Temple Robert STROUD

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  General Notes:

In 1865 he was a Colliery Agent, Aberbeag and Llanhillith collieries. He became professionally qualified on 9 Jan 1873 as First Class Certificate of Service as a Manager of Mines First Class Certificate of Service as a
Manager of Mines granted under the Coal Mines Regulation Act, 1872 (35 & 36 Vict. Cap. 76, Sec. 31). From a list published in 1896 covering the period 1873 to 1887. Certificate no 34. Certified at Tyr Filkins under Mr Brough. On 11 Jul 1873 he was a Colliery Agent. On 3 Apr 1881 he was a Farmer (112 acres) employing 1 man in Cwmbunau Farm, Mymyddislwyn, Monmouthshire, Wales. In 1884 he was a Manager, Lower Resolven Colliery. Between 1887 and 1891 he was a Manager, Ynysorwed Colliery. In 1896 he was a Manager, Blaenpillnau Colliery. On 31 Mar 1901 he was an Estate Agent. On 2 Dec 1901 he was an Agent - South Wales Mineral Estates

  Research Notes:

He signed a will on 28 Feb 1905. Executors - sons, Thomas and Sidney.

To my son Edward, the oil paintings of myself and the late Mrs Stroud and the address presented me by the inhabitants of Blackwood.

To my son William, the ten guinea Cup won for shooting and the framed photo of my father with trumpet in hand and the trumpet and case formerly belonging to my father.

To my son Thomas, the sum of three pounds, the oil painting of my father, the gold watch and chain given me as a presentation, the framed photos of the late Mr & Mrs Thomas Powell and the family bible and silver mounted walking stick.

To my son Sidney, the sum of fifty pounds, the oil painting of my mother, my silver watch and gold chain, the long colliery barometer and the walking stick presented to my late brother James.

To my daughter Eliza Jane, the sum of thirty pounds, my mother's brass fender and my father's writing desk.

To my daughter Clara, the sum of thirty pounds and the clock given me by Mr Shout.

To my daughter Maria, the sum of five pounds for which she is to keep the graves in Resolven Churchyard in order and the spirit case given me by Robert Clarke.

To my grandson Carl Gustav Williams, the sum of seventy pounds and one of my silver cups.

To my grandson Randolph Edward Williams, the sum of seventy pounds and one of my silver cups.

To my grandson Reginald Stroud, the sum of three pounds and one of my silver cups.

To my grandson Temple, the son of my son Edward, the sum of three pounds and the silver sugar tongs marked "Temple".

To my brother Samuel, the sum of three pounds, the ring I won for shooting and any of my clothing he may choose.

To my brother Charles, the remainder of my clothing if any.

To the following of my grandchildren, the sum of three pounds each:
- Ernest & Bertie, the children of my son Edward
- Letitia & Gertrude, the children of my daughter Eliza Jane
- Temple & Emma, the children of my daughter Maria
- Maud & Gertrude, the children of my son Sidney
- Rees, Edward Holden and Annie, the children of my daughter Clara
- May, the daughter of my son Thomas
- Arthur and Bertie, the children of my daughter Minnie

All the rest of my property I give in equal shares to my grandsons Carl Gustav Williams and Randolph Edward Williams.

I wish to state that I have already made a gift of fifty pounds each to my son Thomas and my daughter Maria.

He died on 7 Nov 1908 in Resolven, Glamorgan, Wales.

  Death Notes:

FROM OBITUARY COLUMN IN SOUTH WALES DAILY POST MONDAY 9th NOVEMBER 1908:
" DEATH OF CAPTAIN T. STROUD. OLDEST CERTIFICATED PIT MANAGER IN SOUTH WALES.
The death is announced of Captain Temple Stroud, M.E., who for 18 years, was agent to the
Whitworth Estate. Quite recently he took part in the cutting of the sod of the new pits on the estate in Tonmawr. Captain Stroud was the oldest certificated colliery manager in South Wales, and supervised the sinking of the Old Pit at New Tredegar. He was associated with the late Mr. Thomas Powell (the founder of the Powell Duffryn Co.) in developing the mineral resources of Monmouthshire and Glamorganshire, and was general manager on the Powell Duffryn Colliery for many years. He came to Resolven 25 years ago to the Melincourt Colliery, and for the lst 18 years he acted as agent to the Whitworth Estate. He was a well-known figure, and his presence will be much missed in Neath and neighbourhood.
Over a quarter of a century ago Captain Stroud was a prominent officer of Monmouthshire Volunteers, having held a commission in the artillery." He was buried on 11 Nov 1908 in Resolven Parish Churchyard, Resolven, Glamorgan, Wales. Buried with his wife and daughter. He had his estate probated on 5 Dec 1908 in London, England. Probate to Thomas Stroud engine driver and Sidney Stroud colliery mechanic. Effects £384.16s.10d. Will of Temple Stroud of Woodlands, Resolven, Glamorganshire, died 7th November 1908.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Residence. 1841: Monnow Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales with parents & siblings
1851: 1 New Tredegar, Bedwelty, Monmouthshire, Wales
1871: Woodfield Cottage, Mynyddyslwyn, Penmain, Monmouthshire, Wales
1881: Cwmbunau Farm, Mymyddislwyn, Monmouthshire, Wales
1891: Woodland Cottage, Llantwit Lower, Resolven, Glamorgan, Wales
1901: Woodland House, Neath Road, Resolven, Glamorgan

• Occupation. In 1841: A Colliery Agent
In 1865: A Colliery Agent, Aberbeag and Llanhillith collieries
On 3 Apr 1881 he was a Farmer (112 acres) employing 1 man in Cwmbunau Farm, Mymyddislwyn, Monmouthshire, Wales
In 1884 he was a Manager, Lower Resolven Colliery
Between 1887 and 1891 he was a Manager, Ynysorwed Colliery
In 1896 he was a Manager, Blaenpillnau Colliery
On 31 Mar 1901 he was an Estate Agent
On 2 Dec 1901 he was an Agent - South Wales Mineral Estates

• Will: Will of Temple Robert STROUD {958}, 28 Feb 1905. Executors - sons, Thomas and Sidney.

To my son Edward, the oil paintings of myself and the late Mrs Stroud and the address presented me by the inhabitants of Blackwood.

To my son William, the ten guinea Cup won for shooting and the framed photo of my father with trumpet in hand and the trumpet and case formerly belonging to my father.

To my son Thomas, the sum of three pounds, the oil painting of my father, the gold watch and chain given me as a presentation, the framed photos of the late Mr & Mrs Thomas Powell and the family bible and silver mounted walking stick.

To my son Sidney, the sum of fifty pounds, the oil painting of my mother, my silver watch and gold chain, the long colliery barometer and the walking stick presented to my late brother James.

To my daughter Eliza Jane, the sum of thirty pounds, my mother's brass fender and my father's writing desk.

To my daughter Clara, the sum of thirty pounds and the clock given me by Mr Shout.

To my daughter Maria, the sum of five pounds for which she is to keep the graves in Resolven Churchyard in order and the spirit case given me by Robert Clarke.

To my grandson Carl Gustav Williams, the sum of seventy pounds and one of my silver cups.

To my grandson Randolph Edward Williams, the sum of seventy pounds and one of my silver cups.

To my grandson Reginald Stroud, the sum of three pounds and one of my silver cups.

To my grandson Temple, the son of my son Edward, the sum of three pounds and the silver sugar tongs marked "Temple".

To my brother Samuel, the sum of three pounds, the ring I won for shooting and any of my clothing he may choose.

To my brother Charles, the remainder of my clothing if any.

To the following of my grandchildren, the sum of three pounds each:
- Ernest & Bertie, the children of my son Edward
- Letitia & Gertrude, the children of my daughter Eliza Jane
- Temple & Emma, the children of my daughter Maria
- Maud & Gertrude, the children of my son Sidney
- Rees, Edward Holden and Annie, the children of my daughter Clara
- May, the daughter of my son Thomas
- Arthur and Bertie, the children of my daughter Minnie

All the rest of my property I give in equal shares to my grandsons Carl Gustav Williams and Randolph Edward Williams.

I wish to state that I have already made a gift of fifty pounds each to my son Thomas and my daughter Maria.

Temple married Emma Ann VEARNCOMBE, daughter of Henry VEARNCOMBE and Charlotte WALKER, ~Jun 1849 in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. (Emma Ann VEARNCOMBE was born in Jan 1829 in St Mary, Taunton, Somerset, christened on 25 Jan 1829 in St Mary, Taunton, Somerset, died on 20 May 1901 in Resolven, Glamorgan, Wales and was buried on 23 May 1901 in St David's Church, Resolven, Glamorgan, Wales.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• Residence. 1851: 1 New Tredegar, Bedwelty, Monmouthshire, Wales
1871: Woodfield Cottage, Mynyddyslwyn, Penmain, Monmouthshire, Wales
1881: Cwmbunau Farm, Mymyddislwyn, Monmouthshire, Wales
1891: Woodland Cottage, Llantwit Lower, Resolven, Glamorgan, Wales
1901: Woodland House, Neath Road, Resolven, Glamorgan, Deceased daughter Emma's childred living with them.