BLATCHFORD, William ^{34,68,102,107}

   Cause of his death was cerebal haemorrhage ²³⁰.

   General Notes:

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1840: Marriage Full age, Bachelor, Mason of Cork Road, Kilbrogan

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1906: Death Notice in unsourced cutting:

Death of an old inhabitant - On Febuary 24th, a very old inhabitant in the person of Mr William Blatchford, mason, Old Quakers' Yard, passed away at the advanced age of 80 years, after a series of paralytic seizures. Deceased was widely known and respected, having lived in the district close on 50 years. He was a link with the past, having worked as a mason on the Maesycwmmer Viaduct, the Viaduct near Treharris Ocean Colliery. and the Quakers Yard Viaduct and Tunnel. He also worked on the Taf viaduct over the river Taf.He was a familiar figure and will be greatly missed. The funeral took place on Wednesday Week, the place of internment being Llanfabon church. The coffin which had two wreaths upon it was followed by the following mourners:- Mr George Blatchford (son), Mrs T Davies (daughter), Mr and Mrs James Blatchford (son and daughter-in-law) Mr and Mrs William Blatchford (son and daughter-in-law) and Mr and Mrs Edward Blatchford (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs Robert Blatchford (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs Alfred Blatchford (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs John Blatchford (son and daughter-in-law). Mrs George Blatchford was absent through ilness. The familes of the above were also present, as well as Mr James Blatchford, Cardiff (cousin), Mr and Mrs William Davies, Bargoed (cousin); and a large attendance of the general public. The Rev. D Mathews,St Cynons and the Rev T.E.Williams, Berthlwyd, officiated at the house, and the vicar, The Rev W Davies assisted by the Rev D nicholas at the church and graveside. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Mr W.Williams, Quakers Yard.


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"Sacred to the memory of Catherine Blatchford Wife of William Blatchford Quakers Yard who died March 12 1900 Aged 70 Years. In the Midst of Life we are in Death. also of Samuel Blatchford their Son who died April 5th 1904 Aged 40 years. Thy Will be done. Also of the said William Blatchford who died Feb 24 1908 Aged 80 years. Gone but not forgotten"

   Events:

1. Christening; 2 Jun 1861, St Mabons. Llanfabon. ⁹⁶ William of William & catherine Blatchford, Quakers yard, mason

2. Christening; 2 Jun 1861, St Mabons. Llanfabon. ⁹⁶ Edward of William & catherine Blatchford, Quakers yard, mason

3. Census Entry; 1861, Graig, Llanfabon. ⁷⁶ 4047 020 219 Graig

Blatchford, William, HD, M, 35, Mason, IRL
Blatchford, Catherine,WI,M,32,-,IRL
Blatchford, James,So,U,11,1,IRL
Blatchford, Ann,DA,-,8,-,Mon, Abergavenny
Blatchford,Samuel,So,-,5,-,Mon, Trevethin
Blatchford,William,So,-,2,-,Glam, Llanfabon

4. Christening; 2 Aug 1863, St Mabons. Llanfabon. ¹⁰⁵ George of William & catherine Blatchford, Quakers yard, mason

5. Census Entry; 1871, Quakers Yard. ⁹⁶ Head,married,45,Mason, IRE Cork, folio 24

6. Census Entry; 1881, Llanfabon. Dwelling:Pentwyn Village Cottage
Census Place:Llanfabon, Glamorgan, Wales
Source:FHL Film 1342274 PRO Ref RG11
Piece 5294 Folio 43 Page 31

William BLATCHFORD,M,55,M,Bandon Cork, Ireland
Rel:Head,Occ:Mason
Catharine BLATCHFORD,M,52 ,F,Bandon Cork, Ireland
Rel:Wife
Samuel BLATCHFORD,U,26,M,Abersychan
Rel:Son,Occ:Mason
Robert BLATCHFORD,U,15,M,Quakers Yard, Glamorgan, Wales
Rel:Son,Occ:Haulier
Alfred BLATCHFORD,U,10, M,Quakers Yard, Glamorgan, Wales
Rel:Son, Occ:Scholar
John BLATCHFORD ,U,7,M,Quakers Yard, Glamorgan, Wales
Rel:Son,Occ:Scholar
Mary LEWIS,U, 15 ,F,Quakers Yard, Glamorgan, Wales
Rel:Servant

7. Occupation; 17 Aug 1884, Glamorgan. On the marriage of his son William was decribed as a mason

8. death certificate; 24 Feb 1906, 18 Cardiff road, Quakers yard. Male, 80 years, ston mason, (Journeyman)
informant - Robert Blatchford, Son, 9 Wingfield terrace,Pentwyn,Quakers yard
registered - 27/2/1906

   Marriage Information:

William married Catherine ALLMAN, daughter of Samuel ALLMAN and UNKNOWN FIRSTNAME UNKNOWN SURNAME, on 23 Apr 1848 in Parish Church, (C Of I) Kibrogan, Township Of Bandon, County Cork ¹⁰¹. (Catherine ALLMAN was born about 1826 in Bandon, County Cork ⁹⁹, christened on 17 Nov 1826 in Christchurch, Kilbrogan, Bandon, Eire ¹⁰³, died on 12 Mar 1900 in 20 Quakers yard and was buried in St Mabons. Llanfabon.) The cause of her death was paralysis, Exhaustion ²³⁰.