Parry Family History

Parry Families History

descending

from

1. Prenteg, Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, Caenarfonshire

2. Harlech, Penrhyndeudraeth, Llanfihangel-y-Traethau, Merionethshire

3. Halkyn, Halkin, Flintshire

1. Prenteg, Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, Caenarfonshire

See Evans page at as there are only a few details at this stage.

2. Harlech & Penrhyndeudraeth, Llanfihangel-y-Traethau, Merionethshire

Henry	Henry was b. 20.7.1892 and died aged 76 years in 1968 at Penrhyndeudraeth and is buried with Margaret in Minffordd General Cemetery, near Penrhyndeudraeth. Henry's family came from Harlech.
	Henry married Margaret Evans on 27.1.1917 Margaret was b. 2.8.1896 and died aged 86 years in 1982 at Penrhyndeudraeth and is and is buried with Henry in Minffordd General Cemetery, near Penrhyndeudraeth. Margaret's parents were Evan Thomas Evans and Ann Walter.
	Children to Henry & Margaret Parry:
	Evan (Evie)	b. 11.12.1917 at Penrhyndeudraeth and died aged 41 years on 17.4.1959 at Penrhyndeudraeth and is buried next to his parents in Minffordd General Cemetery, near Penrhyndeudraeth.
		Evan married Dorothy Bean Dorothy was born in Horsham, Herefordshire.
		Children to Evan & Dorothy Parry: None

3. The Parry's descending from the village of Halkyn, Flintshire, Wales.

Robert	bpt. ?? and buried 24.5.1783 at Halkyn.
	Robert married Catherine Wynne at Halkyn on 5.3.1768.
	Children to Robert & Catherine Parry:
	John	bpt. 27.1.1769 at Halkyn and died 2.6.1832 at Halkyn.
	Thomas	bpt. 16.9.1770 at Halkyn and died 5.5.1849 at Halkyn.
		Thomas married Mary Edward at Halkyn.
	Robert	bpt. 29.11.1772 at Halkyn.
	Anne	bpt. 18.12.1774 at Halkyn.
	Edward	bpt. 19.4.1777 at Halkyn and died 24.8.1847 at Halkyn.
	Catherine	bpt. 16.5.1780 at Halkyn.
		Catherine married John VAUGHAN at Halkyn.
	Evan	bpt. 1.9.1782 at Halkyn and died 19.12.1850 at Swansea, Glamorgan.
		General Information
		Evan attended the Halkyn Church until at the age of 18 he heard a sermon by Edward Jones, a Wesleyan preacher and was converted. The Wesleyan cause was strong in Halkyn under the leadership of Edward Jones and they had a few clashes with the lead mine owners. Evan's obituary in the minutes of the British Wesleyan Methodist Conference of 1851 give a brief summary of his life. Summarised they are; Born Flintshire 1782 Converted at 18 years under the ministry of Rev Edward Jones Became a Wesleyan minister in 1806 1810 Manchester circuit 1834 Newent and Forest of Dean circuit Retired to Swansea in 1845 But there is no mention of family however.
		Evan married Sarah Jarrett on 17.8.1817 at Llanelly, Brecon.
		Children to Evan & Sarah Parry:
		John	bpt. 1.6.1818 at Llanelly, Brecon.
		Robert	b. 1.10.1822 at Newtown, Montgomeryshire.
			Robert emigrated to Australia on board the ship "Swiftshore" in September 1858.
			NOTE: Information is available on the Australian descendants on request.
		Evan	bpt. 26.11.1823 at Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire.
		Ann	bpt. 8.11.1832 at Darowen, Montgomeryshire.

See also Evans

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