Robert Baugh Explained

Robert Baugh (1748 – 27 December 1832) was a Welsh surveyor, copper-plate engraver, map-maker and print-maker.^[1]

Early life

Robert Baugh, the son of Christiana and Robert Baugh, was born in 1748 in Llandysilio, near Llanymynech,^[2] and was baptised at Llanymynech church on 2 May 1749.^[3]

Career

John Evans's map of North Wales (1795) was engraved by Baugh.^[4] In 1809, the Royal Society of Arts in London awarded him a fifteen guineas and a silver medal for his map of Shropshire, which was noted for sharp engraved lines and accuracy. He was also a draughtsman and a surveyor,^[5] for area aqueduct and road projects. He also worked for Telford and Stevenson on the Ellesmere Canal.^[6]

He was the parish clerk and church warden of the Llanymynech church for many years. The church has several brass plates made by Baugh, hung on its north wall.^[7]

Personal life

He married Catherine Edwards of Carreghofa on 25 May 1782 and lived in Llwyn-tidman, just east of Llanymynech. Their children included Susanna, Catherine, Robert and Margaret.^{[8] [9]}

Baugh died near Llanymynech on 27 December 1832, aged 84.^[10]

Notes and References

1. Book: Collections Historical and Archeological Relating to Montgomeryshire, and its Borders. 1875. 336–337.
2. Robert Baugh and John Evans. Views from the Hill: A 2000-year History of the Llanymynech Area. 5. 9 August 2017.
3. Book: Shropshire Parish Registers : Diocese of St. Asaph. VIII. 1922. The Shropshire Parish Register Society. v–vi, 44.
4. Web site: Bailey – Baxter. Powys Local History Encyclopedia. 2017-01-18.
5. Book: Bye-gones Relating to Wales and Border Counties. https://books.google.com/books?id=Gts4AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA39. May 1878. Caxton Works. Oswestry. 39. Mr. Evans of Llwynygroes.
6. Web site: Llanymynech Etching. Ellesmere Sculpture. 9 August 2017.
7. Book: Collections Historical and Archeological Relating to Montgomeryshire and its Borders. 1879. Thomas Richards. London. 139.
8. Book: Shropshire Parish Registers : Diocese of St. Asaph. VIII. 1922. The Shropshire Parish Register Society. 101, 106, 116, 196, 204.
9. Web site: Ordnance Survey – First Series – 74 (Llanymynech). Vision of Britain. 8 August 2017.
10. Robert Baugh. s-BAUG-ROB-1748. 8 March 2016.