In Africa travell’d, and in Asia wed,—
Where long he liv’d and thriv’d—in London died.”
On marble tablets on the same side:
“Near this small monument lie the remains of Mrs. MARY GRIFFITHS, the
wife of William Griffiths, Gent., one of the aldermen of this
corporation: she died on the 9th day of August, 1774, in the 70th
year of her age. Likewise the remains of the said WILLIAM GRIFFITHS,
who died the 14th day of November, 1791, in the 81st year of his
age.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH, the beloved wife of John Jones,
Esq., of Brook Street, who departed this life the 2nd of February,
1835, aged 68. Also to the memory of the above-named JOHN JONES, who
departed this life the 8th of June, 1846, aged 86.”
* * * * *
“VAUGHAN BARRETT, Esq., died 17th October, 1772, aged — years; MARY,
relict of Vaughan Barrett, Esq., daughter of Thomas Kynaston, Esq.,
of Maesbury Hall, in the county of Salop, died 28th of May, 1779,
aged — years; ELIZABETH, daughter of Vaughan and Mary Barrett, died
6th March, 1792, aged 58 years; LETITIA, daughter of Vaughan and Mary
Barrett, died 25th of March, 1803, aged 71 years. This testimony of
affection and regard is erected to their memory by Edward Disbrowe,
Esq., of Walton-upon-Trent, in the county of Derby.”
* * * * *
“In memory of ELIZABETH VENABLES, who died July, 1772, aged 39; SARAH
VENABLES, who died June, 1807, aged 70; MARGARET VENABLES, who died
June, 1814, aged 80. Their remains are interred in an adjacent
vault. They lived virtuously, and ‘all died in faith,’ in stedfast
hope of a blessed resurrection.”
“Likewise in memory of MARY ASHBURN, sister of the above-named, who
died October 14th, 1817, aged 81, beloved and lamented.”
On mural monuments on the north side of the chancel:
“M. S. RICHARDUS MAURICE, Arm. Ad pedem Columnæ huic Marm. oppositæ
Exuvias Mortales Uxoris ALICIÆ, Filiæ Thomæ Carpenter, De Home, Com.
Herefordiæ, Arm., cum unica ex eadem Filia Anna, tumulavit, September
4, A.D. 1700, Ætat. 22. Et MARGARETÆ itidem, Secundis illi Nuptiis
conjunctæ, Filiæ Johannis Price, A.M., ex qua Unum suscepit Filium,
Johannem, cum Matre placide dormientem. Denat. September 4, A.D.
1716, Ætat. 32. In Uxorum et Liberorum Memoriam, H. M. R. MAURICE,
P.C., in eodem Tumulo et suos aliquando Cineres depositurus, Æterna
Requie fruiturus, si erga Deum Pietas, erga Pauperes Benignitas, erga
Omnes summa Benevolentia illam Requiem afferre valeant. Obiit Primo
die Junii, An. Salutis 1749, et suæ Ætatis 84.”
* * * * *
“MDCCCXII. In memory of LEWIS JONES, Esq., for fourteen years
town-clerk of Oswestry: he died June 5th, in the 56th year of his
age. This tablet was erected by the corporation of this town, in
token of their affectionate remembrance of a man, who was remarkable
for his knowledge of the laws of his country, and for his readiness
in imparting that knowledge, with a view to prevent litigation among
his neighbours.”
* * * * *
“To the memory of ELIZABETH, the wife of Mr. Lewis Jones, who died
26th of September, 1801, in the 38th year of her age. This small
tribute of affectionate regard, as a testimony of her worth, and an
expression of his own deep regret, is placed by her surviving
husband.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of Captain ROBERT WATKIN LLOYD, of
major-general Gwynne’s regiment of cavalry, only son of Robert Lloyd,
Esq., of Swan Hill, aged 17. He fell a victim to the yellow fever,
on the 26th of June, 1794, at Port au Prince, in Saint Domingo,
having survived the capture of that place. In him were united a mind
firm and vigorous; a disposition kind and benevolent; manners
engaging and mild, giving promise of a character which might one day
have added lustre to his profession; have adorned the circle of
polished society, and have sweetened the enjoyments of domestic
life.” “Sacred also to the memory of ROBERT LLOYD, Esq., of Swan
Hill, father of the above-named Robert Watkin Lloyd, who departed
this life on the 3rd day of October, 1803, aged 58. By that event,
his family lost an affectionate husband and father; the county an
upright magistrate; and the public an amiable man.”
A monument at the north end of the chancel:
“ROBERT POWELL LLOYD, son of Robert Lloyd, of Swan Hill, Esq., by
Sarah, his second wife, died 11th March, Anno 1769, and was interred
in the vault beneath, aged 5 years. SARAH, mother of the above R. P.
Lloyd, died 19th of August, 1790, aged 59 years; also ROBERT LLOYD,
Esq., the father, died 5th of April, 1793, aged 72 years.”
A neat tablet at the same end:
“Sacred to the memory of THOMAS TREVOR, clerk, M.A., son of Roger
Trevor, of Bodynfol, in the county of Montgomery, Esq., Vicar of this
parish 50, and of Ruabon, 15 years; chaplain to Sir W. Williams
Wynne, baronet; and one of his Majesty’s justices of the peace for
the counties of Salop and Denbigh, who died the 29th of February,
1784, aged 76. Of manners unaffected, he performed the service of
the church with a peculiar grace; and by a propriety of elocution,
attracted the attention, and raised the devotion of his hearers. He
was an active and upright magistrate, tender husband, kind relation,
and steady friend. He married twice—first, Elizabeth, daughter of
Edward Maurice, of Trefedrhyd, in the county of Montgomery, Esq.,
11th June, 1762; afterwards, Anne, daughter of Gabriel Wynne, of
Dolarddyn, Esq., and relict of George Robinson, of Brithdir, Esq.,
both in the county of Montgomery, who survived.”
On tablets near the communion table:
“Sacred to the memory of the Rev. TURNER EDWARDS, L.L.B., Vicar of
this parish, and of Llansilin, in the county of Denbigh; rural dean
of Marchia, in the diocese of St. Asaph; and one of his Majesty’s
justices of the peace for the county of Salop: he departed this life
on the 10th of January, 1803, aged 44, leaving an afflicted widow,
with five children, to deplore his untimely loss. Also underneath
lie the remains of SARAH, relict of the above Rev. Turner Edwards,
and second daughter of the late William Birch Basnett, Esq.; she
departed this life on the 16th December, 1814, aged 52. This
monument, a slender token of duty and affection, was erected by their
surviving children, Turner, John, William, James, and Mary Anne.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of the Reverend JOSEPH VENABLES, L.L.B., who
was born 31st August, 1726, and died 14th August 1810. As a minister
of the Gospel, he illustrated his precepts by his example, by his
piety, benevolence, and general character as a man. To his
relations, his affection and kindness were unbounded; for society,
his friendship was ardent and sincere; and when his Creator called
him to another and a better world, he closed a long and well-spent
life, respected and lamented.”
A tablet near the communion table:
“To the memory of THOMAS KYNASTON, of Maesbury, Esq., who died in
1710, aged 33; also of three of his children, and five
grand-children.”
On a plain slab near the town door:
“Sweeney Vault.—Underneath lie the remains of EDWARD BROWNE, Esq.,
who departed this life 22nd of February, 1704, aged 80.”
On a neat marble tablet near the above:
“EDVARDO BROWNE, de Oswestry, in comitatu Salopiensi, armigero, qui
vixit ann. 80. Decessit 8 Calend. Mart., Anno sacro 1794. Sara,
conjux Thomæ Netherton Parker, haeres ejus, ex asse, pio gratoque
animo in avunculum optime de se meritum, hoc monumentum faciendum
curavit.”
Mural monuments near the above:
“M. S. Jacobi Donne, S.T.P., Ecclesiæ Blddwell, in agro Salopiensi,
Vicarii, qui, dum Scholæ Oswestriensi per annos 36 præfuit, quid sit
verus ingenuarum artium finis, quid erga Deum patriamque pietas, quid
strenua illa honestas, nominis Britannici prisca propugnatrix,
præceptis, exemplo, tota vitæ ratione, pro virili edocuit. Quanta
denique Religionis Christianæ vis, ipse jam tandem placida senectute
degens otium, et ad extremam vitæ horam sacris literis officiisque
deditus sanctioribus, sibi suisque feliciter demonstravit. Hoc
monumentum poni curaverunt, qui, disciplina pueri tam honesta
instituti, provectioribus jam annis venerandi illius capitis testari
volunt desiderium.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of CHARLES PENSON, a friend and instructor of
the poor, and a lover of all who loved the Lord Jesus Christ. He
died November 26th, 1836, aged 40 years. Although nearly blind, he
was an honoured instrument in God’s hand in turning many from
darkness to light. His life was spent in an active course of
self-denying Christian benevolence, yet ever counting himself an
unprofitable servant. In life and in death he had but one ground of
hope, the mercy of God in Christ Jesus. Near this place he long sat
as a Teacher in the Sunday School, labouring to make known to others
that Saviour whom he had found so precious to his own soul. ‘His
faith follow, considering the end of his conversation; Jesus Christ,
the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever.’ Heb. xiii, 7, 8. This
tablet is erected to his memory by many who esteemed him very highly
in love, for his work’s sake.”
Tablet on a pillar in the chancel:
“Sacred to the memory of RICHARD PRICE, surgeon, one of the senior
aldermen of this town, obt. 26th September, 1790, æt. 68. Also to
the memory of SUSANNA, wife of Nathaniel Price, Esq., who departed
this life February 23rd, 1844, aged 67 years. Also of NATHANIEL
PRICE, Esq., who departed this life May 22nd, 1847, aged 67 years.
This tablet was erected as a tribute of affection by Harriet,
daughter of Susanna and Nathaniel Price.”
A brass plate near the organ gallery steps:
“MARY, wife of Humphrey Mostyn, Esq., died September 3rd, 1781, aged
60. Also of HUMPHREY, youngest son of William Mostyn, Esq., of
Brongwyn, Montgomeryshire, died 12th of January, 1786, aged 60.”
Scroll, surmounted by military insignia, on south-east wall:
“Sacred to the memory of Captain OWEN ARTHUR ORMSBY GORE, of the 43rd
Light Infantry, third son of William Ormsby Gore, Esq., M.P., of
Porkington, who fell in action with the Caffres, at the head of his
Company, on the 6th of April, 1852, at ‘Antas Cave,’ British
Caffraria. This monument was erected by his brother officers, as a
mark of their affectionate regard.”
Arms—Motto, “In hoc signo vinces.”
Tablet, surmounted by an urn:
“Sacred to the memory of HENRY PINSON TOZER AUBREY, Esq., of Broom
Hall, in this Parish, who died deeply and deservedly lamented,
September 30th, 1848, aged 69.”
“The memory of the just is blessed.”
Monuments in the Church-yard.
We select the following from various parts of the Churchyard:—
“Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL LEACH, Esq., Llanforda Issa, and an
alderman of the corporation of this town, who departed this life
November 4th, 1833, aged 67 years.”
“Sacred to the memory of MARY, relict of the late Samuel Leach, who
departed this life February 25th, 1838, aged 60 years.”
* * * * *
“To the memory of the Rev. JOHN SHEIL, Incumbent of Cannock,
Staffordshire, who died at Oswestry, September 24th, 1841, aged 61.
This tribute of esteem and regard, is erected by his former
pupils—Arthur Viscount Dungannon, of Brynkinalt, and the Rev. John
Parker, Vicar of Blodwel.”
* * * * *
“THOMAS HUNT, died February 17th, 1831, aged 69 years. SUSANNA,
widow of the said Thomas Hunt, died August 21st, 1844, aged 82
years.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of FRANCIS CAMPBELL, Esq., an alderman of the
corporation of this borough, who died September 26th, 1841, aged 73.
Also, MARY CAMPBELL, relict of the above, who died April 30th, 1845,
aged 78.”
“Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH, daughter of the late Thomas
Peate, Esq., of Preeshenlle, who died November 6th, 1841, aged 67
years.”
“Sacred to the memory of JOHN TOMLEY, Gent., late of Middleton, in
this parish, who died August 25th, 1808, aged 74 years.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH, the beloved wife of John Jones,
Esq., who departed this life, the 2nd February, 1835, aged 68. Also
to the memory of the above-named John Jones, who departed this life
the 8th June, 1846, aged 86.”
“Sacred to the memory of RANDLE JONES, son of John and Elizabeth
Jones, who departed this life April 10th, 1821, aged 23 years.”
“Sacred to the memory of MARY, youngest daughter of John and
Elizabeth Jones, who departed this life January 27th, 1833, aged 31
years.”
“Sacred to the memory of EMMA, the beloved wife of John Jones, jun.
Esq., who died June 19th, 1834, aged 37.”
“Sacred to the memory of ELIZA, eldest daughter of John and Elizabeth
Jones, who departed this life the 24th May, 1854, aged 61 years.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of SKINNER HANCOX, Esq., late colonel of the
7th Dragoon Guards, who departed this life January 27th, 1843, aged
55.” “If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall
stand? But there is forgiveness with Thee, that thou mayest be
feared.” Psalm cxxx: 3, 4.
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of General JOHN DESPARD, late colonel of the
5th West India regiment, who died at Swanhill, September 3rd, 1829,
in the 85th year of his age, after having honorably served his
country for 70 years. Also of HARRIET ANNE, sister of the late Sir
Thomas Dalrymple Hesketh, Bart., of Rufford Hall, Lancashire, and
relict of the above General John Despard. She died at Brighton, May
14th, 1848, aged 76 years.”
* * * * *
“CONWAY LONGUEVILLE, eldest daughter of Thomas Longueville
Longueville and Anne, his wife, died 17th March, 1854, aged 14
years.”
“CHARLES HENRY LONGUEVILLE, their youngest son, died 30th June, 1854,
aged 6 years.”
* * * * *
“In memory of JOHN CROXON, alderman of this town, who died March
21st, 1803, aged 66; and of ALICE, his wife, daughter of Richard and
Alice Jones. She died July the 19th, 1824, aged 87. ELIZABETH, wife
of Samuel Tudor, of Shrewsbury, and daughter of the above-named John
and Alice Croxon, died January the 24th, 1811, aged 36.”
“Sacred also to the memory of RICHARD CROXON, of this town, eldest
son of the said John and Alice Croxon, who died the 31st July, 1838,
aged 70.”
* * * * *
“Here lie the remains of ALEXANDER KYFFIN, who died August 10th,
1766, aged 51. Also of MARGARET, his wife, who died December 20th,
1815, aged 73,”
“In memory of SARAH, wife of Charles Osburn, who died February 11th,
1851, aged 66. Also of the above-named CHARLES OSBURN, who died
February 16th, 1851, aged 66.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM PRICE, who died November 4th, 1847,
aged 70 years. Also of JANE, widow of the said William Price, who
died April 10th, 1848, aged 68 years.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of CHARLES THOMAS JONES, late of this Town,
Banker, who died 16th October, 1847, aged 70 years.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of ROBERT EDWARDS, late of the Queen’s Head
Inn, in this Town, who died February 2nd, 1843, aged 62. And of
SARAH, his beloved wife, who died April 7th, 1843, aged 59. Also of
THOMAS, third son of the above Robert and Sarah Edwards, who died
June 20th, 1843, aged 27 years. Life, how short, how uncertain!
Look, O! look on this monument, ye gay and careless; attend to these
dates, and boast no more of to-morrow.
‘Father, thy chastening hand we own,
And bow submission to Thy rod;
That must be wise which Thou hast done,
It must be kind, for Thou art God.’”
“In memory of ROBERT, second son of Robert and Sarah Edwards, who
died December 1st, 1808, aged one year. Also of ROBERT, their fourth
son, who died January 20th, 1818, aged 6 months. Also of MARTHA,
their fourth daughter, who died March 8th, 1823, aged 11 months.
Also of SOPHIA, their fifth daughter, who died May 15th, 1824, aged 4
months. Also of ROBERT EDWARDS, grandfather of the above infants,
who died May 10th, 1837, aged 84.”
“Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH, fifth son of Robert and Sarah
Edwards, who died May 2nd, 1851, aged 32.”
* * * * *
“In a vault beneath are deposited the remains of WILLIAM JONES, late
Ironmonger, of this town, who died December 28th, 1827, in the 71st
year of his age. Also the remains of ELIZABETH JONES, relict of the
above, who died April 12th, 1843, aged 81.”
“THOMAS, youngest son of William and Elizabeth Jones, died June 28th,
1828, in the 27th year of his age. Also of ALICE, eldest daughter of
William and Elizabeth Jones, who died March 7th, 1844, aged 50.”
“Sacred to the memory of JOHN JONES, late of Plas-fynnon, who
departed this life December 10th, 1853, aged 61 years.”
* * * * *
“In memory of EDWARD BENNION, Surgeon, Cyrn-y-Bwch, who died July
31st, 1844, aged 87. Also ALICE BENNION, wife of the above Edward
Bennion, who died July 16th, 1838, aged 70.”
“In memory of EDWARD BENNION (senior), Surgeon, who died February
27th, 1788, aged 69. Also ELIZABETH BATTEN and ELIZABETH ROBERTS,
who died in their infancy.”
* * * * *
“MARGARET CARTWRIGHT, wife of Robert Cartwright, Surgeon, died June
28th, 1807, aged 29 years. ROBERT CARTWRIGHT, died July 17th, 1822,
aged 51 years.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of GEORGE DORSET OWEN, late of this Town, who
departed this life November the 3rd, 1839, aged 52.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of EDWARD POWELL, late of Preesgwyn, in this
County, and of the Excise Office in the City of London, second son of
Edward Powell, by Sarah his wife, who departed this life January 6th,
1825, and was interred the 12th of the same month, at St. Dunstan’s
Church, Mile End, Old Town, Middlesex, aged 68 years. Underneath
rest the mortal remains of JOHN POWELL, late of Preesgwyn, youngest
son of the above Edward and Sarah Powell, who departed this life
November 24th, 1825, aged 63 years.”
* * * * *
“In a vault beneath this stone are deposited the mortal remains of
MARY, the beloved and affectionate wife of Mr. William Faulder, late
of this town, and mother of Margaret, wife of John Richard Powell, of
Preesgwyn, who died February 17th, 1847, in the 73rd year of her
age.”
* * * * *
“Underneath lie the remains of MARGARET JENNINGS, eldest daughter of
Thomas and Margaret Jennings, of Penylan. She died May 12th, 1826,
aged 59. Also the remains of MARY, youngest daughter of Thomas and
Margaret Jennings, who died 31st of March, 1834, aged 61. Also the
remains of EDWARD, the youngest son of Thomas and Margaret Jennings,
who died November 27th, 1835, aged 61. Also the remains of THOMAS,
eldest son of Thomas and Margaret Jennings, who died July 26th, 1844,
aged 74. Underneath are deposited the remains of THOMAS JENNINGS, of
Penylan. He died l7th of December, 1805, aged 79. Also the remains
of MARGARET JENNINGS, relict of Thomas Jennings, of Penylan. She
died the 31st of March, 1811, aged 79. JANE, the wife of John Wolfe,
of Penylan, departed this life July 19th, 1695. SINAH, the second
wife of John Wolfe, of Penylan, departed this life October 25th,
1736, aged 77. MARY JENNINGS, of Penylan, (widow), departed this
life November 11th, 1756, aged 51. JOHN WOLFE, of Penylan, departed
this life July 3rd, 1739, aged 80.”
* * * * *
“EDWARD GOUGH, departed this life March 14th, 1803.”
“Also to the memory of CATHERINE WILLIAMS, who departed this life
April 28th, 1840, aged 97.”
“Also to the memory of MARIA, relict of the above-named Edward Gough,
who departed this life February 25th, 1853, aged 82.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of THOMAS POTTER MACQUEEN, late of Ridgemount,
Bedfordshire, Lieutenant-Colonel of the Beds. Yeomanry Cavalry, and
M.P. for that County, born May 28th, 1792, died March 31st, 1854.”
In the New Church-Yard.
“In memory of CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH URWICK, eldest daughter of Thomas
and Frances Penson, and wife of William Urwick, of Ludlow. She died
of consumption, at Torquay, on the 26th of November, 1846, aged 30
years. In this dispensation of the Divine will, her parents have to
sorrow for a most dear and dutiful daughter, and her husband to
bemoan the loss of an affectionate wife. Her remains, with those of
her only child, THOMAS PENSON URWICK, who died on the 27th of May,
1847, aged 13 months, are deposited beneath.”
* * * * *
Near this place are deposited the remains of HANNAH PENSON, who died an
infant, on the 28th of September, 1823. And underneath lie the remains
of SARAH MARIA PENSON, who died on the 25th of April, 1829, aged 8 years.
Also the remains of HENRY PENSON, who died on the 1st of May, 1832, aged
12 years; children of Thomas and Frances Penson.
‘Happy children, early blest,
Rest, in peaceful slumbers rest.’”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of JANE, daughter of Edmund Faunce, Esq., late
Lieutenant-Colonel of the 4th or King’s own regiment, and Bridget his
wife, who died April the 12th, 1826, aged 16. Also sacred to the
memory of the above-named EDWARD FAUNCE, Esq., of St. Mary’s Hall,
county of Kent, late Lieutenant-Colonel in the 4th or King’s own
regiment. He died September 29th, 1838, aged 72.”
* * * * *
“Sacred to the memory of JOHN WILLIAM BOURKE, obiit August 21st,
1823, ætat. suæ 47. Sacred to the memory of ANNE, relict of the Rev.
John William Bourke, who died October 22nd, 1833, aged 73.”
TRINITY CHURCH.
[Picture: Trinity Church]
The great want of accommodation for the poor in the Parish Church led to
the building of another church, in the outskirts of the town, in the year
1835. This church, dedicated to the HOLY TRINITY, was consecrated by the
Bishop of St. Asaph (Dr. Carey) in 1837, and a district, consisting of
the wards of Leg-Street and Beatrice Street, in the town, and of the
townships of Middleton, Hisland, Wootton, Aston., and Maesbury, has since
been formed for it by the Church Commissioners. The population of the
district so assigned was estimated at the time at about 2,300. The
church contains accommodation for 700 persons, for about 400 of whom
there are free sittings. The ornamental parts of the interior were
executed at the expense of the Rev. John Parker, of Sweeney Hall, Vicar
of Llanyblodwel. The Viscount Dungannon presented a handsome bible and
prayer book, and the communion services, for the use of the church. The
communion plate was given by the late Earl of Powis. T. L. Longueville,
Esq., has also been a most liberal contributor to the church, both in
presenting an organ, and in subscribing largely to the original
structure, and to the subsequent improvements. A school-room at
Maesbury, with a house for the master, was built some years since in this
district, and subsequently licensed for the performance of worship by the
Bishop of St. Asaph, and which is served gratuitously by the Incumbent of
Trinity Church. It is much to be desired that a chapel-of-ease were
erected in this part of the parish. Trinity Church is now altogether
separated from the living of Oswestry, the Vicar of Oswestry for the time
being appointing the Incumbent. The present Incumbent is the Rev.
Frederick Cashel, M.A.
TREFONEN CHURCH.
To meet the wants of the Welsh population of the parish, a church was
built in the township of Trefonen, and consecrated in the year 1821; and
in 1842 a district was assigned to it, by an Order in Council bearing
date August 27th, consisting of the three townships of Trefonen,
Treflach, and Treferclawdd. In 1851 this district contained 319 houses,
and 1233 inhabitants—viz., 589 males and 644 females.
Trefonen Church, which is capable of containing about 500 persons, was
built on a piece of land given for that purpose by the late Sir W. W.
Wynn, father of the present Baronet. It was originally intended that the
service of this church should be wholly in Welsh; but, owing to the
increase and prevalence of the English language, that intention was not
persevered in, and the service has for some years past been performed in
Welsh and English alternately. A substantial school-room, with a house
for the Master, was erected in the year 1825, upon a portion of the glebe
given for that purpose, with the sanction of the Bishop, by the late
Incumbent, the Rev. Edward Jones, and which has been of great advantage
to the district. The living is a perpetual curacy, in the patronage of
the Earl of Powis. The present Incumbent is the Rev. D. Lloyd.
Trefonen abounds in mineral wealth. Coal was raised in considerable
abundance some years since in the adjoining township of Treferclawdd, but
the pits there are now exhausted. It is still worked, however, in the
township of Treflach, where there are also valuable and extensive
quarries of lime. A mine was opened some years since in the Moelydd,
which produces lead and calamine.
RHYDYCROESAU CHURCH.