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- [S9329] National Library of Wales, Dictionary of Welsh Biography, ((http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/en/index.html)), accessed 23 Jan 2015), Biobraphy for William Eames (1874-1958). (Reliability: 4).
Extracted from the Dictionary of Welsh Biography 23/1/2015:
EAMES, WILLIAM (1874 - 1958), journalist; born in Prestatyn, Flints., in 1874, the son of Griffith Eames and his wife Margaret Dowell from Prestatyn. His father was a carpenter who had been apprenticed in Liverpool after working, for a time, on the land in his native Anglesey. He settled in Barrow-in-Furness where he met his future wife as a fellow chorister in the choir conducted born Peter Edwards, ' Pedr Alaw ' (DWB, 193). Margaret Eames insisted on returning to Prestatyn so that the child was born in Wales, although he was raised in Barrow for two years before the family moved to Maes-y-Groes, Prestatyn. William Eames was educated at the church school until he was 12 when he left to work with his father. However, at the age of 17 he became a pupil-teacher at the new British School in Prestatyn. In Oct. 1894, he was one of the first students at the education department of University College Bangor and he studied there for two years. When he had completed his course, he took a post as assistant teacher in the Wesleyan School at Dartford, Kent. He spent two years there and began to write for the press \emdash Illustrated Bits, Sketchy Bits \emdash and for John Hugh Edwards' (see below) Young Wales. He moved to a school in Surbiton and, after two years, accepted in 1900 a post at the Board School, Caernarfon, where he began to use the Welsh language in lessons, against accepted practice but with the support of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. At Caernarfon, Eames established close relations with the leading figures of Welsh journalism, e.g., R. Gwyneddon Davies (DWB, 136, under John Davies, ' Gwyneddon '); Beriah Gwynfe Evans (DWB, 220-1); Daniel Rees (DWB, 823-4); T. Gwynn Jones (see below) and John R. Lloyd, the cartoonist and, later, his brother-in-law. Eames already had an interest in journalism and it is not surprising that the contacts he made at Caernarfon turned his mind towards journalism. When R. Gwyneddon Davies went to America for three months in 1902, he chose Eames to write, in his place, the leading article and a weekly column in the North Wales Observer. In Sept. 1902, Eames left teaching in order to succeed John Thomas, ' Eifionydd ' (DWB, 954-5) as editor of Y Genedl, a post he held until 1907 when he was appointed one of the sub-editors on the Manchester Guardian which he joined in Jan. 1908. He kept his connection with the Guardian after he was appointed financial secretary to the Manchester Stock Exchange. He became the secretary of the Exchange in 1919. Together with the sons of C.P. Scott, he founded in 1920 the Manchester Guardian Commercial Supplement, a commercial weekly, which first appeared in June 1920 and became very popular, especially for its supplements, in the commercial world. This publication was issued up to 1939 and it gave publicity to Charles Tonge's suggestion that white lines should born painted on roads in order to control traffic. Eames settled in Prestatyn when he returned to Wales in 1931 and began to broadcast from the Bangor studios. Sir John Reith appointed him press secretary to the Ministry of Information in 1940; he moved to Cardiff where he became friendly with D.T. Davies (see above) and Caleb Rees (see below), school inspectors. He spoke frequently on the radio from Cardiff. In 1947, he was appointed M.B.E.
He married on 25 July 1902 Jane Myfanwy Hughes, the sister of Howel Harris Hughes (see below) and the author of Llyfr prydiau bwyd (1932). As ' Megan Ellis ', she was the editor of the women's pages in Y Ford Gron and she also broadcast from Bangor and Cardiff. Together, they wrote a novel, Melin y dd?l (1948). William Eames died at Colwyn Bay on 29 Sept. 1958; his wife had died at Cardiff on 23 June 1955.
Bibliography:
The Biographical Index of W.W. Price, Aberd?r (at the National Library of Wales and Aberdare Public Library);
Y Genhinen, 10-15, 1959-65;
Prestatyn Weekly, 4 Oct. 1958;
Office of Population and Census Studies Indexes deaths Oct.-Dec. 1958.
Author:
Evan David Jones, F.S.A., (1903-87), Aberystwyth
http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/en/s2-EAME-WIL-1874.html?query=william+eames&field=content
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- [S9329] National Library of Wales, Dictionary of Welsh Biography, ((http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/en/index.html)), accessed 23 Jan 2015), Biography for Howell Harris Hughes (1873-1956). (Reliability: 4).
Extracted from the Dictionary of Welsh Biography 23/1/2015:
HUGHES, HOWEL HARRIS (1873 - 1956), minister (Presb.), principal of the Theological College, Aberystwyth; born 7 Sept. 1873, in Brynteg, Llanfair Mathafarn Eithaf, Anglesey, son of J. Richard Hughes, a Presb. minister, and Jane his wife. He was educated at Beaumaris grammar school, the University College, Bangor (where he graduated B.A.), and the Theological College, Bala (where he graduated in theology-one of the first two to receive a B.D. degree of the University of Wales). He was ord. in 1901, and ministered in Penmachno (1901-03), Maenofferen, Blaenau Ffestinog (1903-07), Moriah, Caernarfon (1907-09), and Princes Rd., Liverpool (1909-27). In 1927 he was appointed principal of the Theological College, Aberystwyth, and remained there till 1939. After retiring he moved near Liverpool, taking charge of the Welsh church at Southport, 1939-50. In 1912 he married Margaret Ellen, daughter of Griffith Roberts (' Gwrtheyrn ', DWB, 864), Bala; they had three sons. He suffered from debility in his last years, and died 23 Nov. 1956.
He was a powerful and influential preacher, who held many a memorable service during an Assembly or Association meeting. He became a person of influence in his denomination. He was Moderator of the Association in the North in 1943, and of the General Assembly during World War II, 1939-41. He was secretary of the committee on doctrine set up born the Presbyterian Church Commission for Re-construction after World War I, and he was one of the four who formulated the Shorter Declaration of Faith and Practice for the Presbyterian Church of Wales. His commentary on the Book of Amos (1924) was considered to born one of the best of the series published born his Connexion. He was gentle and gracious and was revered born his students and congregations as a saint and prophet.
Bibliography:
Who's who in Wales (1921), 195;
Blwyddiadur y Methodistiaid Calfinaidd, 1958, 247-8;
William Morris (ed.), Deg o Enwogion, 1959; 2nd ed. Caernarfon, 1960; 2nd series Caernarfon, 1965 (1965), 47-50;
R. H. Evans, Datganiad byr ar ffydd a buchedd. Pennod ddiweddar yn hanes Eglwys Bresbyteraidd Cymru, Caernarfon, 1971 (1971), 40-3;
personal knowledge.
Author:
Rev. Gomer Morgan Roberts, M.A., (1904-93), Pont-rhyd-y-fen / St Dogmael's / Llandyb?e
http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/en/s2-HUGH-HAR-1873.html?query=howel+harris+hughes&field=name
- [S9323] Wales. Anglesey., 1881 Wales Census for Anglesey, (\i Ancestry\i0 . http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=8059 : n.d.), Holyhead, 13 Stanley Crescent, folio 67, page 68; digital images, \i Ancestry\i0 ?(http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=8059 : accessed 20 Jan 2015); citing PRO RG 11/5594 (Reliability: 3).
1881 Wales Census data extracted from Ancestry Records 20/1/2015
RG11 Piece 5594 Folio 67 Page 68
Information for John Rich. HUGHES
Age: 52
Estimated birth year: abt 1829
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Jane Hughes
Gender: Male
Where born: Monmouth, Wales
Civil Parish: Holyhead
County/Island: Anglesey
Country: Wales
Street address: 13 Stanley Crescent
Condition as to marriage: Married
Occupation: Welsh Calvanistic Minister
Registration district: Anglesey
Sub registration district: Holyhead
ED, institution, or vessel: 2
Piece: 5594
Folio: 67
Page Number: 68
Household Members:
John Rich. HUGHES: Age 52 (1829)
Jane HUGHES: Age 42 (1839)
Sarah E. Evans HUGHES: Age 13 (1868)
Howell Harris HUGHES: Age 7 (1874)
John R. Lloyd HUGHES: Age 4 (1877)
Jane M. HUGHES: Age 2 (1879)
William H.N. HUGHES: Age (1881)
Ellen HUMPHREYS: Age 15 (1866)
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1891 Wales Census data extracted from Ancestry Records 22/1/2015
RG12 Piece 4675 Folio 55 Page 8
Information for John R. HUGHES
Age: 63
Estimated birth year: abt 1828
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Jane Hughes
Gender: Male
Where born: Tredegar, Monmouthshire, Wales
Civil Parish: Llanfair Mathafarn Eithaf
Ecclesiastical parish: Llanbedrgoch
Town: Llandudno
County/Island: Anglesey
Country: Wales
Registration district: Anglesey
Sub registration district: Llangefni
ED, institution, or vessel: 6
Piece: 4675
Folio: 55
Page Number: 8
Household Members:
John R HUGHES: Age 63 (1828)
Jane HUGHES: Age 53 (1838)
Howell H HUGHES: Age 17 (1874)
John R H HUGHES: Age 14 (1877)
Jane M HUGHES: Age 12 (1879)
William H N HUGHES: Age 10 (1881)
Jane L JONES: Age 18 (1873)
John WILLIAMS: Age 15 (1876)
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&MS_AdvCB=1&db=uki1891wales&rank=1&new=1&MSAV=2&msT=1&gss=angs-d&gsfn=john&gsfn_x=XO&gsln=hughes&gsln_x=XO&msbdy=1828&msbdy_x=1&msbpn__ftp=Tredegar%2c+Monmouthshire%2c+Wales&msbpn=1651774&msbpn_PInfo=8-%7c0%7c0%7c3257%7c5250%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c5370%7c1651774%7c0%7c&msbpn_x=XO&msbpn__ftp_x=1&dbOnly=_F00079A7%7c_F00079A7_x%2c_F0007EC6%7c_F0007EC6_x%2c_83004006%7c_83004006_x%2c_F0005906%7c_F0005906_x%2c_F0005E11%7c_F0005E11_x%2c_F0005C4F%7c_F0005C4F_x%2c_F0007B58%7c_F0007B58_x%2c_F0007EC5%7c_F0007EC5_x&uidh=e72&msbdp=5&pcat=35&fh=0&h=897507&recoff=&ml_rpos=1RG12 Piece 4675 Folio 55 Page 8
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1901 Wales Census data extracted from Ancestry Records 25/1/2015
RG13 Piece 5245 Folio 33 Page 3
Information for Howel H. HUGHES
Age in 1901: 27
Estimated birth year: abt 1874
Relation: Boarder
Gender: Male
Where born: Anglesea, Llanfair M E
Civil Parish: Penmachno
Ecclesiastical parish: St Tyddud
Town: Penmachno
County/Island: Caernarvonshire
Country: Wales
Registration district: Llanrwst
Sub-registration district: Yspytty
ED, institution, or vessel: 3
Household schedule number: 19
Piece: 5245
Folio: 33
Page Number: 3
Household Members:
Humphrey EVANS: Age 30 (1871)
Kate EVANS: Age 29 (1872)
David EVANS: Age 4 (1897)
Howel H HUGHES: Age 27 (1874)
David HUGHES: Age 21 (1880)
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&MS_AdvCB=1&db=uki1901wales&rank=1&new=1&MSAV=2&msT=1&gss=angs-d&gsfn=howel*&gsfn_x=XO&gsln=hughes&gsln_x=XO&msbdy=1873&msbdy_x=1&dbOnly=_F0003038%7c_F0003038_x%2c_F00032ED%7c_F00032ED_x%2c_F0003039%7c_F0003039_x%2c_F000303A%7c_F000303A_x%2c_F00032DB%7c_F00032DB_x%2c_83004006%7c_83004006_x%2c_F000303D%7c_F000303D_x%2c_F00032F2%7c_F00032F2_x%2c_F00032F6%7c_F00032F6_x&uidh=e72&msbdp=5&pcat=35&fh=1&h=33620128&recoff=&ml_rpos=2RG13 Piece 5245 Folio 33 Page 3
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1911 England Census data extracted from Ancestry Records 25/1/2015
Information for Howell Harris HUGHES
Age in 1911: 37
Estimated birth year: abt 1874
Relation to Head: Head
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Parish of Llanfairmathafancithef County of Anglesey
Civil Parish: Toxteth Park
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England
Street address: 2 Holkger Avenue Lefton Park Liverpool
Marital Status: Married
Registration district: Toxteth Park
Registration District Number: 454
Sub-registration district: Toxteth Park East
ED, institution, or vessel: 7
Piece: 22285
Household Members:
Howell Harris HUGHES: Age 37 (1874)
Margaret Ellen HUGHES: Age 30 (1881)
Howell Gwyne HUGHES: Age 7 (1904)
Heri Harris HUGHES: Age 5 (1906)
Arthur Emlyn HUGHES: Age 4 (1907)
Olwen EVANS: Age 16 (1895)
Elizabeth MORRIS: Age 18 (1893)
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&MS_AdvCB=1&db=1911England&rank=1&new=1&MSAV=2&msT=1&gss=angs-d&gsfn=howel*&gsfn_x=XO&gsln=hughes&gsln_x=XO&msbdy=1873&msbdy_x=1&dbOnly=_F0006301%7c_F0006301_x%2c_F0005DFC%7c_F0005DFC_x%2c_83004005%7c_83004005_x%2c_83004006%7c_83004006_x%2c_F0006866%7c_F0006866_x%2c_F0006867%7c_F0006867_x%2c_F0005DFD%7c_F0005DFD_x%2c_F0006300%7c_F0006300_x%2c_F000686E%7c_F000686E_x%2c_F800686D%7c_F800686D_x&uidh=e72&msbdp=5&pcat=35&fh=1&h=19967078&recoff=&ml_rpos=2RG14PN22285 RG78PN1314 RD454 SD4 ED7 SN12
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England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
Information for Howell Harris HUGHES
Probate Date: 5 Dec 1956
Death Date: 23 Nov 1956
Death Place: Liverpool, England
Registry: Liverpool, England
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=UKProbateCal&h=13222516&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=2352
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