Welsh Settlers of Genesee and Waukesha County Chronicle
A Wisconsin Sentinel account highlights the early Welsh settlement in Genesee and the broader Welsh diaspora around Waukesha County. It recalls John Hughes arriving in 1840 with family, the growth of Welsh churches named Jerusalem and Zion, and ministers who shaped the community. The piece notes language retention, shift toward English, and the strong farming roots along with notable figures like Richard Jones and Lloyd Jenkins Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aineviown
United States
Cambrian Delta
Repubic
West
Sentinel
Wisconsin
Genesee
Waukesha County
Morris D. Cutler
John Hughes
Wales
Mr. Hughes
Thomas Jones
Roderick Rice
Milwaukee
Lakes Erie
Ordwey
Hughes
Jones
Cardiganshire
Anglesey
Severn
Church of England
Ann Jarmin
Carnarvon
Boston
Toney
John Jones
Joan
Ann Jones
John H. Evans
New York
Wiliam T. Williams
Richard Jones
Jerusalem Church
Jerusalem Church Society
Ottawa
Delafield
Jerusalem
Zion
Bethany
Generee
Hethasda
Moriah
Park River
Tebernacle
Funway
Bronberlian
David Jenkins
Owen Hughes
Thomas Rice
Edward Eilis
H. 9. Rowlands
Rice
Carroll College
Lake Forest
Waukesha
Lloyd Jenkins Jones
Chioline
Ixonia
Jefferson County
Richard Lloyd Jones
Evan R. Jones
America
Matthew H. Carpenter
Senate
Cardiff
Cleveland
Mies Kate Evans
William J. Willams
Elm Springs
Welsh settlers and notable figures in Wisconsin history
A fragment discusses Welsh immigrants in Wisconsin, highlighting G H Humphreys a Presbyterian minister turned lawyer active in the Republican party and publisher of a Welsh paper. It notes professors Williams and Mathew Williams, Welsh education, and a Welsh literary tradition with figures in Milwaukee and Genesee. It also describes a London Cymmredorian Society meeting on Owen Glyndwr with mixed reception and debate on Welsh national revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Grit H. Humphreys
Ales
Republican Party
Ullow
N. Y
G. H. Humphrey
Drych
Professor Williams
University of Wisconsin
New York
Wawukesha County
Tameske
Mathew Williams
Waukesha County
Lake Micchigas
Carroll College
Glyndwr
Elvet Lewis
Ernest Hhys
Lambard Owen
J. 8. Lewis
Loyal Knights plan eisteddfod and notes on Wales events
Home Notes reports the Loyal Knights of Boranten considering a future eisteddfod. A June belt feature will present a biographical sketch of Samuel James. Henry Blackwell, a New York Welsh bookseller and renowned bookbinder, lauded as a Welsh antiquarian, is cited. General T L Jamester will attend the National eisteddfod in Wales and supports a planned New York exeedistdfod next year. A special meeting to set preliminaries is to be held soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weleh
Wales
Mr. Jones
Hia Paasage Nyon
Samuel James
Henry Blackwell
New York
New York City
T. L. Jamester
Pan Jones
Land Nationalisation Society
Mercury
Liverpool
Anffs
E. Lort Phillips
Samanland
Lord Delamere
Nule
Natural History Museum
South Kennington
Brecon
Walon
Glamorganshire
North Wales
Glamorgan
Severil
Madame Patt
Welsh News Roundup From Glamorgan to London
Reports mingle with anecdotes about clergy, education, and society. Notable items include Canon transitions at Llandaff, Lady Swansea moving to Belgrave Square, and poems or jokes about Welsh figures like Watcyn Wyn. Local clashes over licensing, snake lore, and a remarkable 800-foot clifftop climb in Liewidd also appear alongside cultural notes and travel tidbits.
Precautionary advice against colds in Sarroenburg
An article urges simple measures to prevent colds and their serious consequences, stressing proper clothing and avoiding drafts. It recounts Mrs A L Starronp’s February 1896 experience with a severe cold, then recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, noting weight gain and renewed health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac
Pheily Teland
A. L. Starronp
Dr. Williams
Wile Hiama
Anthrag Cure Promises Relief for Drunkards
An unidentified advertisement claims Anthrag cures drunkenness by restoring taste for strong drinks without explanation. It offers orders to Reuove Phemical Oy at 0 Broadway New York with discreet shipping in plain wrapper and full directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York
Jones
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Cymric Literaturae
Lake Erie
John Jarmon
Jarmon
Mr. Matthews
King" Jones
Thomas Jones and Wife
Jeruselan
Richard W. Jones
Morgan Jones
Cymro
Welchman
Owen Rhyscomyl
Owen Glyndwr
Walter Scott
London Cymmredorian Society
London
Vincent Feivans
T. E. Ellis
M. P
Mr. Lloyd-George
Hubert Hall
the Public Record
John Tarmon
Ann Jarmon
Royal Society of Literature
Owen Ap Gruffudd
Glyndwrdwy
Prince of Wales
Mechynileth
MW Glyndwr
Souh Wales
Owen
Percy
Bhrewebury
Thomas TD
Jonea
Iincyclopedia
Knights of
Boranten
A Baxon
Mr. & T. Evans
St. Asaph
Radnorshire
Barry Dock
Llandart Cathedral
Rockfield Monmouthshire
Lord Llangattock
Westminster
Mostyn
Ascalon
Rome
Llanelly
Aberystwith
Bangor
Canon Johnson
Llandaff
Canon Roberts
Caria County
Swansea
Singleton
Belgrave Square
Aberystwith College
University Court
Cardum
Edward Matthews
Matrears
Mrs. Beeton
Llewelyn Phillips
Maesteg
Grant
Windsor
Castile
Lady Hawarden
Carmarthen
D. A. Thomas
Royal Academy
Dynevor
Ammanford
Boettwoa
Tirydall
Watcyn Wyn
Aaimon
Charles Loach
Manchester
Newport
Elwyn Thomas
Leach
Kingdom
Alsa
Vaynor
Llanfynydd
Llantynydd
Pettyreh
St. Fagan's Church
Pembrokeshire
Radyr
Cardi
Cape
Transvaal
Kruger
Cwedl Lieyvyd George
Mise Clara Butt
Paris
Clara Novello Dayies
Miss Butt
Mise Butt
Baroness Rothschild
Dick Tamar
Merthyr
Madame Tussaud's
Aberdare Hii
High Warmen
Abernant
Aberdare
Wayner
Creichel
St. Patrick
Carmarthenshire
Waynor
Adders
Kidwally
Kidwelly
J. Swinnerton
Liandevaud
Canon Edwards
Mountain Ash
Tondu
Han
St. John's
Swinnerton
Swinerton
Llewelyn Bovan
Melbourne
Old Country
Bale
Nan
Germany
Mr. Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
Joseph
Mr. Bevan
Victoria
Ridmund Pritchard Martin
Institute of Engineers
Dowlais
Thue
Edward Williama
Middleborough
Glamorganehire
Jnaehm
Iolo Morganne
Edward Williams
Cleveland Hills
Alleghenies
Lake Superior
Dowlala
Elswick
Basen
Iron and Steel Institute
Edward Willams
Menelanus
Martin of
Liewidd
Boowden
Mitchell
Oxford
Abraham
Kosawick
Lake District
Usney
Michael
Liewfdd
United Kingdom
Daily Chronicle
Sarroenburg, la
Mansfield State Normal School
Specia
Iodel
Sien Nt
S. H. Albro
Mansfield, Pa
Ge Rye
Atlan Refining
Cranton
E. Robinson
Pisener (Oger
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