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Thank you so much Owen. That ties in nicely with daughter "Esther" bap 1791. It also means that John Morgan bap 1778 could be their first child.

Just wish that Henllan baptisms gave more than just a surname.

Regards,

Rhosgoch

I've got that report, although other reports give his age as 88.

Theophilus baptised 1813 is the son of David Morgan(1787), verified by David's will. David lived at Kilrhew (Cilrhiw), a large farm in Lampeter Velfrey.

The other son I am confident on is William 1798 - 1827. His write up says he trained as a Presbyterian Minister, but didn't take up the ministry, instead founding a school at Narberth about 1820. It also says his forebears were prosperous farmers and craftsmen.

I think it is possible that Theophilus is connected to the Morgan family of Iron Masters of Forge, Whitland (Llangan). Probably a younger brother of John Morgan of Forge. He was certainly more than just an ordinary blacksmith. He had a strong connection to the Scourfield family of Blaenwernddu, as he was named in the will of Thomas Scourfield 1808 as joint trustee and executor with Thomas's brother James Scourfield of Llanddewi Velfrey. He was also a witness at a Scourfield daughter's marriage.

This is why I think he could have married in one of the Velfries. I have the list of Carmarthenshire marriages 1754 - 1837 produced by Carmarthenshire FHS which is much more accurate than anything published online. I know one of the people who helped transcribe the list and they covered every legible marriage in Carmarthenshire.

Hi,

I am looking for the marriage of Theophilus Morgan of Llangan before 1787. Nothing shows in the Carmarthenshire records so he possibly married in Lampeter or Llanddewi Velfrey. His family was later associated with Lampeter Velfrey, his son living at Kilrhiw. The first child I am sure of was baptised at Henllan in 1787, but as Theophilus was born c1756 the marriage could be as early as 1780.

Thanks,

Rhosgoch

More baptisms.

11 Sept 1864 at Llechryd, Cards - David Hazelby Jones
26 April 1868 at Llechryd - Margaret Anne Jones

Both children of David and Hannah Jones, Tailor of Aberystwyth.

This means that the marriage I found in Sep 1863 in Aberystwyth is the correct one.

In the 1871 census David Jones is living with his grandparents Thomas and Margaret Hazelby in Llechryd. I believe you already have this record for Thomas.

There is a record of Marriage Banns for Thomas Hazelby of Llechryd and Margaret Thomas of Pembrin on 8 April 1838 at Llechryd.

Regards,

Rhosgoch

Hi,

There is a marriage in Aberystwyth in Sep 1863 with David Jones and Hannah Husleby on the same page

   Aberystwyth 11b 80

Could be a variation of Hazzelby. If the date fits with the children's ages it would be worth you getting a copy of the certificate. That should give you their parents names.

Regards,

Rhosgoch