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The information below relating to Saint Clears and Neighbourhoods 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)
Saint Clears and Neighbourhoods
See the 1830 extract for a full general description.
The parish contained, in 1831, 1,083 inhabitants; and in 1841, 1,167.
Post Office, David Morris, Post Master. - Letters from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Gloucester, Monmouth, Brecon and Carmarthen arrive every night at half-past eight, and are despatched at half-past ten. - Letters from Pembroke and Ireland arrive every morning at four and are despatched every evening at half-past seven.
Gentry and Clergy
- Beynon, Rice Esq; St Clears
- Evans, Rev John; St Clears
- Evans, Rev Joseph; St Clears
- Evans, Rev Stephen; Landouror
- Kyniston, Frederick Esq; Blaencorse
- Peacock, --- Esq; Castle Gorvod
- Powell, Timothy Esq; Pen y Coed
- Roberts, Lewis Esq; St Clears
- Rowan, Captain Williams; St Clears
- Waters, Mrs Margaret; St Clears
- Westcott, Thomas Esq; St Clears
- Williams, Rev Joseph; St Clears
- Williams, Captain Walter; St Clears
Bakers
- Evans, Elizabeth
- Evans, William
- Morris, William
- Phillips, John
- Smith, Richard
Blacksmiths
- Clarke, William
- David, Daniel
- Lewis, John
- Thomas, John
Boot & Shoe Makers
- David, William
- Francis, James
- Francis, John
- Harry, David
- James, John
- Thomas, James
Butchers
- Beynon, John
- John, Joseph
- Thomas, Joseph
Butter & Corn Dealers
- Bowen, John & Co
- Davies, John
- Harris & Co
- Rogers, James
Carpenters
- Brigstocke, Job
- Brigstocke, John
- Phillips, John
- Rees, Charles
- Rees, John
- Williams, Daniel
Chymist and Druggist
- Williams, Evan
Grocers, Drapers and Dealers in Sundries
- Davies, Jonah
- Davies, Samuel
- Evans, Elizabeth
- Evans, William
- Morris, David (& stamp office)
- Thomas, David
- Thomas, James
Inns
(See also Taverns & Public Houses)
- Blue Boar, Jane Griffiths; Landowror
- Picton Castle (and posting house), William Bowers
- Red Cow, William Bowers
Ironmongers
- Davies, Samuel
- Morris, David
- Thomas, David
Maltsters
- Bowers, William
- Harris, Henry
- Lewis, William
Milliners & Dress Makers
- Davies, Mary
- Evans, Ann
- Parry, Elizabeth
- Parry, Mary Ann
Painters & Glaziers
- Brigstocke, Job
- Brigstocke, John
- Rees, John
Stone Masons
- Lloyd, David
- Smith, Richard
- Thomas, William
- Treharne, Joseph
Tailors
- Davies, William
- Lewis, John
- Lewis, Thomas
Taverns and Public Houses
- Black Horse, Evan Clark
- Black Lion, John Thomas
- Bush, Joseph Davies
- Coach & Horses, Henry Clarke
- Farmers' Arms, William Thomas
- Hope and Anchor, Ann Roberts
- King's Head, Jonah Walter
- Lamb, John Barrett
- Rose and Crown, John Beynon
- Red Lion, William Thomas
- Ship, Benjamin Clark
- Square and Compass, Daniel Williams
- Swan, John Griffith
- Three Bells, Thomas Harries
- Three Horse Shoes, John Thomas
- White Horse, David Thomas
Wine & Spirit Merchant
- Bowers, William
Miscellaneous
- Good, William, land surveyor and agent
- Howell, Rice Henry, surgeon
- James, Benjamin, saddler
- Lewis, John, miller
- Phillips, John, cooper
- Pugh, David, saddler
- Williams, Thomas, flannel manufacturer
- To London, the Royal Mail (from Pembroke) calls at the Picton Castle, every morning at four; goes through Carmarthen, Llandovery, and Brecon
- To Pembroke, the Royal Mail (from London) calls at the Picton Castle, every night at half-past eight.
Carrier
- To Carmarthen. Thomas David's Car, every Wednesday and Saturday.
Conveyance by Water
- To Bristol, the Betsy, John Evans, master; and the Penelope, William Hughes, master, once a fortnight.