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Thank you David.  Yes, I have seen the bond for 1778 and this is my ancestor.  I have been trying to trace who John Thomas of Llanrhaeadr  ym Mochant mentioned in the bond might be.  During my research I found the marriage  in 1758 of  Robert Edwards of LLandderfel to Jane Evans in Pennant Melangell and a John Thomas was a witness  but this may be just a coincidence.  The area is quite a way from where Robert was farming when he died (Megain, LLanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog ) so I have no way of telling if this is the right couple.  They could have moved, of course,after their marriage.  As you say the bond doesn't give any family details.  I gather he may have died young as there is no Will.  The mystery

Regards Ann