William
Roberts
Born about in Merionethshire, Wales
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Sarah (Evans) Yates
— married
about 1859 in Wales
Descendants 
Father of
Margaret Roberts and Ellen Jane (Roberts) Anderson
Died
at about age 30
in Cefncreuan uchaf, Dolgellau, Merionethshire, Wales [uncertain]
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Biography
William was baptised 18th December 1831 at Llanfachreth, near Dolgellau in Merionethshire.
William married Sarah Evans of Ty'n y pant, Llanuwchllyn. They had two daughters ,Margaret and Ellen Jane. Margaret was born in 1858 and the family lived at Bryncoedifor, near Dolgellau. Ellen Jane was born about three years later.
William was buried on November 28, 1862 in Merionethshire. Age was given as 31 and abode as Bryncoedifor. He may have been buried in St. Paul's church, next door to Bryncoedifor. His death was registered at Dolgellau and his Death Certificate reads:
"Twenty fifth November 1862, Bryncoedifor, Dolgelley / William Roberts / Male / 30 years / Seaman Merchant Service / Consumption - not Certified / X The mark of Mary Jones. In Attendance Cefncreuan uchaf, Dolgelley / Twenty Sixth November 1862 / John Jones, Registrar."
William should be on the census for 1861, but I have yet to find him there.
Family information states that Sarah left for New Zealand around 1863, taking her second daughter with her and leaving Margaret at Ty'n y pant.
UK Census 1841 for Bryncoedifor, Brithdir ucha, Dolgelly, Merionethshire, Wales.
1. Robert Roberts. M. 40. Farmer. Merionethshire, Wales.
2. Catherine Roberts. F. 30. Merionethshire, Wales.
3. William Roberts. M. 9. Merionethshire, Wales.
4. Robert Roberts. M. 6. Merionethshire, Wales.
5. Ellis Roberts. M. 4. Merionethshire, Wales.
6. Ann Roberts. F. 2. Merionethshire, Wales.
7. Mary Roberts. F. 2. Merionethshire, Wales.
UK Census 1851 for Ty'n maes, Cywarch, Dolgelly, Merionethshire, Wales.
1. William Jones. Head. Married. M. 37. Lead Miner and farmer of 11 acres. Llanfachreth, Merionethshire.
2. Elizabeth Jones. Wife. Married. F. 35. Miner's Wife. Llanfachreth, Merionethshire.
3. Robert Jones. Son. M. 8. Miner's Son. Llanmawddwy, Merionethshire.
4. Elinor Jones. Daughter. F. 1. Miner's Daughter. Llanmawddwy, Merionethshire.
5. William Roberts. Servant. Unmarried. M. 17. Farmer's Labourer. Llanfachreth, Merionethshire.
6. John Jones. Visitor. Unmarried. M. 28. Llanfachreth, Merionethshire.
Sources
Transcript of baptism on FMP
UK Census 1841 and 1851
Burial on FMP
GRO Death Certificate.
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