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Pigot & Co. South Wales directory for 1844
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The information below relating to Llandilo Fawr was extracted by Gareth Hicks with the kind permission of the publishers from the CD of the same title as the main heading. (Archive CD Books)
Llandilo Fawr
(Please see the 1830 extract for a general description)
The parish of Llandilo-Fawr contained, in 1831, 5,149 inhabitants, and by the last census (June, 1841), 5,520.
Post Office, Rhosmaen Street, Hugh Evans, Post Master. --- Letters from London and various parts arrive (from Brecon) every afternoon at three, and are despatched every morning at half-past nine. --- Letters from Milford Haven and Ireland arrive every morning at half-past nine, and are despatched every afternoon at three.
Nobility, Gentry and Clergy
- Adams, Edward Hanlyn Esq; Middleton Hall
- Andrews, John Goldwyer Esq; Glanbrydan
- Cawdor, the Right Hon Earl of; Golden Grove
- Du Buisson, Mrs; Glynhir, Llandybie
- Dynevor, the Right Hon Lord; Dynevor House
- Green, Rev George Wade; Court Henry
- Hughes, J W M G Esq; Tregib
- Jones, David Esq; Pantglas
- Jones, Griffith Bowen Esq; Gurry
- Lawford, Thomas Wright Esq; Caregcenon
- Lawford, Thomas Wright jun Esq; Tirydail
- Lewis, John Esq; Rhosmaen st
- Lewis, Mrs Mary; Rhosmaen st
- Llewellyn, Rev John; Bird's hill
- Nicholl, Rev William T; Glandulais
- Peel, William Esq; Taliaris
- Philipps, Mrs ---; Pentre Par
- Philipps, John Walters Esq; Aberglasney
- Price, Rev Daniel; Broad st
- Pugh, David Esq; Green hill
- Pugh, Rev John W; Green hill
- Roberts, Mrs ---; Bank st
- Thomas, Mr David; Belle Vue
- Thomas, James Esq; Caeglas
- Thomas, Mrs ---; Cefencethyn
- Williams, Rev DHT Griffiths; Llwynholig
- Williams, Rev Herbert; Ynyslais
- Williams, Sir James H; Edwinsford
- Williams, Rev John; Llandybie
- Williams, Rev John; Taliaris
- Williams, Richard Bowen Esq; Llandilo-Fawr
- Williams, Richard Morgan Esq; Maesyddhirion
- Wood, Edward Esq; Brynhafod
Academies and Schools
- Charity School --- Thomas Rogers, master
- Free School --- Margaret Parry, mistress
- Griffiths, Rev David; Thallwm
- Harris & Lewis; Rhosmaen st
- Infants' School, Church st --- Ann Lockyer, mistress
- Jones, John (bdg & day); Carmarthen st
- Morgan, Caroline; Carmarthen st
- Morgan, William; Carmarthen st
- Peacock, Richard; Rhosmaen st
Architect
- Pilditch, John; New road
Attorneys
- Davies, Nathaniel; George st
- Lewis, John Prothero (and superintendent registrar), Bank buildings
- Lewis, Leyson Orton; Broad st
- Lewis, Thomas (and steward for the hundreds of Gwinfe, Vabon, Mothvey & Perfedd); Bank street
- Popkin, John Lucas; Carmarthen st
- Price, Daniel (& coroner); Talley
- Price, George Prytheich; King st
- Thomas, James; Church st
Auctioneers
- Griffith, Evan J; Rhosmaen st
- Parry, Thomas; Carmarthen st
Bakers
- Barlow, Mary; Rhosmaen st
- Davies, David; Carmarthen st
- Evans, John; Rhosmaen st
- Harris, Ann; Rhosmaen st
- Owen, William; George st
- Williams, Henry; Bridge st
Bankers
- Jones, David & Co, Bank st ---(draw on Jones, Loyd & Co, London)
- Savings Bank, Carmarthen st ---(open every Saturday, and also on Fair days, from 12 till 2) ---Thos Parry, actuary
Blacksmiths
- George, Thomas; Pen y Coed
- Rees, David; Bridge st
- Richards, John; Rhosmaen st
- Stephens, Stephen; Rhosmaen st
- Thomas, John; Rhosmaen st
Booksellers, Stationers and Printers
- James, Thomas; Broad st
- Williams, Thomas & E; Rhosmaen st
Boot & Shoe Makers
- Bowen, William; Broad st
- Boyne, Richard; Church st
- Davies, Prosser; Carmarthen st
- Gwilliam, David; Church st
- Jones, David; Church st
- Jones, John; Rhosmaen st
- Lewis, Thomas; Bank buildings
Butchers
- Jones, John; Bank st
- Thomas, John; Rhosmaen st
- Thomas, Morgan; Bank buildings
- Thomas, Thomas; Church st
Cabinet Makers
- Beavan, William; Carmarthen st
- Jenkins, Thomas; Rhosmaen st
Chymists and Druggists
- Morgan, Benjamin; Rhosmaen st
- Samuel, William; Broad st
- Williams, John; Rhosmaen st
Chymists---Manufacturing
- Chivers, Benjamin & Co; Pont Amman
Coopers
- Evans, John; Rhosmaen st
- Lewis, John; Rhosmaen st
Curriers and Leather Cutters
- Jones, Charles; Bridge st
- Lloyd, John; Bridge st
- Williams, John; Carmarthen st
Fire &c Office Agents
- Atlas, Thomas Lewis; Bank st
- Clerical, Medical and General (life), Wm Samuels, Broad st; and Thos & E Williams; Rhosmaen st
- Family Endowment, Thos Lewis; Bank st
- Law (life), Nathaniel Davies; George st
- Universal (life), John Lucas Popkin; Carmarthen st
- Yorkshire, James Thomas; Church street
Grocers & Dealers in Sundries
Marked thus * are also drapers
- Davies, David; Market st
- *Davies, John; Broad st
- *Davies, Mary; Rhosmaen st
- *Davies, Thomas; Carmarthen st
- Davies, William; Rhosmaen st
- Francis, John; Church st
- Gravell, William; Rhosmaen st
- Gwilliam, Samuel (and stamp office); Carmarthen st
- *Harries, David; Broad st
- Harris, David; Rhosmaen st
- *James, John; Rhosmaen st
- Jones, William; Carmarthen st
- Rees, David; Market st
- Rees, Mary; Rhosmaen st
- Thomas, John; Bridge st
- *Thomas, Thomas; Broad st
- Williams, Evan; Bridge st
Inns
- Castle, Mary Williams
- Cawdor Arms Hotel (and posting, and excise office), George Tracey
- King's Head, Margaret Evans
Ironmongers
- Francis, David; Broad st
- Francis, John; Church st
- Jones, William; Carmarthen st
- Williams, Evan; Bridge st
Joiners & Carpenters
- Charles, Thomas; Rhosmaen st
- Morris, William; Church st
- Newby, John; the Bank
- Pilditch, John (& builder); New road
- Thomas, David; Carmarthen st
- Walters, Morgan; George st
Maltsters
- Griffiths, Griffith, the Walk
- Lewis, David; Bank House
- Rees, Nathaniel jun (and porter dealer); Rhosmaen st
- Williams, Thomas (and corn factor); Bridge st
Millers
- Davies, Morgan; Love Lodge Mill
- Evans, Daniel; Glancenen
- Fisher, John; Cilsane
- Lewis, Lewis; Brynhafod
- Morgan, David; Rhosmaen Mill
- Williams, James; Careg Cenen
Milliners and Dress Makrs
- Davies, Betsy; Carmarthen st
- Lewis, Ann; Carmarthen st
- Lloyd, Mary; Bridge st
- Owen, Rachael; New road
Painters & Glaziers
- Cleaver, Fras.; Carmarthen st
- Cleaver, Jno ( & bellhangr); Rhosmaen st
- Lewis, Benjamin; Bridge st
Plasterers
- Owen, Thomas; George st
- Owen, William; George st
- Pendry, John; Abbot st
- Pendry, Morgan; Rhosmaen st
Saddlers & Harness Makers
- Price, George; Carmarthen st
- Rees, Harding; Rhosmaen st
Stone Masons
- Bowen, David; Rhosmaen st
- Thomas, Alfred; Carmarthen st
- Williams, William; Rhosmaen st
Surgeons
- Davies, Lewis; Myrtle hill
- Jones, Walter; Rhosmaen st
- Morgan, David; Capelhir
- Prothero, David MD; Bank
- Rees, Nathaniel; Bank st
- Samuel, William; Broad st
- Williams, John Griffith; Cefn Cothyn
Surveyors
- Bowen, John; Rhosmaen st
- Griffiths, Evan J (and land agent); Rhosmaen st
- Pilditch, John; New road
Tailors
- Baker, William; Church st
- Jones, Rees; Quay st
- Thomas, John; Rhosmaen st
- Thomas, William; Bank buildings
- Williams, Thomas; George st
Tallow Chandlers
- Davies, David; Market st
- Harris, Mary; Carmarthen st
Tanners
- Evans, William; Kilsane
- Morgan, David; Rhosmaen
- Nicholas, William; Pen y coed
Taverns & Public Houses
- Angel, Sarah Cleaver; Rhosmaen st
- Butcher's Arms, Rbt Evans; Carmarthen st
- Corner House, Wm Harries; Carmarthen st
- Crown, Elizabeth James; Bridge st
- Farmers' Arms, David White; Rhosmaen st
- George, Ann Edwards; George st
- George & Dragon, David Jones; Market st
- Golden Lion, Thos Williams; Abbott st
- Half Moon, Morgan Thomas; Bridge st
- King's Arms, Elizabeth Griffiths; Ffairfach
- Lamb, William Thomas; Bank st
- Nag's Head, Richard Price; George st
- New Inn, David Williams; Rhosmaen st
- New Marketing House, Hy Richards; George st
- Old White Lion, Ann Thomas; George st
- Red Lion, Lewis Lewis; Llandybie
- Rose & Crown, Thos Davies; Rhosmaen st
- White Horse, John Rhydderch
- White Lion, Ann Jones; Rhosmaen st
Timber Merchants
- Pilditch, John; New road
- Thomas, Thomas; Rhosmaen st
Tin-Plate Workers
- Davies, David; Bridge st
- Davies, Morgan, Love Lodge mill
- Griffiths, John; Church st
- Samuel, John; Bridge st
Watch & Clock Makers
- Moser, Christian; Church st
- Parry, Evan; Rhosmaen st
- Parry, Thomas; Carmarthen st
- Walters, Richard; Rhosmaen st
Miscellaneous
- Beavan, William, wine & spirit merchant, Carmarthen st
- Davies, John, supervisor of excise; Myrtle hill
- Davies, Morgan, wheelwright; Rhosmaen st
- Higgs, George, hatter; Rhosmaen st
- Harries, David, glover & tawer; Church st
- Harries, David, bookbinder; Rhosmaen st
- Humphreys, Ann, straw hat makr; New road
- Jenkins, Peter, millwright; Rhosmaen st
- Lewis, David, beer retailer; Broad st
- Marvelly, John, hairdresser; Rhosmaen st
- Mechanics' Institution; George st
- Rees, John, beer retailer; Church st
- Reynish, Wm, millwright; Rhosmaen st
- Thomas, George, beer retailer; New road
- Thomas, Morgan, beer retailer; Bridge st
- Union Workhouse --- William Roberts, governor; Ann Roberts, matron
- Watkin, Jno, earthenw dealer; Rhosmaen st
- White, David, Beer retailer; Rhoasmaen st
- Williams, Thomas, registrar of births and deaths; Rhosmaen st
- Williams, Thomas, clerk to the union; Abbott st
Coaches
Calling at the Cawdor Arms
- To Carmarthen, the Paul Pry (from Cheltenham) every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evening at seven
- To Cheltenham, the Paul Pry (from Carmarthen) every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at a quarter before eight; goes through Llangaddock, Llandovery, and Brecon
- To Gloucester, the Royal Mail (from Pembroke & Pater) every morning at half-past nine; goes thro' Llandovery, Brecon, and Abergavenny
- To Pembroke & Pater, The Royal Mail (from Gloucester) every afternoon at a quarter past three; goes through Carmarthen and St Clears.
Carrier
- To Brecon, Wm North Rees, twice a week; through Llangadock and Llandovery
- To Bristol, Nathaniel Rees jun, from his warehouse, Rhosmaen street, by Railway from Cross Inn, to Llanelly, and thence by the Hercules steamer to Bristol, every Tuesday
- To Carmarthen, William North Rees, twice a week
- To Llandovery, Nathaniel Rees jun, every Thursday and Friday; goes through Llangaddock
- To Llanelly, Nathaniel Rees jun, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and Wm North Rees, once a week
- To Swansea, Neath, and Aberavon, Wm Price, from the Castle, every Monday