John Jeffrey Roberts

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Listed as John G. Roberts, Carriage Fitter.

Actually John Jeffery Roberts, Born 1861 in Portmadoc. Married to Annie in 1878. In 1881 he described himself as a 'Turner at Iron Foundry". At that time was living at 2, Smith Street, Portmadoc, with two daughters. In 1891 he was a fitter at 30 Chapel Street and by 1901 still a fitter but moved again to 51, New Street where he still was in 1911. He was definitely still working for the FR in 1923. We can't be sure if he worked for the FR all this time.

Census Entry for 1881[edit]

For the full name of: John Jeffery Roberts
An entry has been found for this person at 2, Smith Street, Portmadoc
where the year of birth is recorded as: 1861 in Portmadoc
The occupation given is: Turner at Iron Foundry
It is believed, married to Annie in 1878


Census Entry for 1891[edit]

An entry has been found for this person at 30 Chapel Street, Portmadoc
The occupation given is: Fitter


Census Entry for 1901[edit]

An entry has been found for this person at 51, New Street, Portmadoc
The occupation given is: Fitter


John Jeffrey Roberts is possibly the person in the photo known as Boyd26H. (click here to see) This photo is labelled "A Group taken in the Works Yard before the First War". It is believed to be around 1913. It is not all staff from the yard at that time. There was a list attached to the original which declares who the people are. This person is believed to be in the third row from the back and the eigth person from the left handside.

John Jeffrey Roberts taken late 1890s