Tag: Clergyman
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A Rural Reverend: Tegid Arthur Davies of Llanfihangel y Pennant (1870–1921)
December 13th, 1893, was an important day in the life of 23-year-old Tegid Arthur Davies. After years of hard work, he finally graduated from St. David’s College in Lampeter with his Bachelors degree (with honours).[1] This was the first big step towards following in the footsteps of his father and two elder brothers in becoming…
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Rev. Timothy Davies of Meurig Villa, Gartheli (1848–1917)
Timothy Davies was the son of Timothy Davies of Ivy Bush, Tregaron, Cardiganshire, and Mary Jones. He was baptised at the Anglican parish church in Tregaron on April 23, 1848.[1] As a teen, Davies left home to train as a draper[2]—a very common occupation among the descendants of the old yeoman families in this part…
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A Poet of Renown: Rev. Daniel Evans (Daniel Ddu o Geredigion) of Maesnewydd, Llanwnen (1792–1846)
Daniel Evans, also known by his bardic name, Daniel Ddu o Geredigion,[1] was born on March 5, 1792, [2] at Maesmynach farm in the parish of Llanfihangel Ystrad, Cardiganshire, Wales. He was the son of David and Sarah Evans, wealthy, Baptist farmers. While Daniel was raised by his parents as an Anabaptist[3] and a member…