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- At 6:51am on September 2, 2009,
Clark Owen Parry said…
- Well, very kind to credit me, but since I've been saying "it" I hear people tell me they heard their Nain and Tain say it....so it is I think a genuine Welsh proverb
Off to The RFestival of Wales in Pittsburgh
Dyfal donc a dyr y garreg.
- At 11:48am on January 17, 2009,
Judy Lennox said… - I also have Jameses in my family .
Anne Hughes married William James 1874?
Children were Elen-James-Kate-William.
Mother in law was Maria Hughes.
Any relation? Judy
- At 6:00am on November 21, 2008,
Clark Owen Parry said…
- Thanks for the note and the credit, but we're just the source. Se saw the quote in a "Speak Welsh" language book, but have since learned from others it is an old Welsh proverb. We are excited to hear about your geneaologoy work, it inspires us aw we both would like to find the time to search our ancestry too. And it takes "steady tapping" Dyfal donc a dyr y garreg"
- At 2:11pm on November 19, 2008,
Clark Owen Parry said…
- It's a great saying, especially for slate people. Yes the language seems threatening, I too heard my family speak as a child and was fascinated. It's making more sense now, it does take a daily effort, and fortunately my wife enjoys speaking too. she is also of Welsh descent. Thanks for the note. Clark and Cindy
- At 8:29pm on September 20, 2008,
Jennifer (aka Garan Gwyn) said… - Hi Melissa,
I just saw your post on the genealogy board about your research around your G/grandmother Davis/Davies. My grandmother was a Davis but unfortunately I've not been able to get any further than my G/grandfather, who was born in England. I feel certain that they must hail from Wales due to the Davis name but have hit a brick wall for now. What was your G/grandmother's first name? If I come across anything I will let you know. My G/grandfather's name was John Alfred Davis, born in Belgrave, London in 1859 to George Davis and Martha Clara Walker. Let me know what you find out!
- At 5:03pm on September 8, 2008,
Judy Lennox said…
- Hi Melissa,
My grandfather had a Bridget Davis work for them in Abergavenny Wales around 1884. Judy
- At 7:37am on September 4, 2008,
Clark Owen Parry said…
- Hello Melissa, my Nain and Taid came from Caernarfonshire to the slate quarries of Ny and Vermont border country, Granville NY. 1920 or so. I have my Taid's birth certificate somewhere. "Dyfal donc y dyr y garreg." Welsh proverb, "Steady tapping breaks the stone." I am working on "iath Cymgraeg" (Welsh language) preside at St. Petersburg and the Suncoast Welsh Society. Glad to meet you.
- At 3:27pm on June 13, 2008,
Melissa said…
- Hi, all! I am looking for some Welsh choir cd's that I can purchase and play here in the US. Any suggestions?
- At 1:41pm on May 28, 2008,
gaabi said… - Welcome, Melissa! Liked your blog.
- At 1:04pm on May 28, 2008,
Ceri Shaw said…
- Hi Melissa and Croeso i Americymru..I will certainly check out your blog as soon as I get a chance. I remember Blaina well, it always seemed to be raining when I was there. But seriously I have a couple of good friends from that neck of the woods and I have fond memories of the South Wales valleys generally. Once again ...Welcome to Americymru.
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- I am a native Texan that enjoys quilting, cross stitching, reading and genealogy. I have one husband, two children complete with spouses and one grandson with another "grand" on the way. I like to blog and have found a weakness for online reading challenges.
My great-grandparents immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1889-90 from Blaina, Wales. Therefore, I am a Welsh American.
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- My great-grandparents came from Blaina and I am looking to learn about our home country
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