| Disgrifiad | Far more interesting than these dry-as-dust matters is the absolute proof given that William Evans (senior) of Glan Alaw was dead before 26 May 1787 (read HENB/318); this is corroborated by Goodman's letter to Poole (27 June 1788 - HENB/321) referring to him as Mrs Evans's "late husband", and by another letter of his (30 June 1788 - HENB/322) giving the news that she had just "administered" her husband's effects, he having died intestate (for the death and the intestacy, compare also Poole's own statement to cousel in 1788 - HENB/311-313). It is well to establish the point as clearly as possible because the Pedigrees say he was High Sheriff of Anglesey in 1798-9, and died on 28 February 1807. In fact, these dates do not concern William Evans the father at all, but are true of William Evans his son.
The 'Inventory of the Anglesey Ancient Monuments', p.35, says that there is a memorial tablet in Llanbabo parish church with 1782 as the year of death. It is difficult to see how 1782 can be correct when we remember the silence of Owen David's will (1783) about the decease of William Evans. Also, if he died in 1782, why should his widow be taking out an administration of his effects as late as June 1788 (HENB/322)? |