from SLATER'S NORTH WALES DIRECTORY 1868
- GENTRY AND CLERGY
- Parry Mr John, Lloft Wen, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Roberts Rev.Edward, Coed Poeth.
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Burton Robert O. & John, coal owners, Coed Poeth Colliery.
- Carrington J., Cross Foxes Public House, Coed Poeth.
- Chaloner Joseph, shopkeeper in groceries & sundries, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Edwards Ebenezer, Provincial Fire, &c. agent, grocer & draper, Coed Poeth.
- Edwards Hugh, retailer of beer, Coed Poeth.
- Evans Evan, shopkeeper in groceries & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Evans Griffith, shopkeeper in groceries & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Evans John, boot & shoe maker, (dealer), Coed Poeth.
- Evans John, carrier & leather seller, Coed Poeth.
- Evans Joseph, retailer of beer, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Evans Mary, dressmaker & straw bonnet maker, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Evans Peter, grocer & draper, Coed Poeth.
- GWERN Y GASSEG COLLIERY Co. Coed Poeth.
- Hughes Maurice, builder, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Harrison Benjamin, shopkeeper in groceries & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Humphreys James, china & glass dealer, Coed Poeth.
- Jones Elias, shopkeeper in groceries & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Jones Elizabeth, shopkeeper in groceries & sundries, Penygelli.
- Jones Griffith, shopkeeper in groceries & sundries, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Jones Hugh, grocer & draper, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Jones John, retailer of beer, Coed Poeth.
- Jones John, boot & shoe maker, Penygelli.
- Jones Joseph, shopkeeper of groceries & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Jones Joseph, blacksmith & ironmonger, Coed Poeth.
- Jones Joseph, grocer, Talwrn.
- Jones Peter, tailor, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Jones Richard, boot & shoe maker, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Jones Samuel, (trustees of), coal owners, Coed Poeth.
- Jones Shem, retailer of beer, Coed Poeth.
- Jones Thomas, shopkeeper of groceries & sundries, Penygelli.
- Jones Thomas J., shopkeeper of groceries & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Jones William, shopkeeper of groceries & sundries, Penygelli.
- Lloyd Anne, shopkeeper of groceries & sundries, Adwyr Clawdd.
- McDonald Thomas, shopkeeper of groceries & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Morris John, retailer of beer, Coed Poeth.
- Pattinson G.E. & W., brick makers, (& fire bricks and tiles), Coed Poeth.
- Pritchard Thomas, retailer of beer, Coed Poeth.
- Rees William, shopkeeper of groceries & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Roberts David, railway contractor, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Roberts Evan, shopkeeper of groceries & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Roberts Richard, blacksmith, Penygelli.
- Roberts Thomas, tailor & clothier, Coed Poeth.
- Roberts Thomas, retailer of beer, Coed Poeth.
- Rogers David, retailer of beer, Coed Poeth.
- Rogers John, shopkeeper of groceries & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Thomas E.R., chemist & druggist, grocer & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Turner B. De B., painter, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Wilcoxon Thomas, retailer of beer, Adwyr Clawdd.
- Williams Isaac, furniture broker & ironmonger, Coed Poeth.
- Williams Isaac, retailer of beer, Coed Poeth.
- Williams Isaac, watch & clock maker, Coed Poeth.
- Williams Robert, tailor, Coed Poeth.
- Williams William, shopkeeper of groceries & sundries, Coed Poeth.
- Williams William, retailer of beer, Coed Poeth.
- Wynne George, furniture broker, Coed Poeth.
- PLACES OF WORSHIP
- Independent Chapel Coed Poeth, Rev. Edward Robert.
- Methodist (Wesleyan) Coed Poeth.
- Methodist (Calvinistic) Adwyr Clawdd.
- Methodist (Primitive) Coed Poeth.
- CARRIERS FROM WREXHAM TO COED POETH, ADWYR CLAWDD & MINERA
- Hughes Robert, &
- Hooper Wm., from the Horns Tavern, daily.
- Rogers David, &
- Owens Owen, from the Bull, &
- Williams Edward, from the Cross Foxes, Thurs. & Sat.
from CASEY'S WREXHAM DIRECTORY 1876
- PRIVATE RESIDENTS
- Evans Rev.William, Coedporth.
- Davies Rev.G.Howell, Coedpoeth.
- Clark George, Pen-y-gelli Hall.
- Lester William, Adwy-r-clawdd.
- Roberts Gomer, Esq., Lloft Wen Hall, Adwy-r-clawdd.
- AGENTS
- Williams William, (W & A Gilby, distillers), Coedpoeth.
- BEER RETAILERS
- Edwards Daniel, Nant.
- Edwards Edward, Nant.
- Evans Joseph, Adwy-r-clawdd.
- Jones James, Coedpoeth.
- Jones Shem, Coedpoeth.
- Watkin Evan, Nant.
- Wilcoxon Thomas, Coedpoeth.
- Williams Robert, Nant.
- Williams William, Coedpoeth.
- BLACKSMITHS
- Roberts Richard, Pen-y-gelli.
- BOOT & SHOE MAKERS
- Evans Thomas, Nant.
- Hughes Edward, Pen-y-gelli.
- Jones John, (dealer), Pen-y-gelli.
- Jones Richard, Adwy-r-clawdd.
- Maddox Edward, Coedpoeth.
- Price Noah, (dealer), Coedpoeth.
- Williams William, Coedpoeth.
- Wynne John, Coedpoeth.
- BRICK MAKERS
- Grosvenor Colliery Co. Coedpoeth.
- COAL OWNERS & MERCHANTS
- Burton Robert O. & John, Coedpoeth Colliery.
- Grosvenor Colliery Co.(and coke) Coedpoeth. - Alan Rowbothom Esq., managing director; J.C. Crofton Esq., mining engineer.
- DRAPERS
- Davies Richard, Coedpoeth.
- Edwards Ebenezer, Coedpoeth.
- FURNITURE BROKERS & DEALERS
- Williams Isaac, Coedpoeth.
- GROCERS, TEA & PROVISION DEALERS
- Davies Richard, Coedpoeth.
- Edwards Ebenezer, Coedpoeth.
- Evans Griffith, (tea dealer), Coedpoeth.
- Evans Peter, Pen-y-gelli.
- Harrison Benjamin, Coedpoeth.
- Hughes Robert, Cobden Place, Coedpoeth.
- Pattinson George C., Coedpoeth.
- HAIRDRESSERS
- Rowland Robert, Coedpoeth.
- HATTERS
- Ellis Richard, Coedpoeth.
- HOTELS, INNS & TAVERNS
- Carrington James, Cross Foxes, Coedpoeth.
- Jones Heth, Golden Lion, Nant.
- INSURANCE OFFICE & AGENTS
- Edwards Ebenezer, Provincial Insurance agent, Coedpoeth.
- IRONMONGERS
- Williams Isaac, Coedpoeth.
- JOINERS & BUILDERS
- Hughes Maurice, Adwy-r-clawdd.
- Jones Daniel, Nant.
- LAND & ESTATE AGENTS
- Gibbon Charles, Plas Maelor, Adwy-r-clawdd.
- Jones Heth, (to the Duke of Westminster), Adwy-r-clawdd.
- LOAN & INVESTMENT SOCIETIES
- Adwy & Coedpoeth Loan & Investment Ltd C.J. Gibbon, Plas Maelor.
- MILLERS
- Williams Thomas, Nant Mill.
- MILLINERS & DRESSMAKERS
- Evans Peter, Pen-y-gelli.
- Everett Jane, Coedpoeth.
- PAPER HANGINGS - Dealers in
- Evans Griffith, Coedpoeth.
- SHOPKEEPERS
- Edwards Edward, Coedpoeth.
- Edwards Elizabeth, Coedpoeth.
- Gittens Richard, Coedpoeth.
- Jones Elias, Coedpoeth.
- Jones Elizabeth, Pen-y-gelli.
- Jones John, Adwy-r-clawdd.
- Jones John, Nant.
- Jones Thomas, Pen-y-gelli.
- Jones Thomas J., Coedpoeth.
- Jones William, Pen-y-gelli.
- Lloyd Anne, Adwy-r-clawdd.
- Price Noah, Coedpoeth.
- Richards Ellis, Nant.
- Roberts Evan, Coedpoeth.
- Rogers William, Coedpoeth.
- Williams James, Coedpoeth.
- STONE MERCHANTS & QUARRY OWNERS
- Williams Samuel, Pen-y-gelli.
- TAILORS & DRAPERS
- Davies Edward, Adwy-r-clawdd.
- Jones Hugh, Adwy-r-clawdd.
- Jones Thomas, Coedpoeth.
- Roberts Thomas, Coedpoeth.
- WATCH & CLOCK MAKERS
- Williams Isaac, (Jeweller and Optician), Coedpoeth.
from CROCKER'S WREXHAM DIRECTORY 1882
Coed Poeth Is a village three-miles-and-a-half from Wrexham, the population being returned with that of Bersham.
- CHURCH
- Coed Poeth (Chapel-of-Ease)
- CHAPELS
- Welsh Independent Church St.
- Independent Talwrn Chapel.
- Methodist Bethel Chapel.
- Methodist Free Church Church St.
- Primitive Methodist
- Wesleyan Rehoboth.
- PRIVATE RESIDENTS
- Hughes Rev.Jno., (Wesleyan), Tabor Hill.
- Morris Rev.Morgan Chas., (Independent).
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Bartley Jesse, beer retailer, High St.
- Barton Thomas B., colliery manager.
- Belton Edward, grocer, High St.
- Blackwell Thos., shopkeeper, High St.
- Blunt Francis, carrier, Cobden Place.
- Borlase Jno Sibly, manager, Castle House.
- Carrington Jno., grocer, High St.
- Carrington Jno., Cross Foxes.
- Coedpoeth Colliery Isaac Jones, manager.
- Davies C., grocer, High St.
- Davies Richard, grocer, High St.
- Davies Thos., gutta percha boot and shoe maker, High St.
- Edwards E., grocer, High St.
- Ellis R., hatter, High St.
- Evans Mrs Eleanor, dressmaker.
- Evans Evan, grocer and draper, High St.
- George Jonathan, Talwrn Road.
- Griffiths Mrs E., grocer, Talwrn Rd.
- Harrison Benj., grocer & draper, Smelt.
- Jones David, baker, High St.
- Jones D., nail maker, Rogers Row.
- Jones Geo., beer retailer, Talwrn.
- Jones Hy., boot and shoe maker, Rogers Row.
- Jones Jas., beer retailer, High St.
- Jones Jph., blacksmith, High St.
- Jones Mrs Lydia, grocer, Talwrn.
- Jones Mrs M., grocer, Talwrn Rd.
- Jones Isaac, colliery manager.
- Jones Robt., tailor and draper, Talwrn Road.
- Jones Shem, grocer, High St.
- Jones Shem, beer retailer.
- Jones Thos., printer.
- Jones T., tailor & draper, High St.
- Jones Wm., carrier, Williams Row.
- Kitto Sami, mining agent, Castle House.
- Morcom Jno. Cornelius, lead mine manager.
- Morgan Jno., grocer, Church St.
- Moses George, police constable, Police Station.
- New Grosvenor Colliery Co. Ltd. Thos. B. Barton, manager.
- Owens G., beer retailer, High St.
- Parry Peter, carrier, High Street.
- Pattinson G. Clark, brick maker, Talwrn House.
- Pickering Jno., ironmonger.
- Price Jas., chemist, High Street.
- Price Noah, grocer.
- Reynolds Wm., agent for Prudential Assurance Co., Church Street.
- Roberts Isaac, grocer.
- Roberts Thos., grocer, High St.
- Rogers Harriet, beer retailer, High Street.
- Rogers Jno. Frederick, grocer.
- Rogers Morgan, beer retailer, Talwrn Road.
- Turner Frederick, butcher & baker, Cobden Place.
- Wilcoxon Thos., beer retailer, Church Street.
- Williams Wm., beer retailer, Talwrn Road.
- Williams W., beer retailer, Castle Street.
Pen-y-Gelli Is a Village three miles from Wrexham, the Population being returned with that of Bersham.
- BOARD SCHOOL
- Jones Griffith Joseph, master.
- Dall Mrs Mary, mistress (girls).
- Jones Miss Emily, (infants).
- PRIVATE RESIDENTS
- Jones David, Brynddwydd.
- Jones Thos., Rose Cottage.
- Kirby Mrs R., Garth Cottage.
- Rogers Jno. Tudor, Bryn Tydur.
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Beckett Mrs Hannah, grocer.
- Burton J., commercial traveller, Pen-y-Gelli Hall.
- Evans Peter, grocer.
- Hughes Edward, boot & shoe maker.
- Jones Elizth., grocer & draper.
- Jones Heth, Golden Lion.
- Jones Jno., boot & shoe maker.
- Jones Thos., draper.
- Jones Thos., boot & shoe maker.
- Minera Stone Quarry Abraham Williamson, proprietor.
- Roberts David, manager of the Minera Stone Quarry.
- Roberts Thos., greengrocer.
- Taylor Jno., beer retailer.
- WILLIAMS SAMUEL, stonemason & quarry owner, Pentyn Farm.
from VILLAGES & PARISHES IN THE COUNTY OF DENBIGH 1886
ADWY'RCLAWDD
ADWY'RCLAWDD is a small pleasantly-situated Village in the Parish of Bersham, close to Coedpoeth, 3 miles from Wrexham, being in the Poor Law Union and County Court District of same. From the position which this Village holds a charming view may be obtained. Population is returned with the Parish. Letters "via Wrexham".
- PLACES OF WORSHIP
- Wesleyan Chapel (Offa) Various ministers.
- Calvinistic Methodist (Welsh) No resident minister.
- Independent (English) Services held at 10-30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Bithell Edward, farmer.
- Davies Edward, tailor & draper, Offa House.
- Davies John, farmer & butcher, Tyn-y-coed.
- Gibbons Chas. James, lime merchant, Plas Maelor.
- Griffiths Samuel, farmer, Lloft Wen.
- Hughes Edward, farmer, Bron Heulog.
- Hughes Richard, builder.
- Jones Hugh, grocer & provision dealer, Bryn Hyfryd.
- Jones Hugh, beer retailer, Three Mile House.
- Jones Harriet J., grocer & provision dealer, Park Place.
- Jones Mary Anne, grocer & provision dealer.
- Lewis Wm., car proprietor.
- Lloyd Robert, grocer & provision dealer.
- Morris Thomas, farmer, Rhos Berse.
- Morris Thomas, farmer, Lower Berse.
- Roberts Samuel, newsagent & confectioner.
- Roden Edward, shoemaker, Adwy.
- Roden Mrs, farmer, Tan Lan farm.
- Tudor John, farmer.
- Williams Mrs, farmer, Adwy farm.
- Williams Robert, beer retailer, Grosvenor Arms.
- PRIVATE RESIDENTS
- Brown Rev. J., B.A., curate, Bryntirion.
- Gibbons Dr.,George, Poplar House.
- Jones Mrs, Laurel Cottage.
- Lester Wm., J.P., Bron Offa.
- Williams David, Rhos Berse.
COEDPOETH WITH NANT AND TALWRN.
COEDPOETH is a populous village, having all the pretensions of a little town, in the Parish of Bersham, 3.5 miles from and in the County Court of Wrexham. The Village of Coedpoeth stands high and is a vantage ground for a good view of the surrounding country. NANT is a Village adjoining, as is also TALWRN. Population returned with Bersham Parish in 1881 was 4,778 (which includes Workhouse). Letters "via Wrexham".
- PLACES OF WORSHIP
- Church of England (Chapel of Ease) Rev. J.Williams, M.A., and Rev. J.Brown, B.A., curate.
- Calvinistic Methodist (Bethel) No resident minister.
- Free Church (Methodist) No resident minister.
- Independent (Salem) Ministers various.
- Primitive Methodist Served from Wrexham.
- Baptist (Tabernacle) Rev. T. Davies, minister.
- Welsh Wesleyan (Rehoboth) Rev. Wm.,Davies, minister.
- POST OFFICE, MONEY ORDER OFFICE & SAVINGS BANK
- Price James, postmaster, Coedpoeth & Adwy'rclawdd. Mails are received here from all parts at 7-30 a.m., and are despatched at 6-20 p.m. No Sunday delivery or despatch.
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Bartley Jesse, beer retailer, Queens Head.
- Bartley Joseph, machineman & coffee house, High St.
- Bellis John, stonemason, Manley Rd.
- Borlase John Sibly, mine manager, Castle House.
- Cadwaladr Aaron, monumental mason.
- Carrington John, grocer, High St.
- Carrington John, licensed victualler, Cross Foxes Hotel.
- Davies Edward, engine driver, Church St.
- Davies John, butcher, High St.
- Davies John, butcher, (open on Saturdays), High St.
- Davies Catherine, grocer, High St.
- Davies Thomas, boot and shoemaker and dealer, High St.
- Edwards Daniel, grocer, Nant.
- Edwards Edward, shopkeeper, Lower High St.
- Edwards Edward, beer retailer, Mount Pleasant.
- Edwards Peter, butcher, High St.
- Edwards Thomas, shopkeeper, Lower High St.
- Evans Griffith, stationer and news agent, High St.
- Evans Peter, grocer & c., High St.
- Evans Thomas, miller & farmer, Nant Mill.
- Francis Evans, shopkeeper, Nant.
- Fron Colliery Co.(Talwrn) W.F. Butler, managing director.
- George Jonathan, grocer, Talwrn.
- Griffiths Edward, stonemason, Church St.
- Griffiths Robert, stonemason, Manley Rd.
- Griffiths Samuel, butcher.
- Harrison Benjamin, grocer, High St.
- Hughes Seth, farmer, Green Gate.
- Hughes Robert, general dealer & news agent, Birmingham House.
- Jones Ann, beer retailer & earthenware dealer, Red Lion Inn.
- Jones David, nailer, Rogers Row.
- Jones Edward, greengrocer, Market House.
- Jones Robert, tailor & c., Talwrn.
- Jones George, beer retailer, Butchers Arms, Talwrn.
- Jones Henry, shoemaker, Rogers Row.
- Jones Hannah, grocer, Nant.
- Jones Lydia, grocer, Talwrn.
- Jones Seth, licensed victualler, Golden Lion Inn.
- Jones Thomas, printer, High St.
- Jones Thomas, tailor & draper, High St.
- Kelly John, beer retailer, Welsh Harp.
- Maddocks John, butcher, Nant Rd.
- Morgan Margaret, grocer, High St.
- Moss Emily, grocer, Cobden Place.
- Mostyn John, beer retailer, Nant.
- Odgers Ephriam, underground manager, High St.
- Owens George, beer retailer & grocer, Prince of Wales Inn.
- Pattinson G.C., grocer & provision merchant, Star Supply Stores & Talwrn House.
- Pickering John, ironmonger, furniture dealer, stationer & c., High St.
- Price James, chemist, druggist & postmaster, Apothecaries' hall, Post Office.
- Price Noah, baker, grocer & shoe dealer, High St Coedpoeth & at Wrexham.
- Roberts George, beer retailer, Jolly Collier, Nant.
- Roberts Isaac, grocer & provision dealer, High St.
- Roberts Thomas, grocer & draper, Bible Society depository.
- Rogers John Frederick, grocer, High St.
- Rogers Morgan, farmer, Nant.
- Rogers Richard, miller, New Mill, Nant.
- Smith Thomas, beer retailer, Nant Inn.
- Watkin Evan, beer retailer, White Lion, Nant.
- Wilcoxon Joseph, grocer, Church St.
- Wilcoxon Thomas, beer retailer, New Inn.
- Williams Robert, farmer, Church St.
- Williams Robert, beer retailer, Royal Oak.
- Williams William, beer retailer, Crown, Talwrn.
- PRIVATE RESIDENTS
- Davies Rev. Wm., Tabor House.
- Evans John, Tabor Hill House.
- Kitto Mrs, Castle House.
- Smith Mrs, High St.
from SUTTON'S DENBIGHSHIRE DIRECTORY 1889
COED POETH is an extensive village, distant about 3 miles from Wrexham. Population given with the parish of Bersham.
- POST OFFICE
- Wilcox Joseph, postmaster. Letters arrive from all parts at 7 a.m., and are despatched at 6-30 p.m.
- PLACES OF WORSHIP
- Chapel of Ease
- Baptist Chapel
- Congregational Chapel
- Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
- Primitive Methodist Chapel
- BOARD SCHOOL
- Jones master.
- PRIVATE RESIDENTS
- Burton John, Esq., Penygelli hall.
- Jones Rev. R.,
- Jones Rev. R. Lloyd,
- Rees Rev.
- Rogers Mr Tudor, Bryn Tudor.
- Thomas Rev. Griffith,
- TRADERS AND OTHERS
- Carrington Mrs, Cross Foxes.
- Carrington John, shopkeeper.
- Davies Catherine, shopkeeper.
- Davies Edward, butcher.
- Davies Thomas, bootmaker.
- Evans Evan, shopkeeper.
- Evans Peter, newsagent.
- George Jonathan, shopkeeper.
- Griffiths Elizabeth, shopkeeper.
- Harrison Benjamin, shopkeeper.
- Jones Lydia, shopkeeper.
- Jones Robert, tailor.
- Jones Shem, beerseller.
- Jones Thomas, grocer, draper, and tailor.
- Kelly John, beerseller.
- Owen Owen, beerseller.
- Owens Mrs, beerseller.
- Pattinson George O., grocer.
- Price Noah, shopkeeper.
- Roberts Isaac, shopkeeper.
- Roberts Thomas, shopkeeper.
- Rogers John, shopkeeper.
- Smith Thomas, beerseller.
- Wilcox Joseph, grocer & draper.
- Wilcoxon Mrs, beerseller.
- Williams Samuel, quarry owner.