Abraham Matthews
English
To Commemorate
Abraham Matthews
1832-1899
minister of Horeb chapel, Llwydcoed, who led 57 people from Cynon Valley among the 164 aboard the
Mimosa
which sailed from Liverpool on 28 May 1865 to establish the Welsh Settlement in Patagonia.
Welsh
I goffáu
Abraham Matthews
1832-1899
gweinidog capel Horeb, Llwydcoed, a arweiniodd 57 person o Gwm Cynon ymysg y 164 ar fwrdd y
Mimosa
a hwyliodd o Lerpwl ar 28 Mai 1865 i sefydlu'r Wladfa Gymreig ym Mhatagonia
Ffarwél It Gymru Lanwedd... Hiraethaf Yn Ddiddiwedd...Ond Mae Fy Nghalon I A'm Llaw... Ar Godi Draw D'anrhydedd
November 2015 (Tachwedd 2015)
Erected 2015 by Clochdar (The Cynon Valley's Welsh District Paper) and the Cynon Valley History Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1865.
Location. 51° 42.791′ N, 3° 26.928′ W. Marker is in Aberdare, Wales, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. Marker is on High Street close to Green Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 High Street, Aberdare, Wales CF44 7HU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aberdare Green Street (within shouting distance
More about this marker. Mounted on the Siloa Congregational Chapel
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