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1. Henry Evans
   1. Ann Jones
      1. David Evans
      2. Sarah Evans
      3. Ann Evans
         1. John David Jones
      4. Mary Evans
      5. Thomas Evans
      6. Margaret Evans
      7. Hannah Evans
      8. John Gethin Evans
      9. Joseph Henry Evans
      10. William Evans

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Source References

1. Y Tyst
   1. • Date: 19 January 1916
      • Page: Page 9
      • Citation:

        Y Ddiweddar Mrs. Anne Evans, Ffairfach, Llandeilo.

        Priod Henry Evans, gynt o'r Gelli, nawr o Hedington, Ffairfach, ydoedd Mrs. Anne Evans. Wrth ei rhoi yn y bedd rhwng dau a thri prydnawn ddydd Llun, Ionawr 10fed, gwelsom ar ei harch, 'Anne Evans. Ganwyd Chwefror 18fed, 1839. Bu fawr Ionawr 6ed, 1916.' Cadd hithau, fel ei thylwyth, hirhoedledd i ynyl y pedwar ugain. Erysn un o'i brodyr eto, sef David Jones, Cilwern, yr hwn sydd wedi croesi ei 80 oed. Bu ei thad a'i mam, a mab a merch i deulu ei rhieni, farw yn eu 77, ac wele hithau yn ei 77 oed. Erys ei phriod, yr hwn, er yn wr dall er's blynyddoedd, sydd yn aelod a diacon o werth mawr yn y Tabernacl, Llandeilo. Yr oedd yn fam i ddeg o blant. Y mae pump ohonynt wedi croesi drosodd o flaen eu mam, ac mae'r pump eraill yn aros hyd heddyw, sef David Evans, Towy Stores, Llandeilo, a Mrs. Jones, priod y Parch. J. D. Jones, Llanfair a Cellan, ac mae'r tri mab arall yn America mewn safleoedd o anrhydedd ac ymddiriedaeth.

        Yr oedd hi yn ddynes o arbenigrwydd. Meddai ar ewyllys gref, a deall cyflym, a chyngor diogel. Hawdd oedd gweld yn ei symudiad a'i golwg ei bod yh frenhines ar ei haelwyd, ac yn feistres yn ei hamgylchiadau, ac yn gymeriad cryf yn ei heglwys. Aethai i'r farchnad yn deall busnes, ac aethai i'r addoliad ar y Saboth yn deall ei hangen a'i Duw, ac yr oedd ei chraffter a'i chydymdeimlad a'i doethineb yn ei gwneud yn allu mawr ar ei haelwyd.

        Dan beth mawr ei bywyd ydoedd ei haelwyd a'i haddoldy, ac erys dylanwad y ddau beth hyn ar ei phlant, a phlant ei phlant.

        Yr oedd ei chladdedigaeth yn cynnwys pennau teuluoedd amlwg y dref a'r ardal ac o bell, megis Mr. Preece, Porth; Mrs. Griffiths, Maesgwyn, Rhondda; Mrs. H. T. Jacob, Abergwaun; a lliaws o Llanfair, Cwnllynfell, &c. Ac yr oedd cryfder ac urddas yn y dwasanaeth claddu, yn enwedig y bregeth gan ei gweinidog, y Parch. W. Davies, yr hwn a gynorthwywyd yn y capel gan y Parchn. - Roberts, M.A., B.D., Memorial Hall; D. Bowen, Hermon; S. Thomas, Salem; H. T. Jacob, Abergwaun; - Davies (W); D. Silyn Evans a D. Harries.

        Rhoddwyd ei chorff mewn bedd glân, ar brydnawn gwaith dan gymylau, ym mynwent gysegredig y Tabernacl, y dywedai Penry cyn marw am dano: 'O! 'r hen Dabernacl annwyl! Wyt mor annwyl i mi ag oedd y deml i Solomon, yr hen Dabernacl annwyl.' Heddwch i'w llwch.

         

         

        The Late Mrs. Anne Evans, Ffairfach, Llandeilo.

        Wife of Henry Evans, formerly of Gelli, now of Hedington, Ffairfach, was Anne Evans. As she was buried between two and three in the afternoon on Monday, January 10th, we saw on her coffin 'Anne Evans. Born February 18th, 1839. Died January 6th, 1916.' She, like her family, had longevity to the tune of the eighty. One of her brothers survives her, David Jones, Cilwern, who has just crossed his 80s. Her father and mother, and a son and daughter of her parents' family, died at the age of 77, and, lo, she was 77. Her husband, who, though a blind man for many years, remains a member and deacon of great value at Tabernacle, Llandeilo. She was the mother of ten children. Five of them have predeceased their mother, and the other five are still alive today, namely David Evans, Towy Stores, Llandeilo, and Mrs. Jones, wife of Rev. J. D. Jones, Llanfair and Cellan, and the other three sons are in America in positions of honor and trust.

        She was a woman of distinction, of strong will, and quick understanding, and safe advice. It was easy to see in her movement and appearance that she was the queen of her home, and a mistress in her circumstances, and a strong character in her church. She went to the market understanding business, and she went to Sunday worship knowing her need and her God, and her acumen and sympathy and wisdom made her a great power.

        Underneath her great life was her home and her place of worship, and the influence of these two things on her children, and those of her children, remain.

        Her mourners included the heads of prominent families of the town and district and from afar, such as Mr. Preece, Porth; Mrs. Griffiths, Maesgwyn, Rhondda; Mrs. H. T. Jacob, Fishguard; and many of Llanfair, Cwnllynfell, &c. There was strength and dignity in the burial service, especially the sermon by her minister, the Rev. W. Davies, who was assisted in the chapel by the Rev. - Roberts, M.A., B.D., Memorial Hall; D. Bowen, Hermon; S. Thomas, Salem; H. T. Jacob, Fishguard; - Davies (W); D. Silyn Evans and D. Harries.

        Her body was laid in a clean tomb, on a cloudy afternoon, in the sacred Tabernacle cemetery, under which Penry said before dying: 'Oh! dear old Tabernacle! You are as dear to me as the temple was to Solomon, the beloved old Tabernacle. ' Rest in peace.

2. The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News
   1. • Date: 20 January 1916
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        The remains of the late Mrs. Ann Evans, aged 76, wife of Mr. Henry Evans, retired farmer, formerly of Gelly, near Trapp, and now of Headington Villa, Ffairfach, were interred at the Tabernacle, Ffairfach, the ministers officiating at the house being the Rev. Wm. Davies, pastor, Rev. D. P. Roberts, M.A., B.D., Rev. D. Bowen, Hermon, and the Rev. H. T. Jacob, Fishguard; while the Rev. Silyn Evans, Aberdare, took the service at the graveside. The deceased was the mother of ten children, of whom five survive, one of them being Mr. David Evans, of Mount Pleasant, formerly a well-known member of the Llandilo Board of Guardians. Another son is Mr. Wm. Evans, an attorney at San Francisco; and two others in business in the State, viz. , Mr. John Evans, Oakland, Colorado, and Mr. Jos. Evans, of Ogden, Utah. A daughter is married to the Rev. J. D. Jones, Llanfair, Cardiganshire. The mourners at the funeral were:- Mr. Henry Evans (widower); Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, Mount Pleasant (son and daughter-in-law); Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Jones (son-in-law and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Cilwern, Llandilo (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. Preece, Porth, and Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Cymmer (cousins); and Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Llangyfelach (nephew and niece).

3. 1881 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG11/5390/19/6
4. 1871 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG10/5086/67/7 f.
5. Carmarthen Weekly Reporter
   1. • Date: 27 September 1907
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        MARRIAGE OF MISS EVANS. - At Peniel, Carmarthen, on the 17th inst, Miss Anne Evans, formerly of the Cambrian Cafe and Mount Pleasant, Llandilo, was united in wedlock to the Rev J D Jones, Congregationalist Minister, Abercanaid, Merthyr. The officiating minister was the Rev H. T. Jacob, Peniel, who was assisted by the Rev Selyn Evans, Aberdare. Miss Evans is the daughter of Mr Henry Evans, Gellydeg, Llandilo. The bride was given away by her brother, Councillor D. Evans. The happy pair are spending their honeymoon in North Devon.

   2. • Date: 18 April 1919
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        FUNERAL OF MR HENRY EVANS

        The funeral of Mr Henry Evans, formely of Gelly, took place on the 10th inst at the Tabernacle Chapel. The body was brought from Lampeter by motor car and was accompanied by the mourners. A large number of friends awaited the arrival of the cortege at the Tabernacle. The services were conducted by the Rev R. Evans, of Lampeter, who delivered a brief address. A portion of Scripture was read by the Rev T. Thomas, Albion House, and prayers were offered up by the Rev Stephen Thomas, Salem, and the Rev D. P. Roberts, M.A., B.D., Llandilo. The Rev Silyn Evans, Aberdare, a cousin of the deceased, delivered an address and spoke highly of his pure and holy life. At the graveside the Rev H. T. Jacob, Fishguard, officiated. The principal mourners were Mr and Mrs D. Evans, Mount Pleasant, Llandilo (son and daughter-in-law), and the Rev and Mrs Jones, Lampeter (son-in-law and daughter). Mr Tom John, J.P., was amongst the mourners.

6. 1891 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG12/4511/52/13
7. 1901 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG13/5106/14/20
8. Salt Lake Tribune
   1. • Date: 8 December 1936
      • Page: Page 20
      • Citation:

        Death Claims Club Official

        Joseph Henry Evans, 56, prominent Salt Lake City club official, died following a long illness Monday at 4 p. m. at his home, 2622 Green street.

        Mr. Evans was born in Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, October 13 1880, to Henry and Ann Jones Evans. He came to the United States in 1908 and settled in Ogden. Returning to his native land, he marride Margaret Thomas in 1911. The couple came to Salt Lake City in 1918, where Mr. Evans was employed by the Standard Oil company until ill health forced his retirement.

        He was a director of the local Cambrian society, a member of the Acacia lodge, F. and A. M., and a member of Phillips Congregational church.

        Surviving are a son, Arnold Evans, San Francisco; two brothers, William Evans, San Francicso, and John G. Evans, Oakland, Cal., and a sister, Mrs. Nan Evans Jones, Llandilo.

        Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p. m. in the Phillips Congregational church by the Rev. Roy B. Damron. Graveside services in Mt. Olivet cemetery will be conducted by the Acacia lodge.

9. Y Darian
   1. • Date: 20 August 1914
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        Priodas Dan o'r Porth yn y Mumbles.

        Am un-ar-ddeg o'r gloch boreu dydd Mawrth, Awst 11eg, yn Addoldy y Wesleyaid yn y Mumbles, unwyd mewn glan briodas Mr. Rhys Morgan, Penpound, Porth, a Miss Elizabeth Griffiths, Maesgwyn, Cymmer, Porth.

        Y Parch. J. D. Jones, Cellan, Sir Aberteifi, gymerodd at y gwasanaeth, fel hoft gyfaill i'r par dedwydd ac i deulu Maesgwyn. Yr oedd organyddes yr addoldy wrth yr organ, a melus ei seiniau. Y mae Mrs. Morgan yn ferch i un o arweinwyr enwocaf y fasnach lo, ac un o arwyr dewraf llawer o danchwaoedd pyllau Morgannwg, sef Mr. Thomas Griffiths, M.E., J.P., Maesgwyn, Cymmer, a Longfield, West Cross, Mumbles.

        Hana Mr. Rhys Morgan o deulu gwir barchus, ei dad a'i frodyr yn swyddogion cyfrifol yn y Cymmer, etc., a Mr. Rhys Morgan ei hun yn athraw llwyddiannus a pharchus yn Abercynon bellach, ond gynt ym Mhenrhiwceibr. Mae'r ddau deulu yn flaenllaw gydag Ymneillduaeth Gymreig, ac yn cynrychioli dau enwad, sef yr Annibynwyr a'r Methodistiaid. Trefnwyd fod y briodas i fod yn y Mumbles brydferth, iach, lle y ceir cyfuniad o wlad swynol ogoneddus a'r mor a'i ramant a'i hud. Ac yn ol y dymuniad, cadwyd yr oil yn weddol o dawel, neb ond perthnasai a rhai ffrindiau mynwesol yn bresennol - yn y gwasanaeth syml ac urddasol yn yr addoldy, ac yn y wledd yn Longfield.

        Gyda'r par dedwydd yn llawenhau, gwelwyd Mr. a Mrs. T. Griffiths, Maesgwyn a Longfield; Mr. Ebenezer Morgan, Penpound, Porth; Mr. W. T. Griffiths, Caerdydd; Mr. a Mrs. Thomas, Bargoed; Mrs. James, Abertawe; Miss Griffiths, Pencoed; Mrs. a Mr. Thomas, Cymmer; Mr. Griff Morgan, Bedwas; Mrs. Howells, Porth; Mrs. Morris, Mountain Ash; Mr. a Mrs. Evan Lewis, Abertawe, a Mrs. J. D. Jones, Cellan, heblaw Mr. Llew Morgan, brawd y priodfab yn "best man," ac ni chyflawodd neb y swydd bwysig yn rhagorach, a'r ddwy Miss Morgan, chwiorydd y priodfab, wnaeth gyflawnu eu gwaith fel llawforwynion yn deilwng o'r cyfrifoldeb.

        Wrth y bwrdd ar ol gwledd mwynhawyd doniau hyawdl yn llawn cysuron a dymuniadau da i'r dedwydd bar. Tyner-dadol ydoedd anerchiad y tad, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, tra yn gollwng ei afael o'r ieuangaf o'i blant i wynebu ar ei byd newydd, ond gyda bendith gyfoethocaf calon tad. A swynol ac annwyl dyner ydoedd geiriau Mrs. T. Griffiths. Pa fam a merch sydd yn anwylach o'u gilydd? Dilynwyd yn deilwng o'r amgylchiad gan Mr. Thomas, Bargoed (yr hwn sydd yn briod a merch hynaf Mr. Griffiths), Mr. Evan Lewis, Abertawe, fel hen gyfaill i'r teulu Mr. E. Morgan, tad y priodfab, a'r Parch. J. D. Jones, yr hwn a ddarllenodd y tri phennill canlynol a gyfansoddwyd ar foreu'r briodas :-

        "Un hynod o wylaidd oedd Morgan,
        Fel carwr - rhyfeddol o 'shy,'
        Fe dystiodd rhyw fobi pur egwan -
        'Mi welais, rwy'n shwr 'German spy';

        Datblygodd yr athro llwyddiannus,
        A dringodd i ris ar ol gris,
        Ond heddyw ei fyd sydd mor felus -
        Mae Lizzie a'r 'ring' am ei bys.

        Os rhua magnelau y ddaear
        Nes crynu o'r cread i'w sail,
        A syrthio o ddewrion mor hygar
        Yn amlach na thorf Hydref ddail;
        Daeth bore annwylaf eich rhamant,
        Fu boreu erioed yn fwy braf,
        Yn orlawn yw'r cylch o ogoniant
        Mor agos yw mwyn wlad yr haf.

        Ni welodd priodas annwylach
        Na Lizzie o'r hyfryd Maesgwyn,
        Fu bachgen erioed yn hawddgarwch
        Na Rhys, iaith dyffrynoedd yw hyn;
        Boed heulwen o'r byd gwvnfydedig
        Yn llonni eich bywyd hyd oes,
        A chofiwch mai gwir fendigedig
        Yw'r cartref dan gysgod y groes."

        Ymadawodd y par dedwydd am y Brifddinas a lleoedd eraill, ac una eu lluosog gyfeillion, gyda'r nifer yn y briodas ac yn y wledd, i ddymuno i Mr. a Mrs. Rhys Morgan dyfodol o'r fath oreu. Disgyned bendithion cyfoethocaf nef a daear ar eu haelwyd.

        FFRIND.

         

         

         

        translation:

        Marriage from Porth to Mumbles.

        At eleven o'clock in the morning of Tuesday, August 11th, at the Wesleyan Chapel in Mumbles, Rhys Morgan, Penpound, Porth, and Miss Elizabeth Griffiths, Maesgwyn, Cymmer, Porth, were united in marriage.

        Rev. J. D. Jones, Cellan, Cardiganshire, took the service, as a close friend of the happy couple and of the Maesgwyn family. The organist of the place of worship was at the organ, and melodious were her sounds. Mrs. Morgan is the daughter of one of the most famous leaders of the coal trade, and one of the bravest heroes of many of Glamorgan's coal mines, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, M.E., J.P., Maesgwyn, Cymmer, and Longfield, West Cross, Mumbles.

        Mr. Rhys Morgan is also of a well-respected family, his father and brothers holding respected offices of Cymmer, etc., and Mr. Rhys Morgan himself is a successful and respected teacher now at Abercynon, but formerly at Penrhiwceiber. Both families are prominent in Welsh Nonconformity, and represent two denominations, the Congregationalists and the Methodists. The wedding was arranged to be in the beautiful, healthy Mumbles, where there is a combination of glorious charming country and the sea and its romance and magic. And, as they wished, it was a quiet occasion, with none other than some close friends present - in the simple and dignified service at the place of worship, and at the banquet at Longfield.

        Rejoicing with the happy couple were Mr. and Mrs. T. Griffiths, Maesgwyn and Longfield; Mr. Ebenezer Morgan, Penpound, Porth; Mr. W. T. Griffiths, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Bargoed; Mrs. James, Swansea; Miss Griffiths, Pencoed; Mrs. and Mr. Thomas, Cymmer; Mr. Griff Morgan, Bedwas; Mrs. Howells, Porth; Mrs. Morris, Mountain Ash; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Lewis, Swansea, and Mrs. J. D. Jones, Cellan; also, Mr. Llew Morgan, brother of the groom, was a "best man," and no-one carried out the important job any better, and the two Misses Morgan, sisters of the groom, carried out their duties as bridesmaids worthy of the responsibility.

        At the table after the feast, we enjoyed a humorous talent full of comforts and good wishes for the happy couple. The father's address, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, while releasing the youngest of his children to face her new world, but with the richest blessing of a father's heart. And Mrs. T. Griffiths's words were charming and affectionate. Which mother and daughter are more fond of each other? This was followed up by Mr. Thomas, Bargoed (who is the husband of Mr. Griffiths' eldest daughter), Evan Lewis, Swansea, as an old friend of the family, E. Morgan, father of the groom, and the Rev. J. D. Jones, who read the following three verses composed on the morning of the wedding:-

        "Morgan was extremely humble
        As a lover, wonderfully shy,
        Some oblivious hobby witnessed -
        'I saw, I'm a German spy';

        The successful teacher,
        And she climbed up to him after a step,
        But today is so sweet -
        Lizzie and the ring on her finger.

        If artillery roams the earth
        Until shaking from creation to its base,
        And such courageous falls of bravery
        More often than October leaf crowds;
        The most beautiful morning of your romance came,
        Morning has never been nicer,
        Overflowing is the circle of glory
        The proximity of summer country ore.

        He did not see an ungodly marriage
        No Lizzie from the lovely Maesgwyn,
        Boy has never been an eternity
        No Rhys, this is the language of the valleys;
        Let there be sunshine from the established world
        Brightening your life to life,
        And remember it is truly wonderful
        The home is under the shadow of the cross."

        The happy couple left for the Capital and other places, and their many friends, with the many at the wedding and the banquet, united to wish Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Morgan such a bright future. May the richest blessings of heaven and earth descend upon their home.

        A FRIEND.

10. 1911 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG14/32433/336
11. 1921 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG15/27447/97
12. 1939 Register
    1. • Page: XDFB/265
13. Wills on file
    1. • Date: 13 February 1919
       • Page: Henry Evans (1838-1919)
14. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index
15. Western Mail
    1. • Date: 13 August 1914
       • Page: Page 1
       • Citation:

         MORGAN-GRIFFITHS. - On August 11th, at Victoria Chapel, Mumbles, by the Rev. J. D. Jones Lampeter. Rhys Morgan, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Morgan, Penpound, Porth, to Elizabeth, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Griffiths, Maesgwyn, Porth. No cards.

16. The Cambria Daily Leader
    1. • Date: 13 January 1916
       • Page: Page 3
       • Citation:

         LLANDILO.

         The death has occurred, in her 76th year, of Mrs. Ann Evans, wife of Mr. Henry Evans, of Headington Villa, Ffairfach, and formerly of Gelly Farm, near Trapp. Deceased, who was well known and greatly respected, was the mother of Mr. David Evans, Mount Pleasant, who for years was a prominent member of the Llandilo Board of Guardians and Rural District Council; Mr. Wm. Evans, a prominent San Francisco attorney; and Messrs. D. Evans, Oakland; Col and Joseph Evans, Ogden, Utah, both large business men in the States. The remains were interred at Tabernacle Congregational Church, Ffairfach. The officiating ministers were the Revs. W. Davies, The Walk; D. B. Roberts, M.A., B.D.; D. Bowen, Hermon; and H. T. Jacobs, Fishguard. The Rev. Silvyn Evans, Aberdare, took the service at the graveside. The chief mourners were: Mr. H. Evans (husband); Mr. and Mrs. D. Evans, Mount Pleasant (son and daughter-in-law); Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Jones, Llanfair, Cardigan (son-in-law and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Cilwoon, Llandilo (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. Preece, Porth; Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Cymer (cousins); Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Llangyfelach (nephew and niece).

         Sergt. Morgan, son of Mrs. Morgan, formerly of the Rose and Crown, is now at home on sick furlough, having been wounded in the heel in the Dardanelles.

         A meeting of the local Advisory Committees was held on Tuesday. There were, we understand, about 100 appeals. A good number were put back. The exemptions were very few.

17. findagrave.com
    1. • Page: Ann Evans / Henry Evans
18. (Death unknown but obviously not living)