Middleton Hall Carmarthen

[annpat]

HAS ANY-ONE ANY INFORMATION ON MIDDLETON HALL CARMARTHEN, OR WHERE I CAN OBTAIN SOME.  IT IS NOW THE SITE OF THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

WITH THANKS

ANNPAT

[davidpinkney]

The original Middleton Hall was built in the 17th century and was rebuilt between 1793-5. It was burnt down and demolished in 1931. Also see

http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/CMN/Llanarthney/

Census

In 1841 the Hall was owned by Edward Abadam born Kingston Jamaica circa 1776, his son Edward was living with him and his daughter Matilda and 9 servants.

In 1851 i presume Edward senior had died and Edward junior had taken ownership, now married to a Louisa (nee Taylor). In the house was also their 5 children, 2 of Louisa's sisters, Louisa's niece and 12 servants.

In 1861 Edward still occupies the Hall, his occupation is magistrate

In 1871 still owned by same family