About Hugh Bold
Lived 1731 – 1809 (aged 77–78). Hugh Bold was a lawyer.
Hugh Bold (1731–1809) was a Welsh lawyer and was active in the affairs of his borough. His background was humble and he took a post as clerk at the Brecon office of John Philipps, of Tre-gaer near Llanfrynach. Bold later married Philipps' daughter and eventually took over the business. He acted as attorney for several iron-works including the Cyfarthfa works.
He was a well known and respected member of the Methodists, John Wesley wrote of him: ‘I know no attorney to be depended on like him’.
Shortly after the death of his first wife in 1781, he married Dorothy, also a daughter of his previous employer, John Philipps.
Bold died in February 1809.
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Who was Hugh Bold?
Welsh lawyer of Brecon (1731-1809)
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Hugh Bold was born in 1731.
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Hugh Bold died on 10 February 1809.
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Hugh Bold was a lawyer.
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