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Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
08/03/1877 Forest Fach
Colliery
Explosion. 21 burned to
death. Report of incident.
Inquest opened
09/03/1877 3 5
08/03/1877 Forest Fach
Colliery
Explosion. 21 burned to
death. Report of incident.
Inquest opened
16/03/1877 3 2
Ace Elizabeth 08/03/1877 Laleston 62 yrs Launderess 16/03/1877 3 5
Alexander Mr. R. 06/02/1877 Monkton - East.
At son's
residence
83 yrs 09/02/1877 2 4
Allen David Walter 28/03/1877 Ty Gwynedd,
Cardiff
19 yrs Formerly of Bridgend 06/04/1877 3 3
Andrews Winifred
Ellen
10/01/1877 Llantwit Major 14 mths Youngest daughter of
William Andrews -
postmaster
12/01/1877 2 5
Andrews Margaret 29/10/1877 Cefn Cribbwr 7 yrs Daughter of John
Andrews - labourer.
02/11/1877 3 2
Andrews Mary 19/12/1877 3 Crown Row,
Maesteg
62 yrs Widow of the late William
Andrews - schoolmaster.
21/12/1877 3 7
Ansell Mary Ann 10/08/1877 Abercerdin,
Llandyfodwg
23 yrs Wife of William Ansell -
potter.
17/08/1877 2 7
Arnott John 08/11/1877 East Village,
Cowbridge
11 yrs Eldest son of Ivor Arnott. 16/11/1877 2 2
Deaths taken from Glamorgan Gazette 1877
BMD's for 31/08/1877 are limited due to extensive reporting of major floods across the region.
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Arthur Thomas Jan 1877 Sebastopol,
Victoria, Australia
Died at boarding house
of Mrs Ramsey,
(daughter of Mr. Thomas
Earl of St. Mary Hill,
Bridgend).
23/03/1877 2 7
Austin David 06/12/1877 Porthcawl 1 yr Son of David Austin -
blacksmith.
07/12/1877 2 7
Baggs Thomas 21/04/1877 Pen y Bryn,
Bettws
79 yrs Gardener 04/05/1877 2 4
Baker Sabinea
Winifred
Beatrice
29/03/1877 Tynewydd Row,
Llangeinor
9.5 mths Daughter of William
Baker - packer on railway
30/03/1877 3 5
Barber John 07/06/1877 New Road,
Porthcawl
54 yrs General dealer. 15/06/1877 2 2
Barron John 28/09/01877 Park Terrace,
Newcastle
13 hrs Son of Patrick Barron 28/09/1877 3 4
Barry (Infant) Lodging House at
Gilbert Place
"Babe" Alleged murder Mother charged with
murdering and
concealing the birth of
her child.
27/07/1877 3 1
Barton Caroline 04/05/1877 Llanelly (sic) Had mackerel for
supper on the
night. Became ill
and died on
Friday last.
Sister of Teddy O'Lynn,
came to Llanelly on
Thursday week in
connection with the
Diorama of Ireland.
11/05/1877 2 7
Bell Ivon 02/06/1877 Glan Llynfi
House, Maesteg -
residence of his
uncle.
12 yrs Beloved son of John Bell -
contractor.
08/06/1877 3 6
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Bennett Lewis (Mr) 30/07/1877 Nantybrane, St.
Nicholas
74th year Formerly of
Southerndown.
Deceased is much
lamented by a large
circle of relatives and
friends.
10/08/1877 3 7
Bevan Mary Ann 15/01/1877 Shelone Road,
Briton Ferry
7 yrs Croup Only daughter of
Christopher Bevan -
attendant at Vernon
House private asylum
19/01/1877 2 6
Bevan John 29/07/1877 Aberkenfig 77 yrs 10/08/1877 3 7
Beynon Thomas 06/09/1877 Lisworney 22 yrs Son of George Beynon -
farmer.
14/09/1877 4 2
Beynon William 14/09/1877 Nottage 82 yrs Farmer. 21/09/1877 3 1
Bird George 21/06/1877 Caroline-street,
Bridgend
62 yrs After a brief
illness.
Stationer. Deceased was
much respected.
22/06/1877 3 5
Blemy Thomas Friday morning
- 06/04/1877
Gilfach Goch Sudden death -
stomach pain at
work. Ulceration
and perforation of
stomach.
Leaves widow and large
family. Collier. Inquest
held. Verdict: death from
natural causes.
13/04/1877 3 2
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Blyton George 01/09/1877 The Granary
House, Wildmill,
Bridgend
24 hour illness Following the disastrous
floods of 28th August
when he saw all his stock
washed away, he
overtaxed himself. Of a
delicate constitution. Left
wife and children.
(23/11/1877 Pg 1 Col 3
Solicitor's notice to
creditors).
07/09/1877 2 6
Borgnet Alfred 22/06/1877 Morriston Verdict: Suicide
by hanging.
Manager of Messrs
Vivian and sons, Spelter
Works, Morriston….
Prevailing depression in
the trade had affected his
spirits. Inquest held.
29/06/1877 2 4
Boundy Martin 14/03/1877 Kenfig Hill 16 mths Son of William Boundy,
collier
16/03/1877 3 5
Bowden William 07/02/1877 Maesteg -
Cymmer tunnel
Crushed by falling
stone.
Commonly called "Bill
Devon". Inquest held
06/02/1877. Verdict:
Accidental Death.
09/02/1877 3 1
Bowen George 08/02/1877 Ty yn y Cernal,
Llangonoyd
73 yrs Collier 23/02/1877 2 4
Bowen Janet 22/05/1877 Garth-terrace,
Maesteg
Widow of Thomas Bowen
- gardener. "Deeply
respected…"
25/05/1877 2 1
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Bowen William 27/11/1877 9, Edwards
Court, Maesteg
77 yrs 07/12/1877 2 7
Boyer Tom 13/02/1877 Gilvach Goch 8 mths Son of Charles Boyer -
Collier
23/02/1877 2 4
Brazel David John 23/12/1877 35, Commercial
Street, Maesteg
1 yr Son of David Brazel -
pickler in tin works.
28/12/1877 2 6
Brewer Annie 07/03/1877 Narbeth 3 yrs From scalding
injuries
Daughter of Mr G P
Brewer, Manager of The
London and Provincial
Bank. Fell into a boiler of
water.
09/03/1877 3 4
Briggs R. (Jun.) Tuesday
aftermoon
(22/01/1877)
Harris's
Navigation
Colliery near
Quaker's Yard.
26 yrs Of Cardiff - Cambria
Villa. Column of info,
mainly relating to his
companion G. W. H.
Brogden. See also Pg 3
Col 7.
26/01/1877 2 3
Brill Zilpha 11/03/1877 Commercial
Street, Maesteg
76 yrs Widow of William Brill -
coachman
16/03/1877 3 5
Brimble Sarah 30/04/1877 Blackmill 56 yrs Wife of James Brimble,
labourer
04/05/1877 2 4
Brock (Mrs) 13/06/1877 At her residence -
Brynsifi,
Swansea
Wife of Mr. G. B. Brock.
Sister to the Lord Justice
James. Several families
in Swansea and South
Wales will be in
mourning.
15/06/1877 2 6
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Brooke Blanche
Lucy Sillence
10/04/1877 Penge 5 mths Daughter of Mr. T. D.
Brooke
13/04/1877 3 1
Brown Mary 01/06/1877 Newcastle,
Bridgend.
3 mths Daughter of James
Brown - mason.
08/06/1877 3 6
Brunt Edward 10/03/1877 Near Pontypridd
Railway station
Verdict -
Accidental death
Walked in front of
engine. Inquest held
16/03/1877 2 4
Bryant Margaret
Hannah
06/08/1877 Gilfach Goch 15 mths Daughter of William
Bryant - collier.
10/08/1877 3 7
Carey Thomas 12/09/1877 Park Terrace,
Newcastle
43 yrs Labourer. 14/09/1877 4 2
Carrick Harriet 09/05/1877 Brynmenin 1 yr 7
mths
Injuries caused by
clothes catching
fire. Verdict:
Accidental death.
Inquest held (18/05/1877
Pg 2 Col 6). (Further info
in article).
11/05/1877 3 4
Chappell Sarah 14/12/1877 Aberkenfig 87 yrs 21/12/1877 3 7
Chappell Jesse 21/12/1877 Aberkenfig 14 wks Son of Charles Chappell -
collier.
28/12/1877 2 6
Chard Albert
Charles
09/06/1877 Llanblethian 2 yrs Son of James Chard - tin
plate worker.
15/06/1877 2 2
Clews (Boy) Saturday
evening
(06/05/1877)
Cardiff. 7 yrs Living at 20, Bedford
Street, playing near The
Rhymney railway station.
Knocked down by train
and killed.
11/05/1877 2 7
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Cloak Mr. N. S. 23/05/1877 Aberavon (old) Died following
lingering illness.
For many years a
resident of Aberavon and
was highly respected.
25/05/1877 3 2
Coath Robert 21/06/1877 Newton Nottage 16 hrs Son of Robert Crath -
Inland Revenue Office.
(See births same page
and column)
29/06/1877 2 3
Cocklin Julia 07/10/1877 The sewer near
Crockherbtown
Lock, Cardiff
Child Parents live in Mill Lane.
Canal drained into sewer
for maintenance. Child
fell through a trap into
sewer and drowned.
(Further info in article).
12/10/1877 3 2
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Connell Frank John
(Capt.)
23/09/1877 Lave's Hotel,
Haymarket,
London
Verdict:
Temporary
Insanity.
Of Cardiff. Found dead
on his bed. Bled to death
from knife wound to wrist.
Inquest held at
Westminster Workhouse,
London on 25th. He was
a Staff Official and the
Paymaster to pensioners
of the Bridgend division.
Had been asked by War
Office to explain
overspend of £300 of
public money.
28/09/1877 2 4
Connor John 07/04/1877 Aberkenfig 51 mths Labourer 13/04/1877 3 1
Cook Thomas 11/06/1877 3 Cavan Row ,
Maesteg
3 mths Son of Thomas Cook -
inkeeper.
15/06/1877 2 2
Cook (Dr.) (probably)
Pencoed.
"Greenfield" ?
Auctioneers
announcement of sale of
land and buildings
21/09/1877 1 2
Cooke John 31/01/1877 Bridgend Ill for some time. Agent: Ewenny Estates.
(?Same as John Cooke,
Pg 3 Col 4). (Further info
in article)
02/02/1877 3 3
Cooper Elizabeth 08/10/1877 Quarella Road,
Bridgend
24 yrs Wife of Samuel Cooper 12/10/1877 2 3
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Cornelius Cecilia 11/08/1877 South Cornelly. 3 yrs Daughter of Thomas
Cornelius
17/08/1877 2 7
Coulin Edwin 25/11/1877 Oldcastle,
Bridgend
10 yrs Son of Anslow Coulin -
hawker.
30/11/1877 3 7
Cox William 07/12/1877 Maesteg Verdict:
Accidental death.
Accident at Duffryn Pit on
6/12/1877. Fall of stove.
Cox badly injured.
Inquest report. (Further
info in article).
21/12/1877 3 2
Crock Ann 31/12/1876 Cefn Carvan. 53 yrs Beloved wife of William
Crock - farmer. Formerly
of Lisworney
12/01/1877 2 5
Cross Rachel 06/06/1877 Neath new river
railway viaduct
Jumped off bridge
into river.
Married woman.
Daughter of Mr Davies,
Butcher Arms, Old
Market Street, Neath.
(Further info in article).
See also 29/06/1877 Pg
3 Col 3 - Inquest report -
adjourned.
08/06/1877 3 6
Cummins Robert 01/02/1877 Llantwit Major 73 yrs 09/02/1877 2 4
Dalby Emma 07/12/1877 Porthcawl 17 mths Daughter of Charles
Dalby - station master.
14/12/1877 3 6
Dalby Charles 22/12/1877 Stormy,
Tythegstone
2 yrs Son of Francis Dalby -
switch man.
28/12/1877 2 6
David Daniel 23/03/1877 Treoes 82 yrs 06/04/1877 3 3
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
David John 29/03/1877 St. Hilary 67 yrs 06/04/1877 3 3
David Hannah 30/03/1877 Broadland-fach 88 yrs Wife of William David 06/04/1877 3 3
David Margaret 07/04/1877 Coity Rd,
Bridgend
65 yrs Wife of John David,
farmer
13/04/1877 3 1
David Margaret 07/04/1877 Coity Road,
Bridgend
65 yrs Wife of John David -
farmer.
13/04/1877 3 1
David Richard 24/04/1877 St Brides Mayor 74 yrs 27/04/1877 3 4
David Catherine 29/04/1877 Kenfig Hill Verdict: Died from
disease of the
heart.
Wife of John David.
Confined for 3 weeks
feeling unwell. Inquest
held.
11/05/1877 3 4
David John Of Aburthin (sic) . Notice
from solicitors re: Claims
against the estates of
either John or Jane
David.
18/05/1877 2 1
David Jane Of Aburthin (sic ). Notice
from solicitors re: Claims
against the estates of
either John or Jane
David.
18/05/1877 2 1
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
David Sarah 06/05/1877 Victoria Inn,
Bridgend.
51 yrs Wife of the late John
David. "Beloved wife…"
N.B. Mistakenly reported
as Mary David in the
previous week, i.e.
18/05/1877 page 3 col. 3
25/05/1877 2 1
David Elizabeth
Ann
19/05/1877 South Cornelly. 14 mths Daughter of Jenkin
David.
25/05/1877 2 1
David Sarah 22/06/1877 Curlew Street,
Llantwit Major
38 yrs Wife of John David -
labourer.
29/06/1877 2 3
David Thomas 07/09/1877 Pyle 22 yrs Son of James David -
blacksmith. Had an
accident in Swansea and
confined to bed for
eighteen months.
14/09/1877 4 2
David Thomas 07/09/1877 Pyle 22 yrs Stoker. 14/09/1877 4 2
David Thomas 07/10/1877 Coity 74 yrs 12/10/1877 2 3
David Margaret 20/10/1877 Coity 13 days Daughter of Richard
David - blacksmith.
26/10/1877 2 4
David Ogley "during the last
week"
Neath "old" Died suddenly. Of Cwmdu foundry.
Respected inhabitant and
enjoyed good health until
a few days before his
death.
30/11/1877 3 4
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
David John Evans Aberavon 27 yrs Consumption. Eldest son of John David
J. P. (See also
07/12/1877 Pg 3 Col 5 -
reference to funeral held
'Monday last' (?3rd Dec).
30/11/1877 3 5 & 7
David John Cowbridge 91 yrs Carpenter. 14/12/1877 3 2
Davies 31/12/1876 4 mths Suddenly of
convulsions
Infant daughter of Mr.
Davies - cashier NP bank
Cowbridge
05/01/1877 2 5
Davies Philip Neath One of the oldest and
most energetic members
of the Neath Town
Council.
26/01/1877 2 7
Davies William 05/02/1877 Nantybwch Seized by attack
of Paralysis and
expired.
Collier. 09/02/1877 3 4
Davies David
Richard
10/02/1877 Tondu Excessive
drinking
Master mason. Long
inquest report
16/02/1877 2 7
Davies William John 13/03/1877 Gilfach Goch 7 yrs Son of William Davies
deceased
16/03/1877 3 5
Davies Eleanor 13/03/1877 19, Park Street,
Maesteg
5 mths Daughter of William
Davies - blocklayer
16/03/1877 3 5
Davies Jennet 12/04/1877 Cowbridge 81 yrs Widow of David Davies -
bookseller
27/04/1877 3 4
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Davies (Mrs) 11/05/1877 Ferryside. Very suddenly
from heart
disease.
Widow of the late Mr.
Davies, jeweller, of
Carmarthen and Neath.
"Greatly respected…"
18/05/1877 3 2
Davies Catherine 22/05/1877 19 Queen Street,
Bridgend.
62 yrs After a long
illness.
Wife of David Davies -
currier.
01/06/1877 2 4
Davies Jonathan 07/06/1877
(yesterday)
Garth Pit. Knocked down
and run over by
tram.
Labourer. 08/06/1877 3 3
Davies Catherine 05/06/1877 Cwmgarw 34 yrs Wife of William Davies -
pig dealer.
15/06/1877 2 2
Davies Martha 26/06/1877 Aberkenfig 9 yrs Daughter of William
Davies - shoemaker.
29/06/1877 2 3
Davies Caroline
Mary
08/07/1877 Aberia,
Penrhyndeudraet
h, Merionethshire
18 yrs Eldest daughter of Lewis
Davies esq.
20/07/1877 3 2
Davies (Mrs) Cymmer Wife of Dr. Davies of
Cymmer. Brief report of
funeral.
28/09/1877 3 7
Davies 18/10/1877 44 Commercial
Street, Maesteg
infant Infant son of Charles
Davies - shoe maker.
26/10/1877 2 4
Davies Betty 17/11/1877 Ebbw Vale Row,
Cwmavon
84 yrs Burn to death (Further information in
article).
23/11/1877 3 4
Davies Phillip 30/11/1877 8, Church Street,
Maesteg
10 mths Son of Reuben Cadogan -
storekeeper.
07/12/1877 2 7
Davies George 01/12/1877 Newton Nottage 70 yrs Shipping agent. 07/12/1877 2 7
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Davies Maria 02/12/1877 Aberkenfig 61 yrs Wife of Noah Davies -
coker.
07/12/1877 2 7
Davies William 17/12/1877 Kenfig Hill 3 yrs Son fo Walter Davies. 21/12/1877 3 7
Davies Sarah 21/12/1877 Tynewydd,
Llandyfodwg
22 mths Daughter of David
Davies - collier.
28/12/1877 2 6
Davies Margaret
Gwenllian
22/12/1877 29, Tynewydd
Row, Llangeinor
5 wks Daughter of John Davies -
collier.
28/12/1877 2 6
Davies Anne 24/12/1877 Pentre, Rhondda
Valley
59 yrs Walking outside the rails
on the siding and hit by
train. Badly injured and
died a few hours later.
28/12/1877 3 5
Davies Sarah (Mrs) ?Victoria Inn,
Adare Street,
Bridgend
Auctioneer's
announcement of sale of
Household furniture.
28/09/1877 1 1
Davis Lillian 24/01/1877 Cowbridge 2 yrs Youngest daughter of
Ebenezer Davis -
bookseller
02/02/1877 3 4
Davis John 05/09/1877 New Inn,
Melyncryddan,
Neath
Taken ill from
inflammation of
the lungs.
Attending his customers
at 7am and died a few
hours later… For many
years cashier at Messrs
Evans and Bevan.
(14/09/1877 Pg 3 Col 3
Retraction as to cause of
death. Taken ill on Sat.
night)
07/09/1877 3 1
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Davis Sarah Anne 06/11/1877
(6th inst.) (sic)
Skewen, Neath 35 yrs After a few days
illness.
Beloved wife of the Rev.
Samuel Davis. Funeral
took place last Friday
(sic). Was very largely
attended by Ministers of
the Nonconformist body
as well as the public
generally.
09/11/1877 3 6
Davis Mary 24/12/1877 Kenfig Hill 15 mths Daughter of Walter Davis
- collier.
28/12/1877 2 6
Davis (Mrs) 11/09/1877 Daughter's
residence: Bryn-y-
Groes, Sketty
79th year Blaengwawr Aberdare 14/09/1877 4 2
Dawe Edward 30/09/1877 Cefn Cribwr 19 mths Son of John Dawe. 05/10/1877 3 2
Dixon Hannah 03/04/1877 Pwll-yr-helog 76 yrs Wife of Charles Dixon 06/04/1877 3 3
Donne Ann 23/08/1877 Red House,
Llanishin - at
brother's
residence
37th year Beloved wife of John
Donne, Mill-End Farm,
Coleford, Gloucester.
Only daughter of Thomas
Wride, Blue House,
Llanishin. Brother: Harry
Wride.
24/08/1877 2 7
Donolly William 10/11/1877 4 Maesteg Row,
Maesteg
7 yrs Son of Richard Donolly -
labourer.
16/11/1877 2 2
Donovan Daniel 20/04/1877 Fountain,
Newcastle
24 yrs Puddler 04/05/1877 2 4
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Dowse Andrew Aberavon 61 years Buried Monday
(26/02/1877) Energetic in
promoting
Oddfellowship…. For
years a constant member
of the Primitive
Methodists. Large
funeral.
02/03/1877 3 4
Drew William 01/07/1877 Off the Flat
Holmes, near
Cardiff
about 43
yrs
Drowning. Widower, a sawyer
employed by Messrs
Trayes, Docks. Went for
a cruise with Henry
Metcalfe, his son Henry,
William Williams, Robert
Riley and Frank Barrer.
Punt capsized (further
info in article).
06/07/1877 2 7
Earl Evan 22/01/1877 Queens Head,
Bridgend
3 mths Son of William 26/01/1877 3 3
Earl Mary Eleanor 13/12/1877 Queens Head
Inn, Bridgend
6 wks Infant daughter of Wm.
Earl
14/12/1877 3 6
Eddy James 25/12/1877 Nantymoel Row,
Llangeinor
60 yrs Miner. 28/12/1877 2 6
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Edmondes Eliza Marie 03/02/1877 Paris 72 yrs Widow of the late William
Edmondes of Cowbridge,
Glamorganshire and
eldest daughter of the
late Gabriel Bates, esq.
of Saumur Maine et
Loire, France and
formerly of Cowbridge
09/02/1877 2 4
Edmund Jane 07/10/1877 Lanblethian Mills,
near Cowbridge
41 yrs Wife of W. Edmund 12/10/1877 2 3
Edmunds Thomas 10/10/1877 Kenfig Hill 15 mths Son of James Edmunds 12/10/1877 2 3
Edmunds David 15/11/1877 Barrow-in-
Furness Works,
Barrow Collieries,
Bryncethin
Verdict:
Accidental death.
Son of Edmund
Edmunds - Tailor.
Accident during blasting.
Single man. (See also
long article 23/11/1877
Pg 2 Col 4 - Inquest
report).
16/11/1877 3 1
Edward Elizabeth 11/07/1877 Tythegstone 3 mths Daughter of Thomas
Edward.
13/07/1877 3 3
Edwards Elizabeth 07/01/1877 Kenfig, Pyle 73 yrs Wife of Lewis Edwards -
farmer
12/01/1877 2 5
Edwards Mary 01/02/1877 Penprisk,
Pencoed
26 yrs Daughter of Richard
Edwards - tailor
09/02/1877 2 4
Edwards 9/02/1877 Cowbridge 41 yrs Wife of Willam Edwards.
Tin Man.
16/02/1877 3 3
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Edwards Lewis 12/02/1877 Gilfach Goch 51 yrs Collier 23/02/1877 2 4
Edwards James 22/05/1877 Mardy Pit,
Pontypridd
Crushed under
coal.
Collier. 25/05/1877 3 2
Edwards James Maesteg - railway
line from Briton
Ferry to
Glyncorrwg.
Railway accident -
fell between
buffer.
Mason. Lived at
Maesteg. Inquest to be
held.
20/07/1877 3 6
Esau William 04/03/1877 Cwmavon Lower
Forge
Verdict - found
dead by daughter
Inquest held 09/03/1877 3 1
Evan Ann 25/03/1877 54, Bridgend
Road, Maesteg
61 yrs Wife of Nicholas Evans -
stone mason
30/03/1877 3 5
Evans Thomas 19/02/1877 Blackmill Infant Infant son of Henry
Evans - grocer
26/02/1877 2 4
Evans Daniel 23/05/1877 Hendre, Coity 1 day Son of Daniel Evans -
collier. Auctioneer's
announcement of sale of
implements etc
(08/06/1877 Pg 1 Col 1)
25/05/1877 2 1
Evans Esther 09/06/1877 Kenfig Hill 1 yr Daughter of Thomas
Evans - coker.
15/06/1877 2 2
Evans Warren 08/06/1877 Llandowlais farm,
Usk.
Found lying in a
brook.
Was subject to fits, an
inquest was held on
Monday.
15/06/1877 2 6
Evans Joshua 04/06/1877 Garth Terrace,
Maesteg
21 yrs Son of Daniel Evans -
tailor.
15/06/1877 2 2
Evans Elizabeth 08/06/1877 Kenfig Hill 1 yr Daughter of Thomas
Evans - collier.
15/06/1877 2 2
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Evans Sarah Aberavon 85 yrs One of two of the eldest
aborigines. The two
ladies married two
brothers.
27/07/1877 3 1
Evans Mary 21/08/1877 Lanharry 65 yrs Widow of Rev. John
Evans - Independent
Minister. 14/09/1877 -
Auctioneer's
announcement of sale of
household goods.(See
also 14/09/1877 Pg 1 Col
1)
24/08/1877 2 7
Evans (Little girl) 22/08/1877 Aberavon about 5
yrs
Drowned. Daughter of John Evans -
chimney sweep. Playing
near fiver at Penrhiew
and fell in. Body found
near The Mansel Tin
Works. Comment made
that it was high time the
authorities should do
something to prevent
further disasters. This
was the 2nd drowning.
24/08/1877 3 5
Evans Rachel (Mrs) 13/09/1877 At sister's
residence near
Carmarthen
37 yrs Sister of Enoch Rees,
Adare Street, Bridgend.
14/09/1877 4 2
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Evans Herbert E. 03/11/1877 Bute Merthyr Pit,
Rhondda Valley
18 yrs Fell off the stage or
'bond' while descending
the pit. Son of Mr.
Edward Evans of
Eaglebush. (Further info
in article). Mining
surveyor.
09/11/1877 3 6
Evans Captain
William
22/04/1877 At his residence
"Mount Pleasant"
Briton Ferry
81 yrs 04/05/1877 2 4
Fitzmaurice Charles Recently Port Talbot 19 yrs Son of Capt. Fitzmaurice -
harbour master
16/03/1877 3 5
Frederick Ann 12/01/1877 Lisworney 40 yrs Wife of Thomas
Frederick
26/01/1877 3 3
Fricker Lilian 12/10/1877 3, Quarella Road,
Bridgend
25 yrs Wife of Lewis Fricker. 19/10/1877 3 3
Gibbon Thomas 30/08/1877 Lamb Inn, Wick 46 yrs Carpenter. 07/09/1877 4 3
Gibbon Amy
Catherine
04/12/1877 31, Stratton
Street, Maesteg
4½ Daughter of David
Gibbon - collier.
07/12/1877 2 7
Gibson Mary Ann 29/01/1877 51, Britannia
Street, Maesteg
18 mths Daughter of John Gibson
- labourer.
02/02/1877 3 4
Giddy Richard Aberavon 80 yrs Father in law of the ex -
Mayor, Mr Young, and
father of Captain Giddy.
Buried 26/03/1877 at
Aberavon Cemetery
02/03/1877 3 4
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Godding George G. Ferndale 41 yrs Verdict: Suicide
while labouring
under temporary
insanity.
Photographer, lived at
Maesteg. Wife:
Catherine. Inquest report.
Drank cyanide of
potassium.
20/07/1877 3 7
Gooding Oliver John 13/12/1877 56, Commercial
Street, Maesteg
9 mths Son of late George
Gooding.
21/12/1877 3 7
Grace Florence 22/05/1877 -
died Tuesday
(sic) night at
11 o'clock.
Cwmavon 15
(nearly
16)
Fell when walking
home, drinking all
day on Monday
(sic).
Referred to as a 'youth'.
(Further info in article).
Inquest held… Jury
returned - their fees to
passed to the boy's
mother.
25/05/1877 3 2
Griffiths Jenkin
Thomas
16/02/1877 Lamb Inn,
Maesteg
3½ yrs Son of David Griffiths -
Blacksmith
23/02/1877 2 4
Griffiths Mary 26/03/1877 Cefn Cribbwr 70 yrs Wife of Robert Griffiths 30/03/1877 3 5
Griffiths Charlotte 03/04/1877 Coychurch
Village
9 wks Daughter of William
Griffiths - tailor. See also
David Griffiths same
article.
13/04/1877 3 1
Griffiths David 07/04/1877 Coychurch
Village
9 wks Son of William Griffiths -
tailor. See also Charlotte
Griffiths same article.
13/04/1877 3 1
Griffiths Catherine 27/05/1877 Kenfig Hill 1 yr Daughter of Evan
Griffiths - collier.
01/06/1877 2 4
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Griffiths 20/08/1877 Pencoed (?) 47 yrs Wife of Thomas Griffiths -
farmer (Pencoed)
24/08/1877 2 7
Griffiths Thomas 11/09/1877 Pyle 3 wks Son of Thomas Griffiths 14/09/1877 4 2
Griffiths Charlotte 15/09/1877 Pyle 1 mth Daughter of Thomas
Griffiths - collier.
21/09/1877 3 1
Griffiths John Aberavon 23 yrs After a very short
illness.
Of The 'Shakespeare'…
Death very generally
regretted by a large circle
of relatives and friends.
16/11/1877 3 4
Griffiths 16/11/1877 Evil Fach,
Cwmavon
20 mths Verdict: Natural
causes.
Daughter of William and
Ann Griffiths. Inquest
report: Child died
suddenly the previous
night.
23/11/1877 3 4
Griffiths (Mrs) 12/06/1877 Caradock House,
Aberavon
82nd yr Suddenly. Found dead in bed. See
also Pg 2 Col 6
15/06/1877 2 2
Gronow William 09/11/1877 Porthcawl 1 yr Son of Evan Gronow. 16/11/1877 2 2
Guildford James 28/11/1877 Llandough, Nr.
Cowbridge
48 yrs 30/11/1877 3 7
Hall Alfred 11/01/1877 Cwmavon 17 yrs Brief, severe
illness
Son of Mr. A. Hall - band
master of 9th G. V. R. C.
(Further info on Pg 3 Col
5)
19/01/1877 2 6
Harding Ivor Richard 20/05/1877 Newton 1 day Son of Leyshon Harding -
butcher.
25/05/1877 2 1
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Harris James 11/09/1877 Llantwit Major 21 yrs 14/09/1877 4 2
Harris William 20/10/1877 Graig Row,
Nantymoel
32 yrs Stone mason. 26/10/1877 2 4
Harry Elizabeth 22/04/1877 Llantwit Major 79 yrs 27/04/1877 3 4
Harry John 22/06/1877 West Street,
Llantwit Major
70 yrs Mason 29/06/1877 2 3
Harry Cecil 09/07/1877 Llantwit Major 69 yrs Widow of John Harry.
See also Pg 3 Col 6
13/07/1877 3 3
Hart John 25/05/1877 Wyndham Pit,
Ogmore Valley.
Killed by stone
falling from roof.
Inquest verdict -
accidental death
01/06/1877 3 4
Hazell Richard 29/08/1877 Pwllandras,
Ynysawdre
12 yrs Son of T. Hazell - railway
labourer.
07/09/1877 4 3
Healy Mary 14/08/1877 Newport, High
Street, Pill-
gwenlly
Stabbed. Henry Elliot, seaman,
apprehended in Cardiff
and charged with fatal
stabbing. 24/08/1877 -
brief report that Henry
Elliot found guilty of
willful murder. (See also
24/08/1877 Pg 4 Col 5)
17/08/1877 3 5
Heatley James 26/10/1877 Kenfig Hill 75 yrs Engine driver. 26/10/1877 2 4
Hedley David Arthur 13/10/1877 Queen Street,
Neath
Youngest son of Mrs J.
C. Davies
26/10/1877 2 4
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Helder Samuel 15/09/1877 Henry Street,
Neath
Suicide. Found hanging in the
water closet at the rear of
the house. Recently lost
his job as an engine
driver on The Neath and
Brecon Railway, and
suffered domestic
bereavements.
21/09/1877 3 4
Hemming Samuel 08/09/1877 Worcester 81st yr Father of manager of
this paper. Deceased
had, through a long life,
enjoyed the esteem of a
wide circle of friends; and
his death is deeply
lamented by the surviving
members of his family.
May he rest in peace.
14/09/1877 4 2
Herbert Ann 28/01/1877 The Village,
Llangonoyd (sic)
84 yrs 02/02/1877 3 4
Hill Margaret 21/04/1877 Old Gate,
Llangunoyd (sic)
39 yrs Beloved wife of Josiah
Hill, Blacksmith
04/05/1877 2 4
Hill James 17/12/1877 Village,
Llangynoyd (sic)
7 mths Son of John Hill -
spinner.
21/12/1877 3 7
Hitchings Edith Mary 25/12/1877 Evan's town, Nr.
Aberkenfig
4 mths Daughter of William
Henry Hitchings.
28/12/1877 2 6
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Hobbs William 12/07/1877 Blue Street, Pyle 6 yrs Son of James Hobbs -
railway packer.
13/07/1877 3 3
Hocking Morgan 16/09/1877 Charles Row,
Maesteg
29 yrs Collier. 21/09/1877 3 1
Hocking Edward 15/12/1877 5, Charles Row,
Maesteg
2.5 yrs Son of late Morgan
Hocking.
21/12/1877 3 7
Hocking Mabel
Rachel
25/12/1877 Castle Street,
Maesteg
2 yrs Daughter of Robert
Hocking - painter.
28/12/1877 2 6
Hodges Alfred 31/08/1877 11 Park Street,
Maesteg
44 yrs Collier. 07/09/1877 4 3
Hogan Edward Llantrisant Police
Station Cell
Verdict: Apoplexy
brought on by
excessive drinking
and exposure to
cold - failure of
heating & cell not
warm.
Inquiry into death
terminated on Saturday.
26/10/1877 3 1
Homfray John 29/06/1877 Cheltenham 84th yr Taken ill some
months ago.
Of Penlline Castle, near
Cowbridge. (Long article
of information plus
financial report).
06/07/1877 3 1
Hookey Nina Emily 30/04/1877 Lletai, Nr
Bridgend
9 wks Daughter of G I Hookey 04/05/1877 2 4
Hopkin William 05/12/1877 Porthcawl 6 yrs Son of Thomas Hopkin -
dock labourer.
07/12/1877 2 7
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Hopkin (Twm Nai) John 28/07/1877 Bryncethin 69 yrs He was singular amongst
his neighbours by his
quiet unobtrusive mode
of living.
10/08/1877 3 6
Hopkins Thomas 10/02/1876 Late of Nantymoel Hotel,
Nantymoel, in the parish
of Llandyfodwg. Trustees
announcement re claims
against the estate.
27/04/1877 1 2
Hopkins Charles 01/10/1877 Lysworney 73 yrs 05/10/1877 3 2
Hopkins 11/10/1877 At the collieries
belinging to Mr.
Bevan, Seven
Sisters Crynant,
Neath
Verdict:
Accidental death.
A fall occurred at the nine-
foot vein at 11pm.
Inquest held 13/10/1877
at The Red Lion,
Crynant.
19/10/1877 3 2
Hopkins Richard 28/11/1877 Aberkenfig 18 mths Son of Thomas Hopkins -
labourer.
07/12/1877 2 7
Hopkins Daniel
Edward
17/12/1877 Llwynderis,
Llangonoyd (sic)
19 mths Son of David Hopkins -
collier.
21/12/1877 3 7
House Allan 02/02/1877 Rock Street,
Maesteg
47 yrs Tin man. 09/02/1877 2 4
Howell David 04/10/1877 Iscoed Farm City,
near Cowbridge
76 yrs 12/10/1877 2 3
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Howell Bery (sic) 13/12/1877 Ivy Cottage,
Maesteg
77 yrs Beloved wife of Rev.
Evan Howell. Mother of J.
Howell - timber
merchant, Maesteg.
21/12/1877 3 7
Howell Lucy Ann 22/12/1877 Margam 30 yrs Wife of T. F. Howell.
(Further info on Pg 3 Col
5).
28/12/1877 2 6
Howells Titus 09/11/1877 Brynmenin (sic) 38 yrs Tailor. 16/11/1877 2 2
Howells Alice 01/12/1877 Tytanglwst 64 yrs After long illness. Wife of Samuel Howells -
farmer.
07/12/1877 2 7
Hughes John Wednesday
week
Tynewydd Pit,
Troedyrhiew
Colliery, Porth,
Rhondda Valley
48 yrs Flooding in pit.
Verdict:
Manslaughter.
Long article on the
disaster. (See also the
following articles:
04/05/1877 Pg 2 Col4 &
Pg 3 Col 2, 11/05/1877
Pg 2 Col 3 & Pg 3 Col 3,
18/05/1877 Pg 3 Col 3,
25/05/1877 Pg 2 Col 1,
15/06/1877 Pg 3 Col 2,
13/07/1877 Pg 2 Col 6,
20/07/1877 Pg 2 Col 5 &
Pg 3
20/04/1877 2 6
Hurley Mary 10/03/1877 Commercial
Street, Maesteg
57 yrs Wife of Job Hurley -
builder
16/03/1877 3 5
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Isaac Mary Ann 08/11/0877 At uncle's
residence (M.
Tutton,
Bryncerrig,
Swansea)
21 yrs Eldest daughter of Daniel
& Mary Isaac.
16/11/1877 2 2
James John William Wednesday
morning
(17/01/1877)
At his residence:
Brynbraille,
Swansea
57 yrs General superintendant
of Swansea Harbour.
(Further info in article)
19/01/1877 3 6
James Mary Ann 04/07/1877 Cwmavon 3 yrs Fell into canal.
Verdict:
Accidental death.
Daught of Thomas
James - puddler. Inquest
held.
13/07/1877 3 2
James (Mrs) 18/08/1877 Father's
residence: Kenfig
Hill
Ill for some time. Wife of Mr. Councillor
James of Aberavon.
Buried on Wednesday at
the chapel of ease.
Leaves five young
children.
24/08/1877 3 5
James Ann (Mrs) "not many
days since"
Penon Farm,
Llancarvon
105 yrs Native of Somersetshire
and came to
Glamorganshire with two
companions many years
ago.
09/11/1877 3 7
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
James Rev. Thursday
morning
(?11/01/1877)
Aberavon Scarlet fever and
bronchitis
Esteemed curate of
Aberson. Pious, earnest,
and hard-working. Vicar
preached a funeral
sermon (further info in
second article
(19/01/1877 Pg 3 Col 5)
12/01/1877 2 7
Jenkin Evan last week Ogmore Valley Report of his body being
brought to Kenfig Hill by
special train on Monday
evening and interred at
Pyle churchyard.
31/08/1877
(supplement)
1 3
Jenkins Ann Harriet 16/02/1877 Garw Road,
Maesteg
3½ yrs Daughter of Zachariah
Jenkins - Collier
23/02/1877 2 4
Jenkins David 15/07/1877 Aberavon 50 yrs After a long
illness.
Master shoemaker.
(Further info in article).
27/07/1877 3 1
Jenkins William 12/08/1877 2 London Row,
Cwmavon
62 yrs Brass moulder. Much
regretted.
17/08/1877 2 7
Jennings Rose 27/01/1877 Wick 4 mths Daughter of Walter
Jennings - labourer
02/02/1877 3 4
John Moses 08/01/1877 North Cornelly,
Pyle
7 wks Son of Evan John -
collier
12/01/1877 2 5
John David 26/02/1877 Moat Farm
Lisworney
35 yrs 2nd son of William John,
Sheepleys Farm Llantwit
Major
02/03/1877 2 5
John Martha 29/03/1877 Penllyne 80 yrs 06/04/1877 3 3
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
John Edward
Lewis
13/06/1877 Cardiff. 1 yr 9
mths
Son of Edward John -
implement agent.
15/06/1877 2 2
John William 10/06/1877 Coity 20 yrs Collier. 15/06/1877 2 2
John Elizabeth 21/06/1877 Cwrt-y-defaid,
Margam.
45 yrs Wife of Mr. Esian John 22/06/1877 3 5
John David 18/07/1877 Briton Ferry 85th yr For many years
employed under the
County Roads Board (at
Briton Ferry).
Remarkable for his hale
and cheerful appearance.
20/07/1877 3 3
John Robert 28/09/1877 Porthcawl 48 yrs Coal Trimmer. 05/10/1877 3 2
John Thomas 02/10/1877 Trehengil, near
Cowbridge
Butcher. 05/10/1877 3 2
John Ann 22/11/1877 Penllyne 80 yrs Wife of David John. 30/11/1877 3 7
Johns John 07/09/1877 Trenghill, near
Cowbridge
49 yrs Butcher. 14/09/1877 4 2
Johns John 05/10/1877 Five Bells Inn,
Bridgend
56 yrs 05/10/1877 3 2
Jones Winifred 05/01/1877 Porthcawl 81 yrs 12/01/1877 2 5
Jones Sophia 28/12/1877 Bryncethin 24 yrs Daughter of John Jones 12/01/1877 2 5
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Jones David 04/01/1877 Church Street,
Bridgend
79 yrs For many years a
member of the Calvinistic
Methodists
19/01/1877 2 6
Jones William 29/01/1877 Wyndham Pits,
Ogmore Vale
15 yrs Crushed by rock
fall
Collier. Inquest
held/report. Verdict:
Accidental death. See
also Pg. 3 Col. 3
02/02/1877 3 5
Jones Charles 03/03/1877 Cwmpark Colliery Verdict -
Accidental death
Killed by a fall of coal.
Inquest held.
09/03/1877 3 2
Jones Thomas 08/04/1877 Fox & Hounds,
Velindre (sic)
7 mths Son of Thomas Jones -
farmer
13/06/1877 3 1
Jones William Wednesday
week
Tynewydd Pit,
Troedyrhiew
Colliery, Porth,
Rhondda Valley
A lad' Flooding in pit.
Verdict:
Manslaughter.
Also known as William
Hughes. Long article on
the disaster. (See also
the following articles:
04/05/1877 Pg 2 Col4 &
Pg 3 Col 2, 11/05/1877
Pg 2 Col 3 & Pg 3 Col 3,
18/05/1877 Pg 3 Col 3,
25/05/1877 Pg 2 Col 1,
15/06/1877 Pg 3 Col 2,
13/07/1877 Pg 2 Col 6,
20/07/1877 Pg 2 Col 5 &
Pg 3
20/04/1877 2 6
Jones John 07/05/1877 Newcastle-hill,
Bridgend
15 yrs Labourer 11/05/1877 3 3
Jones Ann 04/06/1877 St. Brides Major 79 yrs Widow of Jno. Jones -
blacksmith.
08/06/1877 3 6
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Jones Hannah 12/06/1877 Queens Hotel,
Maesteg
26 yrs Wife of William Jones. 15/06/1877 2 2
Jones E. Lloyd San Francisco 26 yrs Eldest son of Simon L.
Jones of Cowbridge.
29/06/1877 3 1
Jones Thomas 10/07/01877 19 Pitt Street,
Maesteg.
77 yrs Shoemaker 20/07/1877 3 2
Jones Elizabeth 16/07/1877 Penprisk,
Pencoed
3 yrs Daughter of Daniel Jones
- grocer.
20/07/1877 3 2
Jones (Mrs) 16/07/1877 Bear Inn,
Aberavon
76 yrs A good neighbour and
her demise is much
regretted by a large circle
of friends and
acquaintances.
27/03/1877 3 1
Jones Morgan Hernstone,
Bridgend
Auctioneers advert on
behalf of The
Administratrix to sell
House and Land, Malt
House and Stabling
24/08/1877 1 1
Jones Sarah
Hannah
14/09/1877 14 Tynewydd
Row, Llangeinor
11 mths Daughter of John Jones -
collier.
21/09/1877 3 1
Jones Leyshon 12/09/1877 Porthcawl 13 mths Son of Howell Jones -
labourer.
21/09/1877 3 1
Jones E. W. 14/10/1877 Merthyr Died suddenly. Well-known portrait
painter. (Further info in
article).
19/10/1877 3 4
Jones Sarah Jane 21/10/1877 Laleston 6 mths Daughter of Richard
Jones - farmer.
26/10/1877 2 4
Jones Annie Maria 09/11/1877 Ford-y-gyfraith,
Llangonoyd
11 mths Son of Evan Jones -
collier.
16/11/1877 2 2
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Jones Ann 16/11/1877 Llantwit Major 29 yrs Wife of David Jones -
labourer.
23/11/1877 2 2
Jones E. (Mr) 28/11/1877 Aberavon 53 yrs Ill for some time
(and death
anticipated).
Alderman of Aberavon.
(Long article of
information and tribute).
(See also 7/12/1877 Pg 3
Col 5 - reference and info
on funeral).
30/11/1877 3 5
Jones Margaret
Ann
10/12/1877 By Station,
Tondu
7 mths Daughter of Thomas
Jones - boiler maker.
21/12/1877 3 7
Jones Mary Jane 16/12/1877 Aberkenfig 23 mths Daughter of Edward
Jones - collier.
21/12/1877 3 7
Joseph Alice Dina 03/02/1877 Westgate,
Maesteg
2½ yrs Daughter of Edward
Joseph - collier
09/02/1877 2 4
Joseph Eleanor 08/04/1877 Bryntawel,
Pencoed
At an
advance
d age
Widow of the late Jenkin
Joseph of Ty Bach. 'Very
deeply regretted'.
13/04/1877 3 1
Joseph John 13/08/1877 Newport about 50
yrs
Very suddenly. Old, respected workman
at the Dos Works.
Believed to have drunk
too much cold water to
assuage thirst.
17/08/1877 3 5
Joseph Jane 07/10/1877 Broughton, Wick 77 yrs Wife of John Joseph 12/10/1877 2 3
Joseph Jane (Mrs.) Last week Aberavon One of the oldest
inhabitants - highly
respected.
05/01/1877 3 6
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Lake Thomas 27/01/1877 Spelter, Maesteg 90 yrs Weaver. "Pobl yr hen
blwyf"
02/02/1877 3 3
Lawrence George 09/01/1877 Aberkenfig 17 mths Son of Henry Lawrence -
railway packer
12/01/1877 2 5
Lean (Mr) Neath ? Successfully improved
GWR Co. accomodation
in Neath. Buried
Saturday (22nd). Some
shops closed. Ven.
Archdeacon of Llandaff
officiated and over 1500
railway employees were
in the procession.
28/12/1877 3 5
Leat Henry 01/02/1877 10 Park Terrace,
Newcastle
13 mths Son of W. J. Leat 09/02/1877 2 4
Lewis Isaac 17/01/1877 Llecha, Llanharry 67 yrs Farmer 26/01/1877 3 3
Lewis Daniel 31/01/1877 Neath Railway
Station
19 yrs Getting into Rail
Train while in
motion.
Coal merchant of
Bridgend. Inquest held -
Verdict: Accidental death.
See also Pg 3 Col 5 and
02/03/1877 Pg 1 Col 2
02/02/1877 2 3
Lewis Francis
Harriet
26/01/1877 Eagle Academy,
Cowbridge
28 yrs Daughter of William
Lewis
09/02/1877 2 4
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Lewis William
Richard
08/02/1877 Herman Cottage,
Bridgend
8 mths Convulsions Son of John Richard
Lewis
09/02/1877 2 4
Lewis David The Yard
Wyndham street,
Bridgend.
1). Auctioneer's
Annoucment of sale of
horse, can't ect. 2).
Announcment by
Executor David Thomas,
re any claims.
23/02/1877 2 2
Lewis (Mrs) 11/03/1877 Brigham,
Lahsannor (sic)
80th yr 16/03/1877 3 5
Lewis Edward 11/06/1877 River Ogmore Died in River
Ogmore. Verdict:
Accidentally
drowned.
Son of David Lewis -
Labourer. Lived at
Church Street, Oldcastle.
(Long aricle - inquest
report).
15/06/1877 2 2
Lewis Thomas 02/06/1877 17, MacGregor
Row, Maesteg
59 yrs Labourer. 15/06/1877 2 2
Lewis Benjamin 06/07/1877 Dinas Main Pit,
Gilfach Goch
22 yrs Killed by fall of
stone.
Brother escaped with
light injury.
13/07/1877 3 1
Lewis Silas 16/07/1877 40 Bridgend
Road, Maesteg.
12 yrs Son of John Lewis -
collier.
20/07/1877 3 2
Lewis Ann 28/08/1877 Alma Rd,
Maesteg
70 yrs Wife of David Lewis -
miner.
07/09/1877 4 3
Lewis Eleanor 01/09/1877 Pyle 83 yrs Widow of Evan Lewis -
mason.
07/09/1877 4 3
Lewis Ann 04/09/1877 Gilfach Goch 40 yrs Beloved wife of John
Lewis - blacksmith
14/09/1877 4 2
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Lewis Margaret 09/09/1877 Bryncoch, St.
Bride's Major
12 wks Daughter of Thomas
Lewis - collier.
14/09/1877 4 3
Lewis Edward 20/09/1877 Kenfig Hill 65 yrs Labourer. 28/09/1877 3 4
Lewis Philip 29/09/1877
(evening)
Near Llwydarth,
Maesteg
Crossing the line, got his
foot caught and couldn't
free himself before a
train ran over his legs.
Left a wife and 4
children.
05/10/1877 3 2
Lewis Margaret 15/10/1877 Tranch,
Tythegston
72 yrs Widow of David Lewis 19/10/1877 3 3
Lewis Charles
Stacey
15/11/1877 2, Charles Street,
Briton Ferry
29 yrs Ironmonger. Deeply
lamented by a large
circle of friends. (See
also 30/11/1877 Pg 3 Col
3 - report of funeral
sermon preached by
Vicar of St. Clement's
Church).
16/11/1877 2 2
Lewis Elizabeth 01/12/1877 Wellow, Nr. Bath 65 yrs Widow of late W. Lewis -
printer. Of Bridgend.
21/12/1877 3 7
Leyshon Jane 09/03/1877 Bryncoch 10 yrs Daughter of Thomas
Leyshon - collier
16/03/1877 3 5
Leyshon William 01/12/1877 Kenfig Hill 19 mths Son of Thomas Leyshon -
collier.
07/12/1877 2 7
Lill Sarah Ann 26/02/1877 New Road,
Porthcawl
20 mths Daughter of Joseph Lill,
Carpenter
02/03/1877 2 5
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Llewellyn William Hely 13/04/1877 Cwmpark Valley 27 yrs Lost way and fell
down rock face -
fracture of skull.
Verdict Accidental
death.
Youngest son of William
Llewellyn, Court
Colman). Inquest opened
and adjourned. Interred
parish churchyard,
Newton Nottage. (Further
info in article.) See also
Pg 3 Col 1 and also
27/04/1877 Pg 2 Col 7 -
Inquest report.
20/04/1877 3 1
Llewellyn L 30/04/1877 Cowbridge 31 yrs Saddler 04/05/1877 2 4
Llewellyn Thomas 01/06/1877 Three
Horseshoes
Public House,
Peterstone-Super-
Ely, Cardiff.
10 mths Beloved son of Thomas
& Ann Llewellyn. Buried
Croes-y-Park Churchyard
on the 5th instant.
Minister: Rev. G.
Thomas, pastor of the
church officiated.
22/06/1877 3 5
Llewellyn Catherine 25/06/1877 Heronstone 36 yrs Wife of David Llewellyn -
farmer & butcher.
29/06/1877 2 3
Llewellyn Eliza 05/08/1877 Kenfig Hill 57 yrs Widow of Richard
Llewellyn
10/08/1877 3 7
Llewellyn Thomas 03/09/1877 Coity 79 yrs Farmer. 07/09/1877 4 3
Llewellyn William 07/09/1877 8 Cavan Row,
Maesteg
9 yrs Son of Thomas
Llewellyn, baller.
14/09/1877 4 2
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Llewellyn William 10/10/1877 Southerndown 39 yrs Carpenter. 19/10/1877 3 3
Llewellyn Mary 16/10/1877 Gilvach (sic)
Goch
16.5 yrs Daughter of Thomas
Llewellyn - collier.
26/10/1877 2 4
Llewellyn William 27/11/1877 Cowbridge Road,
Bridgend
78 yrs Brewer. 30/11/1877 3 7
Lloyd William 06/01/1877 Westard Farm,
Wick
9 wks Son of W. P. Lloyd -
farmer
12/01/1877 2 5
Lloyd Richard 31/08/1877 Nantymoel 3 yrs Son of Thomas Lloyd -
quarryman.
07/09/1877 4 3
Lockyer John 29/06/1877 West Fach,
Southerndown
67 yrs Found hanging in
stable. Verdict:
Temporary
insanity.
Servant in the employ of
Mr. Lysaght, of Bristol for
14 years. See also
06/07/1877 Pg 2 Col 7 -
Inquest report including
further info.
29/06/1877 3 3
Loosmoore Robert 08/12/1877 Oddfellows Row,
Bridgend
68 mths Hay dealer. 14/12/1877 3 6
Loveluck Thomas 29/12/1876 Maudlam, Pyle 53 Much respected Welsh
verses included.
05/01/1877 2 5
Loveluck Jenet 02/07/1877 Maudlam Farm 1 yr 11
mths
Daughter of the late
Thomas Loveluck
13/07/1877 3 3
Mahoney Timothy 28/05/1877 Morfa Colliery Boiler explosion. Inquest opened and
adjourned.
01/06/1877 3 2
Maloney Griffith 27/11/1877 Aberkenfig 2 yrs Son of Michael Maloney -
tailor & draper.
30/11/1877 3 7
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Mapps Elizabeth
Ann
07/06/1877 7 mths Found dead Daughter of James
Mapps, police constable
at Maesteg. Inquest held
at Castle Hotel.
15/06/1877 2 6
Mathias Elizabeth 24/04/1877 Cowbridge Rd,
Bridgend
2 yrs 27/04/1877 3 4
Matthews Thomas 17/03/1877 Pwllygarth, Pyle 30 yrs Carpenter 23/03/1877 2 7
Matthews Edward 23/03/1877 Ystradowen 70 yrs 06/04/1877 3 3
Mcbride John 30/04/1877 Commercial
Street, Maesteg
63 yrs Greengrocer 04/05/1877 2 4
Mcbride Catherine 16/07/1877 Commercial
Street, Maesteg
26 yrs Daughter of the late John
McBride.
20/07/1877 3 2
Mcdermott Mary Ellen 26/01/1877 Commercial
Street, Maesteg
10 yrs Daughter of James
McDermott - travelling
draper.
02/02/1877 3 4
Mcgrath (Rev. Father) 24/10/1877 Llanelly (sic) Adv. age R. I. P. 26/10/1877 2 4
Mead Richard 28/11/1877 Brynymenin
(sic) , Ynisawdre
(sic)
2½ Son of James Mead -
hawker.
07/12/1877 2 7
Meredith William 29/05/1877 Bridgend 12 mths Youngest son of Williams
Meredith.
01/06/1877 2 4
Metcalfe Henry (jnr) 01/07/1877 Off the Flat
Holmes, near
Cardiff
8 yrs Drowning. Further info in article. 06/07/1877 2 7
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Metcalfe Henry (snr) 01/07/1877 Off the Flat
Holmes, near
Cardiff
43 yrs Drowning. Henry (snr), a rigger, left
wife and child. Went for a
cruise on a punt with
William Williams, William
Drew, Robert Riley and
Frank Barrer. Punt
capsized. (Further info in
article).
06/04/1877 2 7
Miles Mary Jane
(Miss)
04/12/1877 May Rose Farm,
Llanharan
23 yrs Much respected. 07/12/1877 2 7
Millward Richard 25/12/1876 Mr Jenkins'
Ironmonger's
shop, Maesteg
Collapsed. Further info in article 02/02/1877 3 3
Moran Ann 03/12/1877 Ewenny 81 yrs Wife of John Moran.
Much regretted.
07/12/1877 2 7
Morgan Catherine 03/01/1877 Maudlam 65 yrs 19/01/1877 Pg 1 Col 1 -
Auctioneer's
announcement of sale of
Household Furniture etc
on 24/01/1877.
12/01/1877 2 5
Morgan Ann 26/02/1877 Lysworney 90 yrs Wife of Jenkin Morgan 02/03/1877 2 5
Morgan Thomas 16/03/1877 Bronwen,
Lansannor
87 yrs 23/03/1877 2 7
Morgan Ernest
Edward
02/04/1877 2, Morfa Street,
Bridgend
4.5 yrs Died of
convulsions after
a few hours of
illness.
Dearly beloved child of
Edward & Helen Morgan
06/04/1877 3 3
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Morgan William Wednesday
week
Tynewydd Pit,
Troedyrhiew
Colliery, Porth,
Rhondda Valley
29 yrs Flooding in pit.
Verdict:
Manslaughter.
Long article on the
disaster. (See also the
following articles:
04/05/1877 Pg 2 Col4 &
Pg 3 Col 2, 11/05/1877
Pg 2 Col 3 & Pg 3 Col 3,
18/05/1877 Pg 3 Col 3,
25/05/1877 Pg 2 Col 1,
15/06/1877 Pg 3 Col 2,
13/07/1877 Pg 2 Col 6,
20/07/1877 Pg 2 Col 5 &
Pg 3 Col 7, 27/07/1877
Pg 2 Col 4, 03/08/1877
Pg 3 Col 4 and
10/08/1877 Pg 2 Col 3.)
20/04/1877 2 6
Morgan Richard 07/05/1877 West-place, Coity Verdict: Heart
disease
Further info in article.
Inquest held.
11/05/1877 3 4
Morgan Richard 06/05/1877 West-place, Coity 40 yrs Suddenly. 11/05/1877 3 3
Morgan John 18/07/1877 Dinas Main
Colliery, Gilfach
Goch
Scalded severely
on 17/05/1877.
Engine man. 18/05/1877
25/05/1877
3
2
3
5
Morgan Llewellyn 22/06/1877 Cwmavon 71 yrs Verdict: "Died by
the visitation of
God".
Dropped down and
expired. Inquest held.
Millwright in The
Cwmavon Works.
29/06/1877 3 2
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Morgan Evan 03/10/1877 St. Helen's
Swansea
83 yrs Of St. Helen's, Swansea.
D. L. of the county of
Glamorgan, Hon. Colonel
Royal Glamorgan Artillery
Militia. (Further info in
Col. 5)
12/10/1877 2 5 & 3
Morgan (Mrs) 12/10/1877 Marlas, Pyle 66th year Beloved wife of Mr.
Robert Morgan, Marlas,
Pyle. Buried at Methodist
Chapel, Pyle… "deeply
lamented". Amiable and
charitable disposition.
19/10/1877 3 3
Morgan Mary 13/10/1877 Penylan, Nr.
Cowbridge
53 yrs Wife of David Morgan -
gardener.
02/11/1877 3 2
Morgan Sarah 19/11/1877 Cefn, Tythegston 29 yrs 23/11/1877 2
3
2
7
Morgan John 12/12/1877 54, Station
Street, Maesteg
6 mths Son of Thomas Morgan -
collier.
21/12/1877 3 7
Morgan Richard 25/12/1877 83 yrs Late of Alma Cottage,
Llantristant and father of
Mr. E. Morgan, Sandy
Bank.
28/12/1877 2 6
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Morgans 24/10/1877 89 yrs Wife of Richard Morgans -
late of Alma Cottage,
Llantrisant. Mother of
Evan Morgans, Sandy
Bank, Ystrad Rhondda.
26/10/1877 2 4
Morris Jenkin 20/12/1877 Rabbit hole on
the sands joining
Aberavon
Went out ferreting. Go
stuck when sands
collapsed on a burrow.
Left wife and child.
(Further info in article).
28/12/1877 3 5
Mosson James Henry 24/12/1877 Nags Head Inn,
Waterloo Street,
Swansea
19 yrs Suicide. Shot himself in the wash-
house at the inn. The
barmaid, Miss Smythe,
had refused his suit!
Lived at 17 Balaclava
Street, St. Thomas.
(Further info in article).
28/12/1877 2 6
Nelmes Sarah
Morgan
30/04/1877 High Street,
Tynewydd
6 mths Daughter of Thomas
Nelmes, Collier
04/05/1877 2 4
Nicholas William
Thomas
20/03/1877 Bryncethin 2.5 yrs Son of James Nicholas -
sinker
30/03/1877 3 5
Nicholas Eliza 26/03/1877 Bethania Street,
Maesteg
68 yrs Wife of William Nicholas -
labourer.
30/03/1877 3 5
Nicholas William 10/09/1877 Bethania Street,
Maesteg
71 yrs Labourer. 14/09/1877 4 2
Nicholas Jane 18/11/1877 Penyfai 15 yrs Daughter of John
Nicholas.
23/11/1877 2 2
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
O'Brien Mathew 18/07/1877 Church Street,
Maesteg.
64 yrs Labourer. 20/03/1877 3 2
Owen Edward 04/04/1877 Neath Road,
Maesteg
68 yrs Collier 13/04/1877 3 1
Owen William 06/08/1877 32 Rock Street,
Maesteg
80 yrs Collier. 10/08/1877 3 7
Owen Thomas 14/12/1877 8, Princess
Street, Maesteg
2 yrs Son of Thomas Owen -
collier.
21/12/1877 3 7
Painter Rachel 27/11/1877 Aberkenfig 3 yrs Daughter of John Painter
- baller.
30/11/1877 3 7
Parker Thomas 23/10/1877 Aberthin, Nr.
Cowbridge
76 yrs Farmer. 02/11/1877 3 2
Parr Albert 10/06/1877 Newcastle,
Bridgend.
3 yrs Son of George Parr. 15/06/1877 2 2
Payne William 19/02/1877 Cowbridge 3 yrs Son of T Payne,
Manager National
Provincial Bank
02/03/1877 2 5
Pitt Henry 21/05/1877 White Lion,
Bridgend
22 yrs Painter. 25/05/1877 2 1
Powell Margaret 02/01/1877 Bryncethin 45 yrs 12/01/1877 2 5
Powell John 20/02/1877 Cwmgarw 1 mth Son of David Powell -
sinker
23/02/1877 2 4
Powell Thomas 09/07/1877 Aberkenfig 18 yrs Collier. 13/07/1877 3 3
Powell T. R. Oliver 15/09/1877 Waungroes,
Pembrokeshire
44 yrs Youngest son of the late
Mr. W. R. H. Powell of
Maesgwynne,
Carmarthenshire.
21/09/1877 3 1
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Powell Kate 23/09/1877 New House, Pyle 2 mths Daughter of Rees Powell 28/09/1877 3 4
Powell Daniel 02/10/1877 Elder Street,
Bridgend.
54 yrs Labourer. 05/10/1877 3 2
Powell Mary 21/10/1877 New House, Pyle 8 yrs Daughter of Rees Powell -
licensed victualler.
26/10/1877 2 4
Powell, Esq. Wm.
Llewelyn
(Capt.)
13/10/1877 Instow, Nr.
Barnstaple,
Devon
86 yrs Remains brought back to
Taibach where he was
buried at the family vault
in The Chapel of Ease.
(Further info in article).
19/10/1877 3 1 & 3
Power John 10/10/1877 Porthcawl 11 mths Son of John Power 12/10/1877 2 3
Preece Jenkin 26/03/1877 Treoes 76 yrs 06/04/1877 3 3
Preece Mary 22/11/1877 Cowbridge 58 yrs Widow of William Preece
- blacksmith.
30/11/1877 3 7
Prescott Martha 23/10/1877 Coytrahen,
Llangonoyd
35 yrs Wife of Samuel Prescott -
foreman.
26/10/1877 2 4
Price Thomas 21/03/1877 Llanmaes 75 yrs Of Gadlys in that parish 23/03/1877 2 7
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Price George 10/10/1877 At his residence,
Merthyr.
Relieving officer to The
Merthyr Tydfil Union.
Came from old Merthyr
family, an accountant of
exceptional ability and
much esteemed by a
large circle.
12/10/1877 3 7
Price John 21/10/1877 5 Alfred Street,
Maesteg
61 yrs Pattern maker. 26/10/1877 2 4
Prichard Amelia 17/06/1877 Lanharry 30 yrs Wife of Richard Prichard. 22/06/1877 3 5
Pride (Mr.) 31/05/1877
(Thursday)
At his residence -
Cardiff.
64th yr Alderman of Cardiff.
Resided there for more
than 40 years.
01/06/1877 2 4
Pringle Stuart Henry 13/09/1877 Angelton,
Bridgend
11 wks Son of H.T. Pringle, M.D. 14/09/1877 4 2
Pritchard William 24/03/1877 7, Westbourne
Crescent, Cardiff
65 yrs After a lingering
illness.
One of the justices of the
peace of the division of
Miskin Lower (further info
in article - Pg 3 Col 5).
30/03/1877 3 3
Pugh Thomas 28/11/1877 Tynycaeau Packer on GWR at Neath
Junction. Oiling some
points when hit by
engine. Legs severed.
Taken home but died of
injuries.
30/11/1877 3 4
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Pyme Sarah Louisa
Laura
21/04/1877 Commercial
Road, Newport
1 yr 8
mths
Beloved and youngest
daughter of Alfred Pyme
27/04/1877 3 4
Quick Harriet 22/12/1877 6 Park Terrace,
Newcastle,
Bridgend
52 yrs Wife of James Quick. 28/12/1877 2 6
Quinn Elizabeth
Bury (Mrs)
14/04/1877 Seymour-place,
Bryanstone-
square, London
71 yrs Late of Pontypridd,
Glamorgan.
11/05/1877 3 3
Rees Mary 05/05/1877 Orchard-house,
Baverton
52 yrs Housekeeper to Dr.
Redwood of London &
Baverton.
11/05/1877 3 3
Rees Margaret
(Mrs)
08/05/1877 Baverton 87 yrs 11/05/1877 3 3
Rees 10/05/1877 Vale of Neath
Railway, Glyn
Neath.
young
man
Fell off train. Guard on the GWR.
Riding on some trucks.
Buried at Lantwit
Cemetery on Sunday
last. Left widow and
child.
18/05/1877 3 2
Rees Catherine 10/06/1877 Bethania Street,
Maesteg
45 yrs Daughter of the late
David Rees - founder.
15/06/1877 2 2
Rees Martha 03/08/1877 Cwmpant, Tyvi 72 yrs Beloved wife of Evan
Rees - shoemaker.
10/08/1877 3 7
Rees John 14/08/1877 Coity 73 yrs Farmer. 17/08/1877 2 7
Rees Elizabeth 05/09/1877 Mill, Llanharran
(sic)
3 yrs Daughter of Thomas
Rees - miller.
14/09/1877 4 2
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Rees (Mr) At the residence
of his daughter.
Neath(?)
Daughter - Mrs. Coates.
He was widely known
and respected. Followed
to the grave by… large
number of tradesmen…,
shutters being put up in
nearly all the shops.
30/11/1877 3 4
Rees Ann 04/12/1877 3, Crown Row,
Maesteg
51 yrs Widow of Robert Rees,
miner.
07/12/1877 2 7
Richards Thos. 11/06/1877 6, Oddfellows
Row, Bridgend.
72 yrs Labourer. See also
22/06/1877 Pg 3 Col 5
15/06/1877 2 2
Richards Little boy' 08/09/1877 Pyle (near
railway bridge).
Verdict:
Accidental death.
Son of William Richards -
coker. Knocked down by
a bicycle & severely
injured. Died from shock
two days later. Inquest
held.
14/09/1877 4 2
Richards William 08/09/1877 Pyle 4 yrs Son of William Richards. 14/09/1877 4 2
Richards Margaret 16/09/1877 Corbett Strett,
Llandyfodog
88 yrs Widow of John Richards -
collier.
21/09/1877 3 1
Richards Edward 11/12/1877 Tythegston 15 mths Son of Thomas Richards -
collier.
14/12/1877 3 6
Robert Daniel 14/02/1877 Edward's Pit
Colliery
Roof Fall - Verdict
Accidental Death.
Inquest Report 23/02/1877 2 6
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Robert Elizabeth 16/03/1877 Lanblethian 97 yrs 06/04/1877 3 3
Roberts Elizabeth 16/03/1877 Llanblethian 96 yrs 23/03/1877 2 7
Roberts Ann 02/07/1877 Llantwit Major 74 yrs Formerly of Merthyr
Mawr
06/07/1877 3 3
Roberts Elizabeth 05/07/1877 Llantwit Major 75 yrs Verdict: Disease
of the heart.
Wife of William Roberts -
labourer. Died feeding
the chickens. Inquest
held.
13/07/1877 3
& 3
1
& 3
Roberts David 30/04/1877 58 yrs Late of Cefn, for many
years manager of Pwll y
Felin, Nr. Aberkenfig
13/07/1877 3 3
Roberts Mary 19/08/1877 Coity 57 yrs Wife of Thomas Roberts. 24/08/1877 2 7
Roberts Elizabeth 05/09/1877 22 Elder Street,
Bridgend
56 yrs Wife of Edmund Roberts 14/09/1877 4 2
Roberts J. 01/12/1877 Nolton Street,
Bridgend
61 yrs Tailor. 07/12/1877 2 7
Roberts Mary 04/12/1877 Queen Street,
Bridgend
61 yrs 07/12/1877 2 7
Roberts (Gwyllt) John (Rev.)
(Ieuan)
Proposal for musical
scholarship in his honour
29/0/1877 2 4
Robinson Ann 11/08/1877 21 Rock Street,
Maesteg
36 yrs Wife of Thomas
Robinson - collier.
17/08/1877 2 7
Rogers Thomas 23/01/1877 39, Station
Street, Maesteg
25 yrs Son of John Rogers
(deceased).
02/02/1877 3 4
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Rogers Robert Wednesday
week
Tynewydd Pit,
Troedyrhiew
Colliery, Porth,
Rhondda Valley
13 yrs Flooding in pit.
Verdict:
Manslaughter.
Long article on the
disaster. (See also the
following articles:
04/05/1877 Pg 2 Col4 &
Pg 3 Col 2, 11/05/1877
Pg 2 Col 3 & Pg 3 Col 3,
18/05/1877 Pg 3 Col 3,
25/05/1877 Pg 2 Col 1,
15/06/1877 Pg 3 Col 2,
13/07/1877 Pg 2 Col 6,
20/07/1877 Pg 2 Col 5 &
Pg 3
20/04/1877 2 6
Rowden William 02/10/1877 Llantwit Major 72 yrs 05/10/1877 3 2
Rowe Helen 16/12/1876 Port William,
Kings Co., Noya
Scotia
14 yrs 3rd daughter of J. T. W.
Rowe
12/01/1877 2 5
Scott Ellen 04/05/1877 Newcastle,
Bridgend.
56 yrs Wife of George Scott. 11/05/1877 3 3
Scott Charles
Richard
25/06/1877 Caroline-street,
Bridgend
7 mths Youngest son of John
Scott - saddler
29/06/1877 2 3
Scourfield Elizabeth 26/04/1877 New Road,
Porthcawl
76 yrs Wife of Ben Scourfield 04/05/1877 2 4
Seel S. (Mrs). 20/07/1877 Morfa Street,
Bridgend.
33 yrs After a short
illness.
Grocer. 27/07/1877 3 1
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Seymons Robert 11/10/1877 Glamorgan Coal
Company's
Level, Gilfach
Goch
Stone fell on him. Buried his wife recently,
left 4 young children
unprovided for. Quiet
peaceable manand his
death Is widely regretted
through the locality.
19/10/1877 3 3
Shadwick Michael 19/01/1877 Near Llantrisant
Station.
45 yrs
(about)
Had been
depressed for a
long time. Threw
himself in front of
train.
Formerly a gate-keeper
on the Cowbridge Road.
Inquest 22/01/1877.
Verdict: Deceased
committed suicide while
in an unsound state of
mind.
26/01/1877 2 6
Shaw Thomas Aberavon 49 yrs After an illness of
some length
Death of a local genius.
Formerly landlord of The
Ivorites' Hall and also
Oddfellow's Arms,
Aberavon. (further info in
article).
11/04/1877 3 4
Sheriff Patrick 16/12/1877 Mungoswell(?),
Haddington,
Haddingtonshire,
Scotland.
86 yrs Formerly of Llangewydd
Court, Laleston. Born
1791 at Mungoswell.
Eminent agriculturistetc
(long article of info)
26/01/1877 3 4 & 5
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Sinnett John 07/05/1877 Edward Pitt
Colliery,
Nantymoel
26 yrs Heading gave way
and fell on him
and killed him on
the spot. Verdict:
Accidental death.
Inquest held - see
18/05/1877 Pg 3 Col 3
11/05/1877 3 4
Slade Edmund 27/01/1877 Bryncethin 55 yrs Contractor 02/02/1877 3 4
Smallbridge Elizabeth 20/10/1877 GWR near house
she had been
discharged to.
Verdict: Suicide
while in an
unsound state of
mind.
Formerly of 13 Cwmney
Street, East Moors,
Cardiff. Of unsound mind
for 8 years and an inmate
of County Lunatic
Asylum. Transported to
Infirmary, legs amputated
but died. (Further info in
article). (See also
02/11/1877 Pg 3 Col 5 -
letters).
26/10/1877 3 1
Speck Annie 21/01/1877 20 Nolton Street,
Bridgend
11 days Daughter of Henry
Speck. (See also births)
26/01/1877 3 3
Staines George 08/09/1877 31 Wood Street,
Maesteg
57 yrs File cutter. 14/09/1877 4 2
Stibbs Robert 05/10/1877 Cowbridge 78 yrs Of Cowbridge. 12/10/1877 2 3
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Stockings Charles Monday
(15/01/1877)
Cardiff - At the
door of the Griffin
Public House
Fell down and
died
Well known character in
the town. (Further info in
article)
19/01/1877 3 6
Stradling Morgan 02/06/1877 Newcastle,
Bridgend.
64 yrs 08/06/1877 3 6
Strows Frederick 22/05/1877 No. 2 Pit,
Ferndale,
Pontypridd
20 yrs Fatal accident -
crushed to death
by fall of stones
from the roof.
Haulier. 25/05/1877 3 2
Sweeting Richard 30/11/1877 City, Llansannor 76 yrs 21/12/1877 3 7
Symmons Jenkin 30/10/1877 Newton 59 yrs Licensed victualler. 02/11/1877 3 2
Takel Lydia Mary 17/10/1877 Tondu 7 yrs Daughter of James
Takel - signalman on the
railway.
26/10/1877 2 4
Tanner 07/09/1877 Treforest 77 yrs Wife of Mr. James
Tanner. Deeply
regretted.
21/09/1877 3 1
Taylor James 15/03/1877 Tyn y Garn 74 yrs Shoemaker 23/03/1877 2 7
Thomas Thomas Last week Aberavon 80 yrs One of the oldest
inhabitants - highly
respected.Further info in
the article
05/01/1877 3 6
Thomas Mary 31/12/1876 Village Hotel,
Marcross
63 yrs Widow of Thomas
Thomas - farmer
12/01/1877 2 5
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Thomas Celia 12/03/1877 Bridgend Road,
Maesteg
72 yrs Widow of Richard
Thomas
16/03/1877 3 5
Thomas Louise 14/03/1877 Bethania Street,
Maesteg
4 yrs Daughter of David
Thomas - collier
16/03/1877 3 5
Thomas Margaret 17/03/1877 Coity Road,
Bridgend
74 yrs Widow of the late
Cadogan Thomas, Black
Hall, St. Brides.
23/03/1877 2 7
Thomas William
David
01/04/1877 Nottage 7 yrs Son of G. Thomas -
farmer
06/04/1877 3 3
Thomas Elizabeth 03/04/1877 At grand-
daughter's
residence at
Taibach
94 yrs Formerly of Sker Farm,
Pyle. Widow of the late
Thomas Thomas, son of
the late Tev. Jenkin
Thomas of Penhydd,
better known as "Siencyn
Penhydd", in whose
grave she has been
interred at Cwmavon
Parish Church, where her
late husband was buried
many years ago. Mother
of 12, ten present at
burial, 2 died
prematurely. 44
grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren.
13/04/1877 3 2
Thomas Margaret 04/04/1877 Nantymoel 17 yrs Daughter of Thomas
Thomas - collier.
13/04/1877 3 1
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Thomas Evan 11/04/1877 Tynewydd,
Llangeinor
53 yrs Collier. 13/04/1877 3 1
Thomas Mary 23/05/1877 Lanblethian 53 yrs Wife of Robert Thomas -
weaver.
01/06/1877 2 4
Thomas Reuben Oldcastle. 5 yrs, 2
mths
Swallowed earring
& choked. Verdict:
accidental death.
Son of Mr. Thomas -
shoemaker.
08/06/1877 3 6
Thomas Margaret 11/06/1877 Colwinstone 77 yrs Wife of William Thomas 15/06/1877 2 2
Thomas William 18/06/1877 Kenfig Hill 1 yr Son of Isaac Thomas -
shoemaker.
22/06/1877 3 5
Thomas David 11/07/1877 Kenfig Hill 64 yrs Labourer. 13/07/1877 3 3
Thomas Jonah 08/08/1877 River Ffrwdwyllt,
Gilfach Goch.
Near the chapel
of ease.
8 yrs Drowned in river. Son of William Thomas -
fireman.
10/08/1877 3 6
Thomas David
Williams (sic)
08/08/1877 Nottage 12 hours Infant son of William
Thomas - farmer.
10/08/1877 3 7
Thomas 05/08/1877 Dunraven Place,
Bridgend
9 mths Suddenly Infant son of David
Thomas - draper.
10/08/1877 3 7
Thomas William 06/08/1877 Newton Nottage 81 yrs Farmer. 17/08/1877 2 7
Thomas Mary 17/08/1877 Coity 79 yrs 24/08/1877 2 7
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Thomas John 26/05/1877 Stawell, Australia 34 yrs Son of Lodwick Thomas,
Brynmennin. "Leaving a
wife and four children to
mourn his loss."
24/08/1877 2 7
Thomas W. 29/08/1877 Watertown Court 72 yrs Farmer. 07/09/1877 4 3
Thomas David 08/09/1877 Bethania Street,
Maesteg
3 yrs Son of David Thomas -
collier.
14/09/1877 4 2
Thomas W. Meredyth 07/09/1877 At his residence,
London.
58th yr Sculptor, born Brecon.
Created 'colossal statue
of the late Marquis of
Bute at Cardiff', among
others.
21/09/1877 4 2
Thomas Mary Ann 23/09/1877 Maudlam, Pyle 20 mths Daughter of Edmund
Thomas
28/09/1877 3 4
Thomas David 25/09/1877 Clay Seam level
Tewgoed Colliery
near Cwmavon
Injured by fall of rock and
died same day.
28/09/1877 3 5
Thomas John 21/09/1877 Marcross 54 yrs Of Cymmer. 05/10/1877 3 2
Thomas Thomas 22/09/1877 Cowbridge Arms,
near Cowbridge
5 yrs Son of Morgan Thomas. 05/10/1877 3 2
Thomas Mary 16/10/1877 Coity 48 yrs Wife of William Thomas 19/10/1877 3 3
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Thomas Mary 18/11/1877 Penllyne 6 days Daughter of David
Thomas - farmer. (NB
See Births: same page &
col.).
23/11/1877
30/11/1877
2
3
2
7
Thomas Thomas 17/11/1877 Maesteg Railway
Station
17 yrs Verdict:
Accidental death.
Porter of the station. On
16/11/1877 jumped from
the engine while still
moving and badly
injured. Leg amputated.
Inquest report.
23/11/1877 3 2
Thomas William 27/11/1877 Cardiff Infirmary 18 yrs Assistant to a sawyer in
the employ of A. R.
Thomas, timber and slate
merchant, The Wharf,
Cardiff. Got caught in a
sawing machine. Died of
his injuries.
30/11/1877 3 7
Thomas Rees 23/11/1877 Kenfig Hill 6 mths Son of David Thomas -
hay cutter.
30/11/1877 3 7
Thomas Richard 01/12/1877 Cross Street,
Maesteg
16 yrs Son of Richard Thomas -
collier.
07/12/1877 2 7
Thomas Sarah 01/12/1877 Garn Road,
Maesteg
26 yrs Daughter of the late
Hopkin Thomas - farmer.
07/12/1877 2 7
Thomas Edward 03/12/1877
(found)
River near
Treforest,
Pontypridd
"old man" Drowned. Lived at Hafod. Body
found in river.
07/12/1877 3 6
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Thomas William 16/12/1877 Colwinstone 85 yrs 21/12/1877 3 7
Thomas William 22/12/1877 Dunraven
Terrace,
Aberkenfig
1 yr Son of Ebenzer Thomas -
carpenter.
28/12/1877 2 6
Thorne Albert 18/12/1877 Clementsone
Lodge, Wick
3 mths Son of Edgar Thorne -
gardener.
28/12/1877 2 6
Traherne Richard 29/04/1877 Mountain Hare,
Peterstone
87 mths Farmer 04/05/1877 2 4
Treharne Gwillim 11/11/1877 Fwddog Farm,
Cwmgarw,
Llangeinor
80 yrs Farmer. 16/11/1877 2 2
Treherne Evan 10/08/1877 Penprisk,
Pencoed
66 yrs Stone mason. 17/08/1877 2 7
Turberville Thomas
Edwards
25/01/1877 St. Mary Hill 63 yrs 09/02/1877 2 4
Vaughan Herbert 05/05/1877 Caroline-street,
Bridgend
7 mths Clothier. Son of George
Vaughan.
11/05/1877 3 3
Villis Henry 13/01/1877 Llantwit Major 1 yr Convulsions Son of James Villis 19/01/1877 2 6
Vivian Augusta
(Lady)
Cannes 38 yrs In delicate health
for a long time.
Wife of Mr A.P. Vivian
MP of Glanavon.
Taibach, Eldest daughter
of the late Earl of
Dunraven
16/02/1877 3 3
Voysey Florence 12/08/1877 Queen Street,
Bridgend
13 mths Daughter of John Voysey
- watchmaker.
17/08/1877 2 7
Voysey Caroline Ann 14/08/1877 Queen Street,
Bridgend
13 mths Daughter of John Voysey
- watchmaker.
17/08/1877 2 7
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Walters Thomas 08/01/1877 Bridgend 74 yrs Much respected. 12/01/1877 2 5
Waters (Mrs) 04/09/1877 Queen Street,
Neath
From heart
disease.
Widow of Thomas
Waters.
07/09/1877 3 1
Watkins Ann 20/05/1877 Bank-street,
Maesteg.
33 yrs Wife of William Watkins -
miner.
25/05/1877 2 1
Watkins Thomas 15/10/1877 Cefn Cribbwr 34 yrs Shoemaker. 19/10/1877 3 3
Watts (Miss)
Gladys
Blanche
25/06/1877 White Lion,
Llantwit Major
1 yr, 7
mths
Daughter of Allan Watts -
malster & brewer.
29/06/1877 2 3
Webber Lavinia 22/12/1877 North Street,
Bridgend
3 yrs Daughter of John
Webber.
28/12/1877 2 6
Wheel Alice 26/12/1877 Aberkenfig 22 mths Daughter of Benjamin
Wheel - engine driver.
28/12/1877 2 6
White Frederick
William
13/12/1877 Wyndham Villa,
Tynewydd,
Llangeinor
12 mths Son of William White -
lamp man.
21/12/1877 3 7
William Harriet 29/10/1877 Kenfig Hill 57 yrs Wife of William Williams -
labourer.
02/11/1877 3 2
Williams David 06/01/1877 Colwinston 62 yrs Mason 12/01/1877 2 5
Williams William
(Rev.)
Sunday last
(14/01/1877)
At his residence:
Hirwaun.
69 yrs Much respected pastor of
Nebo Chapel. Minister at
the chapel for 36 years.
Mourned by a large circle
of friends
19/01/1877 3 5
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Williams William 04/02/1877 Llangewydd 89 yrs Late of Nantmwth,
Bettws
09/02/1877 2 4
Williams Elizabeth 04/02/1877 Bridgend Road,
Maesteg
85 yrs Widow of Abraham
Williams - weigher
09/02/1877 2 4
Williams Margaret
(Mrs)
09/02/1877 Llwynisdog 69 yrs 16/02/1877
Williams Elizabeth
Mary
16/02/1877 89, Bridgend
Road, Maesteg
4yrs 9
mths
Beloved daughter of
David Williams - grocer
23/02/1877 2 4
Williams 14/03/1877 Aberkenfig 5 wks Infant child of John
Williams - Aberkenfig
postmaster
16/03/1877 3 5
Williams Alice 26/03/1877 Aber Arms,
Llandyfodwg
19 yrs Daughter of Richard
Williams - collier
30/03/1877 3 5
Williams Edward Wednesday
week
Tynewydd Pit,
Troedyrhiew
Colliery, Porth,
Rhondda Valley
35 yrs Flooding in pit.
Verdict:
Manslaughter.
Also known as Edward
o'r Maindy. Long article
on the disaster. (See also
the following articles:
04/05/1877 Pg 2 Col4 &
Pg 3 Col 2, 11/05/1877
Pg 2 Col 3 & Pg 3 Col 3,
18/05/1877 Pg 3 Col 3,
25/05/1877 Pg 2 Col 1,
15/06/1877 Pg 3 Col 2,
13/07/1877 Pg 2 Col 6,
20/07/1877 Pg 2 Col 5 &
Pg 3
20/04/1877 2 6
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Williams Thomas 18/04/1877 Heol y Sheet,
Pyle
20 yrs 27/04/1877 3 4
Williams Margaret 01/05/1877 Gilfach Goch 18 mths Daughter of James
Williams - block layer
04/05/1877 2 4
Williams Robert
Marsh
02/05/1877 Taibach (at his
residence)
58 yrs For more than 26 years
medical assistant in this
neighbourhood. Born
22nd January 1819 at
Chelsea. (further info in
article).
11/05/1877 3 4
Williams Jennet 04/06/1877 Cefn Cribbwr 78 yrs Wife of John Willams -
plasterer.
08/06/1877 3 6
Williams Ivor 04/06/1877 Gilfach Goch 9 yrs Son of Thomas Williams -
collier.
04/06/1877 2 2
Williams Margaret 07/06/1877 Bettws 32 yrs Wife of Thomas Williams
- grocer.
15/06/1877 2 2
Williams (inf.) 11/06/1877 Bettws 12 days Infant son of Margaret &
Thomas Williams -
grocer.
15/06/1877 2 2
Williams William 01/07/1877 Off the Flat
Holmes, near
Cardiff
about 35
yrs
Drowning. Employed as a labourer
at Messrs Strong's. Went
for a cruise with Henry
Metcalfe, his son Henry,
William Drew, Robert
Riley and Frank Barrer.
Punt capsized. (Further
info in article).
06/07/1877 2 7
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Williams John 12/08/1877 Llantrithyd, near
Cowbridge
Found hanged. Farmer, highly
respectable, hanged
himself in the cowshed.
(Further info in article).
17/08/1877 3 3
Williams Thomas 18/08/1877 Fforest Fach,
Ystrad Owen
23 yrs 24/08/1877 2 7
Williams Thomas 02/09/1877 Cowbridge Advance
d
Shoemaker at an
advanced age.
07/09/1877 4 3
Williams John 04/09/1877 Fronwen Row 52 yrs Collier. 07/09/1877 4 3
Williams Rachel 15/09/1877 37 yrs Wife of John Williams -
collier.
21/09/1877 3 1
Williams Catherine 22/09/1877 Margam 63 yrs 28/09/1877 3 4
Williams Rev.
Chancellor
24/09/1877 Bassaleg 83 yrs Great sufferer for
some months.
Held the living of
Bassaleg for 40 years
and also a chancellor of
the diocese of Llandaff.
Author of several Welsh
translations and
celebrated Golden
Wedding two years ago.
28/09/1877 4 4
Williams Margaret
Ann
20/10/1877 14 Fronwen Row,
Llangeinor
5 yrs Daughter of Rees
Williams - collier.
26/10/1877 2 4
Williams James 27/11/1877 Gilfach Goch 4½ Son of James Williams -
block layer.
07/12/1877 2 7
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Williams Rees 11/12/1877 14, Fronwen
Terrace,
Tynewydd,
Llangeinor
18 mths Son of Rees Williams -
collier.
21/12/1877 3 7
Williams John 23/12/1877 19, Garth
Terrace, Maesteg
37 yrs Check weigher. 28/12/1877 2 6
Williams Amy 24/12/1877 Penprisk,
Pencoed
48 yrs Wife of Elias Williams -
collier.
28/12/1877 2 6
Williams Sgt. John 29/05/1877 Taibach. 38 yrs The Glamorgan Rifle
Volunteers. Left young
widow and three children.
(Further info in article).
Report of funeral service.
See also 08/06/1877 Pg
3 Col 1
01/06/1877 3 2
Williams, D. D. Chas (Rev.) 18/10/1877 Oxford "Very suddenly". Principal of Jesus
College, Oxford. Uncle of
Rev. F. W. Edmondes,
rector of Coity. (Further
info in article).
19/10/1877 3 4
Wolstencroft Catherine 12/03/1877 Meadow View,
Longsight,
Manchester
47 yrs After a lingering
illness.
Wife of William
Wolstencroft. Daughter
of the late Robert
Thomas of this town.
16/03/1877 3 5
Surname First
Name/s
Date of Death Place of Death Age Cause of Death Other Information Date of
Newspaper
Page Col
Woodward John (Snr.) 29/07/1877 Briton Ferry 74 yrs Verdict: Died from
natural causes
accelarated by a
fit of apoplexy.
Walking from his son's
(Charles Woodward,
butcher) house in Villiers
Street. Became ill & died.
Inquest held (further info
in article).
03/08/1877 3 6
Wyatt Sir M. Digby 21/05/1877 At his residence -
Dimlands Castle,
near Cowbridge
After a long
illness.
Born 1820. Joint architect
of Paddington station.
(Further info in article).
25/05/1877 3 2
Yorwarth Thomas 05/04/1877 Commercial
Street, Maesteg
62 yrs Tailor 13/04/1877 3 1
