Rev. John Jones (1773-1827) Papers

Scope and Content

A written invitation / calling for John Jones to serve Nebo Congregational Chapel, 1820 July 27, signed by 10 chapel members. Also, a memorandum that John Williams of Llanfaelrhys, Caernarfonshire advanced a sum of £50 to a John Jones for the purpose of building a chapel in the parish of Rhiw in 1812.

Administrative / Biographical History

John Jones, 1773-1827, was born in Brynllefrith, Llanarmon, Caernarfonshire. He was, initially, a weaver by profession, but soon turned to preaching. He kept a school for 25 years before accepting his calling from Nebo Chapel in Rhiw, Aberdaron in 1820. He died at the age of 53.

Arrangement

Incorporated into the General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts

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Note

Description compiled by Elen Wyn Hughes, November 2002.

Other Finding Aids

An item level typescript catalogue is available at the Archives Department of the University of Wales Bangor. Reference numbers : General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts 10158-10159

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