It is said that 606 students went through the college in Micah Thomas's 29 years but that would mean a rate of more than 20 a year when we know that at times there were only 7 or 10. If the figure is correct it may include men who were only at the college for a short while.
1. Davies, Jonathan nd but the first student
From Capel Iwan, he was Thomas's first student. He went on to be an evangelist in Pembroke.
2, 3. Davies, David c 1794-1856
Thomas, Thomas 1805-1881
The Dissenting Academies site lists only two Abergavenny students in Thomas's time -
1. Davies, Jonathan nd but the first student
From Capel Iwan, he was Thomas's first student. He went on to be an evangelist in Pembroke.
2, 3. Davies, David c 1794-1856
Thomas, Thomas 1805-1881
The Dissenting Academies site lists only two Abergavenny students in Thomas's time -
Davies, David (c.1794-1856) who served in Evesham and Haverford West
Thomas, Thomas (1805-1881) who served in London and Pontypool (from 1861)
4. Davies, Rees (Aberdare) nd
He became the first minister at Caerwent in 1815
He became the first minister at Caerwent in 1815
5. Johns, W nd
He was at Caerwent from 1821
He was at Caerwent from 1821
6. Claypole, Edward A (d 1881) nd
He went to Edinburgh 1825-27 then to Ross in 1828 and was there until the 1850s before moving on to Cholsey in Wallingford, Berkshire in 1851. He was in Weston-Super-mare from 1874
He went to Edinburgh 1825-27 then to Ross in 1828 and was there until the 1850s before moving on to Cholsey in Wallingford, Berkshire in 1851. He was in Weston-Super-mare from 1874
7. Roberts, William nd
The history of Glascoed Baptist church reveals that he was a member at the church, a committed Christian, heavily involved in Christian work, first as a deacon (one of the deacons listed in the early accounts of the chapel at Glascoed). A Glyndwr Williams wrote “In 1819, Glascoed sent its first student to the Baptist Academy at Abergavenny. He was William Roberts of Lower Wernhir Farm. After two years he returned to Glascoed without a “call”. His sermons did not last beyond fifteen minutes. In 1824 he was ordered to assist Rev Lewis Lewis at Glascoed. In the David Jones account in 1837/8 he was living at Abergavenny, preaching here and there, but without “a charge”. He passed away in 1837/8. He was connected with a coal round at Abergavenny.”
8. Evans, Rees, 1799-1878
The history of Glascoed Baptist church reveals that he was a member at the church, a committed Christian, heavily involved in Christian work, first as a deacon (one of the deacons listed in the early accounts of the chapel at Glascoed). A Glyndwr Williams wrote “In 1819, Glascoed sent its first student to the Baptist Academy at Abergavenny. He was William Roberts of Lower Wernhir Farm. After two years he returned to Glascoed without a “call”. His sermons did not last beyond fifteen minutes. In 1824 he was ordered to assist Rev Lewis Lewis at Glascoed. In the David Jones account in 1837/8 he was living at Abergavenny, preaching here and there, but without “a charge”. He passed away in 1837/8. He was connected with a coal round at Abergavenny.”
8. Evans, Rees, 1799-1878
A Baptist minister and journalist, he was born at Pencareg, Carmarthenshire. When about 20 years of age he was baptized at Aberduar, and being soon afterwards pressed to preach he devoted himself to the work of the ministry. He spent some time at the Neuaddlwyd School, and afterwards proceeded to the Baptist College at Abergavenny, then under the presidency of the Rev. Micah Thomas. On leaving college, about 1827, he settled down in the pastorate at Llangadock. He became widely known in the Principality in connection with Seren Gomer ("Star of Gomer "), the denominational magazine of the Baptists. (Baptist Handbook, 1879.)
9. Davies, Henry, 1785-1862
A Baptist minister, of Llangloffan, Pembrokeshire, he began to preach at 19 or 20 years of age .He spent two years at Abergavenny College, and in 1811 was ordained as co-pastor with his venerable father over the church at Llangloffan. Here he continued till his death. He preached the Gospel without fee or reward; for 28 years he was secretary of the Pembrokeshire Baptist Association, and was one of the chief instruments in the establishment of the college at Haverfordwest. His liberality and large-heartedness were as conspicuous as his other excellent qualities. With his own hands he distributed, at three different times, no less than four thousand pounds to different charities and institutions. He was lamented as "the last of the Pembrokeshire Patriarchs." (Baptist Handbook, 1863).
A Baptist minister, of Llangloffan, Pembrokeshire, he began to preach at 19 or 20 years of age .He spent two years at Abergavenny College, and in 1811 was ordained as co-pastor with his venerable father over the church at Llangloffan. Here he continued till his death. He preached the Gospel without fee or reward; for 28 years he was secretary of the Pembrokeshire Baptist Association, and was one of the chief instruments in the establishment of the college at Haverfordwest. His liberality and large-heartedness were as conspicuous as his other excellent qualities. With his own hands he distributed, at three different times, no less than four thousand pounds to different charities and institutions. He was lamented as "the last of the Pembrokeshire Patriarchs." (Baptist Handbook, 1863).
10. Evans, Charles, 1781-1864
A Baptist minister and author, was born at Llanuwchllyn, Merionethshire. He began to preach in 1809, in connection with the church at Dolgelly. In 1811, he was admitted to the Abergavenny Academy, where he remained for two years. He subsequently settled as pastor of the small church at Llanefydd and Llansanan, under the auspices of the Baptist Association, where he laboured for seven years. In 1823, he removed to Cefnmawr, where he remained for 35 years, 29 of which he laboured as pastor of the church, when, owing to the infirmities of old age, he resigned his charge, and for the remaining six years, in consideration of past labour and faithfulness, he received for his support a stated sum from the church. In 1861, the honorary degree of D.D. was conferred upon him by Jewell College, U.S.A., as a recognition of his literary labours. His preaching was almost entirely expository, and characterised by great earnestness, vigour, and comprehensiveness. He published several works, among them being "The Peculiar Tenets of the Baptists" and "A History of the Baptists, based on the Fundamental Principles of the System." Of the latter promising to be a work of rare value a portion only has appeared, its publication having been interrupted by his death. (Baptist Handbook, 1865.)
A Baptist minister and author, was born at Llanuwchllyn, Merionethshire. He began to preach in 1809, in connection with the church at Dolgelly. In 1811, he was admitted to the Abergavenny Academy, where he remained for two years. He subsequently settled as pastor of the small church at Llanefydd and Llansanan, under the auspices of the Baptist Association, where he laboured for seven years. In 1823, he removed to Cefnmawr, where he remained for 35 years, 29 of which he laboured as pastor of the church, when, owing to the infirmities of old age, he resigned his charge, and for the remaining six years, in consideration of past labour and faithfulness, he received for his support a stated sum from the church. In 1861, the honorary degree of D.D. was conferred upon him by Jewell College, U.S.A., as a recognition of his literary labours. His preaching was almost entirely expository, and characterised by great earnestness, vigour, and comprehensiveness. He published several works, among them being "The Peculiar Tenets of the Baptists" and "A History of the Baptists, based on the Fundamental Principles of the System." Of the latter promising to be a work of rare value a portion only has appeared, its publication having been interrupted by his death. (Baptist Handbook, 1865.)
11. Stephen, David Rhys, 1807-1852
A Baptist minister and author, was born at Merthyr Tydfil. His parents were Calvinistic Methodists, but young Stephen, when 19 years of age, joined the Baptists. In 1827, he entered the Baptist College at Abergavenny; and three years later he was ordained minister at Swansea, where he remained ten years. In 1840, he took charge of the English Baptist cause at Newport, and five years later he removed to Manchester. He was a very powerful preacher, and a most popular platform speaker. He was a prolific writer, his principal works being a biography of his father-in-law, the Rev Joseph Harris (Gomer), and of the Rev Christmas Evans. (Cymry Manceinion.)
A Baptist minister and author, was born at Merthyr Tydfil. His parents were Calvinistic Methodists, but young Stephen, when 19 years of age, joined the Baptists. In 1827, he entered the Baptist College at Abergavenny; and three years later he was ordained minister at Swansea, where he remained ten years. In 1840, he took charge of the English Baptist cause at Newport, and five years later he removed to Manchester. He was a very powerful preacher, and a most popular platform speaker. He was a prolific writer, his principal works being a biography of his father-in-law, the Rev Joseph Harris (Gomer), and of the Rev Christmas Evans. (Cymry Manceinion.)
12. Williams, John, 1800-1872
"Ab loan," a Baptist minister and poet, was a native of Llanrwst. He completed his training at the Baptist College, Abergavenny, and was ordained at Aberdare in 1831, remaining in charge of the Baptist cause there till his death. As a preacher, his talents were various; he was ready, witty, and pathetic. It was a common occurrence to see large congregations weeping and smiling alternately under his preaching. His most prominent features were originality, vivacity, clearness, and power. He abounded in metaphors and illustrations, which he gathered from nature and from the most common of domestic incidents. He published, early in life, a volume of poems under the title : "Lloffion y Prydydd" (The Poet's Gleanings) (Aberystwyth: D Jenkins, 1839). He also wrote the biography of David Saunders, Merthyr (Aberystwyth: D. Jenkins, 1842), and the biography of John Jones, Llandysul, with a selection of his sermons (Carmarthen: W. M. Evans, 1859). (Baptist Handbook, 1873; Cardiff Catalogue.)
Others we can add to the list of about 103, educated between 1807 and 1835:
13. Powell, David nd
He went to the English Baptist cause in Pontypool in 1815
14. Phillips, David nd
He was at Caerleon from 1819 and emigrated to America in 1840
15. Jones, Thomas nd
He was appointed as an itinerant in the Vale of Glamorgan about 1821
16. Jones, John Thomas nd
He became minister in Hay in 1822
17. Davies, W R nd
He went to Ebenezer, Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire in 1824
18. Evans, Edward nd
From Llangollen, he became pastor of a new work in Cynwyd, Merionethshire in December, 1832
19. Lewis, Thomas 1823-1900
Minister in Newport
20. Lloyd, Isaac nd
Minister in Bethel, Maesteg (Perhaps moved on to Swansea)
21. Thomas, E nd
Came to Bethel, Bassaleg in 1831
22. Samuel, Evan nd
Nothing further known
23. Price, Enoch nd
Came to Marloes, Pembrokeshire in 1836 and also ministered in nearby Pisgah, Molleston until 1841 then Maesyberllan
24. Jones, David nd
A student in 1815
25. Jones, John nd
Went to Pwllheli in 1824
26. Stephen, David Rhys 1807-1852
In Abergavenny from 1827, became minister of Mt Pleasant, Swansea, 1830. Author of a biography of Christmas Evans.
27. Jones, Thomas d 1875
Another Thomas Jones? This one was in Peterchurch then a very long time in Chepstow.
28. Richard, W. Became pastor at Penyrheol Baptist 1822
"Ab loan," a Baptist minister and poet, was a native of Llanrwst. He completed his training at the Baptist College, Abergavenny, and was ordained at Aberdare in 1831, remaining in charge of the Baptist cause there till his death. As a preacher, his talents were various; he was ready, witty, and pathetic. It was a common occurrence to see large congregations weeping and smiling alternately under his preaching. His most prominent features were originality, vivacity, clearness, and power. He abounded in metaphors and illustrations, which he gathered from nature and from the most common of domestic incidents. He published, early in life, a volume of poems under the title : "Lloffion y Prydydd" (The Poet's Gleanings) (Aberystwyth: D Jenkins, 1839). He also wrote the biography of David Saunders, Merthyr (Aberystwyth: D. Jenkins, 1842), and the biography of John Jones, Llandysul, with a selection of his sermons (Carmarthen: W. M. Evans, 1859). (Baptist Handbook, 1873; Cardiff Catalogue.)
Others we can add to the list of about 103, educated between 1807 and 1835:
13. Powell, David nd
He went to the English Baptist cause in Pontypool in 1815
14. Phillips, David nd
He was at Caerleon from 1819 and emigrated to America in 1840
15. Jones, Thomas nd
He was appointed as an itinerant in the Vale of Glamorgan about 1821
16. Jones, John Thomas nd
He became minister in Hay in 1822
17. Davies, W R nd
He went to Ebenezer, Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire in 1824
18. Evans, Edward nd
From Llangollen, he became pastor of a new work in Cynwyd, Merionethshire in December, 1832
19. Lewis, Thomas 1823-1900
Minister in Newport
20. Lloyd, Isaac nd
Minister in Bethel, Maesteg (Perhaps moved on to Swansea)
21. Thomas, E nd
Came to Bethel, Bassaleg in 1831
22. Samuel, Evan nd
Nothing further known
23. Price, Enoch nd
Came to Marloes, Pembrokeshire in 1836 and also ministered in nearby Pisgah, Molleston until 1841 then Maesyberllan
24. Jones, David nd
A student in 1815
25. Jones, John nd
Went to Pwllheli in 1824
26. Stephen, David Rhys 1807-1852
In Abergavenny from 1827, became minister of Mt Pleasant, Swansea, 1830. Author of a biography of Christmas Evans.
27. Jones, Thomas d 1875
Another Thomas Jones? This one was in Peterchurch then a very long time in Chepstow.
28. Richard, W. Became pastor at Penyrheol Baptist 1822
29. Francis Hiley, Llanwenarth 1781-1860
30. David Davies Evans Pontrhydyrun, Bridgend 1787-1858
31. John Michael 1812-1878
Others probably include M D Jones Penross, J James Arnesby, J Lewis Garway, E Page Pembrokeshire, J Jones Rehoboth, W Jones Cardiff, J Phillips Whitchurch Salop, T Lewis Swansea, E Evans Cefnmawr, J Thomas Cheltenham, R Davies, D Phillips Caerleon, D Jones Pithay Bristol, J Davies Sittim, D Roberts Penrhyncoch, T Williams Cwmdwr, D Jones Liverpool, D Thomas Salem Llangyfelach, William Rogers Dudley, J Jones Llandoga, D Davies Evesham, D Morris America, D Lewis Tenbury, J Pritchard Llangollen, B Price Newtown, W Morgan Holyhead, T James, J Harries Raglan, W Roberts, R Owen Pwllheli.
