Extract from Historic Cardiganshire Homes:
Ystrad Teilo, Llanrhystud
The first person who dwelt at Ystrad Teilo, and probably erected the first edifice, was Richard Llwyd who married the daughter of Morgan Herbert of Hafod Ychtrid in the 16th century. Richard ap Ieuan Llwyd, High Sheriff in 1651, was the second son who succeeded when his eldest brother David Lloyd died without issue. Richard and Gwenllian had a son and heir, Erasmus, who married Bridget Lewes of Gernos, and their son Richard married Elizabeth Lloyd of Crynfryn in 1669. Their elder son, Erasmus, succeeded and married Jane Pryse of Gogerddan in 1702. In 1760, Owen Morris was the tenant followed by the Rev. Isaac Williams who was instituted to the living of Llanrhystud in 1764 and remained until he died in 1811.
Information provided by: John Hughes.
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1670 Indenture
Between Erasmus LLOYD of Ystradeilo, co.Cardigan, esq., and his son and heir apparent Richard LLOYD, of the first part, John LEWIS of Gegirnos, co.Cardigan, gent., and John PRYSE of Rhandire, co.Cardigan, gent., and Evan LLOYD of Plaseyduon, co.Montgomery, esq., and Walter LLOYD of St.Asaph, co.Flint, gent., of the second part, and David LLOYD of Crunfryn, co.Cardigan, esq., of the third part, being the settlement on the marriage of the said Richard LLOYD to Elizabeth the daughter of David LLOYD of Crunfryn, co.Cardigan.
1671 Cwrtmawr MSS at NLW
LEASE with intent to RELEASE:
1. Morgan HERBERT of Havod, co. Card., esq., Thomas LLOYD of Rhiw arthen, co. Card., esq., Erasmus LLOYD of Ystrad tilo, co. Card., esq., and John HERBERT of Dol y gors, also of co. Card., gent.
2. Edward VAUGHAN of Lletty Veiricke, co. Card., gent.
1723 Trefaes MSS at NLW
Richard MORRIS of Carrog, esq., son and heir and executor of John MORRIS, gent., of same place, deceased, and Richard LLOYD of Mabws and Ystrad Teilo, Llanrhystud, parties to deed.
1783 Cwrtmawr MSS at NLW
1. James MORICE of p. Llanrhystid, co. Card., gent.
2. John JONES of Aberystwyth, esq., and the Rev. Isaac WILLIAMS of Ystrad Tilo, co. Card., clerk.
3. Margaret RICHARDS of Carrog, co. Card., widow, and Mary RICHARDS, spinster, her dau.
SETTLEMENT on the marriage of James MORICE and Mary RICHARDS, involving m’s called Goytre, Cornybwch and Llyast y gronshens, all in p. Llanrhystid, co. Card.
1797 Llanychaiarn parish register
Jane (dtr of William DAVIES, freeholder of Cwmceirw) married John EVANS of Ystrad Teilo (son of Evan EVANS, of Berthrees, and nephew of Rev. Isaac WILLIAMS).
1798 to 1825 Llanrhystud parish register
John EVANS farmer, and wife Jane, of Ystrad Teilo.
1806 assignment
of mortgage of properties in Llanfihangel Genau’r Glyn, between
1. Isaac WILLIAMS of Ystradteilo and John WILLIAMS of Ystradmeyrick, both of CGN., clerks.
2. John DAVIS of Twickenham, MDX, clerk, and Mary Ann, his wife (youngest daughter of John HUGHES of Morfa, CGN, esq).
3. Thomas PARRY of Llidiade, CGN, esq.
1807 will
Elizabeth EVANS (sister of Rev. Isaac WILLIAMS), late of Berthrhys, named son John EVANS gentleman of Ystrad Teilo.
,br> 1827 to 1840 parish register
William SINNETT farmer and wife Margaret.
1841 census
William SINNETT (50) farmer,
Margaret (45) wife,
James (20) son,
Mary (15) daughter,
Anne (15) daughter,
Jane (10) daughter,
Margaret (5) daughter,
Catherine (1) daughter,
Isaac DAVIES (20) Male Servant,
David DAVIES (20) Male Servant,
David MORGAN (15) Male Servant,
Mary VAUGHAN (15) Female Servant,
Catherine EVANS (10) Female Servant.
1861 census
James SINNETT (43) farmer,
John JONES (26) Brother in Law (of Moelifor and nephew of John & Jane EVANS),
Margaret JONES (24) sister,
William Sinnett JONES (4) nephew,
John Evans JONES (2) nephew.
1865 parish register
Margaret (29), wife of John JONES of Ystrad Teilo, buried.
1871 census
John JONES (36) widowed farmer,
William Sinnett (14) son,
John Evans (12) son,
James S (9) son,
Margaret Mary (6) daughter,
James SINNETT (53) Brother in Law.
1877 Llanddeiniol parish register
baptism of Margaret Mary, daughter of William SINNETT (of Ystrad Teilo) and Sarah (nee JONES of Mynachdy).
1881 census
John JONES (46) farmer,
William Sinnett (24) son,
John Evans (22) son,
Margaret Mary (16) daughter,
James SINNETT (63) Brother in Law.
1891 census
John JONES (56) farmer,
Margaret Mary (26) daughter,
James SINNETT (73) Brother in Law.