John Josiah Guest

1785–1852 (age 67)

Biography

John Josiah Guest forged the ironworks at Dowlais into a cornerstone of the new industry, caring for his workforce with schools and housing while also speaking for the region in Parliament.

He cherished the quiet of St. John's Church where townspeople could gather, and today his memory rests there among the memorial tablets that honor his drive for progress.

Also buried at St. John's Church

Robert Henry Peckwell
1776–1823 (age 47)
St. John's Church
Christopher Puller
1774–1824 (age 50)
St. John's Church
Christopher Puller was a barrister of the late 18th century buried at St. John's Church.
James Peddie
1892–1931 (age 39)
St. John's Church
Bernard Edward John Burge
d. 1933
St. John's Church
Bernard Edward John Burge was a military personnel who served in the early 20th century.
Robert Douglas
1889–1932 (age 43)
St. John's Church
Robert Douglas was a magistrate who served in the colonial administrative system.
Benjamin Heath Malkin
1797–1837 (age 40)
St. John's Church