Dictionary of Welsh Biography

ALBAN, Sir FREDERICK JOHN (1882 - 1965), chartered accountant and administrator Society of Incorporated Accountants in 1947, and honorary life member of the Certified Public Accountants' Association of Ontario, and an honorary member of the Institute of Municipal Treasurers & Accountants, 1954. He was a J.P. for Glamorgan, was made a C.B.E. in 1932 and knighted in 1945. The University of Wales awarded him the honorary degree of LL.D. in 1956. He was a double silver medallist of the
ALLEN, ROBERT (1847 - 1927), Baptist minister Born 5 January 1847 at Llanelly, son of John Allen of Neath and his wife, of Cilrhedyn, Newcastle Emlyn, but Glamorgan was the scene of his upbringing and earthly pilgrimage. He was baptized in Blaen-y-cwm, began to preach in Cwmafan, and was ordained to the ministry on 17 and 18 October 1880 at Bryntroedgam. He remained at the latter place for seven years, thereafter moving to Pontrhyd-y-fen
AWBERY, STANLEY STEPHEN (1888 - 1969), politician, local historian and author Borough Council in 1931, and became an alderman in 1939; he held his seat until he resigned in November 1945, having served as mayor of Barry in 1941-42. He also served as Port Labour Inspector, South Wales Ports, during 1941-42. In March 1937 he was made a J.P. for Glamorganshire. He also became Deputy Sheriff for the county and in 1951 was elevated chairman of Glamorgan magistrates. In the 1945
BAILEY family Glanusk Park, , Joseph set about purchasing estates in Brecknock, Radnorshire, Herefordshire, Glamorgan, etc. Among them was that of Glanusk Park, where he lived for the rest of his life, having in 1830 retired from personal direction of the works. His brother Crawshay Bailey now had the responsibility of management. On 19 August 1830 Joseph married, as his second wife, Mary Ann, daughter of J. T. H. Hopper of Wilton
BANCROFT, WILLIAM JOHN (1871 - 1959), rugby player and cricketer his kick, and it was his penalty drop-kick which won the match against England in 1893, when Wales gained the triple crown for the first time ever. He led Wales to its second crown in 1900. He was one of the first to be employed as a professional player by Glamorgan Cricket Club (founded in 1888) in 1895 at £2 per week. He died 3 March 1959 at Swansea. His brother, JACK BANCROFT (1879 - 1942), was a
BASSETT, RICHARD (1777 - 1852), Methodist cleric Born at Tresigin, Llantwit Major, Glamorgan, 7 November 1777. He was educated at Cowbridge grammar school, and, for a time, at Jesus College, Oxford. He was ordained deacon in 1801 and priest in 1802. After being curate of S. Athan and Llandow he became rector of Eglwys Brewis in 1832 and vicar of Colwinston in 1843, where he died 31 August 1852. His greatest friend was William Howels, who
BATCHELOR, JOHN (1820 - 1883), businessman and politician initiative and his financial contribution was substantial. Glamorgan Archives has a record of a lease dated May 1855 for a chapel to be built on the site, the lease to be held by Batchelor's two young daughters Lydia Mary and Annie Gertrude and his brother James Sydney Batchelor, with an annual ground rent of £25. The 1851 religious census shows John Batchelor living as a widower of 30, with the two little
BELL, RICHARD (1859 - 1930), M.P. and trade union leader Born 29 November 1859 at Penderyn, Brecknock, son of Charles and Mary Bell. His paternal grandparents were Scots who moved from Lincoln to the Pantmawr farm at Ystradfellte. Shortly after 1860 his father, a quarryman, joined the Glamorgan police force and went to Merthyr Tydfil, where Richard had his scanty early education. He first worked as an office boy in the Cyfarthfa iron-works, but in 1876
BERRY, ROBERT GRIFFITH (1869 - 1945), minister (Congl.) and writer , satirical essays and parodies which are marked by their lively criticism and astuteness. His collection of short stories, Llawr Dyrnu, contains memorable sketches of local characters. For his services to the literature of Wales he was awarded the degree of M.A. (honoris causa) by the University of Wales in 1925. He was chairman of the Glamorgan Congregational Union in 1943 and in 1944 he delivered at
BEVAN, HOPKIN (1765 - 1839), Calvinistic Methodist minister Methodism in Glamorgan. His autobiography was published by his son in 1840, and his verse was collected by his biographer in 1899. He died 29 December 1839 and was buried in the aisle of Bethel chapel, Llangyfelach.
BIGGS, NORMAN (1870 - 1908), Wales and Cardiff Rugby wing threequarter University while in residence, and also helped the London Welsh. In 1893-4 he succeeded T. W. Pearson as captain of the Cardiff side, and it was on New Year's Day, during his captaincy, that Gwyn Nicholls played his first game for the Cardiff club. On the outbreak of the Boer War he volunteered for active service and joined the Glamorgan Yeomanry as a trooper, but was later promoted to the rank of captain
BOWEN, D.E. (fl. 1840-80), editor, author and Baptist minister in U.S.A. Born in Glamorgan but moved to U.S.A. in his youth. He was a Welsh Baptist minister in Carbondale, Pennsylvania for a period. He came to prominence as the editor of Y Gwyliedydd (1843), the first periodical provided by the Welsh Baptists in the U.S.A., and its successor, Y Seren Orllewinol (1844). He may also have been responsible for editing Y Beread (1841), a fortnightly Baptist newspaper. He

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