J. T. Parry was born on June 28, 1853, at Chwarel Goch, Tre-garth, near Bethesda, one of seven children born to Henry Parry (1825-1894) and Ann (1834-1893). He married Elizabeth on September 9, 1877, and they made their home in 65 Ffordd Carneddi, Bethesda and then at No 47. Of the ten children born to … Continue reading JT Parry (Ap Idwal) (1853-1913): ‘QUARRYMAN PAINTER’