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| Birth of a son #15 | 15 October 1879 (Age 54) Englefield, Berkshire, England
son -
Rhys Wiltshire Davies
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| Birth of a daughter #16 | October 1881 (Age 56) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Margaret Wiltshire Davies
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| Death of a daughter | 16 June 1882 (Age 57) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Margaret Wiltshire Davies
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| Burial of a daughter | 19 June 1882 (Age 57) St.Mark's, Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Margaret Wiltshire Davies
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| Death of a brother | 26 August 1883 (Age 58) Stockland Farm, St.Fagans, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
William Davies
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| Burial of a brother | 30 August 1883 (Age 58) St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
William Davies
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| Death of a daughter | 31 December 1884 (Age 60) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Gwenllian Wiltshire Davies
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| Burial of a daughter | 3 January 1885 (Age 60) St.Mark's, Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Gwenllian Wiltshire Davies
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| Death of a brother | 6 January 1886 (Age 61) Warren Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
David Davies
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| Burial of a brother | 11 January 1886 (Age 61) St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
David Davies
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| Death of a brother | 17 February 1886 (Age 61) Candleston Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
George Davies
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| Burial of a brother | 23 February 1886 (Age 61) St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
George Davies
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| Death of a son | 12 May 1886 (Age 61) Englefield, Berkshire, England
son -
Henry Wiltshire Davies
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| Burial of a son | 17 May 1886 (Age 61) St.Mark's, Englefield, Berkshire, England
son -
Henry Wiltshire Davies
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| Death of a half-brother | 16 August 1888 (Age 63) Wild Mill Farm, Coity, Glamorgan, Wales
half-brother -
Richard Davies
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| Burial of a half-brother | 22 August 1888 (Age 63) St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales
half-brother -
Richard Davies
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| Residence | Martha Wiltshire - View family from 1856 to 1893 (Age 31) Wickcroft Farm, Englefield, Berkshire, England
Source:
Census Returns - 1861 England & Wales
Citation details: RG9 Pce-744 Fo-52 Pg-11 Text: Jenkin, aged 36, farmer of 199 acres, employing 5 labourers and 5 boys; "wife" Martha, 27, Sons Ebenezer,5, and Jenkin Wiltshire,3, daughter Anna Wiltshire, 7 months, Hepzibah Wiltshire (Martha's sister),21, and two servants.
SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom
Source:
Census Returns - 1871 England & Wales
Publication: Ancestry.co.uk Website
Citation details: RG10_Pc-1277_Fo-98_Pg-6 Sch-29 Text: Jenkin aged 46, farmer of 270 acres in Englefield, Berks. Living at "Bath Road Farm House" with wife Martha, eight children and Mary A. Wiltshire, 18, servant (presumably a relation of Martha's)..
SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom.
Source:
Census Returns - 1881 England & Wales
Publication: Family Search On-Line British Census
Citation details: RG11 Pc-1299 Fo-104 Pg-1 Text: Jenkin aged 56, living with common-law wife Martha Wiltshire and 14 children at 300-acre Wickcroft Farm, Englefield, Berks.
SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom
Source:
Census Returns - 1891 England & Wales
Publication: Ancestry.com
Citation details: RG12 Pc-989 Fo-70 Pg-7 Sch-42 Text: Jenkin aged 66, farmer, auctioneer and valuer, living at Wickcroft Farm with wife Martha, three daughters (Martha, Mary and Ellen) and four sons (William, Richard, George and Rhys). Also present two visitors and a servant.
SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom Wickcroft Farm, Englefield, Berkshire 1861 Census Image - Jenkin Davies & Family 1871 Census Image - Jenkin Davies & Family 1881 Census Image - Jenkin Davies & Family 1891 Census Image - Jenkin Davies & Family |
| Will | 8 February 1890 (Age 65) Englefield, Berkshire, England
Source:
Probate Record - Reading, Berkshire
Text: Proved 29 Nov 1893, Reading
TRANSCRIPTION FOLLOWS: BE IT KNOWN, that at the date hereunder written, the last Will and Testament of Jenkin Davies late of Wickcroft Farm Englefield in the County of Berks Farmer deceased, who died on the 14th day of September 1893 at Wickcroft Farm aforesaid was proved and registered in the Principal Probate Registry of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice, and that administration of the personal estate of the said deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to Martha Wiltshire commonly known as Martha Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid spinster Jenkin Wiltshire Davies of Park Farm Wallingford in the said County Farmer Anna Wiltshire Davies of Park Farm aforesaid spinster Martha Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid spinster andWilliam Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid Farmer the Executors named in the said Will they having been first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same. Dated the 29th day of November 1893 Gross value of Personal Estate £2,592.15s.9d. I Jenkin Davies of Wickcroft Farm Englefield in the county of Berks farmer hereby revoke all wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by me and declare this to be my last Will. I bequeath to my son Ebenezer Davies three of the promissory notes for one hundred pounds each which I hold for him and also the several principal sums thereby respectively secured together with any interest that my be owing to me thereon respectively at the time of my death. I devise all my real estate (if any) and I bequeath all the residue of my personal estate (subject to and after payment out of my personal estate of my funeral and testamentary expenses and debts) unto my beloved wife Martha Wiltshire Davies and my children Jenkin Wiltshire Davies Anna Wiltshire Davies Martha Wiltshire Davies Mary Wiltshire Davies William Wiltshire Davies Ellen Wiltshire Davies Miriam Wiltshire Davies Richard Wiltshire Davies Charlotte WiltshireDavies George Wiltshire Davies and Rhys Wiltshire Davies or such of them my said wife and children shall be living at my death as tenants in common in equal shares if more than one. And I appoint my said wife Martha Wiltshire Davies and my said children Jenkin Wiltshire Davies Anna Wiltshire Davies Martha Wiltshire Davies and William Wiltshire Davies EXECUTORS of this my will IN WITNESS whereof I the said Jenkin Davies have to this my last will set my hand this eighth day of February one thousand eight hundred and ninety Jenkin Davies Signed and acknowledged by the above named testator Jenkin Davies as his last will in the presence of us present at the same time and who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses Walter John Brain Solicitor Reading Henry Medway Clerk to Messrs Brain & Brain Solicitors Reading On the 29th day of November 1893 Probate of this will was granted to Martha Wiltshire commonly known as Martha Wiltshire Davies spinster Jenkin Wiltshire Davies and Anna Wiltshire Davies spinster and Martha Wiltshire Davies spinster and William Wiltshire Davies the Executors [Transcribed by RCD from document received 26 Aug 2002 from Carolyn Boulton, Reading. Source Ref. # 81] |
| Death | 14 September 1893 (Age 68) Englefield, Berkshire, England
Source:
Death Certificate - Tilehurst, Reading District, Berkshire
Publication: Certified Copy of Entry of Death
Citation details: 1893 Entry No. 347 Text: Cause of Death: Angina Pectoris
Certified by O.C.Maurice MRCS Present at death: William Wiltshire Davies Registered 18 Sep 1893 See image below.
Source:
Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle
Publication: Photocopy from microfilm
Citation details: 16 Sep 1893 Date of entry in original source: 14 August 2002 Text: Transcript of Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle for Saturday Sept 16th 1893
DEATH OF MR. JENKIN DAVIES, C.C., OF ENGLEFIELD A well-known figure in local agricultural circles has this week passed away by the death of Mr. Jenkin Davies, at his residence, Wykcroft farm, Englefield, on Thursday morning. Mr. Davies six months ago had a very bad attack of rheumatic fever, from which he was not expected to recover. He gradually got better, but his heart was left weakened, and since that time his health has seemed to be failing, and the least exertion has brought on attacks of angina pectoris. The deceased gentleman, however, seemed better than usual on Wednesday, and retired to rest about nine o'clock apparently in his usual health. An hour later he was seized with angina pectoris, and gradually got worse till about half-past three, when he passed away. Mr.Davies was born at Ystradyfodwg, in the Taff Vale (a small village, now a very populous district), in 1824, and he was practically the first to adopt the four-course system of farming in Glamorgan shire, and he also bought the first drill used. About the year 1855 he settled at Wykcroft Farm, Englefield, which was then only one-fourth of its present size. In his early days Mr. Davies was of a rather inventive turn of mind, and in the year 1865 he brought out and patented a sack holder whichsoon obtained a ready sale. Mr. Davies's was a busy life, and he was much respected as a public man for his integrity and business tact. In 1888, when the County Councils were first formed, Mr. Davies was returned unopposed as a county councillor for the Bradfield Division of the county, and no opposition was offered to his return when he sought re-election in 1892. Mr. Davies has been for over twenty years a guardian for the Bradfield Union, and he was also overseer for the parish of Englefield. The deceased gentleman took a great interest in agriculture generally, and was for five years joint secretary with Mr. Charles West of the Pangbourne Agricultural Society (now called the South Berks Agricultural Association), a post now occupied by his son, Mr. E.Davies, and during that time the subscriptions doubled. He was also a member of the Royal Agricultural Society and the Royal Agricultural Benefit Institution. He was on the committee of the Reading Fat Stock Association, and also a member of the Berks and Oxon Chamber of Agriculture. Besides his farming operations, Mr. Davies carried on the business of an auctioneer. He also had a stand at the Reading Cattle Market in conjunction with his sons. The funeral will take place on Monday, at Englefield. The service at the church will be at four o'clock.
Source:
Obituary - Reading Mercury
Citation details: Sat. 16 Sept. 1893 Text: Transcript of Obituary - Reading Mercury for Saturday Sept 16th 1893
(Research by Carolyn Boulton, Reading August 2002) Sudden death of Mr Jenkin Davies We regret to announce the death of Mr Jenkin Davies of Englefield, one of the best known agriculturists of this neighbourhood, which event occurred suddenly on Thursday morning in his 69th year. The deceased had been connected with Mr Benyon's Englefield Estate for the long period of 35yrs. He was a successful farmer and gained a prize in the competition for best cultivated and managed farms in the district at the visit of the Royal Agricultural Soc. of England to Reading. He was also aValuer of agricultural stock of high distinction, his opinion on such matters being much sought and for a number of years, he has conducted auction sales in the Reading Cattle Market and elsewhere. Mr Davies represented Bradfield at the County Council ever since its establishment and proved himself a valuable member and his loss will be greatly felt. His son Mr E. Davies is the Secretary of the Royal South Berks. Agricultural Ass. (late Pangbourne Ass.) Death Certificate - Jenkin Davies Reading Mercury - Death Announcement - Jenkin Davies |
| Burial | 18 September 1893 (4 days after death) St.Mark's, Englefield, Berkshire, England
Source:
Parish Register - Englefield St. Mark's - Burials
Publication: Copy of Entry
Citation details: No. 641
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Monumental Inscription - St.Mark's, Englefield, Berkshire
Citation details: Detail noted Oct 2002 Text: INSCRIPTION ON DAVIES HEADSTONE
(St. Mark's Englefield, Berkshire) IN/ LOVING /MEMORY OF /MARGARET WILTSHIRE /YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF/ JENKIN AND MARTHA DAVIES /WHO DIED JUNE 16 1882/ AGED 8 MONTHS/ ALSO OF/ GWENLLIAN WILTSHIRE /THEIR DAUGHTER / WHO DIED DECEMBER 31 1884/ AGED 6 YEARS / ALSO OF/ HENRY WILTSHIRE/ THEIR SON/ WHO DIED MAY 12 886 /AGED 11 YEARS /ALSO OF/JENKIN DAVIES /WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 14 1893 /AGED 68 YEARS/ BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT MAKETH THE LORD HIS TRUST/ ALSO OF/ MARTHA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE/ WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5 1898/ AGED 63 YEARS/FOR SOME GIVETH HIS BELOVED SLEEP/ Grave of Jenkin & Martha Davies |
| Probate | 29 November 1893 (2 months after death) Principle Probate Registry, London, England
Source:
Probate Record - Reading, Berkshire
Citation details: 29 Nov 1893 Text: TRANSCRIPTION FOLLOWS:
BE IT KNOWN, that at the date hereunder written, the last Will and Testament of Jenkin Davies late of Wickcroft Farm Englefield in the County of Berks Farmer deceased, who died on the 14th day of September 1893 at Wickcroft Farm aforesaid was proved and registered in the Principal Probate Registry of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice, and that administration of the personal estate of the said deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to Martha Wiltshire commonly known as Martha Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid spinster Jenkin Wiltshire Davies of Park Farm Wallingford in the said County Farmer Anna Wiltshire Davies of Park Farm aforesaid spinster Martha Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid spinster andWilliam Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid Farmer the Executors named in the said Will they having been first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same. Dated the 29th day of November 1893 Gross value of Personal Estate £2,592.15s.9d. |
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| Last change | 22 April 2018 - 12:26:05 by: Ron Davies |
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Richard Davies
Birth 1782 Fanhalog, Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales Death 4 October 1847 (Age 65) Candleston, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales |
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11 years mother |
Gwenllian Rees
Birth 1793 Parc Isaf Farm, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 10 September 1871 (Age 78) Candleston, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales |
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Marriage: 1 May 1824 — St.John the Baptist, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales |
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6 months #1 himself |
Birth 1 November 1824 Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 14 September 1893 (Age 68) Englefield, Berkshire, England |
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14 months #2 younger brother |
William Davies
Birth 1826 Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 26 August 1883 (Age 57) Stockland Farm, St.Fagans, Glamorgan, Wales |
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1 year #3 younger brother |
George Davies
Birth 1827 Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 17 February 1886 (Age 59) Candleston Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales |
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2 years #4 younger sister |
Anne Davies
Birth 1829 Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 7 August 1832 (Age 3) Maendy, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales |
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2 years #5 younger brother |
Rees Davies
Birth 1831 Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 7 November 1908 (Age 77) Whitney Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales |
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2 years #6 younger brother |
David Davies
Birth 1833 Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 6 January 1886 (Age 53) Warren Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales |
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Richard Davies
Birth 1782 Fanhalog, Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales Death 4 October 1847 (Age 65) Candleston, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales |
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24 years step-mother |
Ann Jenkins
Birth September 1805 Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death yes |
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Marriage: 1823 |
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Richard Davies
Birth 1823 Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 16 August 1888 (Age 65) Wild Mill Farm, Coity, Glamorgan, Wales |
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Birth 1 November 1824 Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 14 September 1893 (Age 68) Englefield, Berkshire, England |
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7 years wife |
Anne Wiltshire
Birth 1832 Calne, Wiltshire, England Death 8 December 1855 (Age 23) Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales |
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Marriage: 23 November 1854 — St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales |
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1 year #1 son |
Ezra Davies
Birth 22 November 1855 Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales Death 23 January 1856 (Age 2 months) Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales |
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Ebenezer Davies
Birth 23 November 1855 Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales Death 3 June 1920 (Age 64) Ilford, Essex, England |
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Birth 1 November 1824 Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 14 September 1893 (Age 68) Englefield, Berkshire, England |
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9 years wife |
Birth 1834 Studley, Wiltshire, England Death 5 February 1898 (Age 64) Park House, Clapcot, Wallingford, Berkshire, England |
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Marriage: about 1856 |
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2 years #1 son |
Jenkin Wiltshire Davies
Birth between January 1858 and March 1858 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 5 January 1936 (Age 78) 11 New Lane Hill, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, England |
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3 years #2 daughter |
Birth 14 September 1860 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 13 December 1915 (Age 55) Wallingford, Berkshire, England |
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2 years #3 daughter |
Birth between October 1862 and December 1862 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death between October 1923 and December 1923 (Age 61) Christchurch Registration District, Hampshire, England |
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21 months #4 daughter |
Birth between July 1864 and September 1864 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 11 February 1934 (Age 69) Wallingford, Berkshire, England |
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22 months #5 son |
Birth 25 April 1866 Wickcroft Farm, Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 31 March 1921 (Age 54) Bristol Mental Hospital, Bristol, England |
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23 months #6 daughter |
Birth between April 1868 and June 1868 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 3 February 1947 (Age 78) Brentford Registration District, Middlesex, England |
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2 years #7 daughter |
Miriam Wiltshire Davies
Birth between April 1870 and June 1870 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 1 March 1917 (Age 46) Langley Farm, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, England |
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21 months #8 son |
Richard Wiltshire Davies
Birth between January 1872 and March 1872 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 26 December 1903 (Age 31) Reading, Berkshire, England |
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22 months #9 daughter |
Birth 19 October 1873 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 15 November 1945 (Age 72) Surrey S.E. Registration District, Surrey, England |
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17 months #10 son |
Henry Wiltshire Davies
Birth between April 1875 and June 1875 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 12 May 1886 (Age 11) Englefield, Berkshire, England |
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21 months #11 son |
Birth between January 1877 and March 1877 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 28 May 1938 (Age 61) Southend Farm, Bradfield, Berkshire, England |
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18 months #12 daughter |
Gwenllian Wiltshire Davies
Birth between July 1878 and September 1878 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 31 December 1884 (Age 6) Englefield, Berkshire, England |
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15 months #13 son |
Birth 15 October 1879 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 31 December 1948 (Age 69) 117 Berkeley Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, England |
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2 years #14 daughter |
Margaret Wiltshire Davies
Birth October 1881 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 16 June 1882 (Age 8 months) Englefield, Berkshire, England |
| Birth | Letter - Edwin Davies to Morgan Davies 1993 Publication: Dated 29 Jan 1993 |
| Christening | Parish Register - Ystradyfogwg St. John - Baptisms Publication: Copy of Entry made 2002 Citation details: p.15 No.113 Note: William Jenkins, Minister |
| Occupation | Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle Publication: Photocopy from microfilm Text: Transcript of Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle for Saturday Sept 16th 1893 DEATH OF MR. JENKIN DAVIES, C.C., OF ENGLEFIELD A well-known figure in local agricultural circles has this week passed away by the death of Mr. Jenkin Davies, at his residence, Wykcroft Farm, Englefield, on Thursday morning. Mr. Davies six months ago had a very bad attack of rheumatic fever, from which he was not expected to recover. He gradually got better, but his heart was left weakened, and since that time his health has seemed to be failing, and the least exertion has brought on attacks of angina pectoris. The deceased gentleman, however, seemed better than usual on Wednesday, and retired to rest about nine o'clock apparently in his usual health. An hour later he was seized with angina pectoris, and gradually got worse till about half-past three, when he passed away. Mr.Davies was born at Ystradyfodwg, in the Taff Vale (a small village, now a very populous district), in 1824, and he was practically the first to adopt the four-course system of farming in Glamorganshire, and he also bought the first drill used. Aboutthe year 1855 he settled at Wykcroft Farm, Englefield, which was then only one-fourth of its present size. In his early days Mr. Davies was of a rather inventive turn of mind, and in the year 1865 he brought out and patented a sack holder which soon obtained a ready sale. Mr. Davies's was a busy life, and he was much respected as a public man for his integrity and business tact. In 1888, when the County Councils were first formed, Mr. Davies was returned unopposed as a county councillor for the Bradfield Division ofthe county, and no opposition was offered to his return when he sought re-election in 1892. Mr. Davies has been for over twenty years a guardian for the Bradfield Union, and he was also overseer for the parish of Englefield. The deceased gentlemantook a great interest in agriculture generally, and was for five years joint secretary with Mr. Charles West of the Pangbourne Agricultural Society (now called the South Berks Agricultural Association), a post now occupied by his son, Mr. E. Davies, and during that time the subscriptions doubled. He was also a member of the Royal Agricultural Society and the Royal Agricultural Benefit Institution. He was on the committee of the Reading Fat Stock Association, and also a member of the Berks and Oxon Chamber of Agriculture. Besides his farming operations, Mr. Davies carried on the business of an auctioneer. He also had a stand at the Reading Cattle Market in conjunction with his sons. The funeral will take place on Monday, at Englefield. The service at the church will be at four o'clock. |
| Occupation | Obituary - Reading Mercury Text: Transcript of Obituary - Reading Mercury for Saturday Sept 16th 1893 Sudden death of Mr Jenkin Davies We regret to announce the death of Mr Jenkin Davies of Englefield, one of the best known agriculturists of this neighbourhood, which event occurred suddenly on ThUSA morning in his 69th year. The deceased had been connected with Mr Benyon's Englefield Estate for the long period of 35yrs. He was a successful farmer and gained a prize in the competition for best cultivated and managed farms in the district at the visit of the Royal Agricultural Soc. of England to Reading. He was also a Valuer of agricultural stock of high distinction, his opinion on such matters being much sought and for a number of years, he has conducted auction sales in the Reading Cattle Market and elsewhere. Mr Davies represented Bradfield at the County Council ever since its establishment and proved himself a valuable member and his loss will be greatly felt. His son Mr E. Davies is the Secretary of the Royal South Berks. Agricultural Ass. (late Pangbourne Ass.) Research by Carolyn Boulton, Reading August 2002 |
| Occupation | Catalogue - Royal Agricultural Society of England - Reading Meeting 1882 Publication: William Clowes & Sons, London, 1882 Text: SEE EXTRACT FROM CATALOGUE BELOW |
| Occupation | The Illustrated London News Text: July 8, 1882, p.45 Reading: Royal Agricultural Show Reading has been very busy preparing for the forthcoming Royal Agricultural Show, for which two large fields have been specially prepared with turf, shedding, and fencing, the work of some months. Fine weather permitting, it promises to be one of the largest shows on record, particularly as cattle were excluded from the Brighton Show. A line of railway has been constructed from the South-Eastern Railway, near by, to the showground, in order to facilitate the unloading of massive machinery. The disasters of the Kilburn show are not likely to be repeated at Reading, for the site chosen is high and dry, on a bed of gravel, in addition to which good roads have been constructed. The complete show opens this day, but inspection of the machinery has been permitted since last Saturday. The Prince of Wales is understood to have decided to attend the show on the Wednesday. Sums of money have been given for decorations, and Reading will be en fete during the week. It is to be hoped that the occasion may be favoured with sunshine, although one of the chief attractions of the show will be that of the haymakers, who undertake to make good hay without sunshine. A contest with these machines for a prize of one hundred guineas, given byMessrs. Sutton and Sons, will take place at the Manor Farm; and to see grass thus converted into hay will doubtless be a great attraction. A new feature, too, is the machine for converting milk into butter, without setting the milk to obtain the cream. We are led to expect a cow being milked at one end of the machine and the cream extracted and converted into pats of butter before our eyes. It is fortunate for these inventors that they did not live in the dark ages, or assuredly their liveswould have been of little value. [Courtesy of London Genealogy - Genealogy, Local & Family History in London, England] |
| Occupation | Newspaper Article - The Times Citation details: The Times - Monday 21 Jan 1889; page 10 "The County Councils" Text: Jenkin Davies, elected member of the Berkshire County Council for the electoral district of Bradfield. See image below. |
| Occupation | Newspaper Article - Berkshire Chronicle Citation details: Berkshire Chronicle - 17 Nov 1888 - Electoral Divisions Text: Jenkin Davies listed as candidate for Bradfield electoral division. Brief biography of each candidate also included. See images below. |
| Signature | Research by Colin Davies Citation details: From Autograph Book of Charlotte Wiltshire Davies Text: Rec'd from Colin as e-mail attachment 13 Oct 2008 |
| Pangbourne Agricultural Society Award | Research by Colin Davies Citation details: From meeting with Helen Hawes Oct 2008 Text: Rec'd from Colin by e-mail 15 Oct 2008 |
| Residence | Parish Register - Llandyfodwg St.Tyfodwg Publication: Transcript 2000 Citation details: Booklet p.3 Text: Baptisms of George 16 Nov 1827, Anne 16 Nov 1829, Rees 18 Apr 1831 and David 14 Nov 1833 |
| Residence | Book "Glynogwr and Gilfach Goch" by Meirion Davies Publication: Information provided by Lynne Dunn, Glam Mailing List. Citation details: Copies of pages received from Lynne Dunn 5 Nov 2005 Text: Shows that Richard Davies was the tenant of Brynchwith in 1830. See image below. |
| Residence | Memorandum of Agreement between Moore Perkins & Richard Davies Publication: Agreement dated 30 Dec 1826 - lease effective 25 Mar 1827. Citation details: Lease effective 25 Mar 1826 Text: The three-year lease covers both Brynchwith and Donandeg farms. It is known that Richard and his family lived in the Brynchwithhouse. It is not known who livd in Donandeg - presumably farm employees and their families? The annual rent is stated as One Hundred and Thirteen Pounds, payable half-yearly, and the stock of sheep ("betweeen three hundred and four hundred") are valued at ten shillings per head. SEE IMAGE BELOW This image appears with the permission of the Glamorgan Archivist, Glamorgan Record Office, King Edward Vll Avenue, Cathays Park, CARDIFF CF10 3NE, on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it and that no reproduction is made without his prior approval. |
| Newspaper Report | Welsh Newspapers Online Publication: http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/ Citation details: Cardiff & Merthyr Guardian 15 Nov 1851 |
| Marriage | Marriage Certificate - Bridgend District Publication: Certified Copy of Entry in Marriage Register Citation details: 1854 Entry No.11 Text: Copy No. TWA673404 issued 23 Apr 2002 |
| Marriage | Parish Register - Merthyr Mawr St. Teilo - Marriages Publication: Copy of Entry Citation details: Page 6, Entry No. 11, 1854 Text: By Licence: Curate - Lewis Thomas. Witnesses: James Cl... (Clark?); Martha Wiltshire Anne's address given as Merthyr Mawr mansion, occupation Housemaid. |
| Marriage | findmypast.co.uk Publication: http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ Citation details: Parish Register Image Collection Text: See image below |
| Marriage | Marriage Certificate - Bridgend District Publication: Certified Copy of Entry in Marriage Register Citation details: 1854 Entry No.11 Text: Copy No. TWA673404 issued 23 Apr 2002 |
| Marriage | Parish Register - Merthyr Mawr St. Teilo - Marriages Publication: Copy of Entry Citation details: Page 6, Entry No. 11, 1854 Text: By Licence: Curate - Lewis Thomas. Witnesses: James Cl... (Clark?); Martha Wiltshire Anne's address given as Merthyr Mawr mansion, occupation Housemaid. |
| Marriage | findmypast.co.uk Publication: http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ Citation details: Parish Register Image Collection Text: See image below |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1841 Glamorgan Publication: Transcription on CD-ROM 2002 Citation details: HO107-1423-14 Fo-3 Pg-3 & Fo-4 Pg-4 Text: Glamorgan Family History Society 1841 Census CD District Name: Bridgend Enumeration District: 3 Merthyr Mawr Piece: 1423/14 Folio: 003 Schedule: 023 Address: CANDLESTON FARM B 45 003 023 CANDLESTON FARM DAVIES RICHARD 55 (c1786) FARMER YES B 45 DAVIES GWENLLIAN 45 (c1796) - YES B 45 004 DAVIES RICHARD 15 (c1826) - YES B 45 DAVIES JENKIN 15 (c1826) - YES B 45 DAVIES WILLIAM 15 (c1826) - YES B 45 DAVIES GEORGE 14 (c1827) - YES B 45 DAVIES REES 20 (c1821) - YES B 45 DAVIES DAVID 5 (c1836) - YES The 1841 census records Jenkin aged 15, at Candleston Farm, with parents Richard and Gwenllian, and his five brothers, Richard, William, George, Rees and David. SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom. |
| Residence | Marriage Certificate - Bridgend District Publication: Certified Copy of Entry in Marriage Register Citation details: 1854 Entry No.11 Text: Residence at time of marriage (23 Nov 1854): Jenkin: Candleston Farm Anne: Merthyr Mawr Mansion SEE IMAGE OF CERTIFICATE BELOW. |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1851 Glamorgan Publication: Transcribed to CD-ROM 2000 Citation details: HO107 Pc-2461 Fo-712 Pg-2 Text: 2461 1851 CENSUS OF MERTHYR MAWR PARISH, REF.H.O.107/2461, E.D.13 & 15. Piece: 2461 Folio: 712 Schedule: 006 Address: CANDLESTON HIGHER DAVIES GWENLLIAN HD W 58 FARMER (194 ACRES) GLA YSTRADYFODWG (c1793) DAVID RICHARD SO U 27 FARMERS SON GLA YSTRADYFODWG (c1824) DAVID JENKIN SO U 26 FARMERS SON GLA YSTRADYFODWG (c1825) DAVID WILLIAM SO U 24 FARMERS SON GLA YSTRADYFODWG (c1827) DAVID GEORGE SO U 23 FARMERS SON GLA GLYNOGWR (c1828) DAVID REES SO U 20 FARMERS SON GLA GLYNOGWR (c1831) DAVID DAVID SO U 18 FARMERS SON GLA GLYNOGWR (c1833) JENKINS RUTH SV U 31 HOUSE SERVANT GLA LLANGYNWYD (c1820) SHERRAH MARIAH SV U 18 HOUSE SERVANT GLA LLANILID? (c1833) Aged 26, living with widowed mother and brothers at Candleston Farm, Merthyr Mawr. Note that the surname was mis-transcribed as "DAVID". SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom. |
| Marriage | Will & Testament of Jenkin DAVIES (146) Publication: Made 8 Feb 1890, Probate granted 29 Nov 1893 Text: See transcription under "Will" for Jenkin. |
| Residence | Birth Certificate - Bridgend District, Glamorgan Publication: Certified Copy of Entry of Birth Citation details: 1855 Entry No.265 Text: Birth of twin sons Ebenezer and Ezra |
| Residence | Welsh Newspapers Online Publication: http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/ Citation details: Cardiff & Merhyr Guardian 29 Mar 1856 Text: Newspaper announcement of Sale by Auction of Stock, Implements, Utensils, etc at Mynydd Herbert .. "the property of Mr.Jenkin Davieswho is giving up the farm..." See image below. |
| Marriage | Will & Testament of Jenkin DAVIES (146) Publication: Made 8 Feb 1890, Probate granted 29 Nov 1893 Text: See transcription under "Will" for Jenkin. |
| Inventions | Letters Patent Text: Letters Patent 1864 No.154, dated 20 Jan 1864, sealed 12 Jul 1864. Full document in RCD Source Folders. See image below for introduction to specification. |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1861 England & Wales Citation details: RG9 Pce-744 Fo-52 Pg-11 Text: Jenkin, aged 36, farmer of 199 acres, employing 5 labourers and 5 boys; "wife" Martha, 27, Sons Ebenezer,5, and Jenkin Wiltshire,3, daughter Anna Wiltshire, 7 months, Hepzibah Wiltshire (Martha's sister),21, and two servants. SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1871 England & Wales Publication: Ancestry.co.uk Website Citation details: RG10_Pc-1277_Fo-98_Pg-6 Sch-29 Text: Jenkin aged 46, farmer of 270 acres in Englefield, Berks. Living at "Bath Road Farm House" with wife Martha, eight children and Mary A. Wiltshire, 18, servant (presumably a relation of Martha's).. SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom. |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1881 England & Wales Publication: Family Search On-Line British Census Citation details: RG11 Pc-1299 Fo-104 Pg-1 Text: Jenkin aged 56, living with common-law wife Martha Wiltshire and 14 children at 300-acre Wickcroft Farm, Englefield, Berks. SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1891 England & Wales Publication: Ancestry.com Citation details: RG12 Pc-989 Fo-70 Pg-7 Sch-42 Text: Jenkin aged 66, farmer, auctioneer and valuer, living at Wickcroft Farm with wife Martha, three daughters (Martha, Mary and Ellen) and four sons (William, Richard, George and Rhys). Also present two visitors and a servant. SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1861 England & Wales Citation details: RG9 Pce-744 Fo-52 Pg-11 Text: Jenkin, aged 36, farmer of 199 acres, employing 5 labourers and 5 boys; "wife" Martha, 27, Sons Ebenezer,5, and Jenkin Wiltshire,3, daughter Anna Wiltshire, 7 months, Hepzibah Wiltshire (Martha's sister),21, and two servants. SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1871 England & Wales Publication: Ancestry.co.uk Website Citation details: RG10_Pc-1277_Fo-98_Pg-6 Sch-29 Text: Jenkin aged 46, farmer of 270 acres in Englefield, Berks. Living at "Bath Road Farm House" with wife Martha, eight children and Mary A. Wiltshire, 18, servant (presumably a relation of Martha's).. SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom. |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1881 England & Wales Publication: Family Search On-Line British Census Citation details: RG11 Pc-1299 Fo-104 Pg-1 Text: Jenkin aged 56, living with common-law wife Martha Wiltshire and 14 children at 300-acre Wickcroft Farm, Englefield, Berks. SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1891 England & Wales Publication: Ancestry.com Citation details: RG12 Pc-989 Fo-70 Pg-7 Sch-42 Text: Jenkin aged 66, farmer, auctioneer and valuer, living at Wickcroft Farm with wife Martha, three daughters (Martha, Mary and Ellen) and four sons (William, Richard, George and Rhys). Also present two visitors and a servant. SEE IMAGE BELOW: This census image has been obtained from The National Archives, the custodian of the original records, and appears here with their approval on the strict condition that no commercial use is made of it. Requests for commercial publication of this orother census images appearing on this website, should be directed to: Image Library, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom |
| Will | Probate Record - Reading, Berkshire Text: Proved 29 Nov 1893, Reading TRANSCRIPTION FOLLOWS: BE IT KNOWN, that at the date hereunder written, the last Will and Testament of Jenkin Davies late of Wickcroft Farm Englefield in the County of Berks Farmer deceased, who died on the 14th day of September 1893 at Wickcroft Farm aforesaid was proved and registered in the Principal Probate Registry of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice, and that administration of the personal estate of the said deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to Martha Wiltshire commonly known as Martha Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid spinster Jenkin Wiltshire Davies of Park Farm Wallingford in the said County Farmer Anna Wiltshire Davies of Park Farm aforesaid spinster Martha Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid spinster andWilliam Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid Farmer the Executors named in the said Will they having been first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same. Dated the 29th day of November 1893 Gross value of Personal Estate £2,592.15s.9d. I Jenkin Davies of Wickcroft Farm Englefield in the county of Berks farmer hereby revoke all wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by me and declare this to be my last Will. I bequeath to my son Ebenezer Davies three of the promissory notes for one hundred pounds each which I hold for him and also the several principal sums thereby respectively secured together with any interest that my be owing to me thereon respectively at the time of my death. I devise all my real estate (if any) and I bequeath all the residue of my personal estate (subject to and after payment out of my personal estate of my funeral and testamentary expenses and debts) unto my beloved wife Martha Wiltshire Davies and my children Jenkin Wiltshire Davies Anna Wiltshire Davies Martha Wiltshire Davies Mary Wiltshire Davies William Wiltshire Davies Ellen Wiltshire Davies Miriam Wiltshire Davies Richard Wiltshire Davies Charlotte WiltshireDavies George Wiltshire Davies and Rhys Wiltshire Davies or such of them my said wife and children shall be living at my death as tenants in common in equal shares if more than one. And I appoint my said wife Martha Wiltshire Davies and my said children Jenkin Wiltshire Davies Anna Wiltshire Davies Martha Wiltshire Davies and William Wiltshire Davies EXECUTORS of this my will IN WITNESS whereof I the said Jenkin Davies have to this my last will set my hand this eighth day of February one thousand eight hundred and ninety Jenkin Davies Signed and acknowledged by the above named testator Jenkin Davies as his last will in the presence of us present at the same time and who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses Walter John Brain Solicitor Reading Henry Medway Clerk to Messrs Brain & Brain Solicitors Reading On the 29th day of November 1893 Probate of this will was granted to Martha Wiltshire commonly known as Martha Wiltshire Davies spinster Jenkin Wiltshire Davies and Anna Wiltshire Davies spinster and Martha Wiltshire Davies spinster and William Wiltshire Davies the Executors [Transcribed by RCD from document received 26 Aug 2002 from Carolyn Boulton, Reading. Source Ref. # 81] |
| Death | Letter - Edwin Davies to Morgan Davies 1993 Publication: Dated 29 Jan 1993 |
| Death | Death Certificate - Tilehurst, Reading District, Berkshire Publication: Certified Copy of Entry of Death Citation details: 1893 Entry No. 347 Text: Cause of Death: Angina Pectoris Certified by O.C.Maurice MRCS Present at death: William Wiltshire Davies Registered 18 Sep 1893 See image below. |
| Death | Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle Publication: Photocopy from microfilm Citation details: 16 Sep 1893 Date of entry in original source: 14 August 2002 Text: Transcript of Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle for Saturday Sept 16th 1893 DEATH OF MR. JENKIN DAVIES, C.C., OF ENGLEFIELD A well-known figure in local agricultural circles has this week passed away by the death of Mr. Jenkin Davies, at his residence, Wykcroft farm, Englefield, on Thursday morning. Mr. Davies six months ago had a very bad attack of rheumatic fever, from which he was not expected to recover. He gradually got better, but his heart was left weakened, and since that time his health has seemed to be failing, and the least exertion has brought on attacks of angina pectoris. The deceased gentleman, however, seemed better than usual on Wednesday, and retired to rest about nine o'clock apparently in his usual health. An hour later he was seized with angina pectoris, and gradually got worse till about half-past three, when he passed away. Mr.Davies was born at Ystradyfodwg, in the Taff Vale (a small village, now a very populous district), in 1824, and he was practically the first to adopt the four-course system of farming in Glamorgan shire, and he also bought the first drill used. About the year 1855 he settled at Wykcroft Farm, Englefield, which was then only one-fourth of its present size. In his early days Mr. Davies was of a rather inventive turn of mind, and in the year 1865 he brought out and patented a sack holder whichsoon obtained a ready sale. Mr. Davies's was a busy life, and he was much respected as a public man for his integrity and business tact. In 1888, when the County Councils were first formed, Mr. Davies was returned unopposed as a county councillor for the Bradfield Division of the county, and no opposition was offered to his return when he sought re-election in 1892. Mr. Davies has been for over twenty years a guardian for the Bradfield Union, and he was also overseer for the parish of Englefield. The deceased gentleman took a great interest in agriculture generally, and was for five years joint secretary with Mr. Charles West of the Pangbourne Agricultural Society (now called the South Berks Agricultural Association), a post now occupied by his son, Mr. E.Davies, and during that time the subscriptions doubled. He was also a member of the Royal Agricultural Society and the Royal Agricultural Benefit Institution. He was on the committee of the Reading Fat Stock Association, and also a member of the Berks and Oxon Chamber of Agriculture. Besides his farming operations, Mr. Davies carried on the business of an auctioneer. He also had a stand at the Reading Cattle Market in conjunction with his sons. The funeral will take place on Monday, at Englefield. The service at the church will be at four o'clock. |
| Death | Obituary - Reading Mercury Citation details: Sat. 16 Sept. 1893 Text: Transcript of Obituary - Reading Mercury for Saturday Sept 16th 1893 (Research by Carolyn Boulton, Reading August 2002) Sudden death of Mr Jenkin Davies We regret to announce the death of Mr Jenkin Davies of Englefield, one of the best known agriculturists of this neighbourhood, which event occurred suddenly on Thursday morning in his 69th year. The deceased had been connected with Mr Benyon's Englefield Estate for the long period of 35yrs. He was a successful farmer and gained a prize in the competition for best cultivated and managed farms in the district at the visit of the Royal Agricultural Soc. of England to Reading. He was also aValuer of agricultural stock of high distinction, his opinion on such matters being much sought and for a number of years, he has conducted auction sales in the Reading Cattle Market and elsewhere. Mr Davies represented Bradfield at the County Council ever since its establishment and proved himself a valuable member and his loss will be greatly felt. His son Mr E. Davies is the Secretary of the Royal South Berks. Agricultural Ass. (late Pangbourne Ass.) |
| Burial | Burial Index - Berkshire Publication: Look-ups by members of BFHS Note: "Age 68" |
| Burial | Parish Register - Englefield St. Mark's - Burials Publication: Copy of Entry Citation details: No. 641 |
| Burial | Monumental Inscription - St.Mark's, Englefield, Berkshire Citation details: Detail noted Oct 2002 Text: INSCRIPTION ON DAVIES HEADSTONE (St. Mark's Englefield, Berkshire) IN/ LOVING /MEMORY OF /MARGARET WILTSHIRE /YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF/ JENKIN AND MARTHA DAVIES /WHO DIED JUNE 16 1882/ AGED 8 MONTHS/ ALSO OF/ GWENLLIAN WILTSHIRE /THEIR DAUGHTER / WHO DIED DECEMBER 31 1884/ AGED 6 YEARS / ALSO OF/ HENRY WILTSHIRE/ THEIR SON/ WHO DIED MAY 12 886 /AGED 11 YEARS /ALSO OF/JENKIN DAVIES /WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 14 1893 /AGED 68 YEARS/ BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT MAKETH THE LORD HIS TRUST/ ALSO OF/ MARTHA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE/ WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5 1898/ AGED 63 YEARS/FOR SOME GIVETH HIS BELOVED SLEEP/ |
| Probate | Probate Record - Reading, Berkshire Citation details: 29 Nov 1893 Text: TRANSCRIPTION FOLLOWS: BE IT KNOWN, that at the date hereunder written, the last Will and Testament of Jenkin Davies late of Wickcroft Farm Englefield in the County of Berks Farmer deceased, who died on the 14th day of September 1893 at Wickcroft Farm aforesaid was proved and registered in the Principal Probate Registry of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice, and that administration of the personal estate of the said deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to Martha Wiltshire commonly known as Martha Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid spinster Jenkin Wiltshire Davies of Park Farm Wallingford in the said County Farmer Anna Wiltshire Davies of Park Farm aforesaid spinster Martha Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid spinster andWilliam Wiltshire Davies of Wickcroft Farm aforesaid Farmer the Executors named in the said Will they having been first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same. Dated the 29th day of November 1893 Gross value of Personal Estate £2,592.15s.9d. |
| Note | The first of Richard Davies' sons born to Gwenllian Rees, at Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, in November 1824, Jenkin moved with his parents, in 1827, to Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, where the family remained until the late 1830's, when they took overCandleston Farm (Candleston Higher) Merthyr Mawr. In 1854, at the age of 30, Jenkin married 22-year old Anne Wiltshire, daughter of Henry Wiltshire, butcher, of Studley, Near Calne in Wiltshire. Anne had been working as a house maid at Merthyr Mawr Mansion. Jenkin and Anne moved into Mynydd Herbert, a farm in Tythegston, about a mile and a half from the Davies family farm at Candleston. In November 1855, Anne gave birth to twin boys, Ebenezer and Ezra. The event was to end in tragedy, because two weeks later Anne died, followed by one of the babies, Ezra a few weeks after that. Martha Wiltshire, Anne's sister, who had been a witness at their marriage, came to nurse Anne during her last days and to help Jenkin with the twins. Within months of Anne's death, Jenkin and Martha left Merthyr Mawr and, with Ebenezer, started a new life together in Berkshire - at Wickcroft Farm, on the Englefield estate. See: http://www.englefieldestate.co.uk/about-us/our-history Jenkin and Martha lived together there as man and wife, but did not marrry as, until 1907, it was illegal in England and Wales for a man to marry his deceased wife's sister. For details of the Deceased Wife's Sisters Act see: http://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=1430 Between 1855 and 1881, Martha gave birth to no less than fourteen children at Wickcroft Farm, eleven of whom survived to maturitry. During his time in Englefield, Jenkin became a well-known and well-respected member of the agricultural community. We learn from his obituary that he was one of the first "to adopt the four-course system of farming in Glamorgan" and that he "alsobought the first drill used". He was appointed joint secretary of the Pangbourne Agricultural Society (which later became the South Berks Agricultural Association) a post which his son, Ebenezer was later to hold. He was also a member of the RoyalAgricultural Society and the Royal Agricultural Benefit Institution. He was on the committee of the Reading Fat Stock Association and a member of the Berks and Oxon Chamber of Agriculture. He had a stand at the Reading Cattle Market in conjunctionwith his sons. He is known to have invented several items of 'agricultural machinery', including a 'sack holder', which he patented in 1865, and these he demonstrated on his stand at the Royal Agricultural Society Reading Show in 1882, together with a range of proprietory agricultural machinery. [The Source Folder contains details of his stand at the Royal Agricultural Show and newspaper coverage of the event]. Jenkin's activities were not limited to the field of agriculture. Professionally, he also carried on the business of an auctioneer, and he was extremely active in public and community affairs. He served on the Berkshire County Council as Councillorfor Bradfield, first elected in 1888 and re-elected in 1892. Extracts from minutes of Berkshire County Council Meetings are held in the Source Folder, detailing the committees on which Jenkin served, etc. He was, for over twenty years, Guardian of the Bradfield Union, see: http://www.apwb.com/friendsofbradfieldarchives/friendsofbradfieldarchives/page.php?page=workhouse&lang= and an overseer of the parish of Englefield. Notes taken from minutes of meetings of the Guardians of Bradfield Union, detailing his active participation, are held in the Source Folder. Jenkin's heart was seriously weakened by an attack of rheumatic fever in March 1893 and he succumbed to angina six months later, on 14th. September 1893. He was buried at Englefield with Martha and their offspring who died in childhood - Margaret, Gwenllian and Henry. |
| Note | The law in England & Wales did not permit marriage to a deceased wife's sister. Until the passing of the Deceased Wife's Sisters Act of 1907 see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deceased_Wife%27s_Sister%27s_Marriage_Act_1907 The Consanguinity and Affinity restrictions of the 1537 & 1835 Marriage Acts prohibited such marriage. |
| Christening | William Jenkins, Minister |
| Marriage | NOT MARRIED Marriage of man and deceased wife's sister not legally possible in E&W before 1907 - See NOTES. |
| Marriage | NOT MARRIED Marriage of man and deceased wife's sister not legally possible in E&W before 1907 - See NOTES. |
| Marriage | NOT MARRIED Marriage of man and deceased wife's sister not legally possible in E&W before 1907 - See NOTES. |
| Burial | "Age 68" |
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