Yet another David Davies..

[greenday235]

Thanks for the photo Rhosgoch, I looked at Genuki and as you say Carvan and Bethel chapels see Henllan Chapel records?
does this mean that they were once part of Henllan or is there another chapel Henllan? excuse my ignorance bit it's confusing.
I have the 1851 1861 and 1871 Census records for David Davies, the only ones i could find him and the family in. In 1851 he gives his place of birth as Carmarthen. In 1861 he gives his place of birth as Lampeter Pembrokeshire, (I assume it has to be Lampeter Velfrey?) and in the 1871 census it is Llandewi Pembrokeshire. (again i presume Llandewi Velfrey?). Seems David was unsure where he came from? add to this he was born 1802-03, and non conformist and me thinks it's a needle in a haystack. Guess a last throw of the dice and a planned visit to the NLW is in order.
many thanks to all for your help.

Rob.

[Rhosgoch]

Hi Rob,

Carvan and Bethel Chapels were daughter chapels of Henllan Amgoed Chapel, one of the earliest Independent Chapels in the area. As such their records would come under the name of the mother chapel, Henllan.

I think Bethel, Llanddewi was too late for you, being established in 1849. Carvan was established in 1804. Henllan records are on FreeReg, although I couldn't find a suitable David Davies.

He might have been baptised in Church, and converted later, so a look at the Lampeter and LLanddewi parish records might be worthwhile. I note that in the 1851 census he gives his DoB as 1805.

The Bishops Transcripts are on Family Search. Lampeter batch number C081741, Llanddewi batch no C081171. Remember they are indexed by the father's first name, so search using the first name David, and check the father's surname.

Regards,

Rhosgoch