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Jenkin DaviesAge: 681824–1893

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Jenkin Davies
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Davies
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Birth 1 November 1824
 Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

Source:  Letter - Edwin Davies to Morgan Davies 1993
Publication: Dated 29 Jan 1993
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
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 Show Catalogue - 1882


Reading Showground 1882
Reading Showground 1882


Times Newspaper Article - County County Elections
Times Newspaper Article - County County Elections


Berkshire Chronicle Article - County Council Elections
Berkshire Chronicle Article - County Council Elections


Berkshire Chronicle Article (2) - 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
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
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
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
Birth of a sister 1829 (Age 4)
 Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

younger sister - Anne Davies
Christening of a sister 16 November 1829 (Age 5)
 St.Tyfodwg, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

younger sister - Anne Davies
Birth of a brother 1831 (Age 6)
 Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

younger brother - Rees Davies
Death of a sister 7 August 1832 (Age 7)
 Maendy, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

younger sister - Anne Davies
Burial of a sister 9 August 1832 (Age 7)
 St.John the Baptist, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

younger sister - Anne Davies
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.
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Brynchwith Farm, Llandyfodwg in 2002
Brynchwith Farm, Llandyfodwg in 2002


Tenants of Brynchwith Farm 14th century to 1960
Tenants of Brynchwith Farm 14th century to 1960


Lease of Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg 1826 - Moore Perkins to Richard Davies
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
Christening of a brother 14 November 1833 (Age 9)
 St.Tyfodwg, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

younger brother - David Davies
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
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
MarriageAnne 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 Certificate - Jenkin Davies & Anne Wiltshire


Marriage Register Merthyr Mawr St.Teilo 1854 - 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.
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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
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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".
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Candleston Farm, Merthyr Mawr, in 2002
Candleston Farm, Merthyr Mawr, in 2002


1841 Census Image - Richard Davies & Family
1841 Census Image - Richard Davies & Family


1851 Census Image - Gwenllian 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
Cardiff & Merthyr Guardian 15 Nov 1851

Birth of a son
#1
22 November 1855 (Age 31)
 Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales

son - Ezra Davies
Birth of a son
#2
23 November 1855 (Age 31)
 Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales

son - Ebenezer Davies
Death of a wife 8 December 1855 (Age 31)
 Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales

wife - Anne Wiltshire
Burial of a wife 12 December 1855 (Age 31)
 St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

wife - Anne Wiltshire
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
Birth Certificate - Ebenezer Davies


Newspaper Advertisement - Mynydd Herbert 1856.jpg
Newspaper Advertisement - Mynydd Herbert 1856.jpg

Common law marriageMartha 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
Burial of a son 28 January 1856 (Age 31)
 St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

son - Ezra Davies
Birth of a son
#3
between January 1858 and March 1858 (Age 33)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

son - Jenkin Wiltshire Davies
Birth of a daughter
#4
14 September 1860 (Age 35)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Anna Wiltshire "Annie" Davies
Birth of a daughter
#5
between October 1862 and December 1862 (Age 37)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Martha Wiltshire "Mattie" Davies
Birth of a daughter
#6
between July 1864 and September 1864 (Age 39)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Mary Wiltshire "Pollie" Davies
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
Letters Patents Page 1

Birth of a son
#7
25 April 1866 (Age 41)
 Wickcroft Farm, Englefield, Berkshire, England

son - William Wiltshire Davies
Birth of a daughter
#8
between April 1868 and June 1868 (Age 43)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Ellen Wiltshire Davies
Birth of a daughter
#9
between April 1870 and June 1870 (Age 45)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Miriam Wiltshire Davies
Death of a mother 10 September 1871 (Age 46)
 Candleston, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

mother - Gwenllian Rees
Burial of a mother 14 September 1871 (Age 46)
 St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

mother - Gwenllian Rees
Birth of a son
#10
between January 1872 and March 1872 (Age 47)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

son - Richard Wiltshire Davies
Birth of a daughter
#11
19 October 1873 (Age 48)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Charlotte Wiltshire "Lottie" Davies
Birth of a son
#12
between April 1875 and June 1875 (Age 50)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

son - Henry Wiltshire Davies
Birth of a son
#13
between January 1877 and March 1877 (Age 52)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

son - George Wiltshire Davies
Birth of a daughter
#14
between July 1878 and September 1878 (Age 53)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Gwenllian Wiltshire Davies
Birth of a son
#15
15 October 1879 (Age 54)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

son - Rhys Wiltshire Davies
Birth of a daughter
#16
October 1881 (Age 56)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Margaret Wiltshire Davies
Death of a daughter 16 June 1882 (Age 57)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Margaret Wiltshire Davies
Burial of a daughter 19 June 1882 (Age 57)
 St.Mark's, Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Margaret Wiltshire Davies
Death of a brother 26 August 1883 (Age 58)
 Stockland Farm, St.Fagans, Glamorgan, Wales

younger brother - William Davies
Burial of a brother 30 August 1883 (Age 58)
 St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

younger brother - William Davies
Death of a daughter 31 December 1884 (Age 60)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Gwenllian Wiltshire Davies
Burial of a daughter 3 January 1885 (Age 60)
 St.Mark's, Englefield, Berkshire, England

daughter - Gwenllian Wiltshire Davies
Death of a brother 6 January 1886 (Age 61)
 Warren Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

younger brother - David Davies
Burial of a brother 11 January 1886 (Age 61)
 St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

younger brother - David Davies
Death of a brother 17 February 1886 (Age 61)
 Candleston Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

younger brother - George Davies
Burial of a brother 23 February 1886 (Age 61)
 St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

younger brother - George Davies
Death of a son 12 May 1886 (Age 61)
 Englefield, Berkshire, England

son - Henry Wiltshire Davies
Burial of a son 17 May 1886 (Age 61)
 St.Mark's, Englefield, Berkshire, England

son - Henry Wiltshire Davies
Death of a half-brother 16 August 1888 (Age 63)
 Wild Mill Farm, Coity, Glamorgan, Wales

half-brother - Richard Davies
Burial of a half-brother 22 August 1888 (Age 63)
 St.Teilo, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

half-brother - Richard Davies
ResidenceMartha 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.

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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)..

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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.
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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.

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Wickcroft Farm, Englefield, Berkshire
Wickcroft Farm, Englefield, Berkshire


1861 Census Image - Jenkin Davies & Family
1861 Census Image - Jenkin Davies & Family


1871 Census Image - Jenkin Davies & Family
1871 Census Image - Jenkin Davies & Family


1881 Census Image - Jenkin Davies & Family
1881 Census Image - Jenkin Davies & Family


1891 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:  Letter - Edwin Davies to Morgan Davies 1993
Publication: Dated 29 Jan 1993
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
Death Certificate - Jenkin Davies


Reading Mercury - Death Announcement - Jenkin Davies
Reading Mercury - Death Announcement - Jenkin Davies

Burial 18 September 1893 (4 days after death)
 St.Mark's, Englefield, Berkshire, England

Source:  Burial Index - Berkshire
Publication: Look-ups by members of BFHS
Note: "Age 68"
Source:  Parish Register - Englefield St. Mark's - Burials
Publication: Copy of Entry
Citation details: No. 641
Source:  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
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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Family with parents - View family
father
Richard Davies

Birth 1782  Fanhalog, Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales

Death 4 October 1847 (Age 65)  Candleston, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales

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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
6 months
#1 himself
Jenkin Davies Jenkin Davies

Birth 1 November 1824  Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

Death 14 September 1893 (Age 68)  Englefield, Berkshire, England

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#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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#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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#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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father
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
#1 half-brother
Richard Davies

Birth 1823  Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

Death 16 August 1888 (Age 65)  Wild Mill Farm, Coity, Glamorgan, Wales

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himself
Jenkin Davies Jenkin Davies

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
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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#2 son
Ebenezer Davies Ebenezer Davies

Birth 23 November 1855  Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales

Death 3 June 1920 (Age 64)  Ilford, Essex, England

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himself
Jenkin Davies Jenkin Davies

Birth 1 November 1824  Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

Death 14 September 1893 (Age 68)  Englefield, Berkshire, England

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9 years
wife
Martha Wiltshire Martha Wiltshire

Birth 1834  Studley, Wiltshire, England

Death 5 February 1898 (Age 64)  Park House, Clapcot, Wallingford, Berkshire, England

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Marriage: about 1856
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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#2 daughter
Anna Wiltshire Davies Anna Wiltshire "Annie" Davies

Birth 14 September 1860  Englefield, Berkshire, England

Death 13 December 1915 (Age 55)  Wallingford, Berkshire, England

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#3 daughter
Mattie Wiltshire Davies Martha Wiltshire "Mattie" Davies

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
Mary W. Davies Mary Wiltshire "Pollie" Davies

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
William Wiltshire Davies William Wiltshire Davies

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
Ellen Wiltshire Davies ca.1909 Ellen Wiltshire Davies

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
Charlotte W. Davies Charlotte Wiltshire "Lottie" Davies

Birth 19 October 1873  Englefield, Berkshire, England

Death 15 November 1945 (Age 72)  Surrey S.E. Registration District, Surrey, England

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#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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#11 son
George Wiltshire Davies3 George Wiltshire Davies

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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#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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#13 son
Rhys W. Davies Rhys Wiltshire Davies

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

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BirthLetter - Edwin Davies to Morgan Davies 1993
Publication: Dated 29 Jan 1993
ChristeningParish Register - Ystradyfogwg St. John - Baptisms
Publication: Copy of Entry made 2002
Citation details: p.15 No.113
Note: William Jenkins, Minister
OccupationObituary - 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.
OccupationObituary - 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
OccupationCatalogue - Royal Agricultural Society of England - Reading Meeting 1882
Publication: William Clowes & Sons, London, 1882
Text: SEE EXTRACT FROM CATALOGUE BELOW
OccupationThe 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]
OccupationNewspaper 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.
OccupationNewspaper 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.
SignatureResearch 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 AwardResearch by Colin Davies
Citation details: From meeting with Helen Hawes Oct 2008
Text: Rec'd from Colin by e-mail 15 Oct 2008
ResidenceParish 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
ResidenceBook "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.
ResidenceMemorandum 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 ReportWelsh Newspapers Online
Publication: http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/
Citation details: Cardiff & Merthyr Guardian 15 Nov 1851
MarriageMarriage 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
MarriageParish 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.
Marriagefindmypast.co.uk
Publication: http://www.findmypast.co.uk/
Citation details: Parish Register Image Collection
Text: See image below
MarriageMarriage 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
MarriageParish 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.
Marriagefindmypast.co.uk
Publication: http://www.findmypast.co.uk/
Citation details: Parish Register Image Collection
Text: See image below
ResidenceCensus 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.
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ResidenceMarriage 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.
ResidenceCensus 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".
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MarriageWill & Testament of Jenkin DAVIES (146)
Publication: Made 8 Feb 1890, Probate granted 29 Nov 1893
Text: See transcription under "Will" for Jenkin.
ResidenceBirth 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
ResidenceWelsh 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.
MarriageWill & Testament of Jenkin DAVIES (146)
Publication: Made 8 Feb 1890, Probate granted 29 Nov 1893
Text: See transcription under "Will" for Jenkin.
InventionsLetters 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.
ResidenceCensus 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.

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ResidenceCensus 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)..

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ResidenceCensus 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.
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ResidenceCensus 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.

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ResidenceCensus 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.

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ResidenceCensus 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)..

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ResidenceCensus 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.
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ResidenceCensus 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.

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WillProbate 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]
DeathLetter - Edwin Davies to Morgan Davies 1993
Publication: Dated 29 Jan 1993
DeathDeath 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.
DeathObituary - 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.
DeathObituary - 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.)
BurialBurial Index - Berkshire
Publication: Look-ups by members of BFHS
Note: "Age 68"
BurialParish Register - Englefield St. Mark's - Burials
Publication: Copy of Entry
Citation details: No. 641
BurialMonumental 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/
ProbateProbate 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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    Grave of Jenkin & Martha Davies
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    Baptism Register Entry for Jenkin Davies
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    Death Certificate - Jenkin Davies
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    Birth Certificate - Ebenezer Davies
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    Reading Show Catalogue - 1882
    Reading Show Catalogue - 1882
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    Letters Patents Page 1
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    Tenants of Brynchwith Farm 14th century to 1960
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    Lease of Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg 1826 - Moore Perkins to Richard Davies
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    Marriage Certificate - Jenkin Davies & Anne Wiltshire
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    Marriage Register Merthyr Mawr St.Teilo 1854 - Jenkin Davies & Anne Wiltshire
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    1861 Census Image - Jenkin Davies & Family
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    Signature of Jenkin Davies
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    Reading Showground 1882
    Reading Showground 1882
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    Times Newspaper Article - County County Elections
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    Berkshire Chronicle Article - County Council Elections
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    Berkshire Chronicle Article (2) - County Council Elections
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    Reading Mercury - Death Announcement - Jenkin Davies
    Reading Mercury - Death Announcement - Jenkin Davies
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    Cardiff & Merthyr Guardian 15 Nov 1851
    Cardiff & Merthyr Guardian 15 Nov 1851
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