Ellis Pierce
1841–1912 (age 71)
Biography
Ellis Pierce devoted his pen to the preservation of Welsh life and the voices of his homeland, weaving tales and essays that reflected the proud customs of Gwynedd and the people who shaped it. His writings stood as a reminder of the dignity of rural labour and the quiet heroism of everyday existence.
He died in 1912, and his grave at Dolwyddelan invites visitors to remember a storyteller whose love for his country found expression in every carefully chosen line.