Dictionary of Welsh Biography

WILLIAMS, Y Fonesig ALICE MATILDA LANGLAND (Alys Mallt, Y Fonesig Mallt Williams; 1867 - 1950), author and celtophile Born in Oystermouth, Gower (though some sources say in Aberclydach, Tal-y-bont on Usk, Brecknockshire), 4 October 1867, fourth child of John James Williams, M.D. ('Brychan'), one of two sisters of William Retlaw Williams. She came in her youth under the influence of Lady Llanover, and throughout her long life she retained her interest in Welsh and Celtic cultural and political movements. Her name
WILLIAMS, ALUN OGWEN (1904 - 1970), eisteddfod administrator and supporter Born 2 October 1904 in Well Street, Gerlan, Bethesda, Caernarfonshire, son of John Samuel Williams and Catherine (née Thomas) his wife. He was educated in Gerlan elementary school, Bethesda County School and Bangor Normal College (1922-24), from where he went to Llanfairfechan (1924-26) and Pwllheli (1926-36) as a teacher before being appointed headmaster of Pentre Uchaf (1936-42), Penmachno
WILLIAMS, ALYS MALLT - see WILLIAMS, ALICE MATILDA LANGLAND
WILLIAMS, AMY PARRY - see PARRY-WILLIAMS, AMY
WILLIAMS, ANEURIN (1859 - 1924), Member of Parliament - see WILLIAMS, EDWARD
WILLIAMS, ANNA (1706 - 1783), author daughter of Zachariah Williams; was born at Rosemarket, Pembrokeshire. She went to London with her father about 1727 and lived in straitened circumstances for a time with him in the Charterhouse, a breach of rules which led to his expulsion therefrom. In 1740 she became almost blind, but supported herself by her needle. Her translation of Bleterie's ' Life of the Emperor Julian ' appeared in 1746
WILLIAMS, ANNE (d. 1770), heiress - see WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS, ARTHUR WYNN (1819 - 1886), physician and antiquary
WILLIAMS, BENJAMIN (Gwynionydd; 1821 - 1891), cleric and author
WILLIAMS, BENJAMIN HAYDN (1902 - 1965), education officer Son of Benjamin and Margaret Jane Williams; born 9 October 1902, at Rhosllannerchrugog, Denbighshire. Educated at Ruabon grammar school, he was a pupil-teacher, 1921-22, and then a student at Liverpool University. He gained a degree in science, with high honours in chemistry, and within two years graduated Ph.D. From 1927-31 he undertook research work with the Department of Scientific and
WILLIAMS, BENJAMIN MORRIS (1832 - 1903), musician
WILLIAMS, BENJAMIN THOMAS (1832 - 1890), barrister and educationist Born 19 November 1832, eldest son of Thomas Rayson Williams, Independent minister, Merryvale, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, and Mira, his wife. From 1846 to 1851 he was a student at the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, where he adopted the Unitarian faith. Proceeding as a Dr. Williams scholar to Glasgow University in 1851, he graduated B.A. in 1853 and M.A. in 1854, and was also senior logic prizeman

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