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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Evan Evans Bevan
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River Lea Watermills
The picture source website is a report on the Archaeology in the Lea Valley prepared in advance of the 2012 Olympics.
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William George Armstrong
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John Heathcoat
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Harry McGowan
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