Brief Life History of Thomas
When Thomas Parry was born on 16 May 1835, in Newmarket, Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom, his father, Robert Parry, was 32 and his mother, Margaret Davies, was 33. He married Margaret Brookes in 1851, in Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Cerrigceinwen, Anglesey, Wales in 1881 and Llanddeiniolen, Caernarfonshire, Wales, United Kingdom in 1881. He died in 1889, in Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom, at the age of 54.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Thomas? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (5)
- Thomas Parry, "England and Wales Census, 1871"
- Thomas Parry, "Wales Births and Baptisms, 1541-1907"
- Thomas Parry, "England and Wales Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8), 1588-1977"
Spouse and Children
Children (7)
+2 More Children
Parents and Siblings
+5 More Children
World Events (5)
1839 · The Rebecca Riots Take Place
The Rebecca Riots were a group of protests in west Wales from 1839-1843. The people involved were mostly poor farmers, primarily men dressed as women. The group was called “Rebecca and her daughters”, a title believed to have come the book of Genesis. They mostly fought against the toll-gates. There is only record of one death during the riots: a young Sarah Williams had been warned that the rioters were coming, but upon refusing to leave, was killed.
1843
Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.
1850 · Coal Fields in South Wales Developed
Like the iron and copper mines, the coal fields in South Wales were very important to the industrial revolution. Many of those that worked in the coal mines were part of the Merthyr uprising.
Name Meaning
Welsh: Anglicized form of the patronymic ap Harry ‘son of Harry’ (see Harry , Harris ). The name is widespread in both England and Wales.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.