Deeds and related papers collected by the Watkin family of Muriau Mawr, 1771-1919, including deeds relating to the parish of Criccieth, 1814-1919; Llanbeblig, 1809-1844; Llandwrog, 1771-1892; miscellaneous papers, 1857-1913.
Watkin Papers
This material is held atGwynedd Archives Service - Caernarfon Record Office / Gwasanaeth Archifau Gwynedd, Archifdy Caernarfon
- Reference
- GB 219 XM/3300
- Dates of Creation
- 1771-1919
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- (107 items)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Watkin family of Muriau Mawr, owned land in Criccieth, Caernarfonshire, in the 19th and 20th centuries. William Watkin, mariner, married Ann Roberts of Parkin, Criccieth, in 1819. By the late 19th century, William Watkin (d.1895), farmer and land agent lived at Muriau Mawr. His son was William Williams Watkin.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following: Deeds relating to the parish of Criccieth; Deeds relating to the parish of Llanbeblig; Deeds relating to the parish of Llandwrog; Deeds relating to the parish of Llanllyfni; Miscellaneous papers.
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Note
Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: Caernarfon Record Office, Papurau Watkin/ Watkin Papers, catalogue; Caernarfon Record Office, Catalogue of the Papers of the Watkin family of Muriau [Mawr] Criccieth.
Other Finding Aids
Hard copies of the catalogue are available in Caernarfon Record Office and the National Library of Wales.
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Appraisal Information
All records deposited at Caernarfon Record Office have been retained.
Accruals
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