MADOCKS, William Alexander (1773-1828), of Tan-yr-allt, Caern.

b. 17 Jan. 1773,NLW mss 10590. 3rd surv. s. of John Maddocks of Fron Yw, Denb. by Frances, da. of Joseph Whitchurch, London merchant, of Twickenham, Mdx. educ. Charterhouse 1784-9 (expelled); Christ Church, Oxf. 1790-1; L. Inn 1790; I. Temple 1797; fellow, All Souls 1794-1818. m. Mar. 1818, Amelia Sophia,She seems to have preferred to call herself Eliza Ann, DWB, 342. da. and coh. of Samuel Hughes, land agent, (who the Harris heiress of Tregunter Hall, Brec.), wid. of Roderick Gwynne of Buckland, Brec., 1da. suc. fa. to estate in Denb. 1794.