Fonds GB 0210 MSHUGHJON - Rev. Hugh Jones Papers,

Hugh Jones ('Cromwell o Went'), Independent minister, was born in the parish of Cemais, Montgomeryshire to a devout Calvinistic Methodist family. Early in life he went to Newtown to work as a weaver, and where he also began to preach. He became very active in the religious life of the community and was one of those who led the way to establishing a Welsh Independent church there. Jones studied at Newtown Independent College from 1823-1827, where his fellow students included Samuel Roberts ('S.R.'). He ministered at Saron chapel, Tredegar from 1827-1845 and at Heol Awst, Carmarthen from 1845-1872. While in Tredegar, Jones had taken it upon himself to put in order Monmouthshire's Independent chapels and was accused of transgressing the old Independent mores. However, Jones proved himself a passionate public orator on behalf of the county's cause and an eloquent contributor to Independent periodicals. Later in life, he became an advocate of taxing child education.

The Rev. Hugh Jones ('Cromwell o Went', 1800-1872), Congregational minister, was born in the parish of Cemaes, Montgomeryshire. He was active in the founding of a Welsh Congregational church in Newtown, and between 1823 and 1827 studied at the Newtown Academy. He ministered at Saron, Tredegar, Monmouthshire, 1827-1845, and at Lammas Street, Carmarthen, 1845-1872. He was an able speaker and writer, and often contributed to denominational magazines.