
Samuel Gronow March Qtr. 1885 Pontypridd Vol.11a page 411.
Daniel Gronow September Qtr. 1919 Neath Vol.8b page 107.
Thomas D. Gronow September Qtr. 1947 Pontypridd Vol.8b page 1487.
William Gronow September Qtr. 1956 Bridgend Vol.8b page 107.

Peacefully on April 10 2013 at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Gronow of Austin Avenue, Porthcawl; beloved husband of Phyllis, beloved uncle to Beverly, Helen and Maureen. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Resting at David Wilde Chapel of Rest, Mawdlam, North Cornelly until the funeral on Thursday April 18, service at Gilgal Baptist Church, Porthcawl at 10am followed by service and cremation at Coychurch Crematorium at 11am.
"Some excitement was caused in the town on Saturday last by a
marriage somewhat out of the ordinary rut. The bride, Mary Gronnow, of Quarrel, Brynberian, was only eighty-four,
and rather dressy for her age, while the foud bride- groom was some
twenty-eight years her junior, and the trials, troubles and other amusements of
this mundane existence had passed him lightly by. The bride appeared at the
Registrar's Office, where the imposing ceremony was performed, in ancient Welsh
costume, including a spotted handkerchief round her head, and clogs on her
feet; but, in honor of the occasion, she went direct from the office to the
tradesmen, and was rigged out in a fashionable hat, a gaudy-coloured shawl, and
a pair of little high-heeled boots. Arrayed in her new habiliments she
presented quiite a frisky appearance, and she would doubtless look well in the
dusk with the light behind her. I do not know how many times previously the
bride had gone through a similar ceremony, but under the most favorable
circumstances she cannot expect to repeat it more than half-a-dozen times at
the outside, and it would therefore be unkind to blame her for investing in a
bit of finery to celebrate the event. But little interest seemed to centre in
the bridegroom, poor man and the general opinion was that he was wise in
marrying someone old enough to take care of him; but, like most young fellows
of fifty-six who marry women old enough to be their mothers, he will have to
play second fiddle I am afraid.."
A bit of background information about the “Moozuffer” can be
found from an Auction lot in Christies, London dated 18-19th June
1996 Lot 5641.
Suddenly on February 16th 2013 at the University Hospital of Wales,
Cardiff, Katherine Mary, of Varteg Road, Varteg. Dearly devoted wife and
life long friend of David, cherished, loving mam of Simon, beloved
sister of John and Colin, sister in law of Sue, Eileen, John, Sandra,
Michael and Pat and daughter of Jack and the late Mary and stepmother of
Rose and daughter-in-law of Peggy and the late George. Funeral will
take place on Tuesday March 12th, family prayers at her home at 11.20am,
leaving her home she adored so much for a service and cremation at the
Gwent Crematorium where friends are asked to meet at 12 noon. Family
flowers only by request, donations if desired for the Heart Foundation.
Further enquiries to B.M.Watkins, the funeral home, Varteg, Talywain
772725 / 773883.![]() |
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