Who is Thomas Howells from Rees Howells: Intercessor and what is their importance?

Thomas Howells was Rees Howells' Father. He and his wife Margaret had 3 daughters and 8 sons. Thomas was employed in the iron works and also the coal mines but later opened a shoe repair shop in the village. We never learn in the biography if Thomas gives his heart to the spirit. He appears to be Christian and supportive of Rees' work, but often questions the unusual actions the Spirit is leading Rees to take.