Llewelyn Traherne facts for kids

Llewelyn Traherne (born March 13, 1766, died December 5, 1842) was an important person from Wales. He worked as a magistrate, which is like a judge who handles smaller legal cases. For a short time in 1801, he was also the High Sheriff of Glamorgan, a high-ranking official in the county.

Llewelyn Traherne's Early Life

Llewelyn Traherne was born in Cardiff, Wales. He was the only son of Edmund Traherne and his first wife, Mary Llewellyn. Sadly, his mother passed away in 1767.

When he was young, Llewelyn was adopted by John Llewellyn, a wealthy man from Coedarhydyglyn. John Llewellyn later decided that Llewelyn Traherne would inherit his property.

Llewelyn received a good education. He was taught by Reverend John Williams in Margam. In 1773, he went to the College School in Gloucester. Later, in 1780, he attended Winchester College, a famous school. From 1783 to 1786, he studied at New College, Oxford, a well-known university.

Traherne's Career and Public Service

Llewelyn Traherne spent his entire career working in the County of Glamorgan. He became a Justice of the Peace in 1783. This role meant he helped keep law and order in the community. He was a very active magistrate, often leading meetings called Quarter Sessions.

In 1792, he was appointed as a Receiver General, a position that involved managing public money. In 1801, he was chosen to be the High Sheriff of Glamorgan. However, there was a misunderstanding with another important judge, and he was replaced before he could serve for long.

Traherne was a member of the Whig political party. He strongly supported the Reform Bill of 1832. This law made important changes to how people could vote in Britain. He also opposed the New Poor Law, which changed how help was given to poor people.

Llewelyn Traherne's Family Life

In 1787, Llewelyn Traherne married Charlotte Edmonds. They had a son named John Montgomery Traherne (born 1788, died 1860) and three daughters: Charlotte-Frances, Maria-Eleanor, and Louisa. Charlotte passed away in 1791.

His children inherited a lot of property from their grandmother, Charlotte Dive. This property came from old and important families.

In 1792, Llewelyn married again to Barbara-Maria Manning. They had a son named Reverend George Traherne. George became a vicar at the Church of St Hilary and a rector at St. George's in Glamorgan.

Llewelyn Traherne lived most of his life at his home in St Hilary, near Cowbridge. He became ill in August 1841 and passed away on December 5, 1842.