Background
The son of William Rowlands, of Plas Gwyn, Llanedwen, Anglesey, by his wife Maud, daughter of Edward Wynne of Penhesgyn, he was born in 1655 at Plas Gwyn, the seat of the Rowlands family.
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The son of William Rowlands, of Plas Gwyn, Llanedwen, Anglesey, by his wife Maud, daughter of Edward Wynne of Penhesgyn, he was born in 1655 at Plas Gwyn, the seat of the Rowlands family.
The book includes an early description of The Bridestones. He received a classical education, took holy orders, and was presented on 2 October 1696 to the living of Llanidan, to which three small chapels were attached.
Rowlands never travelled far from home.
He died on 21 November 1723, and was buried at Llanedwen church.