P. 297- Born Swansea, Wales, 1826. Came to Cook County in 1839, and to Chicago in 1843. Became large owner of Chicago and Hyde Park Real Estate.

Was Director and Treasurer of the Cambro Printing Company, which published in Welsh and English a newspaper called “Columbia,” the largest of its kind in the world.

At the World’s Columbian Exposition the International Eisteddfod gave $12,500 in prizes, etc.

Member: Congregational Church. Republican. Cymrodorion.