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CHAPTER 4

WILLIAM WILLIAMS

Chapter 1 proved that Roderick Williams and Elizabeth Evans had a son named

William Williams, christened 21 Mar 1779. Chapter 2 proved that William had a wife

named Ann and at least three children: Elizabeth, Roderick and Mary Williams. This

chapter will fill out the family of William and Ann Williams.

Exhibit 15

Source: This is part of the 1807 Bishop’s Transcript for Llandeilo’r-fân, 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.

Transcription: Sepr. 14 Hugh of Ben Powel

20th

. Elizabeth of Wm. Williams

April 10th

. Wm. Wms. & Ann Price

Explanation: For the heading to the 1807 Bishop’s Transcript, please see Exhibit 14.

This record proves that William Williams married Ann Price on 10 Apr 1807 in

Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales. It also proves that Elizabeth, daughter of William

Williams, was christened 20 Sep 1807 in Llandeilo’r-fân.

Exhibit 16

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Source: Parish Registers of Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales. The originals are kept in

the chest at the Parish Church in Llandeilo’r-fân. This copy was made from microfilm at

the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales.

Transcription: 18__. Marriage solemnized in the Parish Church

in the Parish of Llandilo’r vane in the County of Brecon

No. When

Married.

Name and

Surname. Age. Condition.

Rank or

Profession.

Residence at

the Time of

Marriage.

Father’s Name

and Surname.

Rank or

Profession

of Father.

21 Nov 23.rd

1843

Rees Price

Elisabeth Williams

full Age

full Age

Bachelor

Spinster

Farmer

Servant

Maesgwyn

Draindion

Morgan Price

William Williams

Farmer

Farmer

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 Williams X by mark

in the Presence of us, Evan Jones

John Jones

Explanation: This record proves that Elizabeth Williams, daughter of William Williams

of Drain-duon, married Rees Price 23 Nov 1843 in Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales.

Exhibit 17



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.

Transcription: Margaret Daughter of William & Ann Williams

was Born ___ and Christened April 2nd

1809

Registered July 14th

1810 by me R. Jenkins Curate.

Explanation: This record proves that Margaret, daughter of William & Ann Williams,

was christened 2 Apr 1809 in Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales.

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Exhibit 18




copy of the Bishop’s Transcripts, showing similar information, is available on FHL

104,471, item 4.

Transcription: Margaret Williams aged – of this Parish

was buried April 14th

1809

Registered July 14th

1810 by me R. Jenkins Curate

Explanation: Infant mortality was common in nineteenth century Wales. This record

shows that Margaret Williams, who was christened on 2 Apr 1809, was buried on 14 Apr

1809 in Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales.

Exhibit 19



the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. The Bishop’s

Transcripts for 1811 are lost.

Transcription: (The Year 1811.) Page 5.

Roderick Son of William & Anne Williams

was Born February 1st and Christened Febry. 10

th 1811.

Registered Febry. 11th

by me R. Jenkins Curate

Explanation: This proves that Roderick, son of William & Ann Williams, was born 1

Feb 1811 and christened 10 Feb 1811 in Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales.

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Exhibit 20




Transcription: 1856. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church

in the Parish of Llandilo’r Van in the County of Brecon

No. When

Married.

Name and


Rank or

Profession.

Residence at

the Time of

Marriage.

Father’s Name

and Surname.

Rank or

Profession

of Father.

55 March

14th

1856

Roderick Williams

Margaret Williams

of full

age

Bachelor

Spinster

Farmer

Maesybwlch

Cefn brin

William Williams

Thomas Williams

Shoemaker

Farmer


Established Church, after Banns by me, William Winston, Incumbent

This Marriage was solemnized between us, Roderick Williams

Margaret Williams her mark X

in the Presence of us, Philip Morgan

Evan Powel Thomas Williams

Explanation: This record proves that Roderick Williams of Maes-y-bwlch, son of

William Williams, married Margaret Williams 14 Mar 1856 in Llandeilo’r-fân,

Breconshire, Wales.

Exhibit 21

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copy of the Bishop’s Transcripts, showing identical information, is available on FHL

104,471, item 4.

Transcription: BAPTISMS solemnized in the Parish of Landilorfane

in the County of Brecon in the Year 1814

Parents Name.

When

Baptized.

Child’s

Christian Name. Christian. Surname. Abode.

Quality, Trade,

or

Profession.

By whom the

Ceremony

was performed.

13.th

of

March.

No. 16.

Margaret

Daughtr

of

William

&

Anne

Williams Penyca Labourer R. Jenkins

Curate

Explanation: This record proves that Margaret, daughter of Ann Williams and her

husband William Williams, a laborer of Penyca farm, was christened 13 Mar 1814 in

Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales.

Exhibit 22




Transcription: 1851. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church

in the Parish of Llandilo’r Van in the County of Brecon

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No. When

Married.

Name and


Rank or

Profession.

Residence at

the Time of

Marriage.

Father’s Name

and Surname.

Rank or

Profession

of Father.

40

June 17th

Thomas Prosser

Margaret Williams

of

full

age

Bachelor

Spinster

Labourer

Servant

Llanddu

Llandilo’r Van

Drain duon

Thomas Prosser

William Williams

Labourer

Shoemaker


Established Church by Banns by me, William Winston

This Marriage was solemnized between us, Thomas Prosser X his mark

Margaret Williams X her mark

in the Presence of us, Rodrick Williams

Jane Williams X her mark

Explanation: This record proves that Margaret Williams, daughter of William Williams

of Drain-duon, married Thomas Prosser 17 Jun 1851 in Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire,

Wales. The witnesses to the wedding were apparently Margaret’s brother and sister.

Exhibit 23





104,471, item 4.

Transcription: I bring the year 1817 down from a prior entry.

BAPTISMS solemnized in the Parish of Landilorfane


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Parents Name. When

Baptized.

Child’s


Quality, Trade,

or

Profession.

By whom the

Ceremony

was performed.

1817

26.th

of

January No. 60.

William

Son of

William

&

Anne

Williams Penyca Cobbler. R. Jenkins

Curate

Explanation: This record proves that William, son of Ann Williams and her husband

William Williams, a cobbler of Penyca farm, was christened 26 Jan 1817 in Llandeilo’r-

fân, Breconshire, Wales.

Exhibit 24





104,471, item 4.

Transcription: BURIALS in the Parish of Landilorfane


Name. Abode. When buried. Age. By whom the Ceremony

was performed.

William Williams

No. 40.

Penyca Decem.

br

the 28.th

1.

R. Jenkins

Curate.

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Explanation: This record proves that William Williams of Penyca, whose age was

rounded up to 1, was buried 28 Dec 1817 in Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales.

Exhibit 25





104,471, item 4.

Transcription: BAPTISMS solemnized in the Parish of Landilorfane


Parents Name.

When

Baptized.

Child’s


Quality, Trade,

or

Profession.

By whom the

Ceremony

was performed.

18.th

of

July

No. 91.

Mary

Daughtr

of

William

&

Anne

Williams Penyca Cobler. R. Jenkins

Minister.

Explanation: This record proves that Mary, daughter of Ann Williams and her husband

William Williams, a cobbler of Penyca farm, was christened 18 Jul 1819 in Llandeilo’r-

fân, Breconshire, Wales.

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Exhibit 26




Transcription: 18__. Marriage solemnized in the Parish Church

in the Parish of Llandilor vane in the County of Brecon

No.When

Married.

Name and


Rank or

Profession.

Residence at

the Time of

Marriage.

Father’s Name and

Surname.

Rank or

Profession

of Father.

20 May 19.th

1843

Evan Evans

Mary Williams

full Age

full Age

Bachelor

Spinster

Shoemaker Pentrebach

Draindion

William Evans

William Williams

Farmer

Farmer


Established Church after Banns by me, Walter Evans, Curate

This Marriage was solemnized between us, Evan Evans

Mary Williams X by mark

in the Presence of us, Edward Powell

Evan Jones

Explanation: This record proves that Mary Williams, daughter of William Williams of

Drain-duon, married Evan Evans 19 May 1843 in Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales.

Exhibit 27

Source: This is the 1871 Census of Schedule 35, Enumeration District 15, Llandeilo’r-

fân, Breconshire, Wales. The reference is: Class RG10, Piece 5578, Folio 73, . It is

available on FHL 850,872.

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Transcription: 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 AGE

of NAME and Surname of each

Person

RELATION

to Head of

Family

CON-

DITION Males 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 Llandeilo’r-fân

Village. Elizabeth Price, widow of Rees Price (Exhibit 16), was the daughter of William

& Ann Williams 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 Williams (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

Williams 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:

1841 Glanrhosen, Cilycwm,

Carmarthenshire Jane Williams 20-24

Agricultural

Female Servant

not in

Carmarthenshire

1851 Dderw-fawr,

Llandeilo’r-fân Jane Prytherch 30 House Servant

Llandeilo’r-fân,

Breconshire

1861 Dderw-fawr,

Llandeilo’r-fân Jane Prytherch 35 General Servant

Merthyr Cynog,

Breconshire

1871 Craig-y-felin,

Llandeilo’r-fân Village Jane Prytherch 52

General

Workerwoman

Llandeilo’r-fân,

Breconshire

1881

Noyadd-llwyd,

Yskervechan, Merthyr

Cynog, Breconshire

Jane Williams 63 General Servant Merthyr Cynog,

Breconshire

1891 Beiliglas No. 1,

Llandeilo’r-fân Village Jane Williams 71

General

Industry

Merthyr Cynog,

Breconshire

1901 Beiliglas No. 1,

Llandeilo’r-fân Village Jane Williams 82 Pauper

Merthyr Cynog,

Breconshire

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Exhibit 28



the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County, Wales. The 1841

Bishop’s Transcripts are lost.

Transcription: BAPTISMS solemnized in the Parish of Llandilo’rfane.


Parents Name.

When

Baptized.

Child’s


Quality, Trade,

or

Profession.

By whom the

Ceremony

was performed.

1841

Janry

31st

No. 407.

Ann

Daughter

of

Thomas

and

Jane

Powel

Williams

Coedycadu Farmer Henry Morgan

Clk

Explanation: This record proves that Ann, daughter of Jane Williams (unmarried) and

Thomas Powell, a farmer of Coed-ca-du farm in Llanfihangel Nant Bran, Breconshire,

was christened 31 Jan 1841 in Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales.

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Exhibit 29

Source: This is from the 1841 census of Llandeilo’r-fân, 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.

Transcription: Parish of Llandilofan

Place Draindion

AGE

and

SEX Where Born NAMES

of each Person who abode therein

the preceding Night

Mal

es

Fem

ales

PROFESSION, TRADE,

EMPLOYMENT,

or of

INDEPENDENT MEANS. Whether Born

in same County

Roderick Wms. 25 Farmer Y.

William do. 60 Y.

Anne do. 60 Y.

Margaret Price 15 F.S. Y.

Rees do. 13 M.S. Y.

Ann Powel 5 months

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:

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• Roderick Williams, age 25-29, was a Farmer born in Breconshire (1811-1816).

• William Williams, age 60-64, was born in Breconshire (1776-1781).

• Ann Williams, 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 Williams, son of William Williams & Ann Price, was christened 10 Feb

1811 Llandeilo’r-fân (Exhibit 19).

• William Williams, son of Roderick Williams & Elizabeth Evans was christened

21 Mar 1779 Llandeilo’r-fân (Exhibit 5).

• Ann Price Williams, daughter of Rees Price & Elizabeth Jones (married 18 Jul

1779), was christened 15 Oct 1779 Llandeilo’r-fân (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 Williams, was christened 31 Jan


Exhibit 30

Source: This is from the 1851 census of Llandeilo’r-fân, 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.

Transcription: Parish Llandilovane, upper Division

Number 25

Name of House Draindion Age of

Name and Surname of

each Person who abode in

the house, on the Night of

the 30th March, 1851

Relation to

head of

Family

Condition

Mal

es

Fem

ales

Rank, Profession, or

Occupation Where Born

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Roderick Williams Head U. 40 Farmer of 90 Acres Breck. Llandilovane

William Williams Father Mar. 72 Retired Cobler Do. Do.

Ann Williams Mother Mar. 73 Cobler’s Wife Do. Do.

Elizabeth Price Sister Mar. 44 Labr’s Wife Do. Do.

Ann Powel Serv. 10 House Serv. Do. Do.

Explanation: The five people listed at Drain-duon were:

• Roderick Williams, unmarried, age 40 (born 1810-1811), Llandeilo’r-fân.

• William Williams, married father, age 72 (born 1778-1779), Llandeilo’r-fân.

• Ann Williams, married mother, age 73 (born 1777-1778), Llandeilo’r-fân.

• Elizabeth Price, married sister, age 44 (born 1806-1807), Llandeilo’r-fân.

• Ann Powell, servant, age 10 (born 1840-1841), Llandeilo’r-fân.

Prior exhibits can fill in some detail:

• Roderick Williams, son of William Williams & Ann Price, was christened 10 Feb


• William Williams, son of Roderick Williams & Elizabeth Evans was christened

21 Mar 1779 Llandeilo’r-fân (Exhibit 5).

• Ann Price Williams, daughter of Rees Price & Elizabeth Jones (married 18 Jul

1779), was christened 15 Oct 1779 Llandeilo’r-fân (see Exhibit 5).

• Elizabeth Williams, daughter of William Williams & Ann Price, was christened

20 Sep 1807 Llandeilo’r-fân (Exhibit 15). She married Rees Price (Exhibit 16).

• Ann Powell, daughter of Thomas Powell & Jane Williams, was christened 31 Jan


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Summary

Exhibits 15-30, along with prior exhibits, combine to form the following chart:

Roderick

Williams

Married

28 Feb 1778 Llandeilo’r-fân

Elizabeth

Evans Rees Price

Married

18 Jul 1779 Llandeilo’r-fân

Elizabeth

Jones

│ │

William Williams

Christened 21 Mar 1779

Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales

Married

10 Apr 1807 Llandeilo’r-fân

Ann Price

Christened 15 Oct 1779

Llandeilo’r-fân, Breconshire, Wales

┌───────┬────────┬────────┼────────┬────────┬──adopted?┐

Elizabeth

Williams

Christened

20 Sep 1807 Llandeilo’r-fân

Married

23 Nov 1843

Llandeilo’r-fân

Rees Price

Margaret

Williams

Christened

2 Apr 1809 Llandeilo’r-fân

Buried

14 Apr 1809

Llandeilo’r-fân

Roderick

Williams

b. 1 Feb 1811

Christened

10 Feb 1811 Llandeilo’r-fân

Married

14 Mar 1856

Llandeilo’r-fân

Margaret

Williams

Margaret

Williams

Christened

13 Mar 1814 Llandeilo’r-fân

Married

17 Jun 1851

Llandeilo’r-fân

Thomas

Prosser

William

Williams

Christened

26 Jan 1817 Llandeilo’r-fân

Buried

28 Dec 1817

Llandeilo’r-fân

Mary

Williams

Christened

18 Jul 1819 Llandeilo’r-fân

Married

19 May 1843

Llandeilo’r-fân

Evan Evans

Jane

Williams

alias

Prytherch

Born

about 1819 Llandeilo’r-fân

With

Thomas

Powell

│

Ann Powell

Christened

31 Jan 1841 Llandeilo’r-fân

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