Goronwy's mother died when Goronwy was 7 weeks old, he was brought up by his mother's sister Matilda Jane James and her family at Blodwen's request.
Occupation - English teacher Ton Yr Efail School in Pont y Pridd.
Goronwy died in Narberth at the home of his cousin, Hywel James, he was 47 years of age.
Goronwy's interests included Art appreciation, Antiques, Literature and Music.
Cemetery -Calvaria Chapel, Login, Pembrokeshire
Goronwy lived in Boncath after retiring from teaching, and worked in Tesco promoting wines. A tree was planted in Goronwy's name in the grounds of Tesco after he died.
Cause of death - IntracerebralTumour with Obstructive Hydrochephalus.
Sources
"England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV7D-R67V : 1 October 2014), William D G John, 1952; from "England & Wales Births, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
"England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVZF-6D8Y : 4 September 2014), William David G John, Jan 2000; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death Registration, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, General Register Office, Southport, England.
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