Hugh Williams (1817)
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[edit]
| 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[edit]
| For the full name of: Hugh Williams |
| An entry has been found for this person at No entry found |
Census Entry for 1871[edit]
| 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[edit]
| 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[edit]
| 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 |