Background
Francis was born in 1688 at Pantyllaethdy, on the banks of the Teifi, and began to preach in 1707.
Francis was born in 1688 at Pantyllaethdy, on the banks of the Teifi, and began to preach in 1707.
He was settled first at Capel Iago, Llanbyther, but removed in 1730 to Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire. He became one of the most popular and successful ministers of his denomination. He was moderator of the baptist association at Hengoed, Glamorganshire, in 1730, "but the meeting", says Thomas, "was uncomfortable.
There were very warm debates upon general redemption and other articles connected with lieutenant
Mr. East. Francis had work enough to moderate some tempers". He died 4 February 1739-1740.