My Ancestors Lived in Borth-Y-Gest
My Great Great Grandfather had a shipyard in Borth-y-Gest. I believe there were four shipbuilders there and he was one of these. His name was William Griffith and he lived in Glyn Terrace, Borth y Gest.
That branch of my family lived there for many years and my Grandmother - Catherine Mary Griffith was born there in 1876.
I have been to Borth-Y-Gest several times during for past few years and find it simply beautiful. I feel that I have a strong affinity there.
Unfortunately I haven't been able to go further back in my family history beyond William Griffith. If anyone out there can go further back, I would love to hear from them.
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RE: RE: My Ancestors Lived in Borth-Y-Gest
In 1862 the Barque 'Pride of Wales' was built in Borth-y-Gest on the instructions of David Morris - and my GGGrandfather. Later my Grandfather, Henry Hughes wrote about his voyages in the ship to S America & West Indies. It so happens that on 21st April 25 relatives & friends of the people connected to the Pride of Wales are meeting for lunch at the Madog Yacht Club, Porthmadog......can you join us? - The ship's captain was Capt. J.J. Griffith - the same family???
Comment from David Hughes on Monday, 11th April 2011.