John Jenkins

Biography

John Jenkins (1779-1853) worked as a printer, ensuring that the faithful in his Welsh Baptist circles could read their Scriptures and hymns with clarity. His meticulous attention to type and text helped sustain the spiritual life of Hen Dy Cwrdd and the wider congregation.

He is remembered at Hen Dy Cwrdd; Hengoed Welsh Baptist Chapel, a place that continues to honor his contribution to the printed word and the nurture of Welsh Christian life.