Various records, relating to Benjamin Jones of Glynneath, the Abernant Dinas Silica Brick and Cement Company, and Neath Grammar School for Boys

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  • Reference
    • GB 3167 NAS Z 67
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1832-2004
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • Approx. 0.2 linear metres

Scope and Content

Parliamentary representation; records relating to Benjamin Jones of Glynneath and the Abernant Dinas Silica Brick and Cement Company; records relating to Neath Grammar School for Boys; other records

Administrative / Biographical History

Benjamin Jones was born in Neath, of Carmarthenshire stock, and brought up in Tonna. He worked for the Neath Canal Navigation Company for 53 years, owned a boot and shoe shop in Glynneath, and assisted the secretary of the Abernant Dinas Silica Brick and Cement Company (making entries in the Company’s letter book). He was a councillor and clerk to Neath Higher Parish Council. in 1900 he married Mary Elizabeth Thorburn. He died in 1951, aged 74

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