A window to the past: 1851

THE 1851 CENSUS FOR MELIN Y COED AND ENVIRONS

Transcribed by Ken Davies

The 1851 census gives the overall population of the British Isles as 20.8 million, with 17.9 million living in England. Dartmoor prison was 1 year old. Mary Shelley, the novelist who wrote "Frankenstein", and Turner the painter both died. Thousands of Britons leave to join the Australian gold rush. Queen Victoria opens the Crystal Palace Great Exhibition. Llanrwst population was 3,602. The population increased by 371 from 1831 – the Napoleonic War was in progress during this time.

In the township of Ty Brith Isaf, enumerator I. Arkham put pen to paper and recorded the local inhabitants for the 1851 census.

His first call was to Richard Hughes, 31, of Henefail and his wife Mary, 31. They had three children, Jane, 5, Margaret, 3 and Hugh, 8 months. Richard was an agricultural labourer. He and his children were born in Llanrwst, but his wife came from Penmachno.

Berthddu housed William Jones, 45, a farmer of 113 acres and his wife Ellen, 38. Living at home with them were children Owen, 17, Grace, 16, Anne, 9, and Robert, 7. All were born in Llanrwst as were farm servants Robert Owens, 27, John Jones, 17, and labourer John Jones, 56. House ser-vants Ann Owens, 24, and Elinor Edwards, 19, were born in Pentrefoelas and Ysbyty Ifan respectively.

Hugh Hughes, 34, farmed 26 acres at Caer Berllan. He and his wife Anne, 30, came from Eglwysfach. Daughter Margaret, 4, and son Hugh, 2, were from Llanrwst as was farm servant Evan Owens, 21. House servant Jane Roberts, 17, hailed from Rowen.

Weavers William Owens, 57, of Llanrwst and John Owens, 41, of Denbigh lived at Groesffordd with general labourer Hannah Williams, 32, of Ysbyty Ifan.

The next house, unnamed, was uninhabited.

Tyddyn Hen housed Hugh Roberts, 83, a widower who farmed 26 acres. Hugh Roberts, 41, worked there as a farm labourer with his wife Margaret, 31, and daughter Ellen, 17. All were from Llanrwst. Elizabeth Hughes, 70, of Dolwyddelen worked as a house servant and William Hughes, 41, of Llanrwst was a farm servant.

Wheelwright John Hughes, 36, of Penmachno and his family lived at Pwllmonyn. Wife Margaret, 36, and children Sarah, 7, Edward, 5, Anne, 2, mother in law Sarah Foulkes, 70, were all born in Llanrwst as was apprentice wheelwright Benjamin Jones, 20. Visiting them on census day was John Jones, 46, a stone mason from Caerhun.

Farming 30 acres at Gallt yr Efail was John Edwards, 78, of Llanrwst. His wife Margaret, 52, came from Llanrhychwyn. Farm servant William Williams, 22, was born in Ysbyty Ifan and Robert Williams also a farm servant, aged 75, was from Llanrwst.

Widower Evan Roberts, 79, farmed 100 acres at Siamberwen. He came from Bala. The rest of the household were from Llanrwst. This included son Evan, 42, a farm labourer, daughter Anne, 30, and servants William Williams, 77, John Jones, 14, an errand boy, Jane Jones, 21, and Jane Roberts, 17.

The 180 acres at Plas Tirion were farmed by John Evans, 48, a widower. Children William G, 17, John, 15, Catherine, 27 Margaret, 20 all assisted him and all came from Llanrwst. Granddaughter Catherine Ingram, 4, was from Wrexham. Servant John Jones, 17, of Llanrwst and house servant Margaret Owens, 35, of Gwytherin, made up the household.

Farm labourer Lewis Jones, 27, was head of household at Hendre Wen with wife Gwen, 24, and sons Cadwaladr, 4, John, 3, and Evan, 1. His father Cadwaladr, a widower aged 80, is described as a retiring farmer. David Roberts, 50, and Wil-liam Robert, 30, were farm labourers. Gwen was born in Llanrhychwyn, everyone else was from Llanrwst.

Thomas Blackwall, 91, and widowed, described as a landowner of 57 acres, lived at Hendre House. He came from Blackwall, Derbyshire. His unmarried daughter Mary, 65, was from Derby, and housekeeper Mary Allen, 56, from London. Housemaid Mary Anne Thorpe, 56, was from Barnsley, the remaining staff were from Llanrwst; Margaret Hughes, 31, a cook, dairy maid Anne Jones, 27, and Morris Williams, 25, footman.

Sovlen and its 110 acres was farmed by Griffith Thomas, 35, with wife Anne, 35, Morris, 9, Anne, 7, and Robert, 10 months old. Robert was born in Llanrwst, other members of the family originated from Pentrefoelas. Farm labourers Robert Jones, 22, and Evan Jones, 16, were from Llanrwst, house servant Mary Hughes, 16, was from Cerrig y Drudion.

Retiring farmer David Roberts, 76, and his brother William, 85, an agricultural labourer, maintained another household at Sovlen. Ellin Roberts, 26, was their house servant. Cadwaladr Roberts, 30, an agricultural labourer, was listed as a visitor. (He had been married to Ellin the previous year, and 1 month old great nephew Robert Roberts was their son. They would soon move to Bryn y Cyplau, Nebo.) William was from Cerrig y Drudion, the others were born in Llanrwst.

The family living at Brynyfawnog were born in Llanrwst. 49 year old Edward Jones farmed 70 acres there with his wife Elizabeth, 47, and children Margaret, 22, Thomas, 20, John, 18, Abel, 14, Robert, 12, Owen, 10, and Evan, 8. Described as a retiring farmer, Edward’s father William, 76, made up the household.

Widowed Margaret Roberts, 76, farmed the 100 acres at Tyddyn Du aided by her son Robert, 30. House servants were her grand daughters Margaret Jones, 15, and Catherine Williams, 12. William Roberts and Robert Roberts, both 18, were employed as farm servants. The whole household was born in Llanrwst.

Mary Jones, 54, farmed 38 acres at her home, Tyddyn Llywarch, with niece Margaret Williams, 15, helping indoors and nephew Henry, 30, working on the farm with David Jones, 16. All came from Llanrwst.

The 120 acre farm of Garth Y Piga was controlled by 53 year old Robert Roberts. He, his wife Elizabeth Roberts, 52, and the family came from Llanrwst. It consisted of Henry, 27, a farm servant, Hannah, 23, Elizabeth, 18, a dressmaker, Elinor, 16, Mary, 14, Evan, 12 and Catherine, 9.

William Williams, 39, farmed 35 acre Ty’n Twll. His wife Jane, 36, was born in Gwytherin, but he and his children were all Llanrwst born. Owen was 14, Elizabeth 13, Jane 10, Elinor 8, Margaret 4 and Robert 1.

Penrallt’s 160 acres were farmed by Evan Lewis, 71, of Llanrwst. Wife Margaret, 52, and house servant Catherine Owens, 23, were from Trewydr, but farm servants Robert Roberts, 21, and Rowland Roberts, 13, were Llanrwst born.

Penmachno born Pierce Griffiths, 52 and widowed, was an agricultural labourer living Rhiwmaenbrith. His children Mary, 14, and Robert, 12, were born in Llanrwst.

Thomas Lloyd, 57, was head of household at Fedw, where he farmed 28 acres. Wife Janet, 53, was born in Betws y Coed, but he and his brother in law William Roberts, 35, came from Llanrwst. Niece Anne Roberts, 31, was born in Llandegai, and their visitor on the day, Elizabeth Charles, 60, came from Pentrefoe-las.

Widow Mary Lloyd, 78, possibly Thomas’ mother, kept another household at Fedw. Born in Eglwysfach, she is described as a late farmer’s wife.

Hendre House Lodge had David Davies, 63, an agricultural labourer, his wife Elizabeth, 48, and daughter Mary, 17, as its residents. All came from Llanrwst.

Living at Rallt Bach was 78 year old William Williams, where he farmed 20 acres. He came from Llanrwst as did his son Thomas, 30, a farm labourer. Williams’ wife Elizabeth, 55, came from Trefriw. House servant Jamima Hughes, 20, came from Llangernyw, and Williams’ grandson Robert, 9, was also Llanrwst born.

Nearby Carneddau housed 43 year old smith John Jones, who came from Llanllechid. His wife Alice, 49, and their children were Llanrwst born. John was 13, Alice 11 and twins Margaret and Catherine were 8 years old.

The second of three families recorded as living at Carneddau was that of Joseph Thomas 36, a joiner from Llanrwst. Wife Margaret, 36, came from Llandegai. Sons Robert, 3, and baby Joseph, 1 month old, were born in Llanrwst. House servant Ian Harker 14 came from Trefriw.

David Davies, 48, and his family was the third household at Carneddau. He worked as a cooper. Wife Ellinor, 25, was born in Ysbyty Ifan. All other family members were Llanrwst born. Their children were Hugh, 2, and Catherine, 1. Granddaughter Margaret Roberts, 12, worked as a servant there.

George Davies was in residence at Cyffdy, aged 62, and described as a landowner of 60 acres, born in Mold. Elizabeth Davies, 52, his sister - also from Mold - had joined him. Nephew Robert Owen Davies, 20, described as a late scholar of Llanrwst, resided there too. Only David Roberts, 55, remained there as a farm servant from 10 years ago. Other people employed by George were farm servant Cadwaladr Jones, 23, of Llanrwst, David Davies, 45, a dairyman from Trewydr, and 14 year old errand boy Richard Jones of Llanrwst. Elen Williams, 36, of Eglwysbach kept house with assistant Jane Williams, 54, of Bangor and 21 year old dairymaid, Marga-ret Evans of Ysbyty.

A former spinner, Jane Jones, 59 and single, lived on her own at Glanrafon. She was born in Llanrwst.

Eglwysfach born John Jones, 50, an agricultural labourer and his family lived in part of Highgate. His wife Jane, 50, and the rest of the family came from Llanrwst. In addition to sons Robert, 15, and David, 8, his 3 year old grandson John Roberts lived there.

Thomas Owens, 63, a gardener, wife Elizabeth, 55, and son Robert, 13, all from Llanrwst, occupied the other part of Highgate.

Agricultural labourer David Roberts, 44, of Pentrefoelas, lived at Cae Dafydd Llwyd.

With him were his Llanrwst born family, wife Gwen, 39, and children Catherine, 12, Ellen, 7, David, 4, and Robert, 1.

Farming the 56 acres of Ty Gwyn was Robert Williams, 46, wife Letisia, 56, and son Thomas, 15. They and house servant Gwen Jones, 20, were from Llanrwst, with their farm servant Edward Griffiths, 21, coming from Wrexham.

77 year old widower Edward Williams farmed the 90 acre Cae Melwr. His children assisted. Robert, 40, and Thomas, 29, were labourers, with daughters Margaret, 26, and Jane, 24, helping around the home. Catherine Lloyd, 29, worked as a servant. All were Llanrwst born.

The next house is unnamed. Its occupants were annuitant sisters Sarah Williams, 57, and Jane, 56. Jane Roberts, 12, was a house servant there. All were from Llanrwst.

Farming the 42 acres at Hwylfa ddu was Evan Hughes, 53, wife Anne, 50, and their sons Hugh, 27, and William, 14. Daughters Hannah, 9, and Eliza, 6, made up the household. Anne was born in Gwytherin, the rest of the family were from Llanrwst.

Evan Williams, 27, and wife Catherine, 25, both of Llanrwst, farmed the 70 acres at Clytiau Teg.

 

The above is how the name of the next house was written on the census form.

Cefn y Moch housed farmer Robert Williams, 46, who worked its 80 acres, supported by wife Margaret, 46, and family David, 11, Jane, 7, Alse, 5, and Margaret, 2.

Living on Parish Relief at Cefn Rhydd was widow Margaret Hughes, 64, of Llanrwst.

Both Cefn y Moch and Cefn Rhydd were uninhabited by 1881.

Owen Williams, 41, of Capel Curig farmed the 24 acres at Tan y Graig. His wife Gwen, 39, and family were born in Llanrwst. Margaret was 17, Anne 8, William 5, Jane 4 and Thomas 1. Owen was my great, great grandfather, who would move to Gorsedd Grucyn.

Tyn y Bryn had 16 acres farmed by widower Thomas Humphreys, 80, of Penmachno.

His single son David, 43, worked on the farm, his grand daughter Catherine, 20, of Gwytherin was a house servant and grandson Owen Jones, 12, of Llanrwst was an errand boy.

Griffith Evans, 78 and widowed, farmed the 12 acres at Ty Uchaf. He was from Ysbyty Ifan. His son Griffith, 34, born in Llanrwst, was a farm labourer there, and daughter in law, Aloe, 24, described as a labourer’s wife, came from Penmachno.

Robert Griffiths, 45, of Llanrwst, farmed the 11 acres at Bryn Ty Brith (later known as Bryn Dybrith). Llanrhychwyn born Anne Roberts, 26, was his house servant.

Widow Margaret Evans, 78, of Cerrigydrudion farmed the 11 acres at Glanygors with sons and daughter Hugh, 24, Anne, 26, and Robert, 15, all born in Llanrwst as was her 6 month old grandson John Jones.

David Davies, 39, of Llanwrog farmed the 67 acres of Gorsedd Grycun, with wife Catherine, 32, of Llanfair, and young nephew Price Williams, 4, of Llanbeblig. Robert Jones, 27, of Llanrwst was a farm servant and Jane Williams, 15, of Llanrug, a house servant.

Robert Williams, 50, farmed the 191 acres at Bryniog Uchaf. Daughter Grace, 15, was his house servant. Both were born in Llanrwst.

Widow Jane Jones, 56, of Llanrwst lived alone at Pant y Maes.

The next house, unnamed, was uninhabited. In other censuses, two families lived at Pant y Maes; this may be the dwelling which was unoccupied.

Thomas Jones, 62, and his wife Catherine, 59, lived at Maes Gwyn, which comprised of 55 acres. They were supported by their family; son Thomas, 20, Elinor Evans, 24, and grandson, John Thomas, 2. Margaret Lloyd was a 16 year old servant. All were born in Llanrwst.

Another household which was completely born in Llanrwst lived at the 72 acred Hafoty Fawr. William Edwards, 34, and his wife Elizabeth, 34, had five children. John was 10, Bob 8, William 7, David 2 and Grace 4 months. William Evans, 20, worked on the farm.

The 8 acres of Pen y Nant (Pen Nant) was farmed by William Morris, 47, of Trefnant. His wife Gwen, 37, and children Leah, 1, and Catherine, just 5 days old, were from Llanrwst. Widow Jane Evans, 81, a midwife from Ysbyty Ifan also lived there.

Also recorded at Pen Y Nant was wheelwright John Jones, 56, and his wife Margaret, 40, both from Llanrwst, maintaining a separate household.

Farming the 149 acres of Fronwen, was Robert Edwards, 39, and wife Anne, 28. Their son Robert was 2, and niece and nephew Jane Owens, 7, and John Owens, 4. Visiting them was 69 year old Grace Evans, an annuitant. All were Llanrwst born.

William Williams, 65, and wife Alce, 40 farmed the 9 acres of Bryniog Plas. Evan Robert 26 was a farm servant, and Richard was 13. Jane Jones 16, worked as a house servant. All were from Llanrwst, and visitor David Jones 17, recorded as a beggar, came from Amlwch.

Widow Jane Jones, 56, farmed 5 acres at Tyddyn Gabriel with Jane, 23, her daughter, helping at home. Both came from Llanrwst.

Bryniog Bach had 60 acres. Farming there was Hugh Jones, 36, and wife Margaret, 36, from Llangernyw. Their five children were Anne, 9, Elinor, 6, John, 4, Hugh, 2 and Price, 1 month. Hugh and the children were born in Llanrwst.

Bryniog Isaf housed farm labourer William Jones, 39, wife Margaret, 39, and children Margaret, 11, Mary, 8, Robert, 5, Evan, 3, and Elizabeth, 2 months. All were Llanrwst born.

Chelsea Pensioner Robert Jones, 54, from Llanrwst lived at Tan y Fron. He served with the 1st Life Guards.

John Williams, 61, a labourer, and his wife Margaret, 61, lived at Pentre Uchaf. Both came from Llanrwst.

Living at 1 Tan y Fron were farm labourer Robert Davies, 25, wife Anne, 26, from Caernarfon, and David, 6 months. Robert and David came from Llanrwst.

Next door at no. 2 lived Evan Roberts, 31, a farm labourer from Ysbyty Ifan, wife Margaret, 28, who like her children Catherine, 5, Robert, 3, and William, 1, came from Llanrwst.

Robert Evans, 26, farm labourer, wife Gwen, 29, and daughter Catherine, 6 months, lived at no. 3. All came from Llanrwst.

Farming the 6 acres at Ty Uchaf was Elias Williams, 64, from Llansantffraid. His wife Mary, 59, and daughter Mary, 25, a dressmaker, were from Llanrwst. House servant Mary Jones, 20, was born in Trefriw.

We now reach Melin y Coed, where Thomas Jones, 38, a labourer from Eglwysbach and his family are the first recorded. His wife Anne, 38, and children Robert, 11, Mary, 5, William, 2 and Jane, 4 months, were Llanrwst born.

The next two unnamed houses were unoccupied.

Miller John Williams, 52, of Caernarfon appears next with wife Jane, 45, and children John, 18, and Elizabeth, 13, all from Denbigh.

Mill carrier Robert Evans, 39, of Llangernyw was next door with wife Gwen, 28, and Jane, 3, both from Llanrwst.

Gardener Elias Roberts, 43, of Llanfechain lived at Coetmor. His wife Sarah 45 was from Eglwysfach and daughter Elinor 16, from Llanrwst.

Labourer William Jones, 34, from Eglwysfach and family lived at Ty Hwnt i’r Afon. Anne, 37, his wife and children Jacob, 11, Elizabeth, 9, Jane, 6, and Anne, 2, were all born in Llanrwst.

The next unnamed house was uninhabited.

William Thomas, 68, of Llanrwst lived at Ty’n y Godren and was a basket weaver. His wife Margaret was from Caernarfon.

Stonemason William Davies, 58, lived at Penuchargwyllt with wife Mary 46, and children Catherine 13, Elinor 9, Miriam 7 and David 3. All came from Llanrwst.

Widow Elizabeth Pritchard, 67, of Ty’r Capel was on parish relief. She came from Gwytherin, and her granddaughter Elizabeth Williams, 10, from Llanrwst.

Garth Hebog consisted of 24 acres, and was farmed by John Edwards, 37, servant Jane Evans, 17, widowed brother in law Robert Owens, 43, an annuitant, and nephew Robert Owens, 9. All were born in Llanrwst.

Born in Amlwch, Mary Hughes, 46, farmed the 35 acres of Ty Mawr, with farm servant William Thomas, 29, of Trefriw, house servant Elizabeth Thomas, 19, of Llansantior, and servant John Jones, 16, of Penmachno.

We now reach Nant Y Rhiw, where widower William Evans, 63, and his daughter Catherine, 25, lived. He was a labourer, and she a house servant. Both of Llanrwst.

The next four houses listed were unnamed and uninhabited.

Bryn Capel housed Richard Jones, 71, described as a late farmer independent (means?) and his wife Jane, 59, both of Llanrwst.

Morris Owens, 35, a labourer from Gwytherin, lived at no. 1 Ty Newydd with his wife Anne, 25, of Bala and daughter Anne, 1, of Llanrwst.

William Williams, 81, of Llanrwst, on parish relief, lived at 2 Ty Newydd with his Caernarfon born wife Jane, 86.

3 Ty Newydd housed Margaret Williams, 64, and farm labourer William Jones, 29, both from Llanrwst. Margaret was receiving parish relief.

Widower Thomas Evans, 80, farmed the 20 acres Bryn Beddau with son Evan, 51, and house servant Anne Williams, 60, all from Llanrwst.

Also on parish relief was Elizabeth Roberts, 47. She had two children David, 8, and Catherine, 4. All came from Llanrwst and lived at Foty Bach

Edward Thomas, 37, farmed the 37 acres at Plas Llan (?). He came from Pentrefoelas. His wife Catherine, 35, and children Owen, 12, an errand boy, Anne, 11, Robert, 9, John, 5, and William, 3, were all born in Llanrwst.

Robert Hughes, 38, a farm labourer, lived at Border Uchaf with wife Catherine, 42, and children William, 13, Thomas, 10, Robert, 7, Catherine, 3, and Morris, 1. All were born in Llanrwst.

The 194 acres of Creigiau were farmed by Dolwyddelen born William Jones, 44. His wife Gaenor, 45 and children William, 16, a farm labourer, John, 11, Margaret, 9, David, 5, and Elizabeth, 3 all came from Llanrwst. Farm servant Owen Pritchard, 18, came from Dolwyddelen.

The next two houses were uninhabited.

A family born in Penmachno lived at Graig Goch. Cadwaladr Roberts, 39, worked the land with wife Anne, 37, and children Margaret, 11, Thomas, 8, Jane, 4, Anne, 2, and farm servant William Roberts, 24.

Labourer Robert Williams, 43, lived at Cae Gwyn with wife Jane, 38, and children Jane, 11, Robert, 8, Margaret, 4 and Catherine, 2 months. All were Llanrwst born.

William Roberts, 43, farmed the 140 acres at Penygarnedd, with wife Jane, 40. Living at home were Margaret, 20, Elinor, 10, Jane, 7, Elizabeth, 5 and Catherine, 3.

Edward Roberts 40, a farmer originally from Flintshire and his wife Anne 51 of Eglwysfach lived at Taicandryll which consisted of 33 acres. Their farm servant was Owen Jones 14 of Llanrwst.

Richard Griffiths 40 farmed 47 acres at Corniach with his wife Jane 32, and children Mary 13, Wil-liam 5 and 9 month old Richard. All were from Llanrwst. William Willams 50 worked there, born in Eglwysfach. House servant Mary Evans 20 and visitor Elinor Evans 17 were both from Trefriw.

33 acred Cae Ceiliog was farmed by 66 year old Thomas Jones, and his wife Mary was much his junior aged 30. Residing with them were clerk John Williams 22, a labourer also named John Williams 30 and servant boy William Roberts 16. All were from Llanrwst. Alis Williams 17 of Caernarfon was their house servant.

Edward Williams 48 farmed the 40 acres at Tyn y Caeau with wife Eils 35, and son John 16 is recorded as being employed at home. All Llanrwst born.

Widow Margaret Roberts 63 was on Parish Relief and living at Ty Ucha. Her niece Elinor Jones 10, lived with her. Both were from Llanrwst.

Elinor Roberts 81, a widow was formerly a farmer also lived at Ty Ucha with her daughter Elizabeth Jones 30, a seamstress. Both originally from Derbyshire.

Smith master Thomas Williams 31 of Abergele lived at Smithy House with his Llanrwst born wife Anne 32, recorded as a smith’s wife. Children Margaret 9, Anne 7, Catherine 6, were born in Llansantffraid, but Emma 4 and Thomas 3 were Llanrwst born.

We now visit Pentre Tafarn Fedw, where agricultural labourer Robert Jones 50, lived with his wife Elizabeth 40 and family. This consisted of William 11, Cadwaladr 8, Elizabeth 6, Mary 6 Jane 3 and John 1. All Llanrwst born.

Also recorded at Pentre Tafarn y Fedw was agricultural labourer David Jones 48 of Ffestiniog, wife Mary 48 son John 16 also an agricultural la-bourer, both of Llanrhychwyn, John’s siblings William 13, Owen 10 and Elizabeth 1, all of Llanrwst.

Anne Williams a widow aged 86 and on Parish Relief from Llawryfridd was formerly a labourer’s wife. She lived at Tafarn Y Fedw with relatives Grace 11 of Llanrwst, and Llywelyn Hughes 5 of Llangernyw.

The next three unnamed houses on the census, are recorded as uninhabited.

Ag. lab. Thomas Griffiths 39 Llanrwst and his Pentrefoelas born wife Catherine 40 lived at Bryn Melyn with their children Richard 14 also from Pentrefoelas, Jane 11 and Owen 8, both of Llanrwst. Gwen Hunt 68 a weaver’s wife from Penmachno also resided with them.

The 80 acres of Dyffryn Aur were farmed by widower Robert Roberts 40 of Llanrwst. His house servants were Mary Jones 40 of Rhuddlan, and Anne Williams 17 of Llanrhychwyn and the farm labourers consisted of David Roberts 25 from Llanddoget, Thomas Jones 20 and William Owen 16 both of Llanrwst.

Derwen housed agricultural labourer David Da-vies 44 of Llanrwst and his family. Wife Jane 42, sons William and Edward both 12 were from Ysbyty, and David 3 and John 1 from Llanrwst.

There then followed another unnamed, uninhab-ited part of Derwen.

Also at Derwen was Parish Relief recipient Ann Parry, widow aged 77 from Pentrefoelas and her niece Elinor Davies 11 of Llanrwst.

Another Derwen family was headed by William Davies 42, agricultural labourer of Llanrwst and his wife Jane 34 of Llangernyw. Children David 7, Anne 5 and Mary 9 months were born in Llanrwst.

John Owens 41 farmed the 80 acres at Henblas. He, his wife Catherine 41 and family, were born in Llanrwst. Their children were Abel 12, John 8, Elizabeth G. 6, and Catherine 1. Assisting at Henblas were agricultural servant JohnParry 30, house servant Catherine Davies 35 and general servant Anne Roberts 16. They were also from Llanrwst.

The next three unnamed dwellings were uninhab-ited.

Robert Roberts 37 of Llangerniew farmed 9 acres at Brynhyfryd. His wife and family were born in Llanrwst. Wife Catherine was 36, children Thomas 12, Anne 10 and Griffith 8 months. Another child Charles Roberts 6 months lived there – no relationship is recorded and he was born in Penmachno.

Tan y ffordd had farmer Hugh Roberts 30 as head of the 20 acre property. He came from Abergele, wife Anne 26 from Mochdre, children Edward 5 from Caernarfonshire and Mary 3 months from Llanrwst. General servant Magaret Roberts 14 was from Llangerniew.

Robert Owens 50 of Flintshire, farmed the 45 acres at Penyffordd, with wife Anne 55 from Betws, Abergele. Thomas 26 was a carpenter, Robert 22 and David 19 were agricultural labourers all born in Llangerniew, but daughter Hannah 6 was born in Gwytherin.

Llwynrichiart consisted of 100 acres. Living there was farmer William Evans 35, his brother David 42, an agricultural labourer, with house servant Margaret Owen 25 and at the time, visitor William Morgan 26. All were from Llanrwst.

Fedw housed widow Jane Williams 46 where she farmed with her children Elinor 16, Sarah 11, William 6, Ann 30, recorded as a farmer’s daughter all of Llanrwst and John Williams 17 an agricultural servant of Caernarfonshire.

Llwyngronw consisted of 100 acres and was farmed by David Roberts 38 of Llanrwst, wife Jane 34 of Bryn Eglwys yn Yal, and Llanrwst born children Richard 7, Marie 5, Anne 3 and David 1. His mother Elinor was 77, described as a late farmer’s wife, also from the town.

Henvaes housed farmer of 10 acres, Owen Williams 47 of Llanrwst wife Elisabeth 28 of Pen-machno, and Margaret Thomas 88, recorded as mother of Llanrwst.

The next three unnamed houses were uninhabited.

Labourer’s wife Sarah Jones 45 of Gwytherin lived at Lletyrdriw. She’s recorded as married, her husband was presumably away on census day. She looked after their children David 11, Owen 8, Evan 6 and William 4, all born in Llanrwst.

David Jones 58 of Llangerniew farmed the 80 acres of Rhos Farm, assisted by his wife Elinor 40, William 10, Robert 6 and David 2, all of Llanrwst.

Agricultural labourer Thomas Owens 44 lived at Ty Newydd, with wife Jane 47, agricultural labourer son John 21, dressmaking daughter Margaret 16, sons Robert 11 and Owen 9. Jane was from Pentrefoelas, the remaining family members were all Llanrwst born.

Henffordd housed John Davies 45 who farmed its 36 acres. Caring for him at home and their children was Elinor 42. The family consisted of Thomas 14, Owen 11, David 7, Edwin 5 and 6 month old William, all of Llanrwst. Thomas Davies 66 of Caernarfonshire is recorded as John’s father in law. Lodging with them was Robert Evans, also 66, but from Llanrwst.

The next entry states simply, ’one house building’.

The 30 acres of Hafod y Gilbert was farmed by John Jones 36 of Cerrigydrudion. Wife Elizabeth 36 was born in Llanrwst, as were their children Cadwalader 11, William 8, Owen 6 and Robert 3 months old.

Owen Williams 64 farmed 42 acres at Tyddyn. Wife Elizabeth 47 was from Gwytherin. Owen and his children John, 24, Owen, 17, scholars Jane, 14, and Anne, 10, were from Llanrwst. Also living there were Sarah Wynne, 24, of Llangernyw and Catherine Roberts, 17, of Llansarnau. No relationship or work details were recorded.

Nearby Nantyfedwen housed Gwytherin born agricultural labourer William Hughes, 66, wife Elinor, 47, from Trefriw, and Llanrwst born children, Evan, 10, Jonathan, 8, Maria, 6 and Elisabeth, 2. The last entry for Nantyfedwen is Catherine Jones, child 1 month old from Llanrwst. No relationship quoted.

Farming 40 acres at Pant Glas were Robert Owens, wife Jane, both 47, and children Elinor 19, William 13, Peter 11 and Hannah 6. The whole family were Llanrwst born.

Enumerator, Mr I. Arkham put away his pen after completing the final entry of the 1851 census for Mathebrwd, which relates to Robert Jones 74, a single agricultural labourer of Ysbyty Ifan, Cadwalladr Evans 26 a shepherd from Cerrigydrudion and Ann Owen 42, their housekeeper from Caernarfonshire. They lived at Moelogen.