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Bryn Mawr housed Thomas Rowlands 43, an unmarried farmer and his spinster sisters Ellen 57, Jane 55, and Elizabeth 48. He employed 17 year old cattleman John Owen. All were born in Penmon and spoke both English and Welsh.
Penmon born widower John Evans 78 farmed Tyddyn Crwn
Bilingual retired farmer Robert Williams 76 of Penmon lived at School House with his wife Grace 55 of Llanddyfnan. All spoke Welsh.
Limestone quarryman John Roberts 46 of Llangoed and widowed domestic housekeeper, Catherine Jones 40 of Llangian lived at Pwll Crwn Bach. Robert was bilingual.
Another limestone quarryman, Hugh Parry 43 of Pentraeth lived at Pwll Crwn, with his wife Margaret 51 of Llaniestyn with daughters Mary 18 a general servant and Kate 17 a dressmaker, both born in Penmon. Hugh spoke Welsh and the ladies could converse in both languages.
John Williams 32 farmed Tan y Fron with wife Jane 38, daughter Gwladys 6, son Robert 4, and daughter Elizabeth J.8 months old. The family were from Penmon
Ty Gwyn was uninhabited. James M. Sunners 50, an engine fitter lived at 1 Dinorben Cottage, with his wife Mary C. 43 and daughter Annie 19, domestic servant and son Henry 2. All were born in Next door to them, at 2 Dinorben Cottage we find Edwin Whitefield 30 and his wife Catherine 29. He worked as a gardener, but with no information relating to where they were born. Both spoke English only. Pen Dyffryn housed David Roberts 57 a widower and retired draper of Llangoed and his domestic servant Ann Parry 40. Both were bilingual. Estate Agent and J.P. in Glan Llyn was farmed by spinster Jane Davies 46 of Penmon, with agricultural labourer William Edwards 16 of Llangoed. Jane was bilingual. Joiner Owen Evans 46 of Beaumaris lived at Bryn Afon with his wife Elizabeth 46 of Llanfihangel. Their niece Edith Sale 16, who was born in Tros yr Afon was uninhabited. Retired farmer and widower William Williams of Beaumaris lived at Ty Newydd. Housekeeping for him was 40 year old Mary Jones of Penmon. Both spoke Welsh. Living at No 1 Penfron Terrace was Henry Hughes 54, a house joiner from Beaumaris. His wife Jane 44 came from Llangoed. Their two sons Lewis Hughes 18, a mason's bricklayer and David H Hughes 17 a gardener were born in Next door at No 2, lived widow Jane Williams 79 and her son Thomas 31 a widower, and limestome quarry labourer, both of Llangoed. Also resident with them were Jane's grandchildren Elizabeth Jones 25 and Jane Pritchard 9, both of William Eccles 30, also a limestone quarry labourer from Hoylake lived at No. 3 Penfron Terrace with his wife, Alice 47 and Bishton born. Messenger David Williams 58 of Pentraeth boarded with them. The men were bilingual and Another quarry labourer, Owen Jones 55 of Holyhead lived at No. 4, with wife Margaret 47 of Llangoed. Nephew Hugh Hughes 15 and niece Mary Hughes 11, both of Llangoed made up the household. No language is recorded against Margaret, the family spoke Welsh. Ioan Jones 28, quarry man, wife Hannah 26 and daughters Gwendolen 5 and Ceinwen 2 were resident at No 5 Pen Fron Terrace. Parents were bilingual, children spoke Welsh, and all were born in Minera, Wrexham. At No 6, William Williams 35 of Llanddona, another quarryman, lived with his wife Jane 29 of Llangoed. Son Richard O. 4 and William's mother in law Mary Edwards 55 were also Llangoed born. All spoke Welsh. Living at Pen Fron Bach was another limestone quarry man, Richard Owen 48 with his wife Catherine 49 and children Ellen 20, quarryman Richard 17, Catherine 14, Mary 11 and 8 month old Hannah E. All came from Amlwch and were bilingual apart from Welsh speaking Ellen.
Er serchog cof am RICHARD OWEN Penfron, Penmon, Ellen Evans 54 was in the grocery business and lived at Pyramid House. She came from Gaerwen. Her general servant Jane Jones 14 was Also living on his own means was Henry Jones 57 also of Gaerwen, at Ty Du. His wife Ellen 56 came from Ardwick, In affectionate remembrance of ELLEN 1 Tai Lawr housed Mary E. Jones 60 of Liverpool. She was a widow. Her son Edward 25 was a limestone quarryman born in Llanfaes. Both were bilingual. Next door at No. 2 Tai Lawr lived spinster Eliza Jones 47, a laundry maid, her sister Ellen 42 and niece Elizabeth E. 15 months. Eliza was the only bilingual person and all were born in Penmon. Hugh Hughes 23 of Llangoed was head of household at Pen Gors. He also worked at the limestone quarry. His wife Hannah 22 was born in Bodffordd. Both spoke Welsh. Tyn Caeau was occupied by Thomas Jones 50 of Llansadwrn, wife Elizabeth 49 born in Penmon, as were their children John S. 12 and Robert 7. Thomas was another limestone quarryman. Porth Y Gog housed agricultural labourer William Williams 55, a widower born in Llangoed. His daughter Mary E Thomas 21 born in Beaumaris and her husband Owen 21, of Llanerchymedd lived with him. William spoke Welsh, Mary and Owen were bilingual. Owen Owens 49, quarryman born in Llanddona lived at Llain Wen with his wife and children who were all born in Penmon and bilingual. Owen spoke only Welsh. His wife Ellen 43, cared for their children Robert T. 18, a joiner, Maggie A 13, Owen 11, Mary and Thomas both 8, Willie 7, Henry 5, Ellen 3 and Elizabeth 2 months old.
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Hugh Thomas 81 and his wife Jane 63 lived at Refail with daughter Grace 42 who is noted as dumb, and son William 20, who with visitor Thomas Williams 20, was a limestone quarryman. The parents spoke Welsh and both Williams were bilingual. All were born in Penmon.
Hugh Jones 29 of Gaerwen lived at Wylfa. He was also a quarryman. Wife Ellen 27 and children were all born in Penmon; Humphrey was 5, Maggie 4 and Mary E 8 months. All spoke Welsh.
Ordinary labourer Humphrey Jones 57 of Llanedwaen lived at Cae Berllan with his wife Mary 58 of Cwm Y Glo, son William 21 who worked at the quarry, daughters Fanny 16 and Elizabeth 9, all of Penmon and Welsh speaking. "Mi a ymdrechais ymdrech deg, mi a orphenais fy gnyrfa, mi a gedwais y ffydd".
Living at Caim was William Jones 26, a limestone quarryman from Amlwch, wife Elizabeth 24 and son Thomas 3 months, both of Llanbedrgoch. All spoke Welsh. Widow Ellen Roberts 50 of Llangoed also lived at Caim with daughter Jane 20, son John 19, a limestone quarryman, Kate 17 and Richard 12. All spoke Welsh and were born in Penmon. John Jones 38, working as joiner with K.E.R.A. Militia also lived at Caim with wife Mary 33 and children Margaret 7, Mary E 5, Joseph 3 and Humphrey 1. All bilingual and born in Penmon. Bryn Caim housed Joseph Harding 34, quarryman from Also at Bryn Caim was Humphrey Roberts 29, of Llanddona, limestone quarryman, with his wife Elizabeth 29 and son John 2 both from Penmon, they spoke Welsh. Bilingual Edward Lloyd 38 boarded with them and also worked in the quarry. Bryn Caim also housed Welsh speaking Thomas Roberts 31, quarryman of Llanerchymedd and his bilingual wife Elizabeth 33 of Amlwch. Beudy Y Rychain had mason John Williams 45 of Penygarnedd and his family living there. His wife Ann 45 and children were all Penmon born. The eldest living with them was Ellen M. 13, Anne 11 and Richard 8. Ezra Williams 19 boarded with them. He worked as a carter at the limestone quarry and was Penmon born. All were bilingual. The Menai Lighthouse is recorded as 'Rendered to the Trinity House, Gamekeeper Percival Joyce 30 of Collingbourne lived at Park with his Heathly born wife Elizabeth 35. Their son Percival W. 3 was born in Petworth. All spoke English. Evan Parry 31 a joiner of Llangoed lived at the Barracks with wife Mary 29 from Llanerchymedd, and children John H. 6, Mary J. 4 both born in Llangoed and Evan 1, born in Penmon. Owen Evans 39, who worked in the quarry, boarded with them. He came from Portdinorwig. All were bilingual. Part of The Barracks, Caim were uninhabited. The next entry was the Fisherman Hugh Jones 54 of Llaniestyn lived at Gorad. His wife Mary 54 was born in Llangoed, like their children Thomas 16 a cattleman, David 14 and Rowland 11. All spoke Welsh. Also recorded as living at Gorad was widow Jane Owen 70 and son John O. Williams 13, both bilingual, born in Beaumaris. Trecastle Farm was farmed by Griffith Roberts 40, bilingual of Llangoed. His wife Catherine also 40 was Scottish and English speaking. Their children were all born in Llangoed and bilingual. Daughter Ann E.C. was 17, William 16, Maggie 15, Griffith 12, and John D. 9. Domestic servant Jane Williams, 25 was born in Llangoed, and the other employees are noted as Anglesea born. They were carter John Williams 26, cattleman Hugh Thomas 24, and agricultural labourers Thomas Ellis 21 and James Morris 18. All were bilingual. Min y Don was uninhabited.
The Church is simply recorded as Church of England Penmon.
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Charles Goodman Roberts 49 a gardener, born in Beaumaris, lived at Cae Merddyn, (pictured left) with his wife Maggie Goodman Roberts 44, bricklaying son Jabez Lloyd Roberts 18, Charles Roberts 14, Katie Goodman Roberts 11, and Owen John Goodman Roberts 6. Maggie and their children were born in Penmon. All spoke both languages.
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 The first entry on the census relates to an unhinhabited property. Joseph Steer 50 lived at Menai Lighthouse and employed as a lighthousekeeper with wife Susannah 53, both of Bovey Tracey, Devon and family Triphenie 19, a teacher of sewing, born Harwich, Ebenezer C. 11 born Guernsey, and Annie Laurie 8 born Start Point, Devon. Records indicate that the STEER family lived in Bovey, Devon for well over 500 years. The surname itself is believed to be Anglo-Saxon in origin and derives from Sture or Stiur, meaning a young ox (Baring-Gould, 1910). Over the centuries few Steer's seem willingly to have left the town. Among the several who did, Joseph Steer was in 1869 a Trinity House Lighthouse keeper in Guernsey, in 1871 he, with his large family, was at the Start Point Lighthouse Devon and in 1881 at the Menai Lighthouse off Anglesey. To read more about the Steer family history by Michael Steer, please visit; http://genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk/DEV/BoveyTracey/BoveyTraceySteer.html James Woodruff 23 was also a lighthouse keeper at Menai Lighthouse where he lived with his wife Maria E. 23.
Catching rabbits was an occupation taken up by Hugh Thomas 62 who lived at Refail. He and his wife Jane 42 were from Beaumaris, but their family were born in Penmon. Richard 20 was a stone mason, Margaret was 15, Mary 12, Hugh 10 and William 4 months.
Robert Williams 56 farmed Tan y Fron, and was Penmon born. Wife Grace 34 was from Llanddyfnan, and children John 12 and Mary Ann 7, from Penmon. William Hughes 16 was an indoor farm servant of Llanfair PG and general servant Grace Thomas 22, from Penmon.
The first of three households at Caim consited of domestic gardener Evan Parry 37 of Llandegfan and his wife Jane 41 of Penmon. Son Evan 11 was born in Llangoed but Henry 8, Margaret 4 and Hugh 1 were from Penmon.
Humphrey Jones 37, an agricultural labourer of Llanedwyn lived at Cae Perllan. His wife Mary 28, was from Cwm y Glo, Caernarfonshire. Their children Margaret 11, Elizabeth 10, Ellen 8, Humphrey 5, Jane 4 and William 2, were all Penmon born. Ty'n Ardd accommodated potter John S Leerum 74, of Castle Bar. His wife Mary 78 was from County Mayo and granddaughter May 17, from Llanfaes. Evan Bebb 25, an agricultural labourer of Llanfaes, his wife Ellen 29 of Llangoed and daughter Jane 7 months of Penmon, lived at Wylfa. Bryn Caim housed Price Lloyd 35, an agricultural labourer and dressmaking wife Elizabeth 39, both of Penmon, lived at Bryn Caim. Another Bryn Caim family was that of Hugh Rowlands 89, of Llangoed, and Margaret 69 of Penmon. Bryn Caim also had widow Margaret Hughes 65, a former labourer's wife of Penmon and daughter Ellen 23 of Llangoed, living there. Gardener John Hughes 55 of Llaniestyn and his wife Mary 57 of Llangoed, lived at Pen Parc. Penmon born John Hughes 27, wife Agnes 29 of Greenwich and Margaret H. 1 of Llangoed, lived at Pen Fron. John Hughes writes, 'My great grandfather and namesake is the person living at Pen Fron. His mother Margaret and sister Ellen are at Bryn Caim, above. In 1901. he was a baker at 17 Wexham Street, Beaumaris. 1871 shows Margaret and her husband Robert living at Bryn Caim'.
Dressmaker Jane Williams 59 of Llangoed, lived on her own at Ty Newydd.
Pwll Crwn Bach was inhabited by Robert Roberts 71 an agricultural labourer and his family. Wife Jane 62 was from Penmon as were daughter Margaret 19, granddaughter Jane Edwards 9, and stone quarryman son John 26, like his father, was from Llangoed.
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James Parsons 35, an Assistant Lighthouse Keeper also lived here with his family. He was born in Buckinghamshire, and his wife Mary 35, born in Willsdon. Their family consisted of Mary A. 12, born in Kilburn, James W 10, born in Bayswater, Annie M. 5, in Penmon, George E. 3 in Kilburn and Helena S. 2 in Penmon.
Pilot John Williams 48 of Penmon and his wife Ellen 48 of Llangoed, were also housed at Black Point.  Beudy' Rychain housed another Pilot and his family. Robert Roberts 39 above, his wife Ann 26 children Grace 4, John 1 and general servant Jane Thomas 14 were all from Penmon. Gamekeeper John Williams 38 of Penmon lived at Penmon Park with his wife Grace 39 of Llanfihangel, family Mary 22, Ellen 20 and John 14 all of Penmon, and John's mother Ellen Williams 94 widowed from Llangoch. Robert Williams 46, of Penmon, farmed 49 acres at Tan Y Fron with his wife Grace 24 of Llandegfan. Their son John 2, and nephew Isaac Williams 16, a joiner were born in Penmon. General servant Ellen Williams 17 was from Coedana, and agricultural servant John Roberts 16 from Penmon. Retired Pilot John Williams 88 lived at Pwll Crwn Bach with his wife Jane 77, both of Penmon. Son in law Robert Roberts 61 of Llangoed worked as an agricultural labourer Their daughter Jane Roberts 52 and her children Owen 11 and Margaret 9 were both from Penmon.
Hugh O Roberts 42 of Penmon farmed Pwll Crwn. His parents Henry 72 of Bodedern,and Catherine 69 and their daughter Catherine 33 both of Penmon were living with him. Rachel Jones 16 of Holywell was their servant. GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTION; In memory of JANE ROBERTS died 20th May 1847 aged 13 years. Also MARY ROBERTS died 9th October 1847 aged 23 years. Daughters to CATHERINE ROBERTS, Pwll Crwn, Penmon. "Mae ddwy wedi gorphen ei taith a'i llafur a'i gwaith yr un nedd a Iesu. Gweddi teulu ei dyled y maent heddiw yn dawel mewn hedd". Also of CATHERINE ROBERTS who departed this life December 28th 1878, aged 77 years. Rate collector Thomas Williams 55 of Llangoed lived at Ty Gwyn with his Nevin born wife Ellen 44. Son Robert 19 a painter and Ellen 16 were born in Penmon, Thomas 11 in Llangoed and William 5 in Penmon.
Mary B Mitchell 51, a farmer's wife from Dublin lived at Lleiniog. Seam William B. Preston 26 was a visitor from Kildare. Housekeeper Elleanor Jones 52 was from Llandegfan, parlourmaid Ann Hughes 20 from Llangoed,dairymaid Ann Hughes from Llaniestyn, coachman John Boyce 21 fromLlanwenllwyfa and stable man Robert Owen 18 from Beaumaris.
William Parry 66, a general labourer from Penmon was head of the household at Min Y Don. His wife Margaret 66 came from Llandyfernog and 12 year old grandson John Parry was from Penmon. Dr Nigel Parry writes; My grandfather John Parry is on the 1861 and 1871 returns as a 2 and 12 year old, respectively, living with his grandparents at Caim & Min y Don. My grandfather's uncle, Hugh Parry was a sailor and appears to have been at sea during the censuses, but his wife appears on the 1871 census as Jane, daughter of Richard Thomas, Pentir, sailor's wife.
John Davies 63 farmed Glan Llyn with his wife Jane 58, both of Llangoed. Daughter Jane 16 was from Penmon.
Dressmaker Jane Williams 46 lived alone at Ty Newydd. She hailed from Penmon.
General labourer Richard Williams 69 of Penmon lived at Wylfa. His wife Mary 66 was from Liverpool and Margaret 3, also from Liverpool originally had nephew written against her name, which was crossed out. Niece is not recorded here. The final entry on the 1871 census relates to the uninhabitted house on Puffin Island.
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Owen Roberts 77, described as a late Pilot lived at Beudy'r Rychain with his wife Jane 71, both of Llangoed. Son Robert 29 was a pilot and the couple had granddaughter Jane 22 as a housemaid. Both from Penmon.
Henry Roberts 61 from Bodedern farmed Pwll Crwn. His wife Catherine 59, son Hugh 32, a mariner and daughter Catherine 23, were born in Penmon. Hugh Jones, 17 a carter came from Llangoed. Llaniestyn born William Owen 50 farmed Ty Gwyn with his wife Alice 57, of Penmon.
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William Jones 40 was a Trinity Pilot born in Llandegfan. His wife Ellen 26, children William 7 and John 3 were born in Penmon. Ann Bulkeley 16 was born in Llangoed. They all lived at Black Point. John Williams 27 was also a Trinity Pilot living at Black Point. He was Penmon born. His wife Ellen 26 was from Llangoed. A third Trinity Pilot was Owen Roberts 65. He and his wife Jane 57 were from Llangoed. Granddaughter Jane 12 was from Penmon. All lived at Black Point. Penmon Light Dwelling housed lighthouse keeper John Williams 45, wife Ann 42 and daughter Ann 5. All were born in Beaumaris. Also living in the lighthouse were John Strong 45, lighthouse keeper from Richard Parry 79 a quarryman from Llangoed lived at Reval with wife Catherine 72 of Llaniestyn. Sons Robert 30 a mason, and Thomas 26 a quarryman were Llangoed born. House servant Jane Hughes 13 came from Penmon. Labourer Richard Thomas 54 of Llangoed and his family lived at Pentir. Wife Jane 56 was from Penmon, Hugh 32 a labourer born in Beaumaris, William 30 a mariner, Ann 18 a dressmaker 18, Thomas 16 an apprentice tailor and Jane 11 were all from Penmon. Tyddyn Rheinallt housed labourer John Owen 67, a widower and son John 36 a quarry labourer, both of Llangoed. House servant Margaret Hughes 26 was of Beaumaris. Farming Tyn y Caeau was Thomas Hughes 35 born in Llanddona , wife Margaret 30, Thomas 7, Alice 5, Jane 3 all of Llangoed. Henry 1 was born in Penmon. Margaret Evans 80 and widowed of Llanbadrig was farming Pen y Groes with Catherine 85 her sister born in Amlwch. Hen Dy was farmed by John Williams 60 of Amlwch. His wife Ellen 60 was from Tyn y Cae housed Union Pauper Edward Williams 50 of Llanfair, wife Mary 47 and Hugh 23 a labourer, both of Pentraeth, Mary 15, Elizabeth 13 and John 11 of Llanfaes. Also at Tyn y Cae was labourer William Parry 46 of Penmon, wife Margaret 46 of Llandyfyrnog, Margaret 12 of Beaumaris, Hugh 10 born in Llandegfan and Elizabeth 7 of Llangoed. GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTION; Er serchog cof am HUGH PARRY anwyl blentyn WILLIAM a MARGARET WILLIAMS, Pall Mall, A third family at Tyn y Cae was that of Richard Williams 50, a labourer of Penmon. Wife Mary 44, Elizabeth 15, Margaret 12, John 10, Richard 8, Ann 6 and William 2 were all born in Pentraeth. Widow and cottager Ellen Parry 74 of Llanfair Hafan Etheyrn lived at Cae Merddyn. Jane Hughes 76, widowed and a farmer lived at Caim with son Hugh 48 both of Penmon. Lewis Thomas 19 and Robert Thomas 16 were farm servants from Llangoed, and Catherine Thomas 21 was a house servant from Llanfaes. GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTION In memory of HUGH HUGHES, Caim in this parish who died March 27th 1857 aged 55 years. Also of HENRY son of HENRY and CATHERINE ROBERTS of Pwll Crwn in this parish, who died January the 9th 1866 aged 21 years. Also of HENRY ROBERTS, who departed this life October 27 1875 aged 77 years. GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTION; Underneath lieth the remains of OWEN HUGHES of Caim in this parish who died 9th May 1799 aged 82 years. Also MICHAEL HUGHES of Caim who died 12th February 1839 aged 83 years. "Tydi ar dy daith, mi ddoi dithau". Also JANE wife of the above MICHAEL HUGHES who died 7th day of April 1854 aged 80 years. A seaman pensioner, Robert Williams 70 of Pwllheli lived at Bryn Caim with his son Thomas 34 born in Llangoed, who was a labourer, and Thomas' family, wife Ellen 26 of Nevin and their son William 7 born in Labourer William Parry 37 of Llangoed and wife Mary 29 of Pentraeth also lived at Bryn Caim. Ty Du housed Catherine Jones 70, a farmer, daughter Ellen 46 and granddaughter Ellen 12, all of Llanidan. GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTION; Er cof am JOHN JONES Ty Du yr hwn a fu farw Hydref 18 1853 yn 47 oed. Also WILLIAM the beloved son of OWEN and ELLEN HUGHES, Ty Du, Penmon who died February 6th 1898 aged 22 years. "The sun went down while still it was noon". Ty Newydd housed Owen Williams 57 of Llanfairanaethwy, wife Ellen 55 and dressmaker daughter Jane 29 both of Llangoed and Ellen 11 of Penmon. Labourer Richard Jones 33 of Beaumaris was also there. John Hughes 49, a labourer and his wife Alice 41, a washing woman, both of Farming Tyddyn Crwn was Thomas Hughes 46, wife Ann 43 and family Margaret 21, Thomas 19, John 17, all born in Llangoed, Ezra 10, Ellen 8, Mary 6, Elizabeth 5 and Sarah 2 all born in Penmon. Formerly a farmer's wife, widow Catherine Hughes 88 of Pentraeth was lodging with the family, who were helped by house servant Ann Jones 24 of Llanon and farmer's labourer Richard Thomas 18 of Llangoed. Bryn Mawr was farmed by Owen Rowlands 37 of Penmon, where all his children were also born. Wife Margaret 34 was born in Llanfair PG and their family consisted of Margaret 10, Ellen 8, Jane 6, Richard 4, William 2 and Elizabeth, who was just 9 days old. Farmer and grocer Catherine Roberts 49 and daughter Catherine 12, both of Penmon, lived at Pwll Crwn. GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTION; In memory of HUGH HUGHES, Caim in this parish who died March 27th 1857 aged 55 years. Also of HENRY son of HENRY and CATHERINE ROBERTS of Pwll Crwn in this parish, who died January the 9th 1866 aged 21 years. Also of HENRY ROBERTS, who departed this life October 27 1875 aged 77 years. Retired Trinity Pilot John Williams 68, wife Jane 57, Richard 24, a mason, Thomas 22 a labourer and Ellen 19 a dressmaker, all of Penmon also lived at Pwll Crwn. Tan y Fron Cottage housed joiner William Hughes 80 of Penmon and his Beaumaris born wife Margaret, 84. Mary Williams 61, farm Tan Y Fron farm. She was born in Llangoed. Her family were all born in Penmon. Hugh was 33, Robert 26, both farming, Rebecca Jones 53 of Llangeirwen farmed Ty Gwyn with Margaret 29 born in Owen Jones 45 of Llanfihangel farmed Lleiniog with house servant Mary Glynn 29 of Penmynydd, and Miriam Jones 18 of Llangoed. Thomas Owen 22 and John Williams were from Llanddona and William Williams 21 from Llangared (?) were farm labourers, with John Parry 16 of Llanfared, a cowman. William Jones 66 of Penmon farmed Pwll Tywod with wife Ann 58 of Beaumaris. John Roberts 80 of Llanedian was a fishmonger, living at Glan Dwr with his wife Dorothy 48, very much his junior from Carnarvon, house servant Ann Jones 16 of Llanddona and fisherman Robert Hughes 25 of Llangoed. Farming 160 acres at Trecastle was Thomas Williams 38 of Llansadwrn, his wife Trecastle was inhabited by John Roberts BA Oxon 47, Curate of Llanfaes and Penmon, Clergyman born in Denbigh. Wife Catherine 30 was Retired carrier and turner Richard Lewis 46 of Beaumaris lived at Rhos Cottage, with his wife Eleanor 49 of Llandwrog, and children Richard 14, Robert 12 and John 7, all Beaumaris born. Rees Lloyd 53 of Penmon farmed Rhos with wife Mary 53 of Llanllechid. Farm labourer William Solomon 37 of Aberffraw lived at Tros yr Afon with other farm labourers Hugh Williams 20 of Llanfaethlog, Hugh Thomas of Llanidan, John Jones 14 of Llangoed. House servants were Mary Roberts of Llandudno and Llangoed born Elizabeth Thomas. Farming Glanyllyn was 42 year old John Davies and wife Jane 38 both of Llangoed. Their children Richard 12, Thomas 9, Robert 7, William 3 and Ann 16 months, were all Penmon born. Joiner John Roberts 32 and his blind wife Jane 42, both of Penmon, lived at Llain Furum. Widow Jane Owen 72 of Llangoed and son William Owen 39 born in Llaniestyn, a quarry labourer, lived at Ty Gwyn Cottage. Joiner John Parry 72, wife Ann 68 of Llandefynog and house servant Elizabeth Parry 26 born in Widowed farmer Hugh Rogers 60 of Llangoed was at Pen y Bryn with son Thomas 21 of Penmon and Elizabeth Williams 21 of Llangoed. Beudy'r Ychain Cottage housed widow Elin Griffith 62 of Llanfihangel and son Edward Owen 21. a quarry labourer born in Penmon. Quarry labourer Robert Lloyd 40, wife Jane and family Elin 15, John 9, Owen 4 and Elizabeth 2. All were born in Penmon apart from Jane who was born in Llanddona. Penyfron was occupied by John Parry 58 a quarry labourer and his wife Jane 56, both of Penmon. Hugh Hughes 58 and widowed, lived at Bryn Caim. He was a labourer from Penmon. Elizabeth Williams 72 and widowed of Llangoed lived at That household completed the 1851 Penmon Census. |
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The 1841 census only recorded the county of birth. I have omitted these details. Ages were generally recorded in multiples of five years, hence so many being 40 45 or 50 etc.. Family relationships were not recorded. Completed in pencil and some of the handwriting is unclear. Apologies for any errors. The census starts with Elinor Williams 40 living at Park with John Williams 25 a keeper, Elinor 15, Hugh Thomas 20 an agricultural labourers and Mary Jones 15. Living at the 'Parochial place named William Rowland 25, farmed Trecastell. Also living there were Elizabeth 25,Elizabeth 6, Margaret 3 and Hugh 1. Agricultural labourers working and living there were John Rowland 25, Thomas Lewis 20, John Williams 15, Thomas Owen 20. Lydia Hughes 20 and Ann Hughes 15 were house servants. Thomas Hughes 50, an agricultural labourer and Jane Hughes 55, lived at Rhos Cottage. Hugh Hughes 45, lived alone at Tyn y Wal. Fisherman John Roberts 65 lived at Glandwr with Elizabeth 70, Charlotte 40 and Elizabeth Parry 15, a house servant. Rees Lloyd 40 farmed Rhos with Mary 40, Rees 11, Richard 9, Robert 4 and Elizabeth 2. Jane Roberts 20 was a house servant. Glanllyn was farmed by John Davies 30, Jane 25, Richard 1, with agricultural labourer Robert Williams 30 and house servant Margaret Molloy 11. William Solomon 30, lived at Tros yr Afon with William Williams 19, Hugh Hughes 18, Thomas Prichard 14. All were agricultural labourers and Mary Griffith 28 and Abigail Jones 15, house servants. Pwll Tywod was farmed by William Jones 55, Anne 45 and Jemima 13. Richard Owen 25, an agricultural labourer lived at Lleiniog, with Richard Jones 20, Ebenezer Jones 15, Hugh Hughes 15, also agricultural labourers, and house servants Jane Jones 20 and Mary Jones 20. Evan Williams 65 lived at Tyn Lon. He is described as a Navy P.. The house servant was Catherine Hughes 25 and Owen Hughes 8 also lived there. Farmer Rebecca Jones 40 lived at Ty Gwyn, with William 10, and Rebecca 7. Wheelwright Richard Hughes 20, Margaret Hughes 15 and agricultural labourer Thomas Jones 25 made up the household. Richard Richards 60, described as a publican, lived at Pwll Crwn with Anne 60, Jane 25 and wheelwright John 20. Ellen Jones 35, a farmer lived at Tan y Fron with Martha Williams 14. Agricultural labourer John Owen 55 lived at Glanymor with Lowry 55, John 15 and house servant Mary Hughes 12. Farming at Penybryn was Hugh Rogers 50, with Elizabeth 25, Owen 15 an agricultural labourer, Eleanor 13 and Thomas 11. Wheelwright William Hughes 65 and Margaret 70, lived at Tan y Fron. Also at Tan y Fron was John Williams 60 a farmer, Mary 50, Hugh 20, Robert 15, Elizabeth 11 and Mary 8. Hannah Prichard 15 was also there. GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTION; Coffadwriaeth am JOHN WILLIAMS, Tan y Fron yn y plwyf hwn, yr hwn a fu farw Chwefror 18 1846 yn 68 oed. Hefyd MARY merch JOHN a MARY WILLIAMS fu farw Mawrth 25 1859 yn 26 oed. Hefyd MARY, gwraig JOHN WILLIAMS fu farw Mai 13 1864 yn 74 oed. Coal merchant Henry Roberts 40 lived at Pwll Crwn with Catherine 35, Hugh 13, Henry 9, Jane 7, Kitty 2 and house servant Mary Jones 15. GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTION; In memory of JANE ROBERTS died 20th May 1847 aged 13 years. Also MARY ROBERTS died 9th October 1847 aged 23 years. Daughters to CATHERINE ROBERTS, Pwll Crwn, Penmon. "Mae ddwy wedi gorphen ei taith a'i llafur a'i gwaith yr un nedd a Iesu. Gweddi teulu ei dyled y maent heddiw yn dawel mewn hedd". Also of CATHERINE ROBERTS who departed this life December 28th 1878, aged 77 years. Agricultural labourer Edward Owen 50, Eleanor 50, Edward 11 and Mary 8 lived at Beudy'r Ychain. Also at Beudy'r Ychain was Robert Lloyd 30 an agricultural labourer and his family of Jane 30, Ellen 5, Sydney 3, with Catherine Hughes 15 and house servant Ellen Jones 16. Richard Thomas 40 another agricultural labourer also resided at Beudy'r Ychain with his family Jane 45, Margaret 15, Richard 15, Robert 14, Ann 8, Thomas 6 and Jane 2. Ty Newydd Black Point was occupied by quarryman Richard Parry 65, Catherine 60, William 25, Robert 20, Thomas 15 and Ellen Hughes 16. Pilot John Williams 55 lived at Black Point with Jane 45, Hugh 13, Owen 11 and Eleanor 9. Owen Roberts 55, also a pilot lived at Black Point with Jane 45, William 10, Robert 9 and Owen 4. Lighthouse keeper Thomas Wallace 41 lived at Black Point with Ann 41, Ann 10, Jane 8, Margaret 5 and house servant Margaret Roberts 25. There were painters in residence too, they were William Tabb 25, William Sweet 30, William Beer 20 and Richard Evans 40. Thomas Williams 30, an agricultural labourer resided at Pentir with Mary 30, Anne 14, John 12 and Mary 11. Another agricultural labourer Richard Williams 35, Mary 30, Elizabeth 5, Margaret 2 and John just 10 weeks old lived at Tynywal. Lighthouse keeper George Christopher 30 lived at Black Point with Sarah 30, Farmer John Owen 70, Jane 60, William 25 an agricultural labourer, Elizabeth 20 and Ellen 20 lived at Ty Gwyn. Thomas Hughes 35 farmed Tyddyn Crwn. Living there too were Ann 30, Catherine 13, Margaret 11, Thomas 9, John 7, Ann 5, Jane 3, William 18 months and Ezra 7 weeks old. William Williams 15 and Robert Williams 15 were agricultural labourers and Lucretia Thomas 15 a house servant. Margaret Evans 65 living on independent means lived at Penygroes with Catherine 15, a mantual maker, and house servant Mary Owen 15. Farmer Rowland Jones 76 lived at Hen Dy with Catherine 68, Griffith 15 an agricultural labourer and house servant Margaret Thomas 16. Agricultural labourer John Jones 30 and Ellen 30, lived at Llain Furum. Caim housed Jane Hughes 65, a farmer, Hugh 40, William Williams 15 an agricultural labourer, house servant Margaret Williams 25 and manual servant Thomas Williams 12. Farming Ty Du was David Jones 55, Catherine 55, Catherine 15, Owen Roberts 11 an agricultural labourer and Ellen Rowlands 3. Pen y Fron was farmed by John Parry 50, Jane 45 and Margaret Williams 10. Robert Roberts 25 an agricultural labourer and Jane 20, lived at Tyn y Caeau. Agricultural labourer John Hughes 40 and Alice 30 were at Pen y Fron Bach. Agricultural labourer Owen Williams 40, Ellen 40, Jane 20, Emma 14, Richard 8, Margaret 6 and Ellen lived at Ty Newydd. Bryn Mawr was farmed by Richard Rowland 60 , with agricultural labourer Owen 25, Margaret 20, Margaret 9 months, house servant Jane Griffiths 25 and agricultural labourers William Williams 15 and Richard Thomas 13. Mason Hugh Hughes 30, Jane 30, Catherine 10, Margaret 8, Jane 4 and John 4 months lived at Bryn.
A further 2 residences under Bryn were uninhabited. Berthygog housed wheelwright John Parry 55, Ann 55 and Elizabeth 20. Pilot William Jones 30 and Ann 30 lived at BlackPoint. Widowed farmer Ellen Parry 60 of Llanfair Hafan Etheyrn lived at Cae Merddyn. This completes the 1841 census for Penmon. |
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