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Abraham Jeremiah (b. Bef. 14 Feb 1825, d. 8 Oct 1886)

Abraham Jeremiah (son of William Jeremiah and Martha Jenkins) was born Bef. 14 Feb 1825 in Llanover, Mon^{292, 293, 294}, and died 8 Oct 1886 in Goytre²⁹⁵. He married Elizabeth Harris, daughter of John Harris.

Notes for Abraham Jeremiah:
The Monmouthshire Poll Book 1868 [SoG] shows Abraham Jeremiah of Goytrey voting in the polling district of Blaenavon, Llanover Upper.
At the time of the 1881 Census Abraham is shown living with his wife and family at her father's public house, The Carpenters Arms, Penperlleni, Goytre. He is described as a carpenter.
Following Abraham's death in 1886 Probate was granted at Llandaff on 30 Mar 1887 to Edwin William Gwatkin of Goytre, carpenter. Abraham is also described as "carpenter".

The following interesting correspondence was contributed by Helen FORDER:

1. June 8th 1880 - - A Welsh harp is ordered for Abram to finish off for a friend of Mr. Brinley Richards. My Lady wishes you to write the account out as soon as it is ready and enclose it to my Lady all ready for Post, that she may see it & then Post it here also please write four Large Cards of address on the Case in which it is to be
packed and she hopes that you will see it is securely packed as if it is damaged on the road it would not be paid for. The Gentleman who has ordered it is a very good Musician and anxious to have a good Welsh harp and very likely he would write a description of it in some Book, & so Abram must be very careful that it is on the real Welsh model which he has always had to Copy & get Gruffydd to try it & string it that he may know all is right. You must add the expence of making the Case in the Bill (Wood & Work) the Wood will be paid for to you for the Estate Account the Work is generally over hours for the Harps and then it goes to himself - but if taken out of his other time that time must be deducted from the Monthly Account. My Lady's arrangement with Abram is that he continues to make Welsh Harps in all his own spare over time & then if they are sold he has Ł10.10. 0. for each Harp - strung and
when a case is wanted of course the expence of it is added to the Bill.
My Lady only wishes you to know that she does not give anything towards these Harps only she encourages Abram to make them & she sees that he is paid.
The above initialled by me.
A. Ll.
[Augusta Llanofer. HF.]

2. The Right Honble The Lady Llanover Llanofer
2nd July 1880
My Lady, "The Welsh Harp"
I beg to say that the above has been sent to Nantyderry this Evening - safely packed and secured in a Case - by Abram - with the Gentleman's address - plainly written and dated - "With Very Great Care" - on all sides - and trust it will arrive safely - Enclosed is Abram's Bill - for same & Case - included.
I beg to remain, Yours sincerely,
Chas Turner
[possibly Lady Ll's under-agent. HF.]

3. Llanofer 2nd July 1880
Carl Engel Esquire To Abram Jeremiah
For one Welsh Harp - Complete - - - Ł10.10.0.
For Case and packing - - - -10. 0.
Ł11. 0. 0.

4. C. Turner
54 Addison Road - Kensington - London -
July 6th 1880
Dear Sir, I beg to enclose, according to received directions, a letter to Mr. Abram Jeremiah, harp-maker, containing a cheque for Ł11 due to him for a harp which he has sent me. Will you have the kindness to inform me that the letter has safely come to hand?
I am dear Sir Yours truly
Carl Engel

5. To Mr. Abram Jeremiah, Welsh Harp Maker, Llanover, Abergavenny, S.W.
54 Addison Road, Kensington, London, July 6th 1880.
Dear Sir, The harp has safely arrived and I enclose a cheque for Ł11 due to you, the receipt of which I shall be obliged if you will acknowledge by return of post. If you should know of a Welsh pibgorn (or hornpipe) for sale, you will oblige me by informing me of it, as I should like to have such an instrument in my collection.
I am Yours truly
Carl Engel.

6. Copy.
Carl Engel Esq. Llanover Estate Office 7th July 1880
Dear Sir, "Welsh Harp"
I beg to acknowledge receipt of your Cheque payable to "Abram Jeremiah" - receipt for which I enclose herewith - with Abram Jeremiah's sincere thanks for your prompt payment.
"pibgorn" - Abram Jeremiah will inform you if he can meet with the above instrument for Sale.
I am Sir Yours obediently
Chas Turner

7. Copy Llanover Estate Office
Received - 7th July 1880 of Carl Engel Esquire the sum of Eleven pounds (cheque) for a Welsh Harp....... and as under..............Welsh Harp - Ł10. 10. 0.
Case - 10. 0.

Ł11. 0. 0.
7th July 1880
Abram Jeremiah

Children of Abraham Jeremiah and Elizabeth Harris are:

Mary Jeremiah, b. Abt. 1868, Goytre, Mon²⁹⁶, d. date unknown.
Thomas Jeremiah, b. Abt. 1870, Goytre, Mon²⁹⁷, d. date unknown.
Benjamin Jeremiah, b. Abt. 1871, Goytre, Mon²⁹⁸, d. date unknown.
John Jeremiah, b. Abt. 1872, Goytre, Mon²⁹⁹, d. date unknown.