James Davies (schoolmaster)

His parents, Edward and Judith Davies, were Monmouthshire farmers.

As a boy he attended Llangattock Lingoed school, before entering employment as a Lawyer's assistant.

He did not remain the position for long, instead taking up weaving as a profession.

After his wife's death he moved to Usk, and for a few years earned a living as a shopkeeper.

He is described as being a stern disciplinarian, but was also a generous man, and provided Bibles and other books at his own expense.