Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Richard Richards (1884-1947) - my great grandfather


At Easter, Dad and I visited the grave of Richard, his wife Celia, and their son Thomas at Llantwit Cemetery outside Neath. The tombstone was quite overgrown so we cleared it a bit so at least we could read the inscription.


Thomas was one of twins, his other twin Jack apparently eventually left Wales and settled in Jersey and that is a strand of the family we need to connect with at some point and may have some family history to share. We don't know how Thomas died but it must have been tragic as he was only 19. My grandfather Richard, his brother, must have felt the pain. 

The tombstone states:

Richard Richards
Died Feb 1st 1947

Also Celia his wife
Died Sept 29th 1954

Also Thomas their son
Died Feb 26th 1935
Aged 19 years