Hello Cicero62, I've managed to trace back to Rachel Gape born 1780 near Llandeilo. She had at least one son called Jacob (b.1818) who moved from Carmarthenshire to Ystalyfera during the 1830s. Is this the same Rachel as you mentioned, who married William in 1802? I was unable to trace a husband for her.
If so, I would be very grateful if you could send me the information you have for this branch of the family. (Jacob Gape was my great(x3) grandfather. For some reason, I can't work out how to email you on this! However, please feel free to email me at
seg4@aber.ac.uk.
Thanks! Sara Gape.