Williams Family Tree

Hafod y Porth, though often associated with mining history in North Wales (near Beddgelert), is a Welsh term meaning "summer dwelling by the gate/port," and such locations exist across Wales, including within the historic Glamorgan area where it likely referred to a traditional upland summer farm or small settlement, often near rivers or valleys, with 'Hafod' itself meaning summer house.
In Glamorgan (now part of South Wales), it would refer to a similar concept – a summer farm or homestead, perhaps near a valley entrance or river, fitting into the region's landscape and farming practices, even if not a famous mine like its northern namesake.