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The Rev. Evan Richardson, minister with the Calvinistic Methodists. He married Elizabeth, widow of Mr. Richard Owen, the mother of Mr. Richard Owen, Draper, Turf Square; and secondly, Anne, widow of Mr. Peter Ellis, Nailer, Pen-y-maes. He was an educated man, decent and lively in his pulpit, his voice mellow and humourous, his ideas religious; his message was evangelical, falling on his large congregations, faithful in their following, like nourishing showers on sweet produce. He was extremely consciencious in his work, his faith, and his standing amongst his fellow ministers; and in company he was pleasant, amusing and edifying. He was a shining light in Wales, born and bred in Caernarfon, and an excellent candidate to provide knowledge of the Truth for 44 years, He died on the 29th. of March, 1821. His sons: Abraham and Nehemiah, Caernarfon.

The Rev. William Lloyd, A. B. Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, who was ordained by the Right Reverend William Cleaver, Archbishop of Bangor in 1801; a minister at Rhoscolyn, Anglesey, for four years. After that he joined the Calvinistic Methodists; with whom he remained a faithful and steadfast minister, until his death, which took place on the 16th. of April 1841, at the age of 70. He was noted for his Godliness, and for being a true friend of the faithful; His widow, Mrs. Jane Lloyd, Tan-y-capel. He was the son of Robert Lloyd, Esq., Pen-y-maes, Nefyn, and heir of Ty-newydd, Llannor.

Independent Ministers: The Rev. John Griffith, Doctor Lewis, and others; they were the most famous, their names known to many.

The Rev. Christmas Evans, one of the most high profile and famous ministers of his age, with the Baptists; steadfast in his judgement, firm in his teaching of the faith, broad of view, immensely strong and witty in his preaching, and hardworking in the work of the Lord; he settled in Caernarfon in 1832, and he died on his travels at Swansea, on the 19th. July, 1838, aged 72.

The Rev. John Bryan who was one of the first Wesleyan Ministers in Wales; He settled in Caernarfon in 1831. He was instrumental in establishing the Wesleyan movement in more places than any other person in Wales. He was noted for his fiery zeal, and his proverbial witticism; he was recognised as a great man, and was respected throughout England and the Kingdom. He died on the 28th. May, 1856. His children: John, Manchester; James, Stockport; Josiah & Benjamin, Caernarfon; George Henry, India; and Esther, Caernarfon.

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