David Onllwyn Brace

David Onllwyn Brace (1848 - 1891) was a Welsh Independent minister and elegist. On completing his early schooling (probably in the Onllwyn area), he attended the Independent College, Bala (1866-9), and on 24th October 1870 was ordained priest in Rhos-y-Medre, Denbighshire. In 1872 he moved to the Swansea Valley and held appointments in Felindre and at Bethel, Llan-Twrch, before moving to Bethel, Aberdare.

His published works include; 'Cerddi Onllwyn' (1888), and a volume of love-songs, 'Rachel' (1890).

He died in June 1891. [1]

References

  1. ↑ "David Onllwyn Brace". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 19 July 2016.


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