I have a very detailed and complete tree for both the Rev. John and his brother James. James was the son that didn't become a priest but ran a draper's shop from premises in Market St. Llanerchymedd. The shop and living accommodation above was rented to him by the Curate. (John, his brother). it being part of St. Mary's church which was owned by the Chroddyn and Llwydiarth Esgob Estates. St. Mary's was, in fact, a private chapel. John was the curate for 5 other parishes.
Edward Richards of Ynys Ynyd, later, Ynys Fawr (with the acquisition of more land), was the son of James Richards, the draper. Elizabeth, the youngest daughter of James Married Robert Pritchard of Llwydiarth Esgob. James' eldest son John was sent from Anglesey to the Edward Richard school at Ystrad Meurig to be educated. He became a High Ranking Customs officer, retiring early after marrying a very wealthy woman. He is described as, 'Landed Gentry' in the 1861 Census. He was the Bard, "Iocyn Ddu" and a very learned gentleman.
The Rev. Edward of Epsom was involved with James, Draper, and his son Edward at Ynys Fawr. He provided James with a farm at Llandyfrydog, Ty'n y garreg, away from his business premises, and when his debt to Edward was forgiven in his will of 1833 he was able to purchase the freehold of Ynys Fawr. Edward is shown moving from a small farm in Llangefni in 1833.
Nice to be talking about someone that I know everything about rather than looking for someone that I know hardly anything about.
regards, Peter