Thomas Kymer was born in Haverfordwest in 1722 and exploited the mineral wealth of the area, becoming a Burgess of Kidwelly by 1759. In 1766, he opened the first canal in Wales, linking Carway to the port of Kidwelly, and held meetings for the canal in the building then known as the Pelican Hotel. He died in 1784 and was buried in St. Mary's Churchyard.

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3. Thomas Kymer
1722 - 1784. Was born in Haverfordwest on 17th
July 1722. He exploited the mineral wealth of the
area, and by 1759 he was a Burgess of Kidwelly.
In 1766 he opened the first canal in Wales linking
Carway with the port of Kidwelly. His meetings
were held in this building, then known as the
Pelican Hotel. He died in 1784 and is buried in St
Mary’s Churchyard.

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