Individual Details

John EVANS Y Bristol

(1860 - 4 Feb 1937)

Events

Birth1860Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire
ResidenceFrom 1861 to 1881with his parents - Rhysgog, Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire
Marriage27 Jun 1890Llanddewi Brefi Parish Church, Cardiganshire - Margaret DAVIES
Residence27 Jun 1890Rhysgog, Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire
Occupation27 Jun 1890farmer - Rhysgog, Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire
Residence1891with his parents - Rhysgog, Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire
Occupation1891merchant - Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire
OccupationFrom 1901 to 1911general merchant/shop keeper - Bristol House, Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire
Residence1901Bristol House, Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire
Marriage15 Jan 1902Llanddewi Brefi Parish Church, Cardiganshire - Magdalen JONES
Residence15 Jan 1902Bristol House, Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire
Occupation15 Jan 1902grocer etc - Bristol House, Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire
Residence (family)1911Bristol House, Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire - Magdalen JONES
Property15 Aug 1919the Rhysgog farm
Death4 Feb 1937Bristol House, Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire
Probate21 Apr 1937London

Families

SpouseMargaret DAVIES (1866 - 1897)
ChildJohn "Johnnie Rhysgog" EVANS (1890 - 1963)
ChildRev David EVANS (1892 - 1966)
ChildWinifred "Gwennie" EVANS (1894 - )
SpouseMagdalen JONES (1862 - 1942)
ChildMartha "Mattie" EVANS (1902 - 1966)
ChildDaniel EVANS (1904 - 1912)
FatherJohn EVANS Y Rhysgog (1814 - 1898)
MotherGwenifred "Winifred" DAVIES (1821 - 1899)
SiblingRev Daniel EVANS (1848 - 1928)
SiblingElizabeth EVANS (1850 - 1942)
SiblingThomas EVANS (1853 - 1898)
SiblingRahel EVANS (1856 - 1876)

Notes

Marriage

They were married by John's brother the Reverend David Evans, clerk in holy orders in Dowlais, Glamorganshire. The witnesses were Charles davies and Thomas Rowlands. Both John and Margaret signed their names.

Marriage

They were married by licence by the Reverend Daniel Evans, vicar of Penydarren (brother of the groom). The Reverend James Jones, vicar of Pentrebach assisted. The witnesses were Daniel Jones and Charles Davies. Both John and Magdalen signed their names. John is recorded as a widower.

Property

He purchased the Rhysgog in a sale at the Victoria Hall, Lampeter when the Derry Ormond estate decided to sell-off much of its properties. He paid £2,600.00 (£55,146.00 in 2005) for the farm house, buildings and 725 acres of land.

Probate

Probate was granted to Rev. David Evans, clerk, John Evans, farmer and Roderick Evan Lloyd, minister of the gospel. Effects valued at £4029 11s. 2d. (£149,000.12 in 2005)