CHAPTER 4 WILLIAM WILLIAMS

CHAPTER 4 WILLIAM WILLIAMS Chapter 1 proved that Roderick and Elizabeth Evans had a son named William, christened 21 Mar 1779. Chapter 2 proved that William had a wife named Ann and at least three children: Elizabeth, Roderick and Mary. This chapter will fill out the family of William and Ann. Exhibit 15 Source: This is part of the 1807 Bishop s Transcript for, Breconshire, Wales. The original is kept at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. A microfilm copy is available on FHL 104,471, item 4. Sepr. 14 Hugh of Ben Powel 20 th. Elizabeth of Wm. April 10 th. Wm. Wms. & Ann Price Explanation: For the heading to the 1807 Bishop s Transcript, please see Exhibit 14. This record proves that William married Ann Price on 10 Apr 1807 in, Breconshire, Wales. It also proves that Elizabeth, daughter of William, was christened 20 Sep 1807 in. Exhibit 16 1

Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. No. When Married. 21 Nov 23. rd 1843 Name and Surname. 18. Marriage solemnized in the Parish Church in the Parish of Llandilo r vane in the County of Brecon Rees Price full Age Elisabeth full Age Age. Condition. Bachelor Spinster Farmer Servant Residence at the Time of Marriage. Maesgwyn Draindion Father s Name and Surname. Morgan Price William Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me, Walter Evans, Curate. This Marriage was solemnized between us, Rees Price X by mark Elisabeth X by mark in the Presence of us, Evan Jones John Jones Profession of Father. Farmer Farmer Explanation: This record proves that Elizabeth, daughter of William of Drain-duon, married Rees Price 23 Nov 1843 in, Breconshire, Wales. Exhibit 17 Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. A microfilm copy of the Bishop s Transcripts, showing similar information, is available on FHL 104,471, item 4. Margaret Daughter of William & Ann was Born and Christened April 2 nd 1809 Registered July 14 th 1810 by me R. Jenkins Curate. Explanation: This record proves that Margaret, daughter of William & Ann, was christened 2 Apr 1809 in, Breconshire, Wales. 2

Exhibit 18 Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. A microfilm copy of the Bishop s Transcripts, showing similar information, is available on FHL 104,471, item 4. Margaret aged of this Parish was buried April 14 th 1809 Registered July 14 th 1810 by me R. Jenkins Curate Explanation: Infant mortality was common in nineteenth century Wales. This record shows that Margaret, who was christened on 2 Apr 1809, was buried on 14 Apr 1809 in, Breconshire, Wales. Exhibit 19 Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. The Bishop s Transcripts for 1811 are lost. (The Year 1811.) Page 5. Roderick Son of William & Anne was Born February 1 st and Christened Febry. 10 th 1811. Registered Febry. 11 th by me R. Jenkins Curate Explanation: This proves that Roderick, son of William & Ann, was born 1 Feb 1811 and christened 10 Feb 1811 in, Breconshire, Wales. 3

Exhibit 20 Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. No. When Married. 55 March 14 th 1856 Name and Surname. Roderick Margaret 1856. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of Llandilo r Van in the County of Brecon Age. Condition. of full age Bachelor Spinster Residence at the Time of Marriage. Farmer Maesybwlch Cefn brin Father s Name and Surname. William Thomas Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, after Banns by me, William Winston, Incumbent This Marriage was solemnized between us, Roderick in the Presence of us, Philip Morgan Evan Powel Margaret her mark X Thomas Explanation: This record proves that Roderick of Maes-y-bwlch, son of William, married Margaret 14 Mar 1856 in, Breconshire, Wales. Exhibit 21 Profession of Father. Shoemaker Farmer 4

Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. A microfilm copy of the Bishop s Transcripts, showing identical information, is available on FHL 104,471, item 4. BAPTISMS solemnized in the Parish of Landilorfane in the County of Brecon in the Year 1814 When Baptized. 13. th of March. No. 16. Parents Name. Child s Christian Name. Christian. Surname. Margaret Daughtr of William & Anne Abode. Quality, Trade, or Penyca Labourer By whom the Ceremony was performed. R. Jenkins Curate Explanation: This record proves that Margaret, daughter of Ann and her husband William, a laborer of Penyca farm, was christened 13 Mar 1814 in, Breconshire, Wales. Exhibit 22 Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. 1851. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of Llandilo r Van in the County of Brecon 5

No. When Married. Name and Surname. 40 June 17 th Thomas Prosser Margaret Age. Condition. of full age Bachelor Spinster Labourer Servant Residence at the Time of Marriage. Llanddu Llandilo r Van Drain duon Father s Name and Surname. Thomas Prosser William Profession of Father. Labourer Shoemaker Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by Banns by me, William Winston This Marriage was solemnized between us, Thomas Prosser X his mark Margaret X her mark in the Presence of us, Rodrick Jane X her mark Explanation: This record proves that Margaret, daughter of William of Drain-duon, married Thomas Prosser 17 Jun 1851 in, Breconshire, Wales. The witnesses to the wedding were apparently Margaret s brother and sister. Exhibit 23 Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. A microfilm copy of the Bishop s Transcripts, showing identical information, is available on FHL 104,471, item 4. I bring the year 1817 down from a prior entry. BAPTISMS solemnized in the Parish of Landilorfane in the County of Brecon in the Year 1816 6

When Baptized. 1817 26. th of January No. 60. Parents Name. Child s Christian Name. Christian. Surname. William Son of William & Anne Abode. Quality, Trade, or Penyca Cobbler. By whom the Ceremony was performed. R. Jenkins Curate Explanation: This record proves that William, son of Ann and her husband William, a cobbler of Penyca farm, was christened 26 Jan 1817 in Llandeilo rfân, Breconshire, Wales. Exhibit 24 Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. A microfilm copy of the Bishop s Transcripts, showing identical information, is available on FHL 104,471, item 4. BURIALS in the Parish of Landilorfane in the County of Brecon in the Year 1817 Name. Abode. When buried. Age. By whom the Ceremony was performed. William No. 40. Penyca Decem. br the 28. th 1. R. Jenkins Curate. 7

Explanation: This record proves that William of Penyca, whose age was rounded up to 1, was buried 28 Dec 1817 in, Breconshire, Wales. Exhibit 25 Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. A microfilm copy of the Bishop s Transcripts, showing identical information, is available on FHL 104,471, item 4. BAPTISMS solemnized in the Parish of Landilorfane in the County of Brecon in the Year 1819 When Baptized. 18. th of July No. 91. Parents Name. Child s Christian Name. Christian. Surname. Mary Daughtr of William & Anne Abode. Quality, Trade, or Penyca Cobler. By whom the Ceremony was performed. R. Jenkins Minister. Explanation: This record proves that Mary, daughter of Ann and her husband William, a cobbler of Penyca farm, was christened 18 Jul 1819 in Llandeilo rfân, Breconshire, Wales. 8

Exhibit 26 Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. No. When Married. 20 May 19.th 1843 18. Marriage solemnized in the Parish Church in the Parish of Llandilor vane in the County of Brecon Residence at Father s Name and the Time of Profession Surname. Marriage. of Father. Evan Evans full Age Bachelor Shoemaker Pentrebach William Evans Farmer Mary full Age Spinster Draindion William Farmer Name and Surname. Age. Condition. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me, Walter Evans, Curate This Marriage was solemnized between us, Evan Evans Mary X by mark in the Presence of us, Edward Powell Evan Jones Explanation: This record proves that Mary, daughter of William of Drain-duon, married Evan Evans 19 May 1843 in, Breconshire, Wales. Exhibit 27 Source: This is the 1871 Census of Schedule 35, Enumeration District 15, Llandeilo rfân, Breconshire, Wales. The reference is: Class RG10, Piece 5578, Folio 73, Page 9. It is available on FHL 850,872. 9

The undermentioned Houses are situate within the Boundaries of the Lower Division of Parish of Llandilofane Civil Parish [or Township] of Llandilofane (pt of) No. of Schedule 35 ROAD, STREET, &c, and No. or NAME of HOUSE No. 2 Upper Village HOUSES: Inhabited 1 NAME and Surname of each Person RELATION to Head of Family CON- DITION Males AGE of Females Rank, Profession, or OCCUPATION WHERE BORN Elizabeth Price Head Wid 66 Pauper Llandilofane Brecon Jane Prytherch Sister Unm 52 General workwoman Do Do Rees Evans Nephew 12 Scholar Do Do Explanation: No. 2 Upper Village was a house called Craig-y-felin in Village. Elizabeth Price, widow of Rees Price (Exhibit 16), was the daughter of William & Ann christened on 20 Sep 1807 (Exhibit 15). Rees Evans was the youngest child of Elizabeth s deceased sister Mary Evans (Exhibits 25 and 26). This census record indicates that Elizabeth Price had an unmarried sister named Jane Prytherch. According to this census record, Jane was born in 1818-1819. However, the age of Elizabeth Price is off by three years (She was only 63), so this may not be the best indication of Jane s age. Application: Although circumstantial evidence shows that Jane Prytherch was close to the family of William & Ann (Exhibits 22 and 28-30), this is the most direct evidence that she was their daughter. There is, however, no record of her being christened. It s possible that she was adopted. There are some indications that she may have been a troubled soul, maybe mentally or physically challenged. She was sometimes called Jane and sometimes Jane Prytherch. She had a daughter out of wedlock (Exhibit 28), but she did not raise the child (Exhibits 29 and 30). The census records are inconsistent as to her age and place of birth. Here is a summary of her census records: Glanrhosen, Cilycwm, Agricultural 1841 Jane 20-24 Carmarthenshire Female Servant 1851 Dderw-fawr, Jane Prytherch 30 House Servant 1861 Dderw-fawr, Jane Prytherch 35 General Servant Craig-y-felin, 1871 Village Jane Prytherch 52 General Workerwoman Noyadd-llwyd, 1881 Yskervechan, Merthyr Jane 63 General Servant Cynog, Breconshire Beiliglas No. 1, General 1891 Jane 71 Village Industry Beiliglas No. 1, 1901 Village Jane 82 Pauper not in Carmarthenshire, Breconshire Merthyr Cynog, Breconshire, Breconshire Merthyr Cynog, Breconshire Merthyr Cynog, Breconshire Merthyr Cynog, Breconshire 10

Exhibit 28 Source: Parish Registers of, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in the chest at the Parish Church in. This copy was made from microfilm at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. The 1841 Bishop s Transcripts are lost. BAPTISMS solemnized in the Parish of Llandilo rfane. in the County of Brecon in the Year 1840 When Baptized. 1841 Janry 31 st No. 407. Parents Name. Child s Christian Name. Christian. Surname. Ann Daughter of Thomas and Jane Powel Abode. Coedycadu Quality, Trade, or Farmer By whom the Ceremony was performed. Henry Morgan Clk Explanation: This record proves that Ann, daughter of Jane (unmarried) and Thomas Powell, a farmer of Coed-ca-du farm in Llanfihangel Nant Bran, Breconshire, was christened 31 Jan 1841 in, Breconshire, Wales. 11

Exhibit 29 Source: This is from the 1841 census of, Breconshire, Wales, Enumeration District 15. It is available on FHL 464,300. The Public Record Office (PRO) reference is Class: HO107, Piece 1368, Folio 17, Page 6, lines 13-18. NAMES of each Person who abode therein the preceding Night Llandilofan Draindion AGE and SEX Females Parish of Place Males Roderick Wms. 25 William do. 60 Anne do. 60 Margaret Price 15 Rees do. Ann Powel PROFESSION, TRADE, EMPLOYMENT, or of INDEPENDENT MEANS. Farmer Where Born Whether Born in same County Y. Y. 13 5 months Y. F.S. Y. M.S. Y. Nursing Child Y. Explanation: In the 1841 census, the ages of people over 15 were rounded down to the nearest multiple of five. The Y stands for Yes to the question whether a person was born in the county where he or she was enumerated. Therefore: 12

Roderick, age 25-29, was a Farmer born in Breconshire (1811-1816). William, age 60-64, was born in Breconshire (1776-1781). Ann, age 60-64, was born in Breconshire (1776-1781). Margaret Price, age 15-19, was a Female Servant born Breconshire (1821-1826). Rees Price, age 13, was a Male Servant born in Breconshire (1827-1828). Ann Powell, age 5 months, was a Nursing Child born in Breconshire (1840-1841). Prior exhibits can fill in some detail: Roderick, son of William & Ann Price, was christened 10 Feb 1811 (Exhibit 19). William, son of Roderick & Elizabeth Evans was christened 21 Mar 1779 (Exhibit 5). Ann Price, daughter of Rees Price & Elizabeth Jones (married 18 Jul 1779), was christened 15 Oct 1779 (see Exhibit 5). Margaret Price may or may not have been related. Rees Price may or may not have been related. Ann Powell, daughter of Thomas Powell & Jane, was christened 31 Jan 1841 (Exhibit 28). Exhibit 30 Source: This is from the 1851 census of, Breconshire, Wales, Enumeration District 1b. It is available on FHL 104249-104250. The Public Record Office (PRO) reference is Class HO107, Piece 2489, Folio 90, Page 7. Llandilovane, upper Division 25 Draindion Name and Surname of Relation to each Person who abode in head of Condition the house, on the Night of Family th the 30 March, 1851 Age of Females Parish Number Name of House Males Rank, Profession, or Occupation Where Born 13

Roderick Head U. 40 Farmer of 90 Acres Breck. Llandilovane William Father Mar. 72 Retired Cobler Do. Do. Ann Mother Mar. 73 Cobler s Wife Do. Do. Elizabeth Price Sister Mar. 44 Lab r s Wife Do. Do. Ann Powel Serv. 10 House Serv. Do. Do. Explanation: The five people listed at Drain-duon were: Roderick, unmarried, age 40 (born 1810-1811),. William, married father, age 72 (born 1778-1779),. Ann, married mother, age 73 (born 1777-1778),. Elizabeth Price, married sister, age 44 (born 1806-1807),. Ann Powell, servant, age 10 (born 1840-1841),. Prior exhibits can fill in some detail: Roderick, son of William & Ann Price, was christened 10 Feb 1811 (Exhibit 19). William, son of Roderick & Elizabeth Evans was christened 21 Mar 1779 (Exhibit 5). Ann Price, daughter of Rees Price & Elizabeth Jones (married 18 Jul 1779), was christened 15 Oct 1779 (see Exhibit 5). Elizabeth, daughter of William & Ann Price, was christened 20 Sep 1807 (Exhibit 15). She married Rees Price (Exhibit 16). Ann Powell, daughter of Thomas Powell & Jane, was christened 31 Jan 1841 (Exhibit 28). 14

Summary Exhibits 15-30, along with prior exhibits, combine to form the following chart: Roderick Married 28 Feb 1778 Elizabeth Evans Rees Price Married 18 Jul 1779 Elizabeth Jones William Christened 21 Mar 1779, Breconshire, Wales Married 10 Apr 1807 Ann Price Christened 15 Oct 1779, Breconshire, Wales adopted? Elizabeth Christened 20 Sep 1807 Married 23 Nov 1843 Rees Price 24 Mar 2010 Margaret Christened 2 Apr 1809 Buried 14 Apr 1809 Roderick b. 1 Feb 1811 Christened 10 Feb 1811 Married 14 Mar 1856 Margaret Kyle 215 W. High St. Woodbury, TN 37190 (615) 464-7558 kyle.d.williams.1959@gmail.com Margaret Christened 13 Mar 1814 Married 17 Jun 1851 Thomas Prosser William Christened 26 Jan 1817 Buried 28 Dec 1817 Mary Christened 18 Jul 1819 Married 19 May 1843 Evan Evans Jane alias Prytherch Born about 1819 With Thomas Powell Ann Powell Christened 31 Jan 1841 15