Jenkin DaviesAge: 681824–1893
- Name
- Jenkin Davies
- Given names
- Jenkin
- Surname
- Davies
| Birth | 1 November 1824 42 31 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
Copy made during visit to GRO in October 2002.
This Source was downloaded from:
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Citation details: p.15 No.113 Quality of data: primary evidence Note: William Jenkins, Minister |
| Birth of a brother | 1826 (Age 14 months) Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
younger brother -
William Davies
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| Occupation | Farmer; Agricultural Machinery Dealer; Auctioneer; County Councillor
Source:
Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle
Publication: Photocopy from microfilm
Obtained by Carolyn Boulton August 2002
This Source was downloaded from:
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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 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 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
Photocopy of p.47 (relating to the stand No. 53) and map of the Show site
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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 Council s" Text: Jenkin Davies, elected member of the Berkshire County Council for the electoral district of Bradfield. See image below. Quality of data: primary evidence
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. Quality of data: primary evidence
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| From Autograph Book of Charlotte Wiltshire Davies I162 | From Autograph Book of Charlotte Wiltshire Davies I162
Source:
Research by Colin Davies
Citation details: From Autograph Book of Charlotte Wiltshire Davies I162 Text: Rec'd from Colin as e-mail attachment 13 Oct 2008 Quality of data: primary evidence
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| For Best Four Acres of Swedes | 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 Quality of data: primary evidence
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| 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
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| 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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| Christening of a brother | 18 April 1831 (Age 6) St.Tyfodwg, 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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| 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 father | 4 October 1847 (Age 22) Candleston, 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:
Ron Davies web site
Publication: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net
Citation details: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php ?famid=F90 Text: This Family was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php?famid=F90 Quality of data: primary evidence
Source:
Parish Register - Merthyr Mawr St. Teilo - Marriages
Publication: Copy of Entry
This Source was downloaded from:
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Citation details: Page 6, Entry No. 11, 1854 Quality of data: primary evidence
Shared note:
By Licence: Curate - Lewis Thomas.
By Licence: Curate - Lewis Thomas.
Witnesses: James Cl... (Clark?); Martha Wiltshire
Anne's address given as Merthyr Mawr mansion, occupation Housemaid. |
| Residence | from 1840 to 1854 (Age 15) Candleston Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales |
| 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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| Marriage | Martha Wiltshire - View family Type: Unmarried 1856 (Age 31)
Source:
Will & Testament of Jenkin DAVIES (146)
Publication: Made 8 Feb 1890, Probate granted 29 Nov 1893
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Text: See transcription under "Will" for Jenkin.
Source:
Ron Davies web site
Publication: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net
Citation details: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php ?famid=F11 Text: This Family was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php?famid=F11 Quality of data: primary evidence
Shared note:
Marriage of man and deceased wife's sister not legally possible in E&W before 1907 - See Notes below…
Marriage of man and deceased wife's sister not legally possible in E&W before 1907 - See Notes below.
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://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=1430), the Consanguinity and Affinity restrictions of the 1537 & 1835 Marriage Acts prohibited such marriage.
Wickcroft Farm, Englefield still exists, seemingly much as it was during the period of residence of Jenkin and Martha and their family, although the modern farm machinery and the newly introduced "Wickcroft Farm Shop" website woud not be familar to Jenkin and Martha!
See: http://www.wickcroftfarmshop.co.uk/ |
| 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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| Residence | from 1854 to 1856 (Age 29) Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales
Source:
Birth Certificate - Bridgend District, Glamorgan
Publication: Certified Copy of Entry of Birth
Citation details: 1855 Entry No.265 Quality of data: primary evidence Note: Birth of twin sons Ebenezer and Ezra |
| 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 Davies
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| Birth of a daughter #5 | between October 1862 and December 1862 (Age 37) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Martha Wiltshire Davies
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| Birth of a daughter #6 | between July 1864 and September 1864 (Age 39) Englefield, Berkshire, England
daughter -
Mary Wiltshire 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. |
| 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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| 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 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 | between October 1879 and December 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
Text: RG9 Pce-744 Fo-52 Pg-11 Sch-56 Wickcroft Farm
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.
Source:
Census Returns - 1871 England & Wales
Publication: Ancestry Plus Website
Citation details: RG10_Pc-1277_Fo-98_Pg-6 Sch-29 Quality of data: primary evidence Note: 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 but not yet identified)..
Source:
Census Returns - 1891 England & Wales
Publication: Research by various individuals using Record Office microfiche & Ancestry.Plus
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. Quality of data: primary evidence
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| 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 18 93 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 asMarthaWiltshire 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] Note: Proved 29 Nov 1893 |
| Death | 14 September 1893 (Age 68) Englefield, Berkshire, England
Source:
Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle
Publication: Photocopy from microfilm
Obtained by Carolyn Boulton August 2002
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Citation details: 16 Sep 1893 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. Quality of data: primary evidence Note: Source Ref. 86 See Actual Text
Source:
Obituary - Reading Mercury
Citation details: Sat. 16 Sept. 1893 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 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 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 Quality of data: primary evidence Note: Research by Carolyn Boulton, Reading August 2002 |
| 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
Search by David Wright (BFHS) 6 Mar 2002
This Source was downloaded from:
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Note: "Age 68"
Source:
Parish Register - Englefield St. Mark's - Burials
Publication: Copy of Entry
This Source was downloaded from:
https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/source.php?sid=S93
Citation details: No. 641 Quality of data: primary evidence
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/ Quality of data: primary evidence
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Richard Davies
Birth 1782 Fanhalog, Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales Death 4 October 1847 (Age 65) Candleston, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales Loading...
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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 Loading...
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Marriage: 1 May 1824 — St.John The Baptist, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales |
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6 months #1 himself |
Jenkin Davies
Birth 1 November 1824 42 31 Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 14 September 1893 (Age 68) Englefield, Berkshire, England Loading...
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14 months #2 younger brother |
William Davies
Birth 1826 44 33 Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 26 August 1883 (Age 57) Stockland Farm, St. Fagans, Glamorgan, Wales Loading...
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1 year #3 younger brother |
George Davies
Birth 1827 45 34 Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 17 February 1886 (Age 59) Candleston Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales Loading...
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2 years #4 younger sister |
Anne Davies
Birth 1829 47 36 Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 7 August 1832 (Age 3) Maendy, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Loading...
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2 years #5 younger brother |
Rees Davies
Birth 1831 49 38 Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 7 November 1908 (Age 77) Whitney Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales Loading...
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2 years #6 younger brother |
David Davies
Birth 1833 51 40 Brynchwith, Llandyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 6 January 1886 (Age 53) Warren Farm, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales Loading...
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Richard Davies
Birth 1782 Fanhalog, Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales Death 4 October 1847 (Age 65) Candleston, Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales Loading...
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Ann Jenkins
Birth September 1805 Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death yes Loading...
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Richard Davies
Birth 1823 41 17 Bodringallt, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 16 August 1888 (Age 65) Wild Mill Farm, Coity, Glamorgan, Wales Loading...
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Jenkin Davies
Birth 1 November 1824 42 31 Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 14 September 1893 (Age 68) Englefield, Berkshire, England Loading...
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7 years wife |
Anne Wiltshire
Birth 1832 Calne, Wiltshire, England Death 8 December 1855 (Age 23) Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales Loading...
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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 31 23 Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales Death 23 January 1856 (Age 2 months) Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales Loading...
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Ebenezer Davies
Birth 23 November 1855 31 23 Mynydd Herbert, Tythegston, Glamorgan, Wales Death 3 June 1920 (Age 64) Ilford, Essex, England Loading...
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Jenkin Davies
Birth 1 November 1824 42 31 Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales Death 14 September 1893 (Age 68) Englefield, Berkshire, England Loading...
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9 years wife |
Martha Wiltshire
Birth 1834 Studley, Wiltshire, England Death 5 February 1898 (Age 64) Park House, Clapcot, Wallingford, Berkshire, England Loading...
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2 years #1 son |
Jenkin Wiltshire Davies
Birth between January 1858 and March 1858 33 24 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 5 January 1936 (Age 78) 11 New Lane Hill, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, England Loading...
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3 years #2 daughter |
Anna Wiltshire Davies
Birth 14 September 1860 35 26 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 13 December 1915 (Age 55) Wallingford, Berkshire, England Loading...
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2 years #3 daughter |
Martha Wiltshire Davies
Birth between October 1862 and December 1862 37 28 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death between October 1923 and December 1923 (Age 61) Christchurch Rd, Christchurch, Hampshire, England Loading...
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21 months #4 daughter |
Mary Wiltshire Davies
Birth between July 1864 and September 1864 39 30 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 11 February 1934 (Age 69) Wallingford, Berkshire, England Loading...
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22 months #5 son |
William Wiltshire Davies
Birth 25 April 1866 41 32 Wickcroft Farm, Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 31 March 1921 (Age 54) Bristol Mental Hospital, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Loading...
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23 months #6 daughter |
Ellen Wiltshire Davies
Birth between April 1868 and June 1868 43 34 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 3 February 1947 (Age 78) Brentford Rd, Brentford, Middlesex, England Loading...
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Miriam Wiltshire Davies
Birth between April 1870 and June 1870 45 36 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 1 March 1917 (Age 46) Langley Farm, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, England Loading...
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21 months #8 son |
Richard Wiltshire Davies
Birth between January 1872 and March 1872 47 38 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 26 December 1903 (Age 31) Reading, Berkshire, England Loading...
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22 months #9 daughter |
Charlotte Wiltshire Davies
Birth 19 October 1873 48 39 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 15 November 1945 (Age 72) Loading...
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17 months #10 son |
Henry Wiltshire Davies
Birth between April 1875 and June 1875 50 41 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 12 May 1886 (Age 11) Englefield, Berkshire, England Loading...
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21 months #11 son |
George Wiltshire Davies
Birth between January 1877 and March 1877 52 43 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 28 May 1938 (Age 61) Bradfield, Berkshire, England Loading...
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18 months #12 daughter |
Gwenllian Wiltshire Davies
Birth between July 1878 and September 1878 53 44 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 31 December 1884 (Age 6) Englefield, Berkshire, England Loading...
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Rhys Wiltshire Davies
Birth between October 1879 and December 1879 54 45 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death between April 1947 and June 1947 (Age 67) Brentford Rd, Brentford, Middlesex, England Loading...
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Margaret Wiltshire Davies
Birth October 1881 56 47 Englefield, Berkshire, England Death 16 June 1882 (Age 8 months) Englefield, Berkshire, England Loading...
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| Source | Ron Davies web site Publication: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net Text: This Individual was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/individual.php?pid=I146 Quality of data: primary evidence |
| Christening | Parish Register - Ystradyfogwg St. John - Baptisms Publication: Copy of Entry made 2002 Copy made during visit to GRO in October 2002. This Source was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/source.php?sid=S25 Citation details: p.15 No.113 Quality of data: primary evidence Note: William Jenkins, Minister |
| Occupation | Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle Publication: Photocopy from microfilm Obtained by Carolyn Boulton August 2002 This Source was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/source.php?sid=S98 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 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 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 Photocopy of p.47 (relating to the stand No. 53) and map of the Show site This Source was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/source.php?sid=S99 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 Council s" Text: Jenkin Davies, elected member of the Berkshire County Council for the electoral district of Bradfield. See image below. Quality of data: primary evidence |
| 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. Quality of data: primary evidence |
| From Autograph Book of Charlotte Wiltshire Davies I162 | Research by Colin Davies Citation details: From Autograph Book of Charlotte Wiltshire Davies I162 Text: Rec'd from Colin as e-mail attachment 13 Oct 2008 Quality of data: primary evidence |
| For Best Four Acres of Swedes | Research by Colin Davies Citation details: From meeting with Helen Hawes Oct 2008 Text: Rec'd from Colin by e-mail 15 Oct 2008 Quality of data: primary evidence |
| Marriage | Ron Davies web site Publication: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net Citation details: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php ?famid=F90 Text: This Family was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php?famid=F90 Quality of data: primary evidence |
| Marriage | Parish Register - Merthyr Mawr St. Teilo - Marriages Publication: Copy of Entry This Source was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/source.php?sid=S92 Citation details: Page 6, Entry No. 11, 1854 Quality of data: primary evidence |
| Marriage | Ron Davies web site Publication: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net Citation details: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php ?famid=F90 Text: This Family was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php?famid=F90 Quality of data: primary evidence |
| Marriage | Parish Register - Merthyr Mawr St. Teilo - Marriages Publication: Copy of Entry This Source was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/source.php?sid=S92 Citation details: Page 6, Entry No. 11, 1854 Quality of data: primary evidence |
| Marriage | Will & Testament of Jenkin DAVIES (146) Publication: Made 8 Feb 1890, Probate granted 29 Nov 1893 This Source was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/source.php?sid=S75 Text: See transcription under "Will" for Jenkin. |
| Marriage | Ron Davies web site Publication: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net Citation details: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php ?famid=F11 Text: This Family was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php?famid=F11 Quality of data: primary evidence |
| Marriage | Will & Testament of Jenkin DAVIES (146) Publication: Made 8 Feb 1890, Probate granted 29 Nov 1893 This Source was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/source.php?sid=S75 Text: See transcription under "Will" for Jenkin. |
| Marriage | Ron Davies web site Publication: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net Citation details: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php ?famid=F11 Text: This Family was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/family.php?famid=F11 Quality of data: primary evidence |
| Residence | Birth Certificate - Bridgend District, Glamorgan Publication: Certified Copy of Entry of Birth Citation details: 1855 Entry No.265 Quality of data: primary evidence Note: Birth of twin sons Ebenezer and Ezra |
| 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 Text: RG9 Pce-744 Fo-52 Pg-11 Sch-56 Wickcroft Farm 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. |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1871 England & Wales Publication: Ancestry Plus Website Citation details: RG10_Pc-1277_Fo-98_Pg-6 Sch-29 Quality of data: primary evidence Note: 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 but not yet identified).. |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1891 England & Wales Publication: Research by various individuals using Record Office microfiche & Ancestry.Plus 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. Quality of data: primary evidence |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1861 England & Wales Text: RG9 Pce-744 Fo-52 Pg-11 Sch-56 Wickcroft Farm 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. |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1871 England & Wales Publication: Ancestry Plus Website Citation details: RG10_Pc-1277_Fo-98_Pg-6 Sch-29 Quality of data: primary evidence Note: 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 but not yet identified).. |
| Residence | Census Returns - 1891 England & Wales Publication: Research by various individuals using Record Office microfiche & Ancestry.Plus 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. Quality of data: primary evidence |
| 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 18 93 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 asMarthaWiltshire 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 | Death Certificate - Tilehurst, Reading District, Berkshire Publication: Certified Copy of Entry of Death Citation details: 1893 Entry No. 347 Quality of data: primary evidence |
| Death | Obituary - Berkshire Chronicle Publication: Photocopy from microfilm Obtained by Carolyn Boulton August 2002 This Source was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/source.php?sid=S98 Citation details: 16 Sep 1893 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. Quality of data: primary evidence Note: Source Ref. 86 See Actual Text |
| Death | Obituary - Reading Mercury Citation details: Sat. 16 Sept. 1893 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 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 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 Quality of data: primary evidence Note: Research by Carolyn Boulton, Reading August 2002 |
| Burial | Burial Index - Berkshire Publication: Look-ups by members of BFHS Search by David Wright (BFHS) 6 Mar 2002 This Source was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/source.php?sid=S39 Note: "Age 68" |
| Burial | Parish Register - Englefield St. Mark's - Burials Publication: Copy of Entry This Source was downloaded from: https://clan-davies.kiwitrees.net/source.php?sid=S93 Citation details: No. 641 Quality of data: primary evidence |
| 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/ Quality of data: primary evidence |
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