Window to the past: 1861

1861 CENSUS FOR MELIN Y COED AND ENVIRONS

Transcribed by Ken Davies

Work on building the first underground railway in London had been going for a few months and Florence Nightingale’s first hospital, St Thomas’s, had recently been set up. Newspaper prices were set to fall after the abolition of ‘taxes for knowledge’ duties. Charles Dickens published the first episode of his novel 'Great Expectations'. Mrs Beeton’s ‘Book of Household Management’ was published. Prince Albert, Prince Consort to Queen Victoria died aged 42. Llanrwst’s population in the census was 3,953. Gwilym Cowlyd won the Chair in the National Eisteddfod in Conwy with ‘Mynyddoedd Eryri’.

Census enumerator John Owen paid his first call in Melin y Coed as he recorded census details for the Ty Brith area. Thomas Jones, 30, a mill carrier of Llanrwst, was the first to receive him in the village.

Landed proprietor Hugh Roberts, 53, of Llansannan came next. His wife Jane, 47, daughter Mary, 16, and dairymaid Jane Thomas, 25, all came from Llanrwst.

Highway road labourer William Jones, 78, of Llangernyw lived adjacently with his wife Mary, 67, of Llanrwst.

Corn Miller John Jones, 57, of Barmouth, is listed next with his family consisting of wife Catherine, 58, of Llanfrothen, daughter Margaret, 19, born in Ffestiniog, and recorded as assisting in domestic purposes, son Daniel, 14, of Betws y Coed and granddaughter Anne, 9, of Llanrwst.

Agricultural labourer John Thomas, 41, his wife Catherine, 40, and children Edward, 3, and Catherine, 2, are next recorded – all from Llanrwst.

Evan Roberts, 41, of Pentrefoelas plied his trade as a stone mason in the village. His wife Margaret, 38, came from Ysbyty Ifan, and their children were all Llanrwst born. Catherine, 15, assisted her parents in the home and William, 11, with Ellen, 9, completed the household.

Agricultural labourer Robert Jones, 65, of Llanrwst is recorded next with David Roberts, 52, and his family occupying the same house. He was an agricultural labourer, grocer and flour dealer from Pentrefoelas, whose wife Gwen, 50, daughter Ellin, 17, a shop assistant and son Edward, 4 came from Llanrwst.

That completes the village of Melin y Coed, which did not appear to have any named houses at the time.

Widow Jane Jones, 65, a small farmer and her daughter, Jane, 32, both of Llanrwst, lived at Tyddyn Gabriel.

The 81 acres of Bryniog Bach was farmed by Robert Roberts, 54, of Gwytherin with his wife Grace, 51, of Llanrwst. Children William, 23, Jane, 15, Ellin, 13, and Ann, 11, were Gwytherin born, but Margaret, 8, was born in Llanrwst. Robert Roberts, 18, was a carter and came from Penmachno.

Bryniog y Plas consisted of 90 acres and was farmed by Edward Edwards, 30. He, his wife and family, Hannah, 28, William, 3, and Henry, 9 months, were all from Llanrwst. Carter Owen Thomas, 23, cowman Hugh Jones, 12, and Price, 10, were also born in Llanrwst, although Anne Hughes, 18, their house servant was from Trefriw.

Robert Roberts, 39, farmed the 200 acres of Bryniog Ucha. Living with him then were son John, 7, carter John Davies, 19, all three from Llanfair, and Llanrwst born agricultural labourer Elias Jones, 16, and house servant Jane Jones, 34.

Neighbouring Gorsedd Grycun and its 67 acres was farmed by David Davies, 50, of Llanrug, and his wife Catherine, 42, of Llanfair Is Faen. Assisting them were cowman Pierce Davies, 14, of Llanbeblig and dairy maid Jane Thoma,s 19, of Llanrwst.

The Maes Gwyn household were all born in Llanrwst. Robert Hughes, 29, farmed its 60 acres, with wife Margaret, 29, who also cared for Anne, 1. An aunt, Mary Jones, 65, carter William Jones, 18, and house servant Elizabeth Jones, 14, completed the household.

 

Above: Maes Gwyn

Agricultural labourer Edward Thomas, 47, lived at Pant Y Maes with daughter Anne, 21, who kept house for him, Evan, 9, and Edward, 7. The family were all born in Llanrwst.

Foty Mawr consisted of 55 acres, which was farmed Robert Williams, 60. Anne Hughes, 27, was the dairy maid, David Roberts, 19, the carter and Robert Roberts, 13, the cowman. Again, all were Llanrwst born.

Wheelwright John Jones, 55, and wife Jane, 57, both of Llanrwst, are also recorded at Pant y Maes, with Foty Mawr registered in between.

Farming the 9 acres at Pen Y Nant we had Hugh Jones, 49, wife Margaret, 47, and children Mary, 23, Price, 10, Margaret, 6, Elizabeth, 2, and William, 1 month – all from Llanrwst.

 

Above: Pen Nant

Rhiw Maen Brith was occupied by William Williams, 76, a retired farmer from Llanrwst and his wife Alice, 52, of Yspyty Ifan.

Robert Edwards, 49, was head of the Fron Wen household, and farmed its 20 acres. Wife Ann was 41, and children Robert 11, John 3, Elinor 6, and William 6 months. All were from Llanrwst. Jane Jones, 69, also from the town, was lodging there and was formerly a farmer.

Tan y Graig housed a family which would move to live in Gorsedd Grucyn. Owen Williams, 51, of Penmachno, an agricultural labourer with a holding of 22 acres lived there with wife Gwen, 49, who with children Catherine, 21, a house servant at home, Ann, 18, a dressmaker, Jane, 13, Thomas, 11, Robert, 9 and Hannah, 4, were all born in Llanrwst.

William Morris, 58, lived at Bryn y Gwynt and farmed its 43 acres. He came from Ysbyty. The remaining members of his household came from Llanrwst. Wife Gwen was 49, Leah 11 and Robert Roberts 10 was a young cowman.

Neighbouring Bryn Ty Brith comprised of agricultural labourer Griffith Williams 59 of Penmachno, wife Elizabeth 36, and children Jane 5 and Mary 1, all Llanrwst born.

Ty’n y Bryn had 17 acres of land, farmed by David Humphreys 53. Catherine Jones 34 was his house servant and 8 year old Michael Roberts was visiting there. All were Llanrwst born.

 

Above: Ty'n y Bryn extreme left, with outbuilding and Bryn y Gwynt on right.

Cefn Rhydd was occupied by widow Margaret Hughes 74 and her son William 52, an agricultural labourer. Both came from Llanrwst.

William Jones, 34, an agricultural labourer from Llanrwst, lived at Cefn Moch. His wife Margaret, 29, and daughter Mary, 16, were born in Ysbyty Ifan. Jane 8, Margaret 5 and Catherine 2, like their father, were born in Llanrwst.

The 160 acres of Clytiau Teg was farmed by Morris Roberts, 81, his wife Margaret, 75, son John, 31. Employed there were Jonathan Jones, 14, as a shepherd, and Elizabeth Jones, 24, a house servant. She was born in Ysbyty Ifan, but the rest of the household were born in Llanrwst. This included Thomas Hughes, 20, an agricultural labourer, who was visiting at the time.

Hwylfa Ddu is the next property recorded. Here we find Evan Hughes, 64, farming its 42 acres and wife Ann, 60, of Llanfair Tal Haearn. Son Robert was 26 and daughter Elizabeth 16, both born in Llanrwst as was their father.

Agricultural labourer Morris Jones, 60, lived at Fotty Bach with wife Margaret, 51, and son Isaac, 8. All were Llanrwst born.

Husband and wife Evan Evans, 62, and Jane, 57, farmed the 20 acres at Bryn Beddau. Both were from Llanrwst, but Margaret L Jones, 11, their house servant, was from Gwytherin.

Penmachno born Robert Roberts, 35, of Creigiau Hwch farmed its 160 acres. Wife Anne, 47, and family Robert, 12, Catherine, 19, Margaret, 9 and John, 8, were Llanrwst born.

A Llanrwst family lived at Cae Gwyn. Robert Williams, 53, was an agricultural labourer with wife Jane, 48, Margaret, 14, and Catherine, 10.

Cadwaladr Jones 50 of Penmachno lived at Craig Goch with wife Mary, 52, Thomas, 18, William, 8, Margaret, 14, all of Llanrwst. Daughter Ann, 12, was born in Penmachno.

Living with them were Mary Pritchard, 7, an agricultural labourer’s daughter and Elizabeth Williams, 3, a weaver’s daughter, both born in Llanrwst.

Robert Hughes, 48, an agricultural labourer lived at Fodlas (?) (Short for Hafod Las perhaps?) with wife Catherine, 52, and family, Catherine, 14, a house servant, and Morris, 10. All were Llanrwst born.

A complete household of Llanrwst born people resided at Penrallt. John Owens,41, farmed its 100 acres, with wife Sarah, 31, and family Thomas, 8, Edward, 6, Mary, 4 and Margaret, 1. William Jones, 25, was employed as a carter, Robert Roberts, 24, a labourer, Adelaide House, 22, a dairymaid and Elizabeth Roberts, 16, a house servant. Visiting them were Jane Rees, 23, a house maid and Elizabeth J Jones, 10, recorded as a daughter.

Thomas Lloyd, 60, of Llanrwst farmed the 28 acres of Fedw with his wife Jannet, 62, of Betws Y Coed, where her brother William Roberts, 64, a labourer, was also born. Dressmaker Anne Jones, 39, of Llandegai and Rhys Jones, 33, a carpenter of Llanrwst were Thomas’ niece and nephew respectively.

William Williams 50 of Llanrwst farmed the 90 acres of Ty’n Twll. His wife Jane, 47, was from Gwytherin, but all the children were Llanrwst born. Owen was 25, Elinor and Margaret both 15 and Robert 12. Carter John Jones, 50, also came from Llanrwst.

 

Above: Outbuilding at Tyn Twll

Garth y Piga housed Robert Roberts, 62. He was widowed and farmed its 120 acres with his family Evan, 21, Ellin, 25, Mary, 23, Catherine, 19 and cowman labourer John Thomas, 15. All were from Llanrwst.

Two of the four houses recorded as Nant Y Rhiw were uninhabited.

The exceptions were Evan Roberts, 35, an agricultural labourer, his wife Catherine, 31, and children Robert, 5, and Elizabeth, 2. Catherine was from Gwytherin, the others from Llanrwst.

The other family, all of Llanrwst, were Robert Jones, 36, agricultural labourer, wife Alice, 30, and children Ellen, 9, Jane, 7, John, 5 and Griffith, 3.

Stone mason William Davies, 69, wife Mary, 57, and daughter Catherine, 23, a dressmaker, lived at Penbryn Capel. All were from Llanrwst.

Ty Newydd, Nant y Rhiw had Bala born Margaret Williams, 76, in residence with Llanrwst born agricultural labourer William Jones, 39.

Owen Jones, 56, formerly an agricultural labourer, lived at Ysgubor Ucha with wife Elizabeth, 58, of Trefriw and Griffith, 13, also from the village. Owen and daughter Elizabeth, 16, were Llanrwst born.

Yr Oerfa was occupied by agricultural labourer John Jones, 66, wife Sarah, 55, and Catherine, 14, all of Llanrwst.

Penygarnedd consisted of 60 acres farmed by William Roberts, 54, wife Jane, 51, Elizabeth, 12, Mary, 9, and Anne, 7. Again, all were from Llanrwst.

The enumerating is now handed over to Owen Jones of Berthddu.

He commenced at Caer Berllan, where Hugh Hughes, 44, farmed its 28 acres. He and wife Anne, 41, came from Eglwysbach. Daughter Margaret, 14, was from Maenan, and the rest of the household from Llanrwst. Hugh was 12, John 2 and carter Richard Jones 22.

Groesffordd Berthddu had weaver of blankets and farmer John Owens, 47, as head of household although the first entry for the home was William Owens, 71, a boarder and himself a weaver of blankets. Both were Llanrwst born. John’s wife Hannah, 42, was from Caernarfonshire, and children William, 7, Eleanor, 4, and Mary, 2, from Llanrwst.

Ty Gwyn consisted of 60 acres. Living there were Robert Williams, 53, of Llanrwst, wife Margaret, 50, of Capel Curig, son Thomas, 25, of Llanrwst and Ann Evans, 20, no employment recorded, of Dolwyddelen.

Elizabeth Roberts was 43, came from Capel Garmon and is recorded as a labourers’ wife. She lived at Cae Dafydd Llwyd. Margaret Roberts, 76, of Llanrwst, a boarder of independent means, also lived there. A Rowland Jones, 12, of Llanrwst is recorded as Elizabeth’s son. Her other children were John Rowlands, 9, Margaret, 7, Evan, 3 all of Llanddoget, and Elinor, 4, of Llanbedr.

Richard Jones, 56, of Llanrhychwyn, worked in a mine. He lived at Highgate with his wife Jane, 55, of Betws y Coed and a Llanrwst family consisting of William ,23, Hugh, 14, Edward, 12, Margaret, 19, Grace, 10, and 6 month old Margaret Williams noted as daughter and born in Liverpool.

Carter Evan Williams, 53 and widowed, was head of household at Kyffdy Lodge Gatehouse. Quarry man David Roberts, 33, and his wife Grace, 36, and daughter Mary, 4, lived with him. David was from Llanbedr, the others from Llanrwst.

Also recorded at the Gatehouse were Eleanor Parry, 23, a labourer’s wife – husband not present - and children Hugh, 1, and William just 1 week old, all from Llanrwst.

Joiner and farmer of 16 acres Joseph Thomas, 46, and wife Margaret, 45, lived at Carneddau. She was born in Capel Curig, but Joseph and children were Llanrwst born. Robert was 13, Sarah 8, and Joseph 4. Dairymaid Jane Roberts, 39, was also from Llanrwst.

Thomas Williams, 40, of Llanrwst was head of household at Rallt Bach which consisted of 50 acres. Elizabeth Williams, 80, of Trefriw, was a landed proprietor and boarded there. Llanrwst born carter Robert Williams, 21, and dairymaid Jemimah Williams, 28, of Llanrgernyw made up the household.

Hendre House Gatehouse is next listed, occupied by David Davies, 75, a cowman from Llanrwst, Elizabeth, 57, of Capel Garmon and grandson David, 11, of Llanrwst.

Garth yr Efail and Oakland Mansion are both noted as uninhabited,

Pentrefoelas born Griffith Thomas, 43, farmed 120 acres at Soflan. His wife Anne, 43, children Maurice, 19, and Anne, 17, were born in Aber, whereas Robert, 14, John,, 10, Margaret 8, Jane, 5 and Evan, 1, were all born in Llanrwst.

Bryn y Fawnog and its 75 acres was farmed by widow Edward Jones, 60, and family, Margaret, 32, Abel, 23, Owen, 18 and dairymaid Alice Williams, 16, all of Llanrwst.

Tyddyn Du was farmed by William Jones, 34, who managed the 20 acres there, with wife Elizabeth, 23, David, 8, and house servant Elizabeth Pugh, 17. All were born in Llanrwst.

Thomas Jones, 30, farmed 40 acres at Tyddyn Llywarch with wife Grace, 22, housemaid Gwen Roberts, 17, and labourer Owen Roberts, 13. All of Llanrwst.

Hendre House was recorded as being occupied by John Blackwell, Esq., aged 71, Landed Proprietor born in Manchester. His wife Jane (born in Aberystwyth) was 43. Their son John Blackwall was 24 and single, son Thomas Blackwall was 15 and still at school, and daughter Frances was 18 and single; all were recorded as having been born in Garth Garmon. Their servants were Mary Jones from Eglwysbach, Housemaid, 33 and single; Barbara Williams from Ysbytty Ifan, Dairy Maid, 28 and also single, Jane Davies of Capel Curig, Cook, 24 and single, and Evan Williams of Garth Garmon, 22, a bachelor, working as a footman. Jane, the wife of John Blackwall, died on the 4 September, 1867 aged 49

Widower Henry Roberts 37 lived at Hendre Wen with his children Margaret E.R. 5, and Robert 3. Housekeeper was Elizabeth Roberts, 37, carter was David Thomas, 24, William Rowlands, 14, was a labourer on the farm and Margaret Jones, 20, the dairymaid. All were Llanrwst born.

Plas Tirion housed farmer John Evans, 25, and his wife Grace, 26. They had two children, William, 2, and John, 7 months. Boarding with them was John Evans, 54, of independent means and Catherine Evans, 15, described as an independent girl. Jane Jones, 27, was a house and dairy maid and Matthew Evans, 16, an agricultural labourer. All were from Llanrwst.

There is no entry at all by the property called Oakland.

Siamberwen and its 100 acres were farmed by William Roberts, 59, wife Margaret, 52, with family Mary, 28, Hannah, 21, all born in Llanrwst, Evan, 11 born Capel Garmon. Evan Roberts, 52, a retired farmer born in Llanrwst, boarded with them, John Jones, 21, their carter, was from Llanrhychwyn, agricultural labourer Aaron Jones, 11, was from Capel Garmon, and dairymaid Alice, 20, from Llanrwst.

Joiner and wheelwright John Hughes, 46, came from Penmachno and lived at Pwllmonyn. His wife Margaret, 47, and family were Llanrwst born. Sarah was 17, Edward 15, Margaret 9 and John 7. John Jones, 60, of Caerhun was lodging there.

We now leave Ty Brith and join William Davies, who was given the task of enumerating Mathebrwd district.

William Williams, 27, a miller and his family got him underway. He lived at Felin Ucha and was married to Margaret, 28. They had one son John, 5 months old. All were from Llanrwst.

Also recorded at Felin Ucha was miller’s carrier William Roberts, 42, his wife Margaret, 46 and son Hugh, 15, all of Llanrwst.

David Davies, 55, an agricultural labourer, headed another Llanrwst born family. He lived at Derwen Rwsh (?) with wife Jane, 54, William, 22, David, 13, John, 12 and Jane, 6.

Also registered at the property was William Davies, 52, also an agricultural labourer, his wife Jane, 45, and daughter Mary, 11, all from Llanrwst.

Another couple recorded here were Thomas Evans 80, an agricultural labourer from Llanrwst, and his wife Jane, 76, from Betws y Coed.

Llanddoget born Robert Wynne, 28, farmed Garth. His wife Margaret, 24, and 8 month old son Thomas were both from Llanrwst.

Attorney Richard James, 31, from Llanfihangel, Cardiganshire resided at Dyffryn Aur, with wife Ann, 38, from Cheltenham, son Thomas, 17, of Cardigan, cook Margaret Jones, 24, of Llanrwst and house maid Hannah Jones, 17, from Llanddoget.

Thomas Griffith, 40, of Bryn Melin was a labourer from Llanrwst. His wife Jane, 38, came from Llanrhychwyn, son John Roberts 10 and daughter Anne Roberts 8 from Llandudno, Thomas Griffiths, 2, and 10 day old Mary Griffiths from Llanrwst. Their general servant Elin Roberts, 57, was born in Ysbyty.

Owen Williams, 25, a labourer, lived at Ty Canol. He and his children were Llanrwst born. Wife Ann, 27, came from Gwytherin, and their children were William, 5, and Ann, 2.

Labourer David Jones, 59, from Eglwysfach lived at Ty Pella with wife Mary, 58, from Llanrhychwyn and Llanrwst born children William, 22, and Owen, 19, both labourers. Visitor Catherine Jones was from Maenan – no age recorded for her.

William Jones, 36, a labourer from Llangernyw lived at Hen Efail with wife Ellen, 34, from Trefriw. Their family, consisting of Alice, 16, Ellin, 8, Mary, 6, Jane, 4 and Elizabeth, 2, were all born in Llanrwst.

Widow and landed person Ellen Jones, 49, resided at Ty Canol with her family. William, 19, and George, 16, were both labourers, Jane was 13, David 10, Mary 8 and Anne 2. All were born in Llanrwst.

Smith Edward Edwards, 23, from Yspyty Ifan, also lived at Ty Canol. His wife Catherine, 30, daughter Margaret, 2, house servant Ann Roberts, 16, and visiting scholar Elizabeth Jones, 11, were all from Llanrwst.

Ty Cynta’ is next recorded containing agricultural labourer John Williams, 59, of Llanrwst and his family. Wife Elizabeth, 45, was from Holyhead and children Catherine, 11, and Elizabeth, 9, were from Llanrwst.

Blacksmith Henry Jones, 30, of Trefriw, lived at Hen Siamber. His wife Elizabeth, 21, and children David, 4, and John, 1, were Gwytherin born.

Dressmaker Elizabeth Jones, a widow aged 51, lived at Ty Ucha with daughters Elizabeth, 22, a housemaid, Jane, 10, and son Robert, 20, a shoemaker. They all came from Llanrwst. Lodging there were William Hughes, 30, also a shoemaker, from Llanystumdwy, and farmer Thomas Jones, 72, of Llanrwst.

Tyn Caeau housed widower Edward Williams, 53, and daughter Elizabeth, 22, both of Eglwysfach. Grandson Edward was 8 months old and John, 22, noted as son was a carter. Both were Llanrwst born. Housemaid Ann Davies, 14, was from Eglwysfach.

Farming 59 acres at Corniach was John Jones, 64, of Llanrwst, wife Catherine, 56, of Dolwyddelen, son William, 20, an agricultural labourer from Llanrwst. Evan Evans, 18, worked as a carter from Aber, and Catherine Edwards, 18, a dairymaid from Yspyty.

Edward Roberts, 50, of Gwaenasgor farmed 14 acres at Cae Candrell. Wife Anne, 63, was from Eglwysfach and son Owen, 24, an agricultural labourer from Llanrwst, as was dairymaid Catherine Evans, 14.

Labourers widow Jane Jones, 54, of Llanbedr lived on her own at Rhyd Lechog.

Tyddyn Oesla/Oerfa (?) housed John Jones, 70, of Llanrwst who farmed its 8 acres with Anglesey born wife Anne 69.

Tyn y Ffordd Bach housed farmer’s widow Catherine Evans, 79, and son David Evans, 33, a labourer both of Llanrwst

Labourer Owen Ellis, 32, of Llanfair lived at Ty Capel with Llnarwst born family of wife Mary, 28, Margaret, 4, and John, 2.

The Chapel is listed next.

Tai Newyddion housed labourer Robert Jones, 58, wife Gwen, 60, Benjamin, 28, and Jeremiah, 20, both wheelwrights, and Anne, 34, a midwife. All were Llanrwst born.

Farming 130 acres at Bryn Syllty was John Owens, 59, of Llandegai, Bangor born wife and children Mary, 60, William, 26, and John, 16, both agricultural labourers, and grandson John, 7. Brother in law John, 26, was from Llanrwst and his daughter Jane, 20, from Bangor. William Thomas, 21, also from Bangor and Katherine Richards, 14, of Llanrwst made up the household.

Cae Ceiliog had 33 acres. Farming it was Thomas Jones, 70, of Llanrwst, and his much younger wife Mary, 37, and daughter Elinor, 9, both also from Llanrwst. Thomas Edwards, 33, of Yspyty was a carter, Robert Williams, 17, an agricultural labourer from Llanddoget and Elinor Davies, 22, a dairymaid from Llanrwst.

Robert Evans, 36, was a labourer living at Hen Odin with wife Gwen, 34, and children Catherine, 10, Margaret, 8, William, 4, and Jan1 – all from Llanrwst.

Hen Odin also housed widow Mary Roberts, 45, a charwoman who was born in Cerrigydrudion. Son Robert, 19, was a blacksmith and Mary Jones, 48, an almswoman. Both were from Conway.

Dolwyddelen born Gaynor Jones, 56, was a widow farming 20 acres at Coed y Brain, with her son David Jones, 15, an agricultural labourer born in Llanrwst.

Gwern Rhush (Rhisk/Rhisgl?) consisted of two households. James Roberts 49, a labourer, wife Margaret, 49, and son Samuel, 14, who were all from Llanrwst.

The other people there were David Roberts, 59, an agricultural labourer and wife Elizabeth, 56, both of Llanrwst.

A household born in Llanddoget lived at Poethfoel. David Hughes, 48, farmed its 48 acres, with wife Jane, 32, John, 7 and Mary, 3. Brother William, 58, was an agricultural labourer.

Tan y Bryn housed labourer Hugh Jones, 83, from Amlwch and Catherine, 76, from Anglesey.

Garth yr Hwylbren consisted of 50 acres farmed by Robert Foulks, 51, wife Ann, 52, and carter Harry Rees. All came from Llanrwst.

Ty’n Twll’s household were all Llanrwst born. William Jones, 50, farmed its 40 acres, with wife Dorothy, 49, William, 21, Price, 14, Lynch, 7, Mary Roberts, 7, and domestic servant Margaret Jones, 18.

Bwlch y Gwynt had 5 acres farmed by Morris Evans, 49, of Llanrwst, wife Mary, 39, from Llanllechid, his brother John Evans, 34, an agricultural labourer, William Hughes, 23, a carter, both of Llanrwst, and dairymaid Jane Hughes, 23, of Llanllechid.

Magistrate Robert Moulsdale, 55, of Llanrwst lived at Bryn Dyffryn with wife Janet H., 53, from Amlwch. Their son Robert O., 18, of Llandegan was a Member of Oxford University. Housemaid was Elizabeth Jones, 21, of Penmachno, dairymaid Jane Robets, 18, of Capel Curig and groom Thomas Williams, 18, of Maenan.

Widower William Roberts, 78, of Bettws y Coed farmed 139 acres at Ty Cerrig. He was assisted by Robert Roberts, 40, labourer, and Anne, 36, a general servant. They and nephew John, 14, were from Llanrwst, niece Jane Davies, 6, was from Llansantffraid.

Coed Llydan Bach housed lawyer Noah Jones, 29, wife Elizabeth, 35, both of Llanrhychwyn, daughter Lettitia, 1, and house servant Jane Jones, 13, both of Llanrwst.

Labourer’s widow Ellin Jones, 30, lived at Ysgoldy with Robert, 2, and Elizabeth, 11 months. All were Llanrwst born.

Coed Llydan Canol had a widow of independent means living there. Elizabeth Griffiths, 67, and her house servant, Mary Griffiths, 29, were both of Llanrwst.

Farming Coed Llydan was John Jones, 67, who managed its 48 acres with wife Jane, 58, and children John, 27, a carter, Catherine, 34, a dairymaid, Michael, 16, an agricultural labourer, and Lynch B Jones, 8. Jane Davies, 18, was their dairymaid. All were Llanrwst born.

William Davies, 51, wife Ann, 51, and daughters Ann, 12, and Margaret, 8, lived at Pont y Clwt. All were Llanrwst born.

Shop Bethel was housed by grocer William Jones, 29, Ann, 26, Catherine, 5, Evan L., 3, and Elizabeth, 1. House maid was Mary Jones, 17. All were born in Llanrwst.

Milliner’s widow Jane Williams, 58, lived at Ty Capel with her brother Robert Jones, 39, also widowed and his children John, 10, and Ellen, 7. All were from Llanrwst.

Labourer Owen Jones, 61, wife Elizabeth, 61, and daughter Elizabeth, 28, a milliner, lived at Ty Bethel. All were born in Aber.

Sychbant housed miller Cadwalladr Evans, 52, wife Barbara, 47, from Trefriw. Her husband and children were Llanrwst born. Owen was 13, Jane 10, Mary A 8 and Morris L 6.

Ty Newydd was home to William Williams, 25, wife Anne, 28, from Gwytherin. Their children and William were Llanrwst born. John was 5, Price 3, Thomas 2, Robert 1 and Abel 2 months.

Hugh Williams continued with the enumeration from this point. His first call was to Ty’n Y Ffordd where he met William Hughes, 37, farming the 20 acres there, his wife Jane, 36, John, 12, and Robert, 9. All were from Llanfair.

Henblas housed John Owens, 50, who farmed the 80 acres there with wife Catherine, 49, family Abel, 21, a husbandman, John, 18, a carter, Elizabeth, 16, and Catherine, 11. There were two John Joneses working there as general servants; one was 15 and the other 13. Elizabeth Roberts, 18, was a dairymaid. Everybody was born in Llanrwst.

William Evans, 45, farmed the 120 acres at Llwyn Richard/Rhisiart with dairymaid Elinor Jones, 19. Both of Llanrwst.

Widow Jane Williams, 56, was responsible for farming the 50 acres at Fedw, widowed daughter Grace Evans, 33, son William Williams, 18, a carter, all from Llanrwst, and Richard Jones, 15, a servant from Llanllechid.

Llwyn Gronw was famed by David Roberts, 49, who cared for its 100 acres. His wife Jane, 45, had raised Richard, 17, a carter, Morris, 15, a farm servant, Isaac, 13, David, 11, Ellen, 9, William, 5, and Margaret, 1. All were from Llanrwst.

Tyddyn Ucha consisted of 42 acres and was farmed by Thomas Owens, 55, Jane, 57, Robert, 21, a carter, and Owen, 19, all of Llanrwst. Ellinor Roberts, 17, was their dairymaid from Llangernyw.

Owen Williams, 60, from Penmorfa farmed 10 acres at Henfaes with wife Elizabeth, 40. They had a 9 month old daughter Margaret. Both females were Llanrwst born.

Ty Newydd had 8 acres. Living there were Robert Hughes, 75, of Llanrwst, wife Ellinor, 54, of Capel Curig and niece Jane, 8, of Eglwysbach.

Llandegfan born Hugh Roberts, 38, farmed 300 acres at Pennant. His wife Grace, 34, was from Llanfihangel, daughter Grace, 12, from Llanddeusant, Jane, 6, Hugh, 8, William, 4 and Edward, 2, were from Llanrwst.

Bangor born Owen Owens, 24, an agricultural labourer with his family born in Llanrwst, lived at Pennant. Wife Jane was 28, William 3 and Catherine 1.

Mole catcher Hugh Evans, 33, and his wife Elizabeth, 32, of Llanrwst lived at Pen y Bryn.

Charwoman Elinor Jones, 39 and widowed, from Llanllechid, lived at Bron Hyfryd with her children Elizabeth,, 11, William E. 8, Mary A, 4, of Llangernyw and Elias, 2, born in Llanrwst.

Hafod Gilbert’s 38 acres was overseen by John Jones, 48, of Cerrigydrudion. His wife Elizabeth, 46, and children Cadwaladr, 22, Robert, 9, and Jane, 2, were all Llanrwst born.

Robert Owens, 56, farmed 55 acres at Pant Glas with wife Jane, 54, Ellinor, 29, Peter, 19, William, 23, and Hannah, 16. All were from Llanrwst.

 

Above: Pant Glas

Farm bailiff William West, 61, of West Haddon, Northants lived at Moelogan Bach with wife Mary, 48, from Solihull, Warwickshire.

Landowner John Owens, 58, from Birmingham lived at Moelogan Fawr. It also housed farm bailiff Samuel Holloway, 27, from Smethwick, his wife Sarah, 26, from Hasbury, and son Thomas, 3, from Smethwick.

Pen y Ffrith had another farm bailiff and his family living there. Lewis Jones, 36, wife Gwen, 34, and son Evan Lewis, 11, were all Llanrwst born.

Farming 60 acres at Bryn Hyfryd was Robert Roberts, 45, of Llangernyw. His wife and children Catherine, 46, Griffith, 10, Sarah, 7, Michael, 5, and Anne, 2, were all from Llanrwst.

Penmachno born Robert Roberts, 55, farmed 15 acres at Nant y Fedwen, with his wife Catherine, 44, from Dolwyddelen, children Richard, 14, and Anne, 10, from Llangernyw, and David, 7, of Llanrwst.

Rhwngyddwyffordd housed agricultural labourer Thomas Roberts, 48, of Llangernyw, wife Mary, 46, Ann, 15, Owen, 11, Edward, 6, John, 4, Catherine, 3 and David, 7 all born in Llanrwst.

Glan y Gors had 60 acres farmed by David Evans, 55, wife Catherine, 45, and son John, 3, all of Llanrwst. Robert Jones, 16, a carter from Gwytherin also lived there.

Ffestiniog born Robert Davies, 80, farmed the 120 acres at Farmyard. His wife Elizabeth, 71, Robert, 61, recorded as brother, was a houseman, David Evans, 15, a carter and Anne Evans, 17, a dairymaid; all came from Eglwysbach.

Rhos Farm and its 80 acres was managed by David Jones, 47, wife Elinor, 51, William, 20, Robert, 16, both carters, and David, 11, all of Llanrwst.

Y Benffridd was 36 acres. Farming there were John Davies, 53, wife Ellinor, 51, Thomas, 24, Owen, 21, Edward, 15 and William, 10, all of Llanrwst.

Enumerator had an easy call on the conclusion of the census for Mathebrwd in 1861, which was to Llety Driw. It was uninhabited.