Edward Edwards (archdeacon of Brecon)

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Edward Edwards was a Welsh Anglican priest [1] in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. [2] He was archdeacon of Brecon from 1763 until 1805. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "The Things which Belong Unto Our Peace: a Sermon Preached August 17, 1795" By Edward Edwards (Archdeacon of Brecon.): Brecknock; W. & G. North;1797
  2. ↑ National Archives
  3. ↑ "Brycheiniog – Vol. 22 1986–1987 The Archdeaconry of Brecon". Welsh Journals Online. Retrieved 11 April 2020.


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