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Q. 00". 0.0.0. 00000 00. p a .0 0 O o n o 0 0 0900‘ 0 o a I or 9 O o an. u a a 0 Q 0 0 o O O C 0 0 0 (at. Q C O..C O . (O : n ( 0000 (< 0.000 ((1 5 I -.-._._ - .'— , 41111018 PREFACE. The following work has been prepared in the hope that it will meet with a long-felt want. How often one has heard the complaint that there is no complete list of notable Welshmen in English. It is felt that the “ Eminent Welshmen " of Robert Williams, and the “ Dictionary of National Biography,” are not comprehensive enough. This work, therefore, endeavours to supply the names of worthies not included in the above works as well as those that are included. The notices have been arranged in chronological order, with a full alphabetical Index, and l sincerely trust that by such an arrange ment—hitherto not attempted—the student of Welsh History may see at a glance what men flourished in any given period between 1700-1900. The notices are necessarily short owing to lack of space, and 1 am sorry that, for the same reason, lhave been compelled to withhold the names of several minor poets, writers, barristers, and preachers. l have included those who had more than a local reputation, and whose example might prove inspiring to the young people of Wales. Welshmen who have distinguished themselves in England, America, and the Colonies have received special attention, and also notable Welsh women. In order to make the work as accurate, and as complete as possible, 1 have travelled extensively, and l have read in the British Museum; Free Library, Cardiff; Free Library, Liverpool; Ryland's Library, Manchester; St. Deiniol's Library, Hawarden (the library of the late Mr. Gladstone), etc., etc. Books of all sorts have been examined, together with periodicals, pamphlets, and M88. It has been my aim throughout to supply facts, and to let those speak for themselves. Elegancies of speech have not been attempted, but conciseness and correctness. If some of the notices are fuller than others, they are so because I intended to make them all alike, but I soon found that it would be impossible to publish all such notices in iv. runes one volume. The most important events in the lives of the subjects are notified, with dates, and the titles of their most valuable productions. In spite of all care and research, I am conscious of many imperfections, and I hope the critic will be generous, for it is pioneer work, and has been extremely difficult. I beg to tender my sincere thanks to my kind friends, Professor J. E. Lloyd, M.A., Bangor, and the Rev. H. Elvet Lewis, M.A., for examining the Index, and for suggesting some names that had been overlooked; also to those friends who have supplied me with private information, and whose names are mentioned among the authorities. Considering all things, we have room for gratitude that Wales has done so well during the last two hundred years. “I FYNY BO'R non." THE AUTHOR. The opinion of experts :— “ The work will be invaluable for reference. For compass and compactness, nothing like it has ever been done for Welsh bio graphy.”—Rav. H. ELVET LEWIS, M.A. “A very good list, concisely written."—Rsv. J. FISHER, B.D., Cefn, St. Asaph. “A very complete list of names. His authorities are nearly always the best available. His reading has been extensive, and he has searched for famous Welshmen in every conceivable field. As a rule, his biographies are short and to the point."—MR. J. H. DAVIES, M.A., Aberystwyth. NOTABLE WELSHMEN. 1700-1900. INDEX. A. Abel, Rev. John, Kidwelly (d. 1820) . Aberdare, Lord (Henry Austin Bruce), Statesman (1815-1895) Adams, WilliamLCardiif, Engineer (1813-1886) 1 . Adams, Arthur Robarts, Recorder of Birmingham (1813-1877) Adams, Rev. William, D.D., Master of Pembroke College (d, 1789) Allen, Rev. James, Dean of St. David’s (1802-1898) . Allen, Lancelot Baugh, Master of Dulwich College (1775-1845) . Ambrose. Rev. William (Emrys), Bard and Writer (1813‘1873) . Andrews, Rev. Joshua, Penygarn, Pontypool (d. 1793 . Anglesey, Marquis of, Soldier (1768-1854) . Anthony, Mark, Painter (1817-1886) . Anwyl, Rev. Edward, Wesleyan (1786-1857) Anwyl, Rev. Lewis, Vicar and Writer (d. 1776) Anwyl, Robert, Soldier (d, 1831) . Anwyl, William, Gentleman (fl. 1700) . .. Ashton, Charles, Police Constable and Writer (1848-1899) . Aubrey, Sir John, Llantrithyd M.P. (1650-1700) . " Aubrey, John, Writer (d. 1700) . .. .. Aubrey, Sir John, Bart., D.C.L. (d. 1826) . Aubrey, Rev. Thomas, Wesleyan Minister (1808-1867) . B. Baddy, Rev. Thomas, Denbigh, Writer (fl. 1729) . .. Barker, Benjamin, Bath, Landscape Painter (1776-1838) .. Barker, Thomas, Bath, Landscape and Subject Painter (1769-1847) Barker, Thomas Jones, Painter (1815-1882) . Barnes, Edward, Translator (fl. 1785) . Barnes, Thomas, Ejected Mintster (d. 1703) . Barnwell, Rev. E. L., Antiquary (fl. 1872) . Basset, Rev. Christopher, M.A. (1753-1784) . Basset, Rev. Thomas, Antiquary (fl. 1753) . Baxter, William, Philologist and Antiquary (1650-1723 Beale, Anne, Novelist, Llandilo (fl. 1858) . Bennett, Nicholas, Tret'eglwys, Collector of " Welsh Airs " (1823-1899) Bcbb, John, welshpool, Physician (1809-1827) . viii. tunnx. Bevan, Rev. Hopkin, Methodist (1765-1839) . .. .. 195 Bevan, Madam, Founder of Schools (d. 1778) . .. .. 77 Bevan, Rev. Thomas, Madagascar, Missionary (d. 1818) . 141 Beynon, Rosser (Asaph Glan Taf), Writer on Music (1811-1876) 342 Beynon, Rev. Thomas, B.D., Archdeacon of Cardigan (1744-1833) . 179 Biddulph, Sir Thomas Myddleton, General (1809-1878) . - 351 Blackwell, Rev. John (Alun), Clergyman and Bard (1797-1840) - 198 Bonner, Rev. Richard, Wesleyan (1787-!867) -. .. 299 Bonsai], Rev. Isaac, M.A., Rural Dean (1707'1861) - . -- 372 Bonsall, Rev. Thomas. Glanrheidiol, Cardigan (1814-1875) .. 338 Bowen, Rev. Daniel, M.A., Clergyman (1777-1848) .. 222 Bowen, Rev. Daniel, Penyfai (1774-1853) . 240 ' Bowen, James, Captain (fl. 1811) .. .. .. -- 139 Bowen, Rev. John, Methodist, 1789-1852 . .. .. 237 Bowen, Rev. 1., Bishop of Sierra Leone, 1815-1858 .. 259 Bowen, james Bevan, Barrister and M.P., b. 1839 . 194 Bowen, Rev. Samuel, Macclesfield, 1799-1887 . 393 Bowen, Thomas, Esq., Waunifor, 1727-1805 . .. 121 Bowen, Rev. Thomas, Neath, 1757-1827 .. .. .. 168 Brace, D. Onllwyn, Elegist, 1848-1891 .. .. .. 415 Bradford, john, Bard, d. 1780 . .. 81 Brereton, A. ]. (Andreas 0 Fon), fl. 1851 . 233 Brereton, Edward, M.P. for Denbigh, 1640-1705 . 7 Brereton, Mrs. Jane, Poetess, 1685-1740 (?) .. .. 38 Brereton, Owen Salusbury, Antiquary, 1715-1798 .. 108 Breese, Rev. John, Carmarthen, 1789-1842 .. .. 204 Breese, Edward, F.S.A,, Portmadoc, 1835-1881 . 362 Breese, Lewis Iorwerth, Oxford, Undergraduate, 1846-1886 . 389 Breese, Rev. Samuel, Newcastle Emlyn, 1772-1812 . 130 Brewer, Rev. Jehoiada, Birmingham, Writer, 1752-1818 . 141 Brigstoke, Thomas, Famous Portrait Painter, 1809-1881 .. q 362 Bromfield, Sir Edward, d. 1703 . .. 5 Brown, Rev. Richard, Baptist Minister, 1817-1855 .. 246 Bryan, Rev. john (Bryan Bach), Translator, 1770-1856 . 253 Bulkeley, Sir Richard Bulkeley-Williams, 10th Bart., M.P., 1801-1884 . 375 Bulkeley, Sir Robert Williams, 9th Bart., 1764-1830 . 169 Bulkeley, Richard Bulkeley-Williams, M.P., 1801-1875 . 338 Burgess, Rev. Thomas, D.D., Bishop, Founder of Lampeter College, 1756-1837 .. .. .. .. .. 188 Bute, Marquis of (III.), Scholar and Benefactor, 1847-1900 .. 468 C. Cadogan. William, Earl Cadogan, General Officer, 1670-1726 28 Cadogan, Rev. Wm. Bromley, M.A., Clergyman, d 1797 .. 106 Cadwaladr, Rev. David, Bala, Preacher, 1752-1834 . 183 Campbell, Eliza Constantia, Poetess, 1796-1864 . 386 Carter, Rev. Hugh, Northwich, 1784-1855 .. .. 247 Cawdor, First Lord, Hero of the Fishguard Invasion (d. 1821) . 147 Cawdor, Second Lord (john F. Vaughan Campbell), 1817-1898 . 456 Charles, Rev. David, Methodist Preacher, Carmarthen , 1762-1839 . 182 Charles, Rev. David, Portmadoc, 1841-1869 . .. .. 309 Charles, Rev. David, B.A., D.D., Principal and Registrar, 1812-1878 .. 352 INDEX. Charles, Edward (Siamas Wynedd), Gwyneddigion Secretary, d.