The Williams' of Plas Bodafon, Penrhosllugwy, an ancient Anglesey family, were descended from Cadrod Hardd, first Lord of Bodafon and intermarried with the Maesoglan, Llwydiarth and Henllys families. Politically, they were supporters of the King during the Civil War and throughout many generations were staunch members of the Church of England.
One of the most notable members of the family was Richard Williams who lived during the reigns of Queen Anne (1702-1714) and the King George I (1714-1727). He was known as a strong character and defender of his rights. Material in this collection shows his involvement in renewed litigation over a dispute about seating and burial places in Penrhosllugwy Church, ca. 1712, see reference number General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts: 4633 .
Three clergymen followed him in succession; all named Richard, each working in Anglesey, two of whom became Rector of Llanrhuddlad. The daughter and heiress of the third Reverend Richard Williams was married in 1815 to Dr William Mason of Caernarfon, a well known physician who treated the Duchess of Kent and her daughter, the future Queen Victoria, when they visited Anglesey in 1832. Three clergymen were born as a result of this marriage, one of whom was runner up for the Hertford Prize in Oxford, the other an Honorary Canon of Manchester.
From the guide to the Plas Bodafon Papers, ca. 1578-1874, (Bangor University)
