William Evans b 1829 Anglesey

[donnap]

I am searching for information of the family of William Evans and Ellen Owens, Anglesey. I am searching with clues of information, nothing concrete like the name of a town! I would appreciate any information and/or help, as it may help me to connect the dots.
 
William Evans was born Anglesey, 1829.
Parents: William Evans, miner and  Ellen/Ellin Owens

He was apparently British Merchant Seaman ? year of apprenticeship

Arrived in Australia in 1850's as ships crew.
Worked within Australian waters for a time before officially emigrating 1858 taking government position ?customs boat Williamstown, Melb.

Married, Geelong, Vic. Children's names (which may be family names) - first born Thomas, second Mary Ellen, (spouse's mother recorded as Mary), William James, Kathrine Elizabeth (spouse Irish lass, Catherine/Kathrine), and Henry.

On his death certificate in 1885, beside the details of his father is a notation, 10/7/83 which may imply the date of his fathers death. (wish I could see how to attach)  there is also a name ?town next to date) ?Arle ?Aile

Found on ancestry are the following possibilities :
Name:
William Evans
Gender: Male
Baptism Date:11 Jan 1829
Baptism Place: Llandegai, Caernarvon, Wales
Father:William Evans   
Mother: Ellin   
FHL Film Number:104568

possible marriage of parents:
Name:
William Evans
Gender: Male
Marriage Date:10 Sep 1828
Marriage Place: Llandegai, Caernarvon, Wales
Spouse:Eleanor Owens   
FHL Film Number:104568

William Evans in the 1841 Wales Census
 Name:
William Evans
Age:12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1829
Gender: Male
Where born:Caernarvonshire, Wales
Civil Parish: Bangor
Hundred:Bangor City
County/Island: Caernarvonshire
Country: Wales

Registration district: Bangor
Sub-registration district: Bangor
Piece:1398
Book:2
Folio:30
Page Number:10
Household Members:
Name
Age
William Evans  35
Ellinor Evans  30
 William Evans  12
 Elizabeth Evans  10
 Henry Evans  6
 Owen Evans  3

He was "church of England" religion.
He could read and write, and didn't mind corresponding with the local land and road authorities in Australia.

Any information about this Evans family or Owens connection would be greatly appreciated,
Donna.

 

[Tall Al]

Hi,

On the 1841 census there is a family which may fit the bill but would probably need further investigation -

At (looks like) Gaerwen Bach Llanfinangel Esceifiog, Anglesey -

W'm Evans - Collier - age 35
Ellin Evans - age 40
Richard Evans age 15 - Collier
Owen Evans - age 14 - Collier
William Evans - age 11
Zadrach Evans - age 9
Mesach Evans - age 9
Thomas Evans - age 6
Evan Evans - age 2
Ellin Evans - age 11 months

Fortunately this census shows W'm Evans occupation so this is some help to try and track them down.

The 1841 census rounded up ages to the nearest 5, but if this is the family it gives you a starting point.

I will look at later censuses to see if I can find this family.

Alan

[dragonT]

This may be them.

There was a marriage at Newborough, Anglesey in 1822 between William Evans and Ellinor Owen, the details are below.

William Evans of the parish of Llangeinwen married Ellinor Owen otp 8 Apr 1822 at Llanbedr Newborough parish church. Both signed by mark. Witnesses Hugh Peter (by mark) and William Owen.

In the 1841 census (HO107, piece 1360, book 6, folio 7, p1) at Gaerwen Bach, Llanfihangel Esceifiog there is this family (all born Anglesey):
Wm Evans 35 - Collier
Ellin Evans 40
Richard Evans 15 - Collier
Owen Evans 14 - Collier
William Evans 11
Zadrach Evans 9
Mesach Evans 9
Thomas Evans 6
Evan Evans 4
Ellin Evans 11 months

The birth of the youngest child was registered:
Ellen daughter of William Evans and Ellen Owen born 8 Jul 1840, Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog

The children were baptized at Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog, and there seems to have been an older sister, Elizabeth, baptized 11 Jul 1824.

[Tall Al]

Hi,

In the 1851 census at 1 Bogal Street, Llanfinhangel Esceifiog, Anglesey there is -

William Evans age 49 - Collier - born Llanddaniel
Eleanor Evans age 50 - born Newborough
Richard Evans age 28 - Collier - Widower - born Llanfinhangel Esceifiog
Evan Evans age 14 - Collier - Son - born ditto
Eleanor Evans age 10 - born ditto
Catherine Evans age 6 - born ditto 

Alan

[donnap]

Thank you Alan and Dragon T, I really appreciate you taking the time and trouble to look for William and Ellen Evans. Both are good possibilities, I shall add them to my list. Kind regards, Donna.

[donnap]

Another: 02/11/1828 -  Llanfihangel Ysceifiog : Birth of William Evans to William Evans and Eleanor of Ty'n Y Lon, father referred to as a collier.  Thanks Huwcyn

[Tall Al]

Hi,

There appears to be various Evans baptism's on familysearch.org but no parents details shown

The Zadrach Evans shown in the 1841 census is probably Shadrach Evans baptised 16 July 1831 at Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog, Anglesey.

Mesach Evans looks to have been baptised the following day 17 July 1831, Owen Evans 26 Nov 1826. Richard Evans 18 March 1827, Evan Evans 22 Jan 1837

I'll leave you to take a look and see what you think.

Alan

Alan

[donnap]

 Eleanor Evans was born about 1800 Newborough,
Bishops transcript :

Baptd Elin Dr: of John Jones Tirforgan and Mary his wife June 10th 1799
Baptd Ellin Dr of Michael Owen Labr & Elizabeth March 12th 1800
Baptd Elin Dr of Robert Roberts Labr and Sara his Wife Mar: 1st 1801
Baptd Elin Dr of Thomas Roberts fynon wen & Elizth wife Decr 13th 1801

[donnap]

Alan, how do I take that information from familysearch and order a certificate? ie is that batch number anything other than a latter day saints filing number?