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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Topic started by: noisylass on Monday 11 February 13 22:08 GMT (UK)
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Hi all - New to this site forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong place :-\ i am looking for information on The Rev E Moses Evans. I believe he married a local doctor? He had a fair few children including one called Ieuan Garwyn Evans who become a police officer and then moved to Surrey. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
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Ok so as a starting point this is the birth of his son
Birth
Ieuan Garwyn Evans
Registered Sep 1/4 1905
Bridgend, Glamorgan
Vol 11a Page 919
His marriage
Marriages Sep 1/4 1897
Evan Moses Evans
Mary Elizabeth Jones
Merthyr T. 11a 994
Both he and his wife were born in Cardiganshire but children born in Glamorganshire.
There is no occupation for his wife on the census
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Birth of their oldest child which should make it easier to find them in 1901 but I haven't yet :)
Births Sep 1/4 1898
Merfina Evans Merthyr T. 11a/765
Merfina Evans
age 67 born abt 1898
registered Sep 1965
Registration district East Glamorgan
Vol 8b/ Page 319
Probate of her will to her sister Aerona Evans married woman and John Phillips bank manager.
Still no sign in 1901
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HI
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I know they are on the 1901 census because Merfina 1898, Rhonwen 1900 and Mother Mary E are showing in a search in Bridgend district on FindMyPast (my sub has finished) but ancestry must have done something weird and wonderful with their names cos I can't bring them up on there yet.
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Hi
In 1910, Rev Moses Evans was minister at Welsh CM Chapel, Blaengarw, according to GENUKI. Books on history of Welsh CM chapels should have info on him.
Moses and another CM minister staying with Rev James Griffith, wife and daughter at Pembrey, 1901 Census. Haven't found his family. At Blaengarw 1911 with 7 children.
Emyr
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This is a memorial written by Evan Evans about one of his colleagues.
http://www.walesearch.com/downloads/Memorial_John_Bartley.pdf
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transcribed as Wares ::)
1901 15 Katie St, Garw Valley RG13/5043 folio 58 pg 38
Mary E Evans wife 30 b. Cardiganshire, Penllwyn
Merfina dau 2 b. Glam, Aberaman
Rhonwen dau 1 b. Aberaman
Mary Ann Davies 18 domestic servant b. Gorseinon
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Hi
Alternative form of reference for the entry in 1901 Wales Census:
Glamorganshire>Llangeinor>Dist.3>p.39
Emyr
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Hi
Have looked up what's available at Caernarfon Archives re Welsh methodists, but no luck.
Free BMD has the death of an Evan M Evans, aged 68, Q4 1931, registration district Bridgend. Right age, right district.
Emyr
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;D Wow thank you all so much that's amazing and very generous of you all giving your time. I have a sub to Ancestry and I don't have much luck there. I have however in my possession now a scrapbook belonging to Ieuan garwyn which has some good info and photos of family members and everyone who posted here was absolutely correct. I still have more digging to do but thank you all so much. Sally
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I came across this which has some history on the Rev Evan Moses Evans and the parishes he preached at:
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/CGN/Nancwnlle/HanesNantcwnlle.html
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Thank you firefly. i have just read that article and showed it to my partner who is Moses Evans great grandson. It really made his evening. I can't thank you and everyone else enough for taking your time to find these things. i am sorry its taken a while to get back to you, its been a hectic time.
Sal x
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Hi
He is mentioned in a few Newspaper articles (written in Welsh).
There is a poem (in Welsh) celebrating his marriage to Miss Mary Elizabeth Jones, schoolmistress Aberamman poem written Jul 22 1897, in Y Goleuad, Wed 25 Aug 1897.
And an article (which I've translated as accurately as I can manage)
Libanus. Aberamman.
The congregation of Libanus held a farewell meeting for E Moses Evans and his family on the evening of Monday March 20th, before he faced his new labour of work at Blaengarw. The gathering was characterized by a feeling of loss and disappointment. The hero of the meeting was one who left a good impression on all who all those with whom he came into contact, and this was deepened though knowing him better. He was characterized by silence, strength and deep conscientiousness. He therefore succeeded in winning his own church’s and class’s trust and he made a warm place for himself in the east’s pulpit, and pity to lose him, when having won licence to speak on the different matters of his Methodist College. Had HE stayed a little longer, doubtless that an important share of the work that calls for wisdom and discretion would fall to him. However, the East’s loss will be a boon for the West; and should he not receive a pleasant reception in the land of his journey, the whole land of the East will receive him back with open arms. He did true lasting work amongst the young people of his church, and his sympathy toward the adverse and poor will not be quickly forgotten. Should such a one be sent away so abruptly, the area would show that they were not worthy of him, but it was otherwise. The appreciation of his labour was shown here by sending him away with a worthy gift. There was here a happy compatibility between the gifts and those who were receiving them. Mr. Evans’s gift was a “writing desk massive” together with a moveable chair of the best material and workmanship, and a “side board” of excellence to Mrs. Evans. The above gifts were worth £25 and the remainder was presented in gold. The presentations were made on behalf of the church by Mr. Joseph Dovenald a Mrs. Ann Jones in a two handed way. If they are accepted to their new field with the same feelings with which they were released from here, great work can be expected of them. A few words were given on the point by Misters John Williams and Edgar Williams, secretary and treasurer of the organization; they were then followed by the Rev. John Morgan, H.T Stephens, John Lewis, Hirwaun Class; Henry Jones, Richard Roberts and Wm. L. Powell, Aberdare Class; and Misters Thos. Jones, Evan Davies, Thos, Davies and Mr. Rogers, Llwydcoed, and the Rev. Davies (B.), Gwawr, a Jenkins (A.). Saron. They were led in devotion by the Rev. John Bowen, Rhydfendigaid. The Rev. Wm. James, Aberdare – king of these states, presided in the dignified fashion, and gave his appreciation to all that was said of the subject of our article. He was released though prayer by the Rev. W.D. Morris Cwmaman.
Y Goleuad, Wednesday April 25 1900, Page 11, Column 3, Para 3
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Hirwaun
Marriage – In the Calvinistic Methodist chapel Hirwain on Tuesday the 20th of this month, the Rev Evan Moses Evans, minister of Libanus, Aberamman was married to Miss Mary Elizabeth Jones, the oldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones, schoolmaster, Aberamman. The occasion was ministered by the Rev. J.M. Davies, B.A., Pentre (uncle of the bride), assisted by the Rev. W.James, Bethania, J.T. Job, Nazareth, and W.J. Williams, Hirwain. The bridesmaids were Misses Annie and Delia Jones and Miss Thomas, Aberystwyth (sisters and cousin of the bride). Also amongst the pleasant company were Miss Jenkins and Miss Jones of Aberamman, And there was no one there younger than the old patriarch Mr. Morgan Edwards, Aberamman, - who can now further be called “Archdeacon” Aberdare Class. After partaking of “full spread” laid on by Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, schoolmaster, Hirwaun, - uncle of the bride - , they young pair left for Weston to spend their “honeymoon”. It can be seen from this wedding that the prophecy of the friend Job that day, has come to an end, - Moses has crossed! Who will be next? I have no doubt that the two who are left would take this into consideration. We desire a long life to bring well-being to these two people and may the brightness of heaven shine on their path.
Y Goleuad, Wed July 28 1897, Page 5 col 4, para 3
(Translated from Welsh)
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Nottingham Evening Post, 27 April 1926
A newsagent, J Morgan, was asked by Tabernacle Methodist Chapel, Blaengarw, to desist from selling Sunday newspapers or face having his name removed from the membership roll. He chose to continue selling newspapers
"When asked for his views on the matter, the Rev J Moses Evans (Pastor of Tabernacle Chapel) said they took this stand as they were opposed to Sunday labour, and they considered that Sunday newspapers affected church attendance, as people who bought them would stay at home to read them. He pointed out that he had protested in the same manner against running motor omnibuses on Sunday, as they also took people away from places of worship"
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Intrigued by this original posting as the subject was my grandfather and Ieuan Garwyn Evans was my father who died some time ago. I assume that "noisylass" must be a partner to one of my nephews then.
I only came across this posting series today but note that the dates posted are back in 2013 so I am not sure whether anyone is still reading this thread.
I only came across this site by accident as I just randomly typed my grandfathers name into google.
Anyway if you are still reading this thread perhaps you could respond.
Barry Evans
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A very warm welcome to Rootschat. An update to info. previously posted -
Western Mail, 9 Oct 1939
MARRIAGES
PHILLIPS-EVANS. - On Sunday, October 8th at Penuel Presbyterian Chapel, Barry, ----*, son of the late Mr. Phillips and Mrs. Phillips, Tredegar, to -----**, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Moses Evans, Blaengarw, and Mrs Evans, Barry.
( "----"*, "-----"** - have omitted Christian names - possibility may still be alive and, therefore, cannot post details).