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Hugh Williams (1817)

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Long serving Platelayer with the FR. Born 1817 in Nevin) Platelayer 1881 & 91, living in Penrhyndeudraeth.

Appears to have started work for the FR about 1848, last recorded about 1898.

J. S. Hughes in a report to the board in February 1890 mentions a Hugh Williams, as the oldest employee (70+?)

"Had become too much of a liability in platelaying, and was now employed on weeding and fence repair."

Census Entry for 1851

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For the full name of: Hugh Williams
An entry has been found for this person at Pen Caergo, Llandecwyn
where the age is recorded as: 33
where the year of birth is recorded as: 1817, in Nevin
The occupation given is: Platelayer


Census Entry for 1861

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For the full name of: Hugh Williams
An entry has been found for this person at No entry found


Census Entry for 1871

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For the full name of: Hugh Williams
An entry has been found for this person at Pendergo, Llandecwyn
where the age is recorded as: 53
where the year of birth is recorded as: 1817, in Nevin
The occupation given is: Platelayer



Census Entry for 1881

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For the full name of: Hugh Williams
An entry has been found for this person at Osmond Terrace, Penrhyn
where the age is recorded as: 64
where the year of birth is recorded as: 1817, in Nevin
The occupation given is: Platelayer


Census Entry for 1891

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For the full name of: Hugh Williams
An entry has been found for this person at Osmond Terrace, Penrhyn
where the age is recorded as: 74
where the year of birth is recorded as: 1817, in Nevin
The occupation given is: Platelayer


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