Category: Morris
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The memoirs of Mary Ag and Mair, 1940s onwards
Introduction, by Nancy Jennings: my aunts, Mary Agnes Abadam Morris, born 21 April 1938, and Mair Teresa Mabel Morris, born 23 July 1946, have documented their memories of childhood and early adulthood in the documents below. The photos above show Mary Ag and Ray in Malta in 1958, and Mair and Jim on their wedding…
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The journal of Ilona Hoyos, 1939
Edited by Alex Barry Introduction, by Nancy Jennings: In 1939, my great-grandmother Ilona and her husband Eddy Hoyos travelled to England, Wales and Ireland. The photos above were taken on that trip. Ilona’s wonderful holiday journal was discovered, edited and annotated by my first cousin Alex Barry.
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Margaret Vaughan’s 90th birthday party, 2024
My mum celebrated her 90th birthday on 7 November 2024. To celebrate Margaret’s life, I created the slide show: 90 years in 9o slides. Nancy Jennings Videos made by Anya: Sophie’s photos: Photos by our professional photographer, Melanie:
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The memoirs of Alicemargit Morris, 1907 – 1930s
My grandmother, Alicemargit Morris (1907-1979), wrote about her childhood memories, her parents Edgar and Ilona Hoyos, their extended family, and about meeting her husband Ryle Morris. She grew up in Austria and describes a magical childhood in which she was surrounded by loving family and nature. I have added notes and photos. Nancy Jennings
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Guest post: Mary Edith Morris, 1887-1974
Guest post by Margaret Vaughan (née Morris), niece and goddaughter of Mary Edith Morris Mary Edith Morris was born on 3 August 1887 at my family home, Bryn Myrddin, South Wales, the daughter of Edward Harold Morris and Edith Morris (née Abadam), and the older sister of my father Ryle Morris. She was educated by…
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Articles from the Carmarthenshire Antiquary
I’m delighted that the Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society has given me permission to include the following articles about my family, originally published in their journal, the Carmarthenshire Antiquary: Baker-Jones DL (1971) The Morris family of Carmarthenshire. Carmarthenshire Antiquary 7: 64-98.Davies, Conrad (2002) The Adams family of Middleton Hall, Llanarthne: ‘Aspire, persevere and indulge not’. Carmarthenshire Antiquary…
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Abadam and Morris photos 1850-1950
The photos are mostly owned by Margaret Vaughan.
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Carmarthenshire Life articles, published 2005-2007
If you are interested in what life was like at Bryn Myrddin, home of the Morris family, in the 1930s, or in Alice Abadam’s sketchbooks, please see the articles below that were published in Carmarthenshire Life magazine in 2005 – 2007. Nancy Jennings
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Family tree from ~1713
You can see my family tree in Ancestry, though it is at a very early stage. Eventually you will be able to see the connections between the various branches of the family. Please get in touch if you have anything to add, or if you see any errors. Ancestry link (you will need a free…