Timothy Davis was born about 1786[1] at Pentresion Farm in the parish of Lampeter, Cardiganshire. His parents were Thomas Davies of Pentresion and Mary Beynon of Bettws Bledrws.[2] In his teenage years, Davis received a classical education at Castell Hywel school, which was owned by his uncle, David Davis of Castellhywel. After his training there,…