David Onllwyn Brace, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Onllwyn Brace

Welsh Independent minister (1848-1891)

Date of Birth: 11-Nov-1848

Place of Birth: Onllwyn, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 28-Jun-1891

Profession: minister

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

David Onllwyn Brace (1848 - 1891) was a Welsh Independent minister and elegist.
On completing his early schooling (probably in the Onllwyn area), he attended the Independent College, Bala (1866-9), and on 24 October 1870 was ordained priest in Rhos-y-Medre, Denbighshire.
In 1872 he moved to the Swansea Valley and held appointments in Felindre and at Bethel, Llan-Twrch, before moving to Bethel, Aberdare. His published works include; 'Cerddi Onllwyn' (1888), and a volume of love-songs, 'Rachel' (1890). He died in June 1891.