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The Jelly Family of Blaina

Details of what I have learned so far about my ancestors on my paternal grandfather's side of the family.
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A recap on this story

A recap on this story

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― In 2004 I decided to start to trace my family history on my father's side of the family as I didn't know anything about them.The trail eventually led me first of all to a cousin in South Wales, one of Reg's daughters. She kindly wrote back to me with... (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Sep 5th, 2011
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Norman and Molly (nee Talbott) Jelly

Norman and Molly (nee Talbott) Jelly

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― Molly was born on 11 April 1915 at Moreton Campden.Norman was born on 23 October 1915 at 28 Alexandra Street, Blaina.Norman moved to Moreton in Marsh, in the North Cotswolds, where he was employed as a domestic footman (junior to a butler) at... (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Sep 4th, 2011
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Graham and Irene (nee Tucker) Jelly

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― Irene Margaret Tucker was born 30 June 1927 in hospital. The birth certificate states that she was ‘Lying in hospital’. Irene was the daughter of Edith Eleanor (nee Dannatt) and William Tucker – a police constable. Their address is given as... (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Sep 3rd, 2011
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Graham and Norah (nee Cooper) Jelly

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― On the 1911 census (pre-Norah’s birth) her mother and father – Harold and Martha – were living at School House, Loxwood, Billinghurst. Harold was born in Hyde, Cheshire and was an Elementary School Teacher Head. Martha was born in Blackburn,... (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Sep 2nd, 2011
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Leslie and Mildred (nee Poole ) Jelly

Leslie and Mildred (nee Poole ) Jelly

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― The 1881 census (pre-Mildred’s birth) it shows Winifred as a two year old child living with her parents – George and Emily Oliver – in Llangynidr. George was from St Fagan, Glamorganshire and Emily was from St Pancras, Middlesex. There is also... (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Sep 1st, 2011
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Horace and Elsie (nee Horler) Jelly

Horace and Elsie (nee Horler) Jelly

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― 1871 census (pre Elsie's birth) shows the family living in Midsomer Norton.1881 census (pre Elsie's birth) shows the family living at Fore Road, Midsomer Norton. George (37); Martha (36); James (15); Albert (13); John (11); George (8); Frank (3) and... (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Aug 31st, 2011
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Phyllis Jelly

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― Phyllis was born on 10 March 1902 at 29 Abertillery Road, Blaina.Sadly, she died from Pneumonia on 29 October 1902 at the same address, her father William was in attendance. (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Aug 31st, 2011
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Reginald and Ivy (nee Poulton) Jelly

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― The 1891 census (pre Ivy's birth) shows the family were living with a Charles and Charlotte Harrison and their family at 16 Mount Pleasant, Aberystruth. Joseph (26); Elizabeth (18); Alice (9 mths). Joseph was a tinworker.Reginald was born on 19... (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Aug 30th, 2011
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William and Sarah (nee Rees, Band) Jelly

William and Sarah (nee Rees, Band) Jelly

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― For details of William up until this date please see the previous day on this blog. This is now onto William's second marriage (to my mother)Sarah was born 27 November 1910 at Penllineau, Silian, Lampeter and was the daughter of Edward and Sarah Band... (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Aug 29th, 2011
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William and Sarah (nee Davies) Jelly

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― 1861 census (pre Sarah's birth) shows the family living at Albert St, Llanover, Blaenavon. John (42); Sarah (37); Sarah (12); John (10); Edward P (8); Hugh (7) and Mary E (3). John Snr is a miner.1871 census (pre Sarah's birth) shows the family... (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Aug 28th, 2011
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William and Margaret (nee Evans) Jelly

William and Margaret (nee Evans) Jelly

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― William – my grandfather - was born on 3 February 1873 at Hope Street, Blaina. Margaret was born on 10 March 1874 at Cwm Celyn, Blaina. She was the daughter of Thomas and Dinah (nee Davies) Evans. Her father was a coal miner at the time of her... (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Aug 28th, 2011
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William and Emily (nee Wright) Jelly

William and Emily (nee Wright) Jelly

The Jelly Family of Blaina ― William originated from Frome, Somerset and was the son of William Jelly - labourer. It seems that he was born around 1820. Emily also originated from Somerset and was the daughter of William Wright – turner. Various census records differ, some... (more)
 Purple Patch ― Posted on Aug 28th, 2011