Glan Paith Papers,

Scope and Content

Deeds, 1555-1918, of clients and relating to properties in Cardiganshire, Merionethshire, Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire, including papers of the Penglais estate in the Aberystwyth area, 1555-1918; Aberystwyth borough records, 1759-1813; letters, 1794-1882; papers of John Parry, solicitors, Aberystwyth, including share certificates of the Aberystwyth Gas and Coke Company, 1839; Bwlch Consolidated Lead Mines, 1847; records concerning the Aberystwyth and Tregaron Bank, 1813-1844; miscellaneous papers, [c. 1783]-1932; printed items, [c. 1783]-1867; certificates of shares in the Aberystwyth Public Rooms, 1818-1821, and the Robinson Gold Mining Company, 1903; letters and papers relating to the estate of Roderick Richards, Penglais, [c. 1830]; builders' accounts, 1845; and tithe receipts, 1927-1932.

Administrative / Biographical History

John Thomas Herbert Parry of Glan-paith, Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire, practised as a solicitor in Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, in the early 19th century, and accumulated many deeds. Parry dealt with the Penglais estate in the Aberystwyth area, Cardiganshire. He held shares in the Aberystwyth Gas and Coke Company, and Bwlch Consolidated Lead Mines. Parry was made a burgess of Aberystwyth in 1824.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: deeds and documents; autograph letters; Aberystwyth Court Leet documents; Aberystwyth and Tregaron Bank papers; plans and drawings; and printed matter.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Deposited by Lieut-Col Sir G. Fossett Roberts, OBE, DL, Aberystwyth, 1935, 1937 and 1939

Note

John Thomas Herbert Parry of Glan-paith, Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire, practised as a solicitor in Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, in the early 19th century, and accumulated many deeds. Parry dealt with the Penglais estate in the Aberystwyth area, Cardiganshire. He held shares in the Aberystwyth Gas and Coke Company, and Bwlch Consolidated Lead Mines. Parry was made a burgess of Aberystwyth in 1824.

Title supplied from contents of fonds.

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogue is available at the National Library of Wales.

Archivist's Note

February 2003

Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Schedule of Glan Paith documents.

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Appraisal Information

Action: All records deposited at the National Library of Wales have been retained..

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

Related Material

There are further papers relating to the Penglais estate in NLW, Roberts and Evans (solicitors).

Additional Information

Published

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