Richard William Payne Davies was a Welsh Anglican priest in the 19th century, the archdeacon of Brecon from 1859 to 1875; [1] he succeeded Richard Davies, who had held the post for over 50 years.
Davies was born in Llangenny and educated at Worcester College, Oxford. [2] He was ordained deacon in 1830, and priest in 1832. [3] He was the incumbent at Llangasty.