Mine-owner in Dulais Valley, Wales, near Neath. Named his mine after his seven sisters. High Sheriff of Breconshire 1913. Father of David, who hyphenated his surname thus making it different from his father's. Died in Cadoxton House, St Cadwas.
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Evan Evans Bevan
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