Robert Morris son of Morris Roberts of Caeglas, farmer, and Jane Humphreys (baptismal record)
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Robert Morris was a beneficiary and co-executor of his father's Will (1819)
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In 1851 Robert Morris (35) of Trawsfynydd, farmer of 45 acres employing 1 labourer, and wife Elizabeth (38) of Trawsfynydd, were living in Caeglas Trawsfynydd. With them was son Morris Roberts (1) of Trawsfynydd and 2 farm servants.
In 1861 Robert Morris (44) of Trawsfynydd, farmer of 65 acres, and wife Elizabeth (48) of Trawsfynydd were living in Caeglas Trawsfynydd. With them were children (born in Trawsfynydd): Morris (11), Robert (7), Richard (5), Elizabeth (2).
In 1871 Robert Morris (55) of Trawsfynydd, farmer, and wife Elizabeth (58) of Trawsfynydd were living in Caeglas Trawsfynydd. Present were children (born in Trawsfynydd): Morris Roberts (21), Richard Roberts (15), Elizabeth Roberts (12).
In 1881 Robert Morris (66) of Trawsfynydd, farmer of 60 acres, and wife Elizabeth (68) of Trawsfynydd were living in Caeglas Trawsfynydd. At home were children (born in Trawsfynydd): Richard Roberts (25), Margaret Jones (29), unmarried, Elizabeth Roberts (22), grandson Robert Morris (8) of Trawsfynydd, and boarder John Jones (33) of Celynin, slate quarryman.
In 1891 Robert Morris (76) of Trawsfynydd, farmer, widower, was living in Caeglas Trawsfynydd. With him were son Richard Roberts (35), single, daughter Elizabeth Roberts (32), single, grandson Robert Morris (18), farm servant.
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Robert Morris died aged 77 years. 3
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Abstract of the Will of Robert Morris of Caeglas in the Parish of Trawsfynydd in the County of Merioneth, Farmer, written 16 Apr 1881, proved 10 Oct 1892. 4
Gives and bequeaths 2s. 6d. to his eldest son Morris Roberts.
Gives and bequeaths 2s. 6d. to his son Robert Roberts.
Gives and bequeaths to his daughter Margaret Jones a feather bed and the clothes on it.
Everything else in his possession, freehold property, farming stock, implements of husbandry and household furniture he gives to his wife Elizabeth Roberts, to his son Richard Roberts and to his daughter Elizabeth Roberts share and share alike, and after the death of his wife her share will go to his son Richard and to his daughter Elizabeth.
(his mark)
Witnesses: John D. Jarrett, Richard Jones
Robert Morris of Cae Glas Trawsfynydd Merionethshire, farmer, died 24 March 1892. Administration (with Will) St. Asaph 10 October to Richard Roberts Morris, farmer. Effects £149 5s.
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