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Cwmmiles chapel was a branch of Henlla and Nebo.
The chapel was built in 1858 with 200 seatings, but it was not until 1931 that it developed its full status.
31 members transferred from Henlland and 30 from Nebo. The membership for 1938 was 96. Of these 96:-
22 were Davies
15 were Evans
11 were James
11 were Thomas
The Treasurer was Owen James of Coedllys and the Secretary W.Rhydderch Evans.
'In the days before the motor car had fully won the countryside by its charm of speed, the stalwarts were obeserved walking leisurely to the services. Among them wereMr & Mrs Rowland John, Ardwyn, Mrs M.Evans, W.Rhydderch Evans and Albert Davies, Plascrwn, Miss Martha Jones, Mr David Thomas, Mr Henry Thomas,Mrs Pheobe Davies and Miss Catherine John, Frondeg.'
Taken from Efailwen to Whitland Vol1
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