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Pigot & Co. South Wales directory for 1844

The information  below relating to Newcastle-In-Emlyn 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)

Newcastle-In-Emlyn

See the 1830 extract for a full general description.

The parish of Kennarth contained, in 1831, 1,935 inhabitants, and in 1841, 2,044; of which last number, it is estimated, about 1,000 formed the population of Newcastle.

Post Office, Ann and Sarah Evans, Post Mistresses. - Letters from London and various other parts arrive (from Carmarthen) every morning at ten minutes past eight, and are despatched every evening at half-past five. - Letters from Cardigan, &c arrive every evening at half-past five, and are despatched every morning at half-past eight.

Gentry and Clergy

• Beynon, John Esq (clerk of the peace); Adpar hill
• Bowen, James Esq; Troderoyr
• Brigstocke, Rev Augustus; Gellidowill
• Brigstocke, Wm Owen Esq; Blaenpant
• Buck, ---Mrs; Park y gorse
• Campbell, D Esq; Emlyn Cottage
• Davies, A D Saunders Esq; Pentre
• Davies, Thomas Esq; Abercery
• Evans, --- Mrs; Newcastle
• Griffith, John Esq; Llwyndwrys
• Hall, Edward Lloyd Crompton Esq; Emlyn Cottage
• Howell, Henry Esq; Glaspant
• Hughes, Rev Isaac; Llandevereog
• Jones, Rev John Price; Newcastle
• Jones, --- Miss; Cilwandeg
• Jones, --- Mrs; Penlan
• Jones, --- Mrs; Newcastle
• Lewis, Rev Benjamin; Diffryn
• Lewis, Thomas Esq; Clinfien
• Lewis, Wm Price Esq; Valindre House
• Lloyd, Capt ---; Dolhaidd
• Parry, W H W Esq; Noyaddtrefawr
• Ploughman, Capt ---; Newcastle
• Pringle, Capt James; Newcastle
• Thomas, Rees Goring Esq; Llysnewyd
• Thomas, Thomas Parry Esq; Abercery
• Tytherleigh, --- Esq; Nantypobty
• Walters, the Misses; Blandudeny
• Williams, Aldborough Lloyd Esq; Talgarreg
• Williams, Edward Lloyd Esq; Alderbrook Hall

Academies

• Davies, John
• Francis, Elizabeth
• Jones, Grace
• Williams, Wm

Attorneys

• Evans, Benjamin, and at Lampeter
• Lloyd & Davies, and at Cardigan

Auctioneers

• Davies, Thomas; Henllan bridge
• Jones, John; Drefach
• Rees, David; Caercadw

Bakers

• James, David
• Jenkins, Hannah
• Jones, John
• Owen, Ann
• Parry, Elizabeth

Blacksmiths

• Jones, Samuel
• Morris, Enos
• Thomas, Benjamin

Bookseller & Stationer

• Jones, William (and printer)

Boot & Shoe Makers

• Jones, James
• Jones, John
• Jones, Thomas
• Lewis, Daniel
• Lewis, Samuel

Carpenters

• Jones, John
• Jones, Thomas
• Phillips. Thomas
• Thomas, Thomas

Chymists & Druggists

• Evans, M
• James, Thomas
• Pridham, Edward

Curriers & Leather Sellers

• Evans, John
• Jenkins, John
• Watkins, Enoch (and tanner)
• Williams, Stephen

Glovers & Skinners

• Davies, David
• Matthias, James
• Thomas, Roger
• Thomas, Thomas

Grocers & Drapers

• Davies, Eliza
• Evans, Benjamin
• Evans, Henry
• Morris, Thomas
• Thomas, David
• Watkins & Evans (and ironmongers)
• Williams, Thomas

Hat Manufacturers

• Jones, David
• Rees, David

Inns

(See also Taverns & Public Houses)

• Emlyn Arms (and posting house), James Herbert
• Salutation Family Hotel (commercial and posting house, & excise office), Daniel Oliver Rees

Ironmongers

• Evans, Benjamin
• Evans, Henry
• Watkins & Evans
• Williams, Stephen

Maltsters

• Thomas, Margaret
• Thomas, Timothy
• Thomas, Titus

Milliners & Dress Makers

• James, Elizabeth
• James, Esther (and straw hat)
• James, Mary

Painters, Plumbers, &c

• Esau, Owen
• Jones, John
• Price, David

Saddlers

• Evans, John
• James, Theopilus
• Jones, Samuel
• Jones, Thomas

Spirit Dealers

• Evans, Daniel
• Morgan, Margaret

Stone Masons

• Davies, Benjamin
• Morris, David
• Morris, John

Surgeons

• Lewis, David
• Phillips, John
• Thomas, James

Tailors

• Charles, John
• Charles, Thomas
• Jones, Abel
• Jones, Joseph
• Lewis, David
• Powell, David

Taverns & Public Houses

• Angel, Mary Morgan
• Butchers' Arms, Theophilus Thomas
• Black Lion, Eleanor Jones
• Blue Bell, George Higgon
• Castle, Fanny Owens
• Cawdor Arms, Jessy Havard Jones
• Coed More Arms, Elizabeth Parry
• Drovers' Arms, Henry Davies
• Emlyn Castle, Thomas Griffith Davies
• Farmers' Arms, David Thomas
• Farriers' Arms, James Wilson
• Ivy Bush, Jacob Lloyd
• Lamb, Margaret Thomas
• Nag's Head, David James
• Pelican, Hannah Rees
• Plough, David Davies
• Red Cow, Thomas Jones
• Red Lion, David Jones
• Swan, Mary Owens
• White Hart, John Howell
• White Lion, Samuel Jones

Watch & Clock Makers

• Davies, David
• Evans, Thomas

Wool Carders & Spinners

• Griffiths, David
• Griffiths, James
• Williams, Ebenezer

Miscellaneous

• Davies, David, butcher
• Evans, Benjamin, agent for the Clerical and Medical Life Assurance Company
• Evans, Henry, cooper
• Griffiths, Daniel, tin-plate worker
• James, Peter, tanner
• Jones, Joseph, bookbinder
• Jones, Thomas, clerk to the magistrates
• Rees, Thomas, miller
• Savings Bank - Thomas Jones, actuary

Union Work-House

• Clerk - Thomas Jones
• Master - David Davies
• Matron - Esther Davies

Registrars of Births, Marriages and Deaths

• Superintendent - Thomas Jones
• Registrar of Marriages - Timothy Thomas
• Registrars of Births and Deaths - Joseph Jones and Thomas Williams

Mail

• To Cardigan, the Royal Mail (from Carmarthen) calls at the Emlyn Arms, every morning at eight
• To Carmarthen, the Royal Mail (from Cardigan) calls at the Emlyn Arms, every evening at half-past five.

Carriers

• To Cardigan and Merthyr Tydvil, D Thomas, once a fortnight
• To Carmarthen, John Davies \nd John Rees, every Monday and Friday

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