Griffiths Family of Wild Mill, near Bridgend, Papers

Scope and Content

Deeds, probate records and associated papers.

Administrative / Biographical History

Isaac Griffiths, born c1815 in Llandeilo, was the miller at Wild Mill, Coity, Bridgend by 1841. He married his first wife, Mary Ann Rees, the daughter of William Rees of Penyfai, in 1842. They had at least two children, William Rice Griffiths and David Jones Griffiths. Mary Ann died in 1846 and in 1851 Isaac married his second wife, Lydia Williams. Isaac died in 1874, leaving his estate to his wife. Lydia died in 1891.

Arrangement

Chronological

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Acquisition Information

Donated by a descendant of the family, Sep 2016.

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Good condition

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Louise Hunt for Glamorgan Archives.

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All records which meet the collection policy of Glamorgan Archives have been retained.

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