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Robert had two other siblings.
Roberts describes a simple rural upbringing, including playing around ricks and riding in an empty wagon during harvest season.
Roberts father received some education from an old schoolmaster who settled in the cwm during the peninsular war. He learned to read and speak English, which was a rare skill in the community. The grandfather attended Sunday school and was knowledgeable in theological matters.
Farming appears to the primary occupation of the family.
The great-grandmother enjoyed storytelling, particularly sharing fairy tales and omens. She also liked reading the Bible and knitting. The grandfather enjoyed discussing politics and theology, expressing strong opinions about radicals and religious movements.
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Harvest home, farming, family traditions, Welsh rural life, church and methodist beliefs, folklore, education, yeomanry, storytelling. |