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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
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. 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
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. A microfilm
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
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. 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
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: 1856. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church
in the Parish of Llandilo’r Van 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.
55 March
14th
1856
Roderick Williams
Margaret Williams
of full
age
Bachelor
Spinster
Farmer
Maesybwlch
Cefn brin
William Williams
Thomas Williams
Shoemaker
Farmer
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 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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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. A microfilm
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
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: 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
Surname. Age. Condition.
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
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 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
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. A microfilm
copy of the Bishop’s Transcripts, showing identical information, is available on FHL
104,471, item 4.
Transcription: 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
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Parents Name. When
Baptized.
Child’s
Christian Name. Christian. Surname. Abode.
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
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. A microfilm
copy of the Bishop’s Transcripts, showing identical information, is available on FHL
104,471, item 4.
Transcription: 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 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
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. A microfilm
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 1819
Parents Name.
When
Baptized.
Child’s
Christian Name. Christian. Surname. Abode.
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
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 Llandilor 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.
20 May 19.th
1843
Evan Evans
Mary Williams
full Age
full Age
Bachelor
Spinster
Shoemaker Pentrebach
Draindion
William Evans
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, 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, Page 9. 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
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. The 1841
Bishop’s Transcripts are lost.
Transcription: BAPTISMS solemnized in the Parish of Llandilo’rfane.
in the County of Brecon in the Year 1840
Parents Name.
When
Baptized.
Child’s
Christian Name. Christian. Surname. Abode.
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
1841 Llandeilo’r-fân (Exhibit 28).
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
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).
• 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
1841 Llandeilo’r-fân (Exhibit 28).
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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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