John was born in 1868, probably at Waungarlan, above the Cwmsymlog valley. The census of 1871 has him living there with his family and his age is given as 3.
The family moved to Syfydrin, further towards Plunlymon mountain as noted in the census of 1881 and 1891. By the second census at Syfydrin John was working as a lead miner, although he was probably also helping his father who was a shepherd.
In 1911 John is living with his wife Catherine (nee Edwards) and four children at Penlan Issa, Llanfihangel genau'r glyn.
John is not present on the family census entry for 1939. At this time Catherine and some of the adult children were living at Moelgolomen in Elerch.
UK Census 1871 for Waingarlan, Trefeurig, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales.
1. William Morgans. Head. Married. M. 36. Lead Miner. Parish of Llanbadarn, Cardiganshire.
2. Ann Morgans. Wife. Married. F. 35. Parish of Llanbadarn, Cardiganshire.
3. Ann Morgans. Daughter. F. 13. Scholar. Parish of Llanbadarn, Cardiganshire.
4. Jane Morgans. Daughter. F. 11. Scholar. Parish of Llanbadarn, Cardiganshire.
5. Elizabeth Morgans. Daughter. F. 9. Parish of Llanbadarn, Cardiganshire.
6. Margaret Morgans. Daughter. F. 6. Parish of Llanbadarn, Cardiganshire.
7. John Morgans. Son. M, 3. Parish of Llanbadarn, Cardiganshire.
8. Ruth Morgans. Daughter. F. 1. Parish of Llanbadarn, Cardiganshire.
UK Census 1881 for Syfydrin, Trefeirig, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales.
1. William Morgans. Head. Married. M. 47. Farmer of 200 Acres. Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire.
2. Ann Morgans. Wife. Married. F. 46. Farmer's Wife. Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire.
3. Elizabeth Morgans. Daughter. Single. F. 19. Farmer's Daughter. Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire.
4. Margaret Morgans. Daughter. Single. 16. Farmer's Daughter. Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire.
5. John Morgans. Son. Single, M. 13. Farmer's Son. Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire.
6. Ruth Morgans. Daughter. Single. F. 11. Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire.
7. William Morgans. Son. Single. M. 9. Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire.
8. David Morgans. Son. Single. M. 7. Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire.
9. Miriam Morgans. Daughter. Single. F. 4. Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire.
10. Mary Morgans. Daughter. Single. F. 1. Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire.
UK Census 1891 for Syfydryn, Penybont, Trefeirig, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales.
1. William Morgans. Head. Married. M. 57. Shepherd. Parish of Llanbadarn fawr. Welsh spoken.
2. Anne Morgans. Wife. Married. F. 56. Parish of Llanbadarn fawr. Welsh spoken.
3. John Morgans. Son. Single. M. 23. Lead Miner. Parish of Llanbadarn fawr. Welsh spoken.
4. Ruth Morgans,. Daughter. Single. F. 21. Parish of Llanbadarn fawr. Welsh spoken.
5. William Morgans. Son. Single. M. 19. Lead Miner. Parish of Llanbadarn fawr. Welsh spoken.
6. David Morgans. Son. Single. M. 17. Lead Miner. Parish of Llanbadarn fawr. Welsh spoken.
7. Miriam Morgans. Daughter. Single. F. 14. Scholar. Parish of Llanbadarn fawr. Welsh spoken.
8. Mary Morgans. Daughter. Single. F. 11. Scholar. Parish of Llanbadarn fawr. Welsh spoken.
UK Census1871, 1881, 1891, 1911 and 1939
Notes from Agnes Morgan, Court Villa, grand daughter of John's sister Margaret Morgans.
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