Richard Douglas Gough: 1797-1886

In 1717 William Gough of Willsbury, Saint Briavels, Gloucestershire married Catherine Portrey, daughter of Christopher Portrey of Ynyscedwyn, Ystradgynlais, Breconshire. In December 1752 the last of the male Portreys, Christopher junior, died. William and Catherine's son, Richard, inherited Ynyscedwyn, taking the name Richard Gough Aubrey as part of the family compact. For the next 190 years, the Gough family would be squires of Ynyscedwyn, across four generations. A Gough Compendium covers the various family members in detail up to the death of Reverend Fleming Gough in 1835. This volume focuses on his son, Richard Douglas Gough (1797-1886), as well as his extended family. The articles on his parents, and his uncle are included again for context. By the mid 19th century, Richard Douglas Gough's extended family crossed several generations, and included several different lines of descent. Thus are included details of the life of Reverend Walter Jones Williams, and of [Rev] Richard Calvert Jones, with their families.