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David Owen (January 
David Owen was the son of Owen Humphreys of Ynyscynhaearn in Caernarfonshire (the surname "Owen" being a
1712
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) was a Welsh
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harpist, best remembered as the composer of the popular song, "Dafydd y Garreg Wen" ("David of the White Rock"), which according to tradition Owen composed as he was dying. ''Dafydd y Garreg Wen'' was later adapted and published by harpist Edward Jones.
David Owen was the son of Owen Humphreys of Ynyscynhaearn in Caernarfonshire (the surname "Owen" being a patronymic
A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based on the given name of one's father, grandfather (avonymic), or an earlier male ancestor.
Patronymics are still in use, including mandatory use, in many countries worldwide, alt ...
). His mother's maiden name was Gwen Roberts. He composed several well-known airs. He was buried in the churchyard of St Cynhaiarn's Church in his home village of Ynyscynhaearn.
Musical works
*"Dafydd y Garreg Wen
Dafydd y Garreg Wen is a traditional Welsh musical air and folk song.
There is a tradition that the tune was composed by David Owen (1712–1741), a harpist and composer who lived near Porthmadog in Caernarfonshire. He was known locally as ''D ...
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*"Codiad yr Ehedydd" ("The rising of the lark")
*"Difyrrwch gwŷr Criccieth" ("The delight of the men of Criccieth")
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