Williams family of Caerhays and Burncoose

The Williams family of Caerhays, Burncoose and Scorrier were prominent owners of mines and smelting works for several generations during the Cornish Industrial Revolution. A branch of the family settled in Port Hope, Ontario, where they became well-known. The family developed williamsii hybrid camellias and fine gardens at Burncoose, Gwennap ; St Michael Caerhays and Scorrier House in Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Williams family of Caerhays and Burncoose

The Williams family of Caerhays, Burncoose and Scorrier were prominent owners of mines and smelting works for several generations during the Cornish Industrial Revolution. A branch of the family settled in Port Hope, Ontario, where they became well-known. The family developed williamsii hybrid camellias and fine gardens at Burncoose, Gwennap ; St Michael Caerhays and Scorrier House in Cornwall, United Kingdom.