Hi David,
Checked the Brecon 1851 for John or Elizabeth MATTHIAS/ MATTHEWS born GLS
anytime and there are no matches.
I do see your William MATTHEWS on Lion Street. Have you thought about
this as a possible parent? He wouldn't have been far away.
" 1851 Census of Breconshire "
BRECON Enumeration District HO107:2489
Parish of St Davids, Brecon
MATTHEWS William, h, m, 53, dyer, GLS Bristol+, Bridge Street, /f496/p4
MATTHEWS Hannah, w, m, 69, , CMN Llanon, Bridge Street, /f496/p4
DAVIES Edward, ld, w, 89, pauper skinner, CGN Cellan, Bridge Street,
/f496/
It looks as though Hannah could be a second wife taken later in life???
Best wishes in your continued search,
Dawn Perry-Taft
Central Coast, CA