Background
The son of Rees Rees of Llan Dingad, Carmarthenshire, he was born in the parish.
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William Rees
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He was educated at Carmarthen grammar school, and on 12 April 1791 matriculated at Wadham College, Oxford. He graduated Bachelor of Arts in 1795 and Master of Arts
Career
In 1797. Taking holy orders, Rees first obtained the curacy of Stoke-Edith and Westhide, Herefordshire. And in 1807 the rectory of Casgob, Radnorshire, where he spent the rest of his life. In 1820 he was made a prebendary of Christ College, Brecon, and in 1840 a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Rees died on 18 January 1855.
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Born
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Religion
Christianity