Compiled by Mair James for the HMC/NLW Family and Estates project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Caernarfon Record Office, Catalogue of the Papers of the Watkin family of Muriau [Mawr] Criccieth.
In the 1891 census William Watkin's occupation was noted as farmer/land agent. He died in 1895. His son was William Williams Watkin.
Estate papers of the Watkin family of Muriau, Cricieth, Caernarfonshire, comprising deeds, 1822-1907, financial records relating to properties, 1848-1918, financial records of the Watkin family, family correspondence, 1890-1910, and photographs, [c. 1845], [c. 1885].
All records deposited at Caernarfon Record Office have been retained.
Accruals are not expected
Arranged into the following: title deeds and plans; financial records regarding property; family correspondence; miscellaneous; and photographs (XS 3071/1-2).
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Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Caernarfon Record Office and the National Register of Archives.