Papers, 1849-1927, of the Simons family, including a diary of William Simons, 1849; a commonplace book, 1891, of Elsie Simons; letters, 1893, relating to the Dolgellau gold mines; probate copies of wills, 1908-1927; and an issue of The Merthyr Express, 29 April 1982, with an article on the family.
Simons Family Papers,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 SIMONS
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls003844539(alternative) ANW
- Dates of Creation
- 1849-1982 (mainly 1849-1927) /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- 1 box
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Simons family were practicing solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, from 1852 to 1945. Before coming to Merthyr Tydfil, William Simons (1813-1893) was Registrar on the North Wales circuit. He also invested money in gold mining. He was married to Clara Maria Simons (died c. 1927), and they had at least one daughter, Elsie.
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Acquisition Information
Deposited by Mr Dennis Simons, West Ashton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, 1982.
Note
The Simons family were practicing solicitors in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, from 1852 to 1945. Before coming to Merthyr Tydfil, William Simons (1813-1893) was Registrar on the North Wales circuit. He also invested money in gold mining. He was married to Clara Maria Simons (died c. 1927), and they had at least one daughter, Elsie.
Title supplied from contents of fonds.
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy of the summary is available in Minor Lists and Summaries, 1983, p. 42, at the National Library of Wales. The summary is available online.
Archivist's Note
April 2003
Compiled by Rhys Jones for the ANW project. The following source was used to compile this description: National Library of Wales, Minor Lists and Summaries, 1983.
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Usual copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal Information
Action: All records deposited at the National Library of Wales have been retained..
Custodial History
The papers relate to the ancestors of the depositor.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
Additional Information
Published
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