John Lloyd of Caerwys

This evening the Caerwys Historical Society held its first meeting of the new season. It proved to be an excellent occasion with Dr Paul Evans lecturing on John Lloyd of Caerwys. John Lloyd is something of a forgotten figure in Caerwys, and it is his daughter Angharad Llwyd that has achieved far more fame. Lloyd was Rector in Caerwys during the second half of the 18th century and deserves far more recognition for his scholarly works. He supported Thomas Pennant on his well-known Tour of Wales, and was widely consulted by authors across Wales. Lloyd fathered no less than ten children and his ancestors are still in the Caerwys area. The only point of embarrassment came when Dr Evans informed the audience that John Lloyd was buried in Caerwys church, and that he was sure we would know exactly whereabouts. Blank faces proved this was not the case; therefore finding Lloyd's grave was set as homework for the Caerwys Historical Society.

The famous daughter: Angharad Llwyd, eisteddfod winner in 1832, but her work was based upon the scholarly research of her father John Lloyd.