Notes on subjects preached by Rev. John Elias, all relating to the work of the Holy Spirit, 1823-1838.
A fine engraving by W. Roos from an original painting of Rev. John Elias.
A coloured picture of Rev. John Elias preaching at a religious assembly.
Papers relating to John Elias
This material is held atArchifdy Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University Archives
- Reference
- GB 222 BMSS JE
- Dates of Creation
- Early 19th century
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- Welsh.
- Physical Description
- 3 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
John Elias was a very famous Calvinistic Methodist preacher. Born in 1774, his parents were from Aber-erch, Pwllheli, but he moved to Llanfechell, Anglesey following his marriage to the daughter of Richard Broadhead of Cemaes in 1799. In 1811 he was ordained.
His first wife died and in 1830 he married Ann, widow of Sir John Bulkeley of Presaddfed, Bodedern and they moved to live to Llangefni, Anglesey.
John Elias died in 1841 and is buried at Llanfaes, Anglesey.
Arrangement
Incorporated into the General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts
Access Information
Open to all users.
Acquisition Information
The coloured picture was donated to the University of Wales Bangor by Miss M. C. Thomas of Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, Anglesey.
Note
Description compiled by Elen Wyn Simpson, October 2003.
Other Finding Aids
A typescript catalogue is available at the Archives Department of the University of Wales Bangor. Reference numbers : General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts 381, 25708, 34591
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