Descendants of Thomas Lewis
Generation No. 1
1. THOMAS1 LEWIS was born 1822 in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and died Unknown. He married SARAH. She was born 1819, and died Bef. 1891.
Notes for THOMAS LEWIS:
In the 1851 census Thomas and his family were living with his wife's grandfather on his farm. The farm was 18 acres in size. Thomas was shown to be an agricultural labourer at this time. In the 1861 census Thomas was shown as a labourer. In 1891 Thomas was living on his own, his wife had already died and was living off his own means.
More About THOMAS LEWIS:
Residence 1: 1851, Backswood, Martletwy, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Residence 2: 1861, Blackwells, Martletwy, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Residence 3: 1891, Harbour View, Whitchurch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Children of THOMAS LEWIS and SARAH are:
i. JOHN2 LEWIS, b. 1844, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
More About JOHN LEWIS:
Christening: 24 Nov 1844, Martletwy, Pembroke, Wales
2. ii. WILLIAM LEWIS, b. 1847, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. 16 May 1923, Merthyr Vale.
iii. HUMPHREY LEWIS, b. 1849, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
iv. HESTER HANNAH LEWIS, b. 1852, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
v. RICE LEWIS, b. 1854, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
3. vi. THOMAS LEWIS, b. 1855, Martletwy, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
vii. GEORGE LEWIS, b. 1858, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
viii. BENJAMIN LEWIS, b. 1860, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
ix. SARAH LEWIS, b. 1861, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
Generation No. 2
2. WILLIAM2 LEWIS (THOMAS1) was born 1847 in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and died 16 May 1923 in Merthyr Vale. He married SUSANNAH ARSCOTT 1865 in Neath, Wales. She was born 1848 in Swimbridge, Devon, and died 01 May 1912 in Merthyr Vale.
Notes for WILLIAM LEWIS:
William was living with his parents when the 1851 census was taken on his Great Grandfather Humphrey Phillips farm. In 1861 he was still in the same area of Wales and at 15 was already working as a coal miner. In the 1871 census William was still working as a coal miner. He was married now and living with his own family. His brother in law David Arscott was living with them. In 1881 William was working as a coal miner. In 1886 on the birth certificate of his daughter, Joyce, William was shown to be an overman in a coal mine. However, in the 1891 census William is listed as being a 'Colliery Manager'. In the 1901 census William was listed as a 'Under Manager of a coal mine'.
More About WILLIAM LEWIS:
Christening: 02 Aug 1847, Martletwy, Pembroke, Wales
Residence 1: 1851, Backswood, Martletwy, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Residence 2: 1861, Blackwells, Martletwy, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Residence 3: 1871, 3 Foundry Terrace, Llanwoono, Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
Residence 4: 1881, 21 Nixons Villa, Merthyr Vale, Glamorgan, Wales
Residence 5: 1891, 21 Nixons Villa, Merthyr Vale, Glamorgan, Wales
Residence 6: 1901, 21 Nixons Villa, Merthyr Vale, Glamorgan, Wales
More About WILLIAM LEWIS and SUSANNAH ARSCOTT:
Marriage: 1865, Neath, Wales
Children of WILLIAM LEWIS and SUSANNAH ARSCOTT are:
i. MARY3 LEWIS, b. 1867, Margam, Glamorgan, Wales; d. Unknown.
4. ii. SARAH LEWIS, b. 1868, Margam, Glamorgan, Wales; d. Unknown.
iii. EMILY LEWIS, b. 1871, Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales; d. Unknown.
iv. AMELIA LEWIS, b. 1873, Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales; d. Unknown.
v. SUSANNAH LEWIS, b. 1875, Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales; d. 16 Mar 1966, 55, Merthyr Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire; m. RHYS WILLIAMS, 26 Mar 1929, Register Office, Cardiff, Glamorgan; b. 1862; d. Unknown.
Notes for SUSANNAH LEWIS:
Moved to Portsmouth when she was too ill, living with her sister.
Marriage Notes for SUSANNAH LEWIS and RHYS WILLIAMS:
Witnesses: W.T. Lewis & C.B. Williams
Susannah's father William Lewis was listed as a deceased Colliery Under Manager.
More About RHYS WILLIAMS and SUSANNAH LEWIS:
Marriage: 26 Mar 1929, Register Office, Cardiff, Glamorgan
vi. JOHN LEWIS, b. 1876, Merthyr Vale, Glamorgan, Wales; d. Unknown.
Notes for JOHN LEWIS:
In the 1891 census John is listed as being a 'time keeper'.
5. vii. MIRIAM DAISY LEWIS, b. 17 Jan 1878, Aberfan, Glamorgan, Wales; d. 07 Sep 1963, Victoria, BC Canada.
viii. WILLIAM LEWIS, b. 1881, Merthyr Vale, Glamorgan, Wales; d. Unknown.
ix. CHARLES LEWIS, b. 1883, Merthyr Vale, Glamorgan, Wales; d. Unknown.
x. EDMUND REES LEWIS, b. 1884, Merthyr Vale, Glamorgan, Wales; d. 08 Jun 1885, Merthyr Vale, Glamorgan, Wales.
6. xi. JOYCE WINIFRED LEWIS, b. 28 Jun 1886, Merthyr Vale, Glamorgan, Wales; d. Unknown.
xii. EDWARD GEORGE LEWIS, b. 1888, Merthyr Vale, Glamorgan, Wales; d. Unknown.
3. THOMAS2 LEWIS (THOMAS1) was born 1855 in Martletwy, Pembrokeshire, Wales, and died Unknown. He married ELIZABETH. She was born 1858 in Martletwy, Pembroke, Wales, and died Unknown.
Children of THOMAS LEWIS and ELIZABETH are:
i. SARAH JANE3 LEWIS, b. 1881, Martletwy, Pembroke, Wales; d. Unknown.
ii. WILLIAM G LEWIS, b. 1883, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
iii. ESTER H LEWIS, b. 1885, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
iv. JOHN F LEWIS, b. 1887, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
v. JAMES H LEWIS, b. 1890, Coedcanless, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
vi. EDWIN LEWIS, b. 1892, Coedcanless, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
vii. EDGAR LEWIS, b. 1894, Coedcanless, Pembrokeshire, Wales; d. Unknown.
Generation No. 3
4. SARAH3 LEWIS (WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born 1868 in Margam, Glamorgan, Wales, and died Unknown. She married GEORGE HANCOCK 1889. He died Unknown.
More About GEORGE HANCOCK and SARAH LEWIS:
Marriage: 1889
Children of SARAH LEWIS and GEORGE HANCOCK are:
i. AMELIA4 HANCOCK, d. Unknown.
ii. EDITH HANCOCK, d. Unknown.
iii. ARCHIBALD HANCOCK, b. 1897; d. Unknown.
5. MIRIAM DAISY3 LEWIS (WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born 17 Jan 1878 in Aberfan, Glamorgan, Wales, and died 07 Sep 1963 in Victoria, BC Canada. She married DAVID POWELL 18 Aug 1901 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales. He died Unknown.
More About DAVID POWELL and MIRIAM LEWIS:
Marriage: 18 Aug 1901, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Children of MIRIAM LEWIS and DAVID POWELL are:
i. RICHARD4 POWELL, b. 11 Aug 1902, Aberfan, Glamorgan, Wales; d. 1992, Victoria, BC Canada.
ii. EDMOND CLIFFORD POWELL, b. 09 Jun 1904, Aberfan, Glamorgan, Wales; d. 09 Jul 1984, Victoria, BC Canada.
iii. EUNICE POWELL, b. 06 Nov 1905, Aberfan, Glamorgan, Wales; d. 26 Jul 2003, Victoria, BC Canada.
iv. TREVOR POWELL, b. 05 May 1907, Aberfan, Glamorgan, Wales; d. 19 Jan 1975, Sydney, Australia.
7. v. PHYLLIS MARY POWELL, b. 18 Nov 1908, Aberfan, Glamorgan, Wales; d. 27 Sep 2002, Victoria, BC Canada.
6. JOYCE WINIFRED3 LEWIS (WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born 28 Jun 1886 in Merthyr Vale, Glamorgan, Wales, and died Unknown. She married GEORGE HAROLD HINDMAN, son of JAMES HINDMAN and ROSE. He was born 29 Sep 1879 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and died Unknown.
More About JOYCE WINIFRED LEWIS:
Residence 1: 1891, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Residence 2: 1901, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Notes for GEORGE HAROLD HINDMAN:
When Georges parents retired to Yorkshire he stayed living in the family home on his own. His occupation in 1901 was an 'Engine Fitter'
In 1903 George joined the Royal India Marine as an assistant engineer aboard the RIMS Hardinge. In January 1904 George moved to serve aboard RIMS Dalhousie. By March 1905 George was back on RIMS Hardinge. George stayed on board until July 1906 when he joined RIMS Investigator. This had traditionally been a survey ship. On 10th June 1908 after serving nearly five years, George was granted twelve months leave to look after 'private affairs'.
RIMS Cornwallis was originally HMS Lychnis. It was transferred into the Royal Indian Marine on 21st August 1917.
More About GEORGE HAROLD HINDMAN:
Military service: 19 Dec 1903, India
Posting 1: 19 Dec 1903, RIMS Hardinge
Posting 2: 21 Jan 1904, RIMS Dallouise
Posting 3: 02 Mar 1905, RIMS Hardinge
Posting 4: 05 Jul 1906, RIMS Investigator
Posting 5: 15 Jun 1908, RIM Dockyard, Bombay, India
Posting 6: 01 Apr 1923, RIMS Cornwallis
Promotion 1: 13 Dec 1918, Engineer Lieut-
Promotion 2: 28 May 1922, Engineer Commander, RIM
Residence 1: 1901, 20 Pains Road, Portsea, Hampshire
Residence 2: 1881, 27 Highfield Street, Portsea, Hampshire
Residence 3: 1891, 20 Pains Road, Portsea, Hampshire
Children of JOYCE LEWIS and GEORGE HINDMAN are:
8. i. SYLVIA TRIXIE4 HINDMAN, b. 11 Nov 1920, Oak Cottage, Aberfan Road, Aberfan, Glamorgan; d. 1975.
9. ii. DAVID GRAHAME HAROLD HINDMAN, b. Private.
Generation No. 4
7. PHYLLIS MARY4 POWELL (MIRIAM DAISY3 LEWIS, WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born 18 Nov 1908 in Aberfan, Glamorgan, Wales, and died 27 Sep 2002 in Victoria, BC Canada.
Child of PHYLLIS MARY POWELL is:
i. PETER5 SMITH, b. Private.
8. SYLVIA TRIXIE4 HINDMAN (JOYCE WINIFRED3 LEWIS, WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born 11 Nov 1920 in Oak Cottage, Aberfan Road, Aberfan, Glamorgan, and died 1975. She married DONALD ROY SAUNDERS 01 Jul 1944 in Farlington, Hampshire, son of PERCY SAUNDERS and FLORENCE WEST. He was born 11 Dec 1920 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and died 1994 in Salisbury, Hampshire.
Notes for SYLVIA TRIXIE HINDMAN:
Sylvia was brought up in Wales while her father was still in India.
More About DONALD ROY SAUNDERS:
Residence 1: 1967, 48, Aberdare Avenue, Cosham, Hampshire
Residence 2: 01 Jul 1944, 16 Northwood Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Residence 3: 1963, 48, Aberdare Avenue, Cosham, Hampshire
More About DONALD SAUNDERS and SYLVIA HINDMAN:
Marriage: 01 Jul 1944, Farlington, Hampshire
Children of SYLVIA HINDMAN and DONALD SAUNDERS are:
10. i. MICHAEL5 SAUNDERS, b. Private.
ii. KEN SAUNDERS, b. Private.
9. DAVID GRAHAME HAROLD4 HINDMAN (JOYCE WINIFRED3 LEWIS, WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born Private. He married ESTHER Private. She was born Private.
More About DAVID HINDMAN and ESTHER:
Private-
Children of DAVID HINDMAN and ESTHER are:
11. i. JANICE5 HINDMAN, b. Private.
ii. AMANDA HINDMAN, b. Private.
Generation No. 5
10. MICHAEL5 SAUNDERS (SYLVIA TRIXIE4 HINDMAN, JOYCE WINIFRED3 LEWIS, WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born Private. He married ALISON JAYNE HARVEY Private, daughter of ALFRED HARVEY and MARGARET HAYLES. She was born Private.
More About MICHAEL SAUNDERS and ALISON HARVEY:
Private-
Children of MICHAEL SAUNDERS and ALISON HARVEY are:
i. NICHOLAS6 SAUNDERS, b. Private.
ii. ALEXANDER SAUNDERS, b. Private.
iii. ZOE SAUNDERS, b. Private.
11. JANICE5 HINDMAN (DAVID GRAHAME HAROLD4, JOYCE WINIFRED3 LEWIS, WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born Private.
Child of JANICE HINDMAN is:
i. AUSTIN6 HINDMAN, b. Private.