(Q64027)

The family originated from south Cardiganshire and north Carmarthenshire. They were descendents of the pioneers of nonconformity in Cardiganshire and had strong connections with the Unitarian cause. The line moved to Aberdare when the Rev. John Jones became minister of Hen Dŷ Cwrdd in 1833. His son, Rees Jenkin Jones, succeeded him in 1863. The family were minor landowners and owned properties in south Cardiganshire, north Carmarthenshire and Aberdare. Further biographical details and information relating to estate papers can be found in the appropriate unit of description.