Born in Aberavon, Glamorgan, Lewis, a labourer whose nickname was taken from the village of Penderyn near Hirwaun, where he lived, became involved in the Merthyr Riots of June 3,1831.
Born in Aberavon, Glamorgan, Lewis, was a labourer and miner whose nickname was taken from the village of Penderyn near Hirwaun, where he formerly lived. He became involved in the Merthyr Rising of June 3,1831.