My Great Granddad And Grandmother
Hello to all.
I am looking into my family history.
I know my grandfather, William John Palmer, was born at Garnant on 27 October 1904, his parents are listed as Hannah Palmer, formerly Thomas, and James Palmer, Engine Driver in Colliery. They resided at Garnand Hill, Garnant.
Could anyone give me any other information about them?
If anyone there is related to me or knows my family line I would love to hear from you. Or photos of the time.
I was adopted when my mother died so this is a long road for me to travel.
Many thanks.
Ann
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RE: RE: My Great Granddad And Grandmother
Hi there Ann,
I was raised in Garnant until after I was married in 1968. My grandmother was friendly witha couple who were members of the same spititulist church. I believe the gentleman's first name was Emrys, who worked with my Dad who lived until 1982
You say they could have lived at an address you call Garnant Hill. I believe you could be reffering to Garnant Road which was changed to Bryncethyn Road before I was born. This road is all hill from the time it left the main road all the way up to the Barren Mountain. At the end of this road was a working mine called the Cawder Mine. which ran at the time you think your relative was a colliery engine driver.
Best of Luck Adrian Herdman
Comment from Name withheld on Tuesday, 30th December 2008.