Coedpoeth – "Wrexham History"

Coedpoeth Carnival 1908

Please find attached a photograph in my 90 year old Mother’s possession which had come to her from her mother Edith May Davies (maiden name) born 1903. We do not believe the photo made up [more]

Wrexham & District – Transport – Horse-drawn to Trams

The following is an extract from the slideshow talks previously held by the late Glynn Jones. This is the first batch of slides scanned from approx 600 from his collection. We are extremely grateful to [more]

Gracies Shops in Wrexham District

First of all, here is a very brief account of the Gracie family (I have compiled a complete history dating back to 1841, which will be available to members of the Gracie family): On 10th November 1834, Pawnbroker, Robert Gracie (born In Scotland circa [more]

Food Poisoning in the Wrexham District in 1910

Great consternation has been caused by the extraordinary outbreak of ptomaine poisoning in the Wrexham district. Three deaths have now occurred, and about 80 cases of illness have been reported. Rhos had escaped well, though [more]

COEDPOETH TO COLORADO

Louisa Brooks was born on 7 April 1861 in Talwrn and baptised at the end of August that year in Wern Chapel, Minera, she was the daughter of John Brooks a stonemason and Caroline Thomas. [more]

Carnegie Free Library, Coedpoeth

Two views of Carnegie Free Library at Coedpoeth.

Bersham and Adwy Schools – Headmistresses & Teachers

Annie Foulkes Annie Foulkes was the Principal Teacher between 1870 and 1872. Annie was born about 1843 in Mold and was the daughter of Thomas Foulkes born Halkyn who was a master mason and his [more]

Adwy & Bethlehem Congregational Church Records, Coedpoeth

Before 1884 Church attendants were members of Offa Wesleyan Church, Adwy which was private property. A disagreement took place regarding the appointment of a Sunday School superintendent. Attempts to solve the problem proved unsuccessful and [more] [more]

Coedpoeth Cemetery Records Added

We have just added almost 6000 records for Coedpoeth Cemetery. To search records go here. (registration required) Cemetery Address: Cemetery Road, Coedpoeth, LL11 3SP. Tel:01978 755617 Records transcribed by Tom Jones of Bwlchgwyn. We are [more] [more]

Jane Cunnah 1838-1911

“Er cof serchog am Jane anwyl briod Samuel Cunnah, Broughton Farm yr hon a hunodd yn yr iesu ionawr 6fed 1911, yn 73 mlwydd oed”. Jane Cunnah’s gravestone is notable due to its decorative design. [more] [more]