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The 1851 Wales Census describes his occupation as 'Miner', he was eleven years old. Ten years later the 1861 Wales Census retains this occupation but adds that he is also a 'Local
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Italianate town hall was built with Davies laying the foundation stone on 30 August 1866. He also served as Justice of the Peace for the
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