James Owen of Penrhos

and his descendants
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Elias Owen (1833 - 1899)
Rev.Elias Owen, was headmaster of Llanllechid School. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin, as did two of his brothers. He was a curate at Llanwnog, Montgomeryshire, & at Holy Trinity Church, Oswestry, before becoming rector of Efenechtyd & then vicar of Llanyblodwel, Salop.
His greatest claim to fame is as an antiquarian whose work is still highly valued. His books continue to be reprinted & his best known work on Welsh folklore is available as an e-book.

Elias Owen