Dictionary of Welsh Biography

INGRAM, JAMES (d. 1788), Methodist exhorter, and afterwards Independent minister , after 1743, took the minutes of the Associations, and much of his work as copyist of Harris's letters appears among the Trevecka records. He was also an exhorter, and indeed is remembered chiefly because he was 'pressed' for the army in 1744 (Y Tadau Methodistaidd, i, 222-3) - a common device for persecuting Methodist exhorters, but illegal when applied to Ingram, who was under-sized; strenuous
INSOLE, JAMES HARVEY (1821 - 1901), colliery proprietor years later, in London on 25 September 1890, James married Marian Louisa Carey (née Eagle, 1844-1937), an Irish widow twenty-two years his junior and the sister-in-law of his eldest son (as well as the daughter of his former agent in Dublin). James's eldest son died in 1898, also after a medical procedure. In 1900 James referred to himself as 'the Patriarch of the So. Wales Coal Trade'. James died
ISMAIL, Sheikh SAEED HASSAN (1930 - 2011), Muslim leader Morgan, 'his wise counsel at times of crisis made him a truly significant figure in the shaping of modern Wales'. Saeed Ismail met his first wife Gallila in Aden, following her abandonment and divorce by her then husband. The couple remained childless, so he took a second wife, Wilaya, who bore him two daughters and a son. He died on 23 March 2011, and was buried on 25 March in Cardiff's Western
JACKSON, Sir CHARLES JAMES (1849 - 1923), businessman and collector Ward of the council. Presenting himself as the largest ratepayer in the ward, Jackson promised in his campaign speeches that he would save money for the ratepayers. He kept his word when he persuaded the council to issue Cardiff Corporation bonds at 3% interest, which produced sufficient funds to redeem loans on which the council paid 5% interest. Jackson decided in 1885 that he would pursue a new
JACOBSEN, THOMAS CHARLES ('Tommy Twinkletoes') (1921 - 1973), musician, artist and entertainer Central Park, New York, where he loaded and shot a gun, shaved a man who was plucked from the audience, played the piano and displayed his artwork. Tommy married Emily Violet Prowse in 1947 in Newport and in 1948 their daughter Diane was born. Following his retirement from the entertainment industry Tommy and his family moved to Cwmbran. Tommy Jacobsen died on 3 October 1973 and was buried in Panteg
JAMES, CARWYN REES (1929 - 1983), teacher, rugby player and coach . One went to work underground at the age of 14 but pneumoconiosis forced him to retire at 30, having become a 'hundred percenter'. The other went to war but Haydn was killed in 1941 aboard HMS Hood, the Royal Navy's biggest vessel, which sank in 3 minutes. In this mining community he enjoyed a traditional chapel upbringing. Yet he and his brother were different from the other boys. Because their
JAMES, CHARLES HERBERT (1817 - 1890), M.P. and in 1880 joined him in the representation of the Merthyr Boroughs. In 1888 he retired in favour of D. A. Thomas, lord Rhondda. He died at Merthyr, 3 October 1890. In 1892 were published three slight volumes by him entitled Seven Lectures on Various Subjects; Letters … giving a Description of the Customs and Rules of the House of Commons; and What I remember about myself and old Merthyr.
JAMES, HERBERT ARMITAGE (1844 - 1931), cleric and headmaster Born at Kirkdale, Liverpool, 3 August 1844, second son of David James (Dewi o Ddyfed). He was educated at Abergavenny grammar school and went to Jesus College, Oxford, in 1863. He was at Lincoln College, Oxford, in 1864 (scholar 1864-7), and obtained first classes in classical honour moderations in 1865 and 'Litterae Humaniores' in 1867. He took his B.A. in 1867, M.A. in 1870, B.D. in 1874, and
JAMES, JAMES (Iago ap Iago; 1818 - 1843), poet Born 14 March 1818 at Defynnog, Brecknockshire, son of James James, merchant. He was educated at the village school and also privately. Despite having a weak constitution, he studied diligently and was considered to be a good linguist. He died 30 July 1843 aged 25. His poetry was written in free metre, and some of his work, as well as articles, appeared in Yr Eurgrawn and other periodicals. His
JAMES, JOHN (1815 - 1869), poet and hymnwriter Born at Colwinston, Glamorganshire. When only a child of 3 he was blinded for life. Though deprived of the advantages of early education, he became the author of numerous hymns and poems. Many of his compositions were published - Seren Bethlehem (Bridgend, 1849; 2nd ed. Aberdare, 1865); Casgliad o Emynau Gwreiddiol (Aberdare, n.d.; the translation was by Isaac Jenkins); Twyni Tregolwyn (Aberdare
JAMES, THOMAS (Llallawg; 1817 - 1879), clergyman, antiquary, and eisteddfodwr to Yr Haul and Bye-Gones; he was also a frequent visitor to the eisteddfod in Wales where he often acted as adjudicator. He was brother to David James (Dewi o Ddyfed). He died 3 August 1879 and was buried at Netherthong.
JAMES, THOMAS DAVIES (Iago Erfyl; 1862 - 1927), clergyman, and popular preacher and lecturer changed his political views and became a socialist. He was taken ill while preaching in Liverpool cathedral, and although he endeavoured to conduct services two Sundays after that, he had to yield. He died at his daughter's home at Addiscombe, Surrey, 30 July 1927, and was buried in Llanerfyl churchyard, 3 August He was as highly esteemed by the Nonconformists as by churchmen, and the following Sunday

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