Price was born at Pencaerelin, in Llanfihangel Bryn Pabuan, near Builth Wells. In 1805 he attended Brecon Grammar School, now Christ College, Brecon, living in lodgings until he was able to qualify as a deacon of the Church of England.
Price was born at Pencaerelin, Llanfihangel Bryn Pabuan, near Builth Wells. In 1805, he attended Brecon Grammar School, now Christ College, Brecon, and lived in lodgings until he became a deacon of the Church of England.