Copy of Birth certificate obtained. (CM415659) from Stroud Register Office 10 July 2002
Registration District - Stroud 1848 Sub-district of Bisley in the County of Gloucester.Entry 114 Born 28 Feb 1848 in Bisley. Name Richard Ambrey. Father Richard. Mother Mary (nee Townsend), father's occupation Policeman. Mary Biggs signed the original document with a mark on 20 March 1848. Registrar W E Driver.
known to be engine driver. (from Clive)
1851 census
HO 1?7 1976 Page 3
Goodrich, Herefordshire
Mary Biggs Head Marr 26 Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Richard A Biggs Son 3 Bisley, Gloucestershire
Henry T Biggs Son 1 Stroud, Gloucestershire1861 census sent by Annette Birchinall 2.11.2006
Taken from Ancestry.co.uk index. This shows son Ricahrd as Ruth which is a mistake.
Roath, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Head b abt 1825 English Bicknor, Gloucestershire
Mary BIGGS wife b abt 1824 Horsley, Gloucestershire, England
Ruth Biggs Son b abt 1848 Bishley, Gloucestershire, England [This should be Richard]
Henry Biggs Son b abt 1850 Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Jane Biggs Daur b abt 1855 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Mary Biggs Daur b abt 1858 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Anne Biggs Daur b abt 1860 Roath, Glamorganshire, Wales1871 census
RG10/5366 Page 41/65
No 49 (no street given) [Glamorgan - Roath district]
Mary Biggs Lodger Widow 47 Housekeeper Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Richard Biggs Son 22 Labourer Bisley
Henry Biggs Son 20 Machine Painter? Stroud
Jane Biggs Daur 16 General Servant Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Mary Biggs Daur 14 Scholar Chepstow1881 census
Dwelling: No 16 Zinc St Census Place: Roath, Glamorgan, Wales Source: FHL Film 1342271 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 5285 Folio 72 Page 51
Richard BIGGS M 32 M Bisley, Gloucester, England Rel: Head Occ: Railway Engine Driver Margaret BIGGS M 24 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Wife Gwendoline BIGGS 5 F Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Daur Occ: Scholar Edgar BIGGS 3 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Justin BIGGS 2 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Henry BIGGS 1 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son
Letitia BARTLETT U 17 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Visitor Occ: Dressmaker Lewis MORGAN U 21 M Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Boarder Occ: Railway Engine Fireman Auther HINDER U 22 M Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Lodger Occ: Railway Engine Fireman
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Known to work out of Neath. Lived there for some time.1891 census
RG12/4371 page 30
Newport Monmouthshire
3 Leek (or Lock) Street
Richard Biggs Head M 43 Engine Driver Bisley, Gloucestershire
Margaret Biggs Wife M 34 - Neath, Glamorgan
Gwenllian Biggs Daur S 16 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Edgar Biggs Son S 14 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Jestyn Biggs Son S 12 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Henry Biggs Son S 11 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Mabel Biggs Daur S 9 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Son S 6 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Alice Biggs Daur S 3 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Ivor Biggs Son S 1 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan1901 Census
RG13/5057 Fo:16 Pg:24 Schedule 141
Dwelling 25 Lewis Road, Neath
Richard Biggs Head Married 54 Railway Engine Driver, Bisley Gloucester, English Speaker
Margaret Biggs wife Married 52 Neath Glamorgan, English & Welsh Speaker
Edgar Biggs Son Single 25 House Painter, Cardiff Glamorgan, English Speaker
Richard Biggs Son Single 15 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Ivor Biggs Son Single 11 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Oswald Biggs Son Single 3 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
Mabel Biggs Daughter Single 19 Dressmaker, Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Alice Biggs Daughter Single 13 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Gladys Biggs Daughter Single 4 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
1861 Glamorgan census
4085 065B 086 HENRY ST.20 BARTLET JOHN HD M 32 GARDENER GLS PRESTBURY 4085 065B 086 HENRY ST.20 BARTLET ELIZABETH WI M 29 - GLA NEATH 4085 065B 086 HENRY ST.20 BARTLET MARY ANN DA U 6 SCHOLAR GLA NEATH 4085 065B 086 HENRY ST.20 BARTLET MARY E. DA U 4 SCHOLAR GLA NEATH 4085 065B 086 HENRY ST.20 BARTLET HANNAH S. DA U 7M - GLA NEATH 4085 065B 086 HENRY ST.20 BARTLET MARY A. VR U 20 - GLS PRESTBURY 4085 065B 086 HENRY ST.20 BARTLET HANNAH S. VR U 17 - GLS PRESTBURY1871 census
RG10/5429 page 17/31
Neath
8 Henry Street
John Bartlett Head M 47 Gardener Prestbury, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Bartlett Wife M 40 - Neath, Glamorgan
Margaret A Bartlett Daur S 16 - Neath, Glamorgan
Shophia Bartlett Daur S 10 Scholar *, Glamorgan
Lettishon Bartlett Daur S 8 Scholar Neath, Glamorgan
Louisa Bartlett Daur S 5 Scholar Neath, Glamorgan
Jestyn Bartlett Son S 3 Scholar Neath, Glamorgan
Gertrude Bartlett Daur S 3m Scholar Neath, GlamorganWales in 1881 Census. Dwelling: No 16 Zinc St Census Place: Roath, Glamorgan, Wales Source: FHL Film 1342271 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 5285 Folio 72 Page 51
Richard BIGGS M 32 M Bisley, Gloucester, England Rel: Head Occ: Railway Engine Driver Margaret BIGGS M 24 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Wife Gwendoline BIGGS 5 F Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Daur Edgar BIGGS 3 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Justin BIGGS 2 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Henry BIGGS 1 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son
Letitia BARTLETT U 17 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Visitor Occ: Dressmaker Lewis MORGAN U 21 M Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Boarder Occ: Railway Engine Fireman Auther HINDER U 22 M Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Lodger Occ: Railway Engine Fireman1891 census
RG12/4371 page 30
Newport Monmouthshire
3 Leek (or Lock) Street
Richard Biggs Head M 43 Engine Driver Bisley, Gloucestershire
Margaret Biggs Wife M 34 - Neath, Glamorgan
Gwenllian Biggs Daur S 16 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Edgar Biggs Son S 14 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Jestyn Biggs Son S 12 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Henry Biggs Son S 11 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Mabel Biggs Daur S 9 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Son S 6 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Alice Biggs Daur S 3 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Ivor Biggs Son S 1 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan1901 Census
RG13/5057 Fo:16 Pg:24 Schedule 141
Dwelling 25 Lewis Road, Neath
Richard Biggs Head Married 54 Railway Engine Driver, Bisley Gloucester, English Speaker
Margaret Biggs wife Married 52 Neath Glamorgan, English & Welsh Speaker
Edgar Biggs Son Single 25 House Painter, Cardiff Glamorgan, English Speaker
Richard Biggs Son Single 15 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Ivor Biggs Son Single 11 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Oswald Biggs Son Single 3 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
Mabel Biggs Daughter Single 19 Dressmaker, Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Alice Biggs Daughter Single 13 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Gladys Biggs Daughter Single 4 Neath Glamorgan, English SpeakerExtracted from the Parish Register Indexes for St. Thomas - Neath as published by the GFHS.
Margaret Ann BARTLETT Dau of John ( a Gardener ) and Elizabeth baptised 22/10/1854 Other children of the same parents:
Hannah Sophia (20/4/1863);
Letucia Jane (20/4/1863);
Mary Elizabeth (20/4/1863); Alice ( 3/7/1876);
Gertrude ( 7/2/1871);
Iestin Hopkin ( 13/4/1868); Louisa ( 15/4/1867); The family is shown as being of Neath in most cases but for the baptism of Alice an address of 8 Henry St. is given. The burial indexes give a John as being buried 24/9/1880 aged 56 but there is no Elizabeth shown. After about 1850 there were no "new" graves opened in Neath Churchyard and although burials may be shown in the Neath- St. Thomas P R the actual burial place may be in Llantwit Churchyard.
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
believed she died in infancyThere is a Gwenllian Biggs buried in Treorchy living at 6 St Albans Street in 1954. The family home of Edgar Ambrey Biggs. Birth is circa 1976. Gwendoline Biggs and Gwenllian may be the same person. Need a search of 1891 to locate. Interment doc says she is buried with Gwladys (this would be sister)
Wales in 1881 Census. Dwelling: No 16 Zinc St Census Place: Roath, Glamorgan, Wales Source: FHL Film 1342271 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 5285 Folio 72 Page 51
Richard BIGGS M 32 M Bisley, Gloucester, England Rel: Head Occ: Railway Engine Driver Margaret BIGGS M 24 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Wife Gwendoline BIGGS 5 F Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Daur Edgar BIGGS 3 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Justin BIGGS 2 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Henry BIGGS 1 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son
Letitia BARTLETT U 17 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Visitor Occ: Dressmaker Lewis MORGAN U 21 M Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Boarder Occ: Railway Engine Fireman Auther HINDER U 22 M Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Lodger Occ: Railway Engine Fireman1891 census
RG12/4371 page 30
Newport Monmouthshire
3 Leek (or Lock) Street
Richard Biggs Head M 43 Engine Driver Bisley, Gloucestershire
Margaret Biggs Wife M 34 - Neath, Glamorgan
Gwenllian Biggs Daur S 16 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Edgar Biggs Son S 14 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Jestyn Biggs Son S 12 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Henry Biggs Son S 11 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Mabel Biggs Daur S 9 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Son S 6 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Alice Biggs Daur S 3 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Ivor Biggs Son S 1 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan1901 Census RG13/5057 Fo:26 Pg 44 schedule 253
dwelling 2 Edward Street, Neath
Arthur F Trew (TRE something) Head married 34 Railway Signal Fitter Dorchester, Dorset, English Speaker
Clara E Trew Wife married 36 South Cerney Gloucester, English Speaker
Reginald A Trew Son single 4 Reading, Berks, English Speaker
Bertha V Trew Daughter single 1month Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
Gwenllian Biggs Helper single 24 Domicile Helper Cardiff, Glamorgan, English & Welsh Speakersecond possible 1901 census detail
Name: Gwenllian Biggs Age in 1901: 23 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878 Relation: Head Gender: Female Where born: Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Name: Charles R Jones Age in 1901: 24 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877 Relation: Boarder Gender: Male Where born: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
Civil parish: Neath Ecclesiastical parish: Llantwit and Neath County/Island: Glamorgan Country: Wales
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
unmarried - buried in Treorchy Cemetry1891 census
RG12/4371 page 30
Newport Monmouthshire
3 Leek (or Lock) Street
Richard Biggs Head M 43 Engine Driver Bisley, Gloucestershire
Margaret Biggs Wife M 34 - Neath, Glamorgan
Gwenllian Biggs Daur S 16 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Edgar Biggs Son S 14 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Jestyn Biggs Son S 12 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Henry Biggs Son S 11 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Mabel Biggs Daur S 9 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Son S 6 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Alice Biggs Daur S 3 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Ivor Biggs Son S 1 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan1901 Census
RG13/5057 Fo:16 Pg:24 Schedule 141
Dwelling 25 Lewis Road, Neath
Richard Biggs Head Married 54 Railway Engine Driver, Bisley Gloucester, English Speaker
Margaret Biggs wife Married 52 Neath Glamorgan, English & Welsh Speaker
Edgar Biggs Son Single 25 House Painter, Cardiff Glamorgan, English Speaker
Richard Biggs Son Single 15 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Ivor Biggs Son Single 11 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Oswald Biggs Son Single 3 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
Mabel Biggs Daughter Single 19 Dressmaker, Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Alice Biggs Daughter Single 13 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Gladys Biggs Daughter Single 4 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
worked for the Railways in Sierra Leone - died therespoke to Lexie 5.6.2002
Ivor remained a Bachelor all his life. Got on well in railways. other families related to Biggs (from Swindon) were quite "senior" in the railways which helped him get jobs. He was sent to places like Sierra Leone. He saved his money and when he came back home (to the Rhondda) he was generous to the family children. He brought home African nick-nacks. The location of these items are now unknown.1891 census
RG12/4371 page 30
Newport Monmouthshire
3 Leek (or Lock) Street
Richard Biggs Head M 43 Engine Driver Bisley, Gloucestershire
Margaret Biggs Wife M 34 - Neath, Glamorgan
Gwenllian Biggs Daur S 16 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Edgar Biggs Son S 14 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Jestyn Biggs Son S 12 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Henry Biggs Son S 11 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Mabel Biggs Daur S 9 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Son S 6 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Alice Biggs Daur S 3 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Ivor Biggs Son S 1 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan1901 Census
RG13/5057 Fo:16 Pg:24 Schedule 141
Dwelling 25 Lewis Road, Neath
Richard Biggs Head Married 54 Railway Engine Driver, Bisley Gloucester, English Speaker
Margaret Biggs wife Married 52 Neath Glamorgan, English & Welsh Speaker
Edgar Biggs Son Single 25 House Painter, Cardiff Glamorgan, English Speaker
Richard Biggs Son Single 15 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Ivor Biggs Son Single 11 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Oswald Biggs Son Single 3 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
Mabel Biggs Daughter Single 19 Dressmaker, Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Alice Biggs Daughter Single 13 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Gladys Biggs Daughter Single 4 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
1901 Census
RG13/5057 Fo:16 Pg:24 Schedule 141
Dwelling 25 Lewis Road, Neath
Richard Biggs Head Married 54 Railway Engine Driver, Bisley Gloucester, English Speaker
Margaret Biggs wife Married 52 Neath Glamorgan, English & Welsh Speaker
Edgar Biggs Son Single 25 House Painter, Cardiff Glamorgan, English Speaker
Richard Biggs Son Single 15 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Ivor Biggs Son Single 11 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Oswald Biggs Son Single 3 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
Mabel Biggs Daughter Single 19 Dressmaker, Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Alice Biggs Daughter Single 13 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Gladys Biggs Daughter Single 4 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
bachelor buried in Treorchy Cemetry1901 Census
RG13/5057 Fo:16 Pg:24 Schedule 141
Dwelling 25 Lewis Road, Neath
Richard Biggs Head Married 54 Railway Engine Driver, Bisley Gloucester, English Speaker
Margaret Biggs wife Married 52 Neath Glamorgan, English & Welsh Speaker
Edgar Biggs Son Single 25 House Painter, Cardiff Glamorgan, English Speaker
Richard Biggs Son Single 15 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Ivor Biggs Son Single 11 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Oswald Biggs Son Single 3 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
Mabel Biggs Daughter Single 19 Dressmaker, Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Alice Biggs Daughter Single 13 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Gladys Biggs Daughter Single 4 Neath Glamorgan, English SpeakerMDO 6259
5.2.1919
Regimental Number: 74093. Private 2nd Unit Welsh Regiment
Transfer to Reserve: 5/2/1919 ShrewesburyCollier
Posted for duty 19.4.1918 at Cardiff in category A1
Date of origin of disability: July 1918
Place of origin of disability: Pembroke Dock
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
unmarried - buried in Treorchy Cemetry
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
spoke to Lexie 5.6.02. Abert Joseph was known as Bert. Was a Postman.The 1881 Census - Ystradyfodwg Parish, Glam - Res: 72 Gwendoline St - Piece 5300 - Folio 110 - Pg 49
Francis Carpenter Head M 34 Collier Somerset, England
Jane Carpenter Wife M 29 Scotland
George Earnest Carpenter Son 11 Scholar Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan
Elizabeth Jane Carpenter Daur 6 Scholar Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan
Charles Leo Carpenter Son 3 Scholar Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan
Albert Joseph Carpenter Son 1 Scholar Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan
Jessie Carpenter Boarder U 22 Collier Somerset, England (now known to be nephew)1891 census
St Florence District 6 Pembrokeshire
RG12/4527 Page 5
Schedule 26 Cottage
Joseph BARWELL Head M 61 Gardener East Harptree, Somerset English
Sarah BARWELL Wife M 51 - East Harptree, Somerset English
Albert Joseph CARPENTER Nephew S 11 Scholar Treherbert, Glamorgan English1901 census
Wragby district 1 Lincolnshire
RG 13/3068 Page 6
Schedule 31 Bardney Road
Joseph Barwell Head M 71 Market Gardner Own account at home East Harptree, Somerset
Sarah BARWELL Wife M 61 - - East Harptree, Somerset
Albert J CARPENTER Nephew S 21 Gardner - Treherbert, Glamorgan
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
1891 census
RG12/4371 page 30
Newport Monmouthshire
3 Leek (or Lock) Street
Richard Biggs Head M 43 Engine Driver Bisley, Gloucestershire
Margaret Biggs Wife M 34 - Neath, Glamorgan
Gwenllian Biggs Daur S 16 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Edgar Biggs Son S 14 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Jestyn Biggs Son S 12 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Henry Biggs Son S 11 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Mabel Biggs Daur S 9 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Son S 6 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Alice Biggs Daur S 3 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Ivor Biggs Son S 1 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan1901 Census
RG13/5057 Fo:16 Pg:24 Schedule 141
Dwelling 25 Lewis Road, Neath
Richard Biggs Head Married 54 Railway Engine Driver, Bisley Gloucester, English Speaker
Margaret Biggs wife Married 52 Neath Glamorgan, English & Welsh Speaker
Edgar Biggs Son Single 25 House Painter, Cardiff Glamorgan, English Speaker
Richard Biggs Son Single 15 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Ivor Biggs Son Single 11 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Oswald Biggs Son Single 3 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
Mabel Biggs Daughter Single 19 Dressmaker, Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Alice Biggs Daughter Single 13 Swansea Glamorgan, English Speaker
Gladys Biggs Daughter Single 4 Neath Glamorgan, English Speaker
Brother of Richard George who married wife's sister
Wales in 1881 Census. Dwelling: No 16 Zinc St Census Place: Roath, Glamorgan, Wales Source: FHL Film 1342271 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 5285 Folio 72 Page 51
Richard BIGGS M 32 M Bisley, Gloucester, England Rel: Head Occ: Railway Engine Driver Margaret BIGGS M 24 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Wife Gwendoline BIGGS 5 F Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Daur Edgar BIGGS 3 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Justin BIGGS 2 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Henry BIGGS 1 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son
Letitia BARTLETT U 17 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Visitor Occ: Dressmaker Lewis MORGAN U 21 M Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Boarder Occ: Railway Engine Fireman Auther HINDER U 22 M Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Lodger Occ: Railway Engine Fireman1891 census
RG12/4371 page 30
Newport Monmouthshire
3 Leek (or Lock) Street
Richard Biggs Head M 43 Engine Driver Bisley, Gloucestershire
Margaret Biggs Wife M 34 - Neath, Glamorgan
Gwenllian Biggs Daur S 16 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Edgar Biggs Son S 14 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Jestyn Biggs Son S 12 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Henry Biggs Son S 11 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Mabel Biggs Daur S 9 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Son S 6 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Alice Biggs Daur S 3 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Ivor Biggs Son S 1 Scholar Swansea, GlamorganPossible 1901 census entry
Name: Jnstyer Biggs Age in 1901: 21 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880 Relation: Boarder Gender: Male Where born: Cardiff Civil parish: Swansea Ecclesiastical parish: St Mark Town: Swansea County/Island: Glamorgan Country: Wales
Registration district: Swansea Sub-registration district: Swansea ED, institution, or vessel: 39
Household schedule number: 153
Household Members
Name Age
Jnstyer Biggs 21
Walter Hallsgrave 22
Annie Jenkins 50
Frederick Jenkins 17
Glwabys Jenkins 13
James Jenkins 52
Mary Jenkins 26
Percy Jenkins 10
Mary Millicent (May) CARPENTER
Sister of Florrie Biggs who married Husbands brother
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
refers to her as May1891 census
RG12/4421 Pg 34
94 Gwendoline Street
Francis Carpenter, Head, 44, Photographer’s Agent, Somerset - East Harptree, English speaker
Jane Carpenter, Wife, 39, Scotland - Kinross, English speaker
George E Carpenter, Son, 21, Stoker coalminer, Glamorgan Ystradyfodwg, English speaker
Elizabeth Jane Carpenter, Daughter, 16, Glamorgan Ystradyfodwg, English speaker
Charles L Carpenter, Son, 13, Messenger port, Glamorgan Ystradyfodwg, English speaker
Florence Carpenter, Daughter, 8, Glamorgan Ystradyfodwg, English speaker
Mary M Carpenter, Daughter, 3, Glamorgan Ystradyfodwg, English speaker
Herbert (Hubert?) Vranch, nephew, 22, coalminer, Somerset - Radstock, English speaker1901 census
RG13/5012 Fo: 81 Pg 19
100 Gwendoline Street
Francis Carpenter Head Married 53 Commision Agent East Harptree, Somerset, English speaker
Jane Carpenter wife Married 49 Dundee, Scotland, English speaker
Charles L Carpenter Son single 24 Blacksmith's Striker Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, English speaker
Florence H (should be E) Carpenter Daughter single 18 Dressmaker's apprentice Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, English speaker
Mary M Carpenter Daughter single 13 Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, English speaker
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
passed away and buried in Treorchy Cemetrydob from John Bridgman does not match date in birthday book (28.6)
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
passed away and buried in Treorchy Cemetry
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
passed away and buried in Treorchy Cemetryyear of birth taken from card from F E (Carpenter) to POW husband R G BIGGS 10.9.1914 - "May has named the baby Harry Carpenter Biggs, what do you think of that."
Brother of Richard George who married wife's sister
Wales in 1881 Census. Dwelling: No 16 Zinc St Census Place: Roath, Glamorgan, Wales Source: FHL Film 1342271 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 5285 Folio 72 Page 51
Richard BIGGS M 32 M Bisley, Gloucester, England Rel: Head Occ: Railway Engine Driver Margaret BIGGS M 24 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Wife Gwendoline BIGGS 5 F Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Daur Edgar BIGGS 3 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Justin BIGGS 2 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Henry BIGGS 1 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son
Letitia BARTLETT U 17 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Visitor Occ: Dressmaker Lewis MORGAN U 21 M Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Boarder Occ: Railway Engine Fireman Auther HINDER U 22 M Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Lodger Occ: Railway Engine Fireman1891 census
RG12/4371 page 30
Newport Monmouthshire
3 Leek (or Lock) Street
Richard Biggs Head M 43 Engine Driver Bisley, Gloucestershire
Margaret Biggs Wife M 34 - Neath, Glamorgan
Gwenllian Biggs Daur S 16 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Edgar Biggs Son S 14 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Jestyn Biggs Son S 12 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Henry Biggs Son S 11 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Mabel Biggs Daur S 9 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Son S 6 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Alice Biggs Daur S 3 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Ivor Biggs Son S 1 Scholar Swansea, GlamorganPossible 1901 census entry
Name: Jnstyer Biggs Age in 1901: 21 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880 Relation: Boarder Gender: Male Where born: Cardiff Civil parish: Swansea Ecclesiastical parish: St Mark Town: Swansea County/Island: Glamorgan Country: Wales
Registration district: Swansea Sub-registration district: Swansea ED, institution, or vessel: 39
Household schedule number: 153
Household Members
Name Age
Jnstyer Biggs 21
Walter Hallsgrave 22
Annie Jenkins 50
Frederick Jenkins 17
Glwabys Jenkins 13
James Jenkins 52
Mary Jenkins 26
Percy Jenkins 10
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
passed away and buried in Treorchy Cemetry
Brother of Richard George
Wales in 1881 Census. Dwelling: No 16 Zinc St Census Place: Roath, Glamorgan, Wales Source: FHL Film 1342271 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 5285 Folio 72 Page 51
Richard BIGGS M 32 M Bisley, Gloucester, England Rel: Head Occ: Railway Engine Driver Margaret BIGGS M 24 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Wife Gwendoline BIGGS 5 F Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Daur Edgar BIGGS 3 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Justin BIGGS 2 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Henry BIGGS 1 M Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son
Letitia BARTLETT U 17 F Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Visitor Occ: Dressmaker Lewis MORGAN U 21 M Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Boarder Occ: Railway Engine Fireman Auther HINDER U 22 M Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Lodger Occ: Railway Engine Fireman1891 census
RG12/4371 page 30
Newport Monmouthshire
3 Leek (or Lock) Street
Richard Biggs Head M 43 Engine Driver Bisley, Gloucestershire
Margaret Biggs Wife M 34 - Neath, Glamorgan
Gwenllian Biggs Daur S 16 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Edgar Biggs Son S 14 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Jestyn Biggs Son S 12 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Henry Biggs Son S 11 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan
Mabel Biggs Daur S 9 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Son S 6 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Alice Biggs Daur S 3 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Ivor Biggs Son S 1 Scholar Swansea, Glamorgan
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
married, lived & died in South Africa
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
buried in Treorchy Cemetry
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
lived and died in South Africa
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
lived & died in South Africa
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
lived in Birmigham, cremated in Selly Oak Birmingham
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
buried in Treorchy Cemetry
KF notes 10.10.2005
The birth details of Richard are based on the assumption that the family followed a naming convention. Richard's first born is Richard Ambrey BIGGS. It has been assumed by KF that Ambrey was the maiden name of a RA's Grandmother. This meant that either Richard's mother was an AMBREY or Mary's.
Research has found a Richard of the right time period whose father was a Richard BIGGS and mother was an AMBREY. This Richard had a brother Henry who was a Policeman and this Richard was also a Policeman. The dates at which Richard was a policeman does match up.
I am very confident that the birth and pedigree of this Richard are correct and this family tree has been correctly extended.From Mr P R Evans
Searchroom Archivist gloucester archivist
Our ref: EN/JLM/PRE/HN
Dear Mr Frater
Thank you for your e-mail. I have checked the alphabetical register of
rural constabulary (Q/Y/1/1) and the only Richard Biggs listed in the 1840s
joined on 11 September 1843. His warrant number was 595 and he joined
Gloucestershire policy force at the age of 23; he had previously been a
labourer and he originated from English Bicknor, Coleford in
Gloucestershire. It is written that he was of good character, but was
discharge from the force on 1 October 1844 for visiting a girl in a
gentleman's house without his knowledge. He was reinstated on 24 January
1845, with a new warrant number: 720. He was now aged 24 and again listed
his prior occupation as a labourer and came from English Bicknor. He served
until 31st January 1850, where his character was noted as 'indifferent' and
the reason for dismissal was listed as drunkenness. Although this gentleman
would have been serving in 1847-1848, it is likely this is not your
great-great grandfather because the places of residence do not match and his
prior profession was not a butcher.(KF note - I think the butcher part is a red herring)
1851 census
Not with his wife (see Mary) Is this him?
Richard Biggs Age: 31 Where born: English Bickney, Gloucestershire, England Occ: Farmers Bailiff
Civil parish: St Briavels County/Island: Gloucestershire Country: England
Registration district: Chepstow ED, institution, or vessel: 6b
Household schedule number: 5
Other Household Members: Name Age
Charles Greenway 23
William Williams 221861 census sent by Annette Birchinall 2.11.2006
Taken from Ancestry.co.uk index. This shows son Ricahrd as Ruth which is a mistake.
Roath, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Head b abt 1825 English Bicknor, Gloucestershire
Mary BIGGS wife b abt 1824 Horsley, Gloucestershire, England
Ruth Biggs Son b abt 1848 Bishley, Gloucestershire, England [This should be Richard]
Henry Biggs Son b abt 1850 Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Jane Biggs Daur b abt 1855 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Mary Biggs Daur b abt 1858 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Anne Biggs Daur b abt 1860 Roath, Glamorganshire, Wales
1841 census
HO 107/362/1
Avening Stroud Tanners Piece
George TOWNSEND 41 Baker Born in county
Ellen TOWNSEND 42 -- Born in County
Mary TOWNSEND 17 -- Born in County
Charles TOWNSEND 11 -- Born in County
William TOWNSEND 9 -- Born in County
Ellen TOWNSEND 7 -- Born in County
Hannah TOWNSEND 3 -- Born in County1851 census
HO 1?7 1976 Page 3
Goodrich, Herefordshire
Mary Biggs Head Marr 26 Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Richard A Biggs Son 3 Bisley, Gloucestershire
Henry T Biggs Son 1 Stroud, Gloucestershire1861 census sent by Annette Birchinall 2.11.2006
Taken from Ancestry.co.uk index. This shows son Ricahrd as Ruth which is a mistake.
Roath, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Head b abt 1825 English Bicknor, Gloucestershire
Mary BIGGS wife b abt 1824 Horsley, Gloucestershire, England
Ruth Biggs Son b abt 1848 Bishley, Gloucestershire, England [This should be Richard]
Henry Biggs Son b abt 1850 Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Jane Biggs Daur b abt 1855 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Mary Biggs Daur b abt 1858 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Anne Biggs Daur b abt 1860 Roath, Glamorganshire, Wales1871 census
RG10/5366 Page 41/65
No 49 (no street given) [Glamorgan - Roath district]
Mary Biggs Lodger Widow 47 Housekeeper Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Richard Biggs Son 22 Labourer Bisley
Henry Biggs Son 20 Machine Painter? Stroud
Jane Biggs Daur 16 General Servant Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Mary Biggs Daur 14 Scholar ChepstowMary Biggs in 1881 census provided by John W Cooper
52, Constellation Street, Roath is a widow Mary Biggs b.abt.1824 in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. She is with two unmarried children: Mary E. Biggs b. abt 1858 in Chepstow and Thomas b. abt. 1863 in Roath.Mary Biggs in 1901 census provided by John W Cooper
Mary Biggs is still in Roath in 1901 aged 76. Her son Thomas aged 37 is also in Roath at a different address with wife Elizabeth aged 35 and children Thomas 12, Elizabeth 9, Archibald 4 and Christopher 2.1901 census
Name Age Est Birth Year Relation Gender Born
William Stone 54 abt 1847 Head Male Weston, Somerset, England
Mary Stone 40 abt 1861 Wife Female Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
William Stone 24 abt 1877 Son Male Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Edith Stone 14 abt 1887 Daughter Female Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Tom A Stone 5 abt 1896 Son Male Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Mary Biggs 76 abt 1825 Mother-in-law Female Nailsworth, Glamorgan, Wales
Civil parish: Roath
Ecclesiastical parish: Roath St Saviour
Town: Cardiff
County/Island: Glamorgan
Country: Wales
Registration district: Cardiff
Sub-registration district: East Cardiff
ED, institution, or vessel: 27
Household schedule number: 171
1851 census
HO 1?7 1976 Page 3
Goodrich, Herefordshire
Mary Biggs Head Marr 26 Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Richard A Biggs Son 3 Bisley, Gloucestershire
Henry T Biggs Son 1 Stroud, Gloucestershire1861 census sent by Annette Birchinall 2.11.2006
Taken from Ancestry.co.uk index. This shows son Ricahrd as Ruth which is a mistake.
Roath, Glamorgan
Richard Biggs Head b abt 1825 English Bicknor, Gloucestershire
Mary BIGGS wife b abt 1824 Horsley, Gloucestershire, England
Ruth Biggs Son b abt 1848 Bishley, Gloucestershire, England [This should be Richard]
Henry Biggs Son b abt 1850 Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Jane Biggs Daur b abt 1855 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Mary Biggs Daur b abt 1858 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Anne Biggs Daur b abt 1860 Roath, Glamorganshire, Wales1871 census
RG10/5366 Page 41/65
No 49 (no street given) [Glamorgan - Roath district]
Mary Biggs Lodger Widow 47 Housekeeper Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Richard Biggs Son 22 Labourer Bisley
Henry Biggs Son 20 Machine Painter? Stroud
Jane Biggs Daur 16 General Servant Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Mary Biggs Daur 14 Scholar ChepstowPossible death of Henry
Deaths Sep 1872
Biggs Henry 22 Cardiff 11a 141
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
moved to Swindon & died there
Letter from Lexie Maurice (May A Biggs) March 2002
moved to Swindon & died there