As it was!

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]

As it was!

The Blower Family

THE BLOWER FAMILY  In Victorian times it was a custom for many people to name their children after relatives.  This can lead to confusion, so I will use numbers in parenthesis to indicate which person [more]

As it was!

Munslow’s Shop, 9 Mountain Street, Rhos

This is an account of the ancestors of Edwin Munslow, a baker of 9 Mountain Street, Rhosllanerchrugog.  The story begins with the 1841 census, on which we meet a 45-year-old basket maker, John Munslow (Snr.) [more]

1800s

Ebenezer COOPER – A Good Friend to Everyone

by Dave Edwards. Ebenezer Cooper was born at Llangollen in 1800 and baptised on 15th January 1800 at Llangollen.     Ebenezer’s father, Robert Cooper, was a currier.  A currier is a person who applies finishing techniques, [more]