Website Update 19 September 2014

The website was updated today, Friday 19 September. There are an additional 52 narratives included in this update.

The main focus was the Monmouthshire Pask(e)s: 
Chart 49: Charles Pask (1760-1833) who lived in Dingestow, and Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire, and
Chart 42: William Pask (c1720- ) who lived in Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire, and 
Chart 58: Charles PASK (c1650-1726) who lived and died in Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire.  

Using Monmouthshire Wills, as detailed in the previous blog, additional people were identified, and links between families established.

There is still some outstanding information from the wills. Hopefully, this will be included in the foreseeable future.

A full list of the recent changes to the narratives is available in the New or Changed Narratives section.

New Monmouthshire Family Chart 58

This information relates to the Pask(e)s of Monmouthshire:
  Chart 49: Charles Pask (1760-1833) who lived in Dingestow, and Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire, and

Chart 42: William Pask (c1720- ) who lived in Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire, and 

Chart 58: Charles PASK (c1650-1726) who lived and died in Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire.

Since the last website update we have worked extensively on finding documental evidence of the connection between the Pask(e) families who lived in Monmouthshire. This has involved looking at the Llandaff Probate Records 1568-1857, as detailed in the previous blog Monmouthshire Pask(e) Wills. In addition, the Monmouthshire collection Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, now available at FindMyPast, have helped considerably.

As a result we have identified an additional family that has been linked together into Chart 58. This is anticipated to be a temporary chart. Hopefully we will find links to the other Monmouthshire charts in the foreseeable future.

A website update is imminient, which will include all our recent findings. However, this is far from the 'complete' picture.

Monmouthshire PASK(E) Wills

This information relates to
  Chart 49: Charles Pask (1760-1833) who lived in Dingestow, and Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire, and
Chart 42: William Pask (c1720- ) who lived in Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire

In an endeavour to find documental evidence of the connection between the Pask(e) families who lived in Monmouthshire, we have been looking at the Llandaff Probate Records 1568-1857, available at the National Library of Wales.

This was a very positive search, and the images of the wills of 13 Pask(e)s are available on the National Library of Wales website, in the wills section. In date order they are:

1. Phillip Pask 1713 from Cwmcarfan  http://hdl.handle.net/10107/471814
2. Maud Paske 1719 widow from Cwmcarfan http://hdl.handle.net/10107/1030577 
3. Charles Pask 1726 from Cwmcarfan http://hdl.handle.net/10107/748015
4. William Paske 1744 from Cwmcarfan http://hdl.handle.net/10107/266837 
5. Charles Pask 1806 from Cwmcarfan http://hdl.handle.net/10107/919210
6. Mary Pask 1809 from Tryleg http://hdl.handle.net/10107/347595
7. Charles Paske 1820 from Cwmcarvan http://hdl.handle.net/10107/414795 - Transcript available
8. Charles Paske 1825 from Cwmcarvan http://hdl.handle.net/10107/633129
9. William Paske 1829 from Cwmcarfan http://hdl.handle.net/10107/15579
   - Transcript available
10. Charles Paske 1833 from Dingestow http://hdl.handle.net/10107/360986.
    Could be Charles Paske. 
11. Mary Paske 1833 spinster from Cwmcarfan http://hdl.handle.net/10107/18981 
12. Martha Paske née Vaughan 1837 widow from Cwmcarfan 
    http://hdl.handle.net/10107/480490
13. William Paske 1855 from Llangyfiw http://hdl.handle.net/10107/701122

Where the person's name is underlined, this is a link to the Pask(e) website. The year refers to the probate date. A direct link to the record at the National Library of Wales website is provided after each name.

As time allows, we will include the information from the wills into our database. If anyone purchases a will (at the cost of £3.50 from the National Library of Wales website), we would appreciate a copy of the document. Also if you have transcribed the will, we would appreciate a copy of the transcript.

William Jolliffe Paske

This information relates to the descendants of William Pask (c1720- ) who lived in Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire.

Katrina Jordan has provided us additional information on the family of her 1st Cousin 4 times removed William Jolliffe Paske.

William Jolliffe PASKE was born on 5 May 1863 in Bristol. He was the son of William & Fanny Paske née Jolliffee. He married Emily Bevan, and they emigrated in 1886 to America, and he became a Minister. 

William then married Ida Olive Kline in 1888 in Nebraska. They then moved to Milwaukee Wisconsin, and East Norriton in Pennyslvania, and finally Altadena in Los Angeles where he died at the age of 80.

William and Ida had three children:

• Ralph William Paske b. 4 Jul 1889, d. 11 Dec 1943
• Charles Herbert Paske b. 2 Dec 1890, d. May 1973
• Oliver Wendall Paske b. 9 Dec 1893, d. 10 May 1935

We are in the process of including this family into our database. It would be great to hear from any of our American cousins.

Elizabeth Pask b1835 Raglan Monmouthshire

This information relates to Chart 34, the descendants of Philip Pask, (1768-1843), who lived in Bryngwyn, Monmouthshire.

Today we had a new inquiry from Ted Broadhurst, who is researching his 3 x great-grandmother Elizabeth Pask who was born in 1835 in Ragland Monmouthshire. She was the daughter of Phillip & Mary Pask née Morgan.


This family was extensively researched previously by Sylvia Rycroft. However there was no information found on Elizabeth.


Ted has informed us that Elizabeth married William Winyard in 1855 in Birmingham. William was a Saddler. They had seven children. Ted has now definitely filled in the gaps, by providing us with 25 pages of detailed information. He also has photographs and certifications.

Descendants of Moses John & Cecilia Pask née Morgan

This information relates to a descendant of the Monmouthshire progenitor Isaac Paske, (c1705 - ) who lived in Llanvihangel-ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire.

During the Easter we have exchanged information with Leslie Pask, who contacted us initially back in 2003. His grandfather was Amos John & Cecilia Pask née Morgan who lived in Pontypridd, Glamorgan.

Searching through our transcripts of the GRO births, marriages, and deaths we have been able to identify his wife Cecilia, their 8 children, 11 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

These have been included in our database, and will be available in the next website update.

Susan Pask born 1820 Llanmartin, Monmouthshire

This information relates to a descendant of the Monmouthshire progenitor Isaac Paske, (c1705 - ) who lived in Llanvihangel-ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire.

Earlier this month Paula Payne, our ardent Monmouthshire researcher wrote to us. Recently she and her brother Peter saw the original Nebo Independant Chapel, Wolvesnewton records and determined that the Pask baptisms were wrongly transcribed.

In particular it was originally believed that Susan was the daughter of Isaac & Mary Pask née Morgan. Paula confirmed that it should read:

Susan the daughter of Isaac Pask and Elizabeth Pask of the Parish of Llanmartin was born in 28th February 1820 and was baptized 29th March 1820 by David Thomas of Nebo Independent Chapel Wolvesnewton.

This has been amended in our database, and be included in the next website update.

John & Mary Hannah Beard née Pask

This information relates to a descendant of the Monmouthshire progenitor Isaac Paske, (c1705 - ) who lived in Llanvihangel-ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire.

Last month we received a letter from Christine A. Paisley, who lives in Albany, West Australia. She writes that her husband's grandmother was Mary Hannah Pask, the daughter of John & Elizabeth Pask née Crockett. Mary was born on 15 February 1885 at Barbadoes Green, Tintern, Monmouthshire.

Christine has provided details that has enabled us to identify John & Mary's children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 2 x great-grandchildren. This information will be included in the next website update in Chart 04.

Update on Descendants of John & Anne Pask née Thomas

This information relates to Chart 45: William PASK (1808-1893) born in Nantylgo, Monmouthshire #9973.

Further to the recent posting Descendants of John & Anne Pask née Thomas, David Hopkins wrote to us. He said:

Your last blog on Pask.org.uk is most interesting. John's father is listed as James Pask. This could be the same James who was the father of William Pask b Nantylo Aberustruth 1808. William had a daughter Anne and I believe Elvira.

I think that this probably the missing link. We will investigate further this James, and his wife Mary, and their son William and see if there is further evidence to verify this.

William's daughter was infact called Levinia, or Lavinia, however in the 1851 census she was known as Evenia.

Thanks for David for this information. Just goes to show the power of the blog!

Descendants of John & Anne Pask née Thomas

This information relates to a currently unidentified main branch of the family with roots in Monmouthshire.

Recently we have been corresponding with John Powell, who is the descendant of John & Anne Pask née Thomas of Aberystruth, Monmouthshire.

John has provided a birth, and marriage certificate of their daughter Elvira who was born on 7 November 1845 in Ebbw Vale, Aberystruth Monmouthshire. Elvira married William Thomas on 17 November 1866 in Sharon Chapel, Ebbw Vale, Monmouthshire.

In addition John provided the marriage certificate of John & Anne, who married on 7 June 1840 in The Parish Church, Aberystruth. His father was listed as James Pask, a Paper-Maker. This is an usual occupation, and we have not come across a Pask in this occupation.

Although we have extensively searched the censuses, and baptisms in this area, we cannot find James. If anyone can help on this, am I sure that John will really appreciate it. We all hate mysteries, and brickwalls.

The information that John has provided, together with the certificates, will be available in the next website update.

Mary Pask née Light

This information relates to a descendant of the Monmouthshire progenitor Isaac Paske, (c1705 - ) who lived in Llanvihangel-ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire.

Pat Maybrey has been researching her husband's family for some time. Her husband is the grandson of John & Frances Maybrey née Pask. She recently wrote:

I am attaching a photo which I believe is the wife of Morgan Pask. I was told that it was "Hollister's grandmother" which of course gives me the choice of 2.
I have been pondering this for some time and have come to the conclusion that she is Mary Light on the grounds that I have no records or photographs at all of the older Maybreys whereas the photo of the Pask daughters, Charlotte & Ellen, shows that they were familiar with studio photographers like this one. So I think that the lady is likely to be their mother.

Mary Pask née Light married Morgan Pask on 22 October 1864 at Newchurch Parish Church. They had six children, including Charlotte & Ellen.

Phillip Pask of Bryngwyn, Monmouthshire

This information relates to a descendant of the Monmouthshire progenitor Isaac Paske, (c1705 - ) who lived in Llanvihangel-ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire.

In a previous blog entitled Descendants of John & Mary Elizabeth Gulliver née Pask, we detailed that Les Warren provided us information on his Monmoutshire ancestors, and several photographs. They are included in the book Pasks of Monmouthshire Volume I.

Les has written to us again, and said:

I have just unearthed and attach a photo that I hope you may be interested in. It was in a box that we packed several moves ago and is noted on the back as Phill Pask. The photographer was J Turner of Stafford St, Birmingham.

Les was unable to date the photograph. However, the spelling of Phill caught our eye, as Les' 3 x great-grandfather wrote his name Phillip Pask. We delved deeper and established that Phillip's son George Pask was a Bootmaker in Birmingham. Phillip may have visited him, and had his photograph taken whilst there. Phillip died in 1871. This old photograph could well have been taken just before his death.

What a superb find! This photograph will be available in the next website update, and in the next version of the book.

Welsh Rugby

This information relates to Chart 45: William PASK (1808-1893) born in Nantylgo, Monmouthshire #9973.

As mentioned in the previous blog Chart 45: William PASK of Monmouthshire, we have been exchanging information with David Hopkins through Genes Reunited. He is the grandson of Annie Maria Hopkins née Pask. David's sister Susan is the mother of Michael Owen, the Welsh Rugby Union Player, who made his debut for Saracens yesterday.

His profile on Wikipedia gives:

Owen, who is 6'5" and 231 lb (1.96 m, 111 kg), most often plays Number 8, but is also versatile enough to play flanker or even lock. ... Michael Owen became the 1,000th player capped by Wales when he made his debut in the first Test against South Africa in June 2002.

Another famous Welsh number 8 was Alun Pask. Although there is currently no family connection, undoubtedly there will be. There seems to be too much of a coincidence.

Corporal Richard Pask MC

This information relates to a descendant of Monmouthshire progenitor Isaac Paske, (c1705 - ) who lived in Llanvihangel-ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire.

Whilst searching http://www.google.co.uk/ for an image, I came across some information, and a photograph that makes you proud to be a Pask.

In March 2008, Richard Pask of Gwent, was awarded one of the most prestigious military honours for his bravery under fire in Iraq. The Royal Welsh soldier led his six-strong team to safety after their tank was blown up by insurgents in Basra last year.

For more information see the BBC News website, and the South Wales Argus, which includes a video interview with Richard.

Richard's grandparents were Thomas P. & Annie Pask née Meskill of Newport, Monmouthshire. He is the 7 x great-grandson of Isaac Pask.

Congratulations to Richard on his bravery, and courage.

Chart 45: William PASK of Monmouthshire

This information relates to Chart 45: William PASK (1808-1893) born in Nantylgo, Monmouthshire #9973.

David Hopkins contacted us, through Genes Reunited. He is the grandson of Annie Maria Hopkins née Pask, the daughter of Phillip and Gwenllian Pask née Jones.

As this family is currently unconnected to the main Monmouthshire family, a new chart #45 has been created. David's ancestors were William Pask who married Maria Jones on 21 May 1836 in Llanddetty, Breconside. They lived in Cwmcarvan, Trevthin and Aberystruth. They had nine children, although very few survived infancy. Their descendants span four generations.

If you have any further information, do contact us. This information will be included in the next website update.

Pasks of Monmouthshire

This information relates to the Monmouthshire progenitor Isaac Paske, (c1705 - ) who lived in Llanvihangel-ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire. Also it refers to
William Pask (c1720- ) who lived in Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire.

Yesterday, Sylvia Rycroft updated us on her latest trip to Monmouthshire to research the parish records at the Gwent RO. Sylvia also purchased all the remaining Paske Wills.

As a consequence, the wills have thrown up some interesting information on various Monmouthshire families. From these wills she has established, changes to the following:

• Charles Pask, who married Rachel Morgan, and lived in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire in the 1800s has now been linked back to William & Mary Pask née ?
• William Paske, who married Ann Jones, was previously thought to be the son of Isaac & Rachael Paske née Hugh is now the son of William & Mary Pask née ?

The wills have also enabled Sylvia to piece together some of the other Paske families, but not to absolutely reveal where they fitted within the wider family group. There are still some pieces missing from the jigsaw and they may never be found because the records do not exist.

So if you are a descendant of the Pasks of Monmouthshire, check out the revised Monmouthshire Main Progenitor: Isaac PASK, (c1705 - ) lived in Llanvihangel-ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire #3687 (Chart 4), and Chart 42: William PASK (c1720- ) lived in Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire #10869, as there has been a reassignment of several families.

The PASKs of Monmouthshire book will be revised after the Pask Family Gathering. However, we are working on the charts and these will be on display on the day.

With so many Williams born in the period, and living in the same area, it is no wonder that the wrong assumptions have been made.

We look forward to meeting Sylvia, and her second cousin Diane on July 26 at the Pask Family Gathering.

PASKs of Monmouthshire Volume I

This information relates to the Monmouthshire progenitor Isaac Paske, (c1705 - ) who lived in Llanvihangel-ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire.
I am very pleased to announce that a new book is now available on http://www.lulu.com/.

PASKs of Monmouthshire Volume I is the fourth book in a series of books that is being published for the Pask Family Gathering to be held in Whepstead, Suffolk on Saturday July 26, 2008.

This 268-page book covers the descendants of Isaac Pask, the main Monmouthshire progenitor. There are over 40 detailed charts for the main families, minibiographies of approximately 1,040 people, together with 100 photographs. Also information on the Pask, Paske One-Name Study and a full index by surname and christian names of the people mentioned in the book.

We would like to acknowledge and thank all the people who helped make this book a published reality. Particularly to Paula Payne, Pat Maybrey, and Sylvia Rycroft, who have provided a wealth of information including photographs, certificates, and anecdotes on these Monmouthshire families, and the descendants of Isaac Pask.

Descendants of Amos & Ann Pask née Evans

This information relates to the Monmouthshire progenitor Isaac Paske, (c1705 - ) who lived in Llanvihangel-ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire.

In January, Pat Blake née Morgan contacted us, and provided two three-generation charts, and photographs relating to 30+descendants of Amos & Ann Pask née Evans. This has taken quite a while to include into the database. However I am delighted to say that this has now been completed.

Pat's mother was Beryl Morgan née Pask, the daughter of Amos & Ann Pask née Evans. Beryl married Thomas George Morgan M.B.E., and they lived in Risca, Monmouthshire where their six children were born.

Descendants of John & Mary Elizabeth Gulliver née Pask

This information relates to Chart 34, the descendants of Philip Pask, (1768-1843), who lived in Bryngwyn, Monmouthshire.

I was recently in touch with Leslie Warren, who is the great-grandson of John & Mary Elizabeth Gulliver née Pask.

Leslie has shared a lot of information, photographs and certificates of the ancestors and descendants of Mary Elizabeth. Leslie has well documented his family tree on Ancestry.

This information will be included in the next website update.

Descendants of Isaac Paske of Kilgwrrwg, Monmouthshire

This information relates to Chart 15, Isaac Paske,
(c1800-) who lived in Kilgwrrwg, Monmouthshire.

Paula Payne has provided me with a marriage in Mathern Church, on 5 May 1814 of Mary Pask & James Lewis. Paula's ancestors Isaac Pask, and Elizabeth Stephens were witnesses. This was a week before they married. Isaac & Mary were cousins. Mary was the daughter of William & Ann Pask née Thomas.

Paula also found in the same church, the marriage of Isaac Pask to Mary Morgan on 16 November 1818. This marriage was witnessed by Thomas Stephens & Mary Lewis [née Pask].

I searched the 1841 census, and found James & Mary Lewis living in Kilgwrrwg, in the household of Ann Pask, aged 84. Living nearby was Isaac's widow Mary Pask [now known to be Mary née Morgan].
This provides us with the missing link that Isaac's mother was Ann Pask née Thomas.

Chart 15, is now merged with Chart 4. Ann Pask née ? #5845, is also merged with Ann Pask née Thomas. This information will be included in the next website update.

Another major brickwall broken. Many thanks Paula.