Evan Richards Papers,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 EVARDS
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls003844536
      (alternative) ANW
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1787-1873 /
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English, Welsh.
  • Physical Description
    • 75 items
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

The papers consist of the personal papers and letters of, and acquired by, Evan Richards of Nanthenfoel, 1823-1872, family correspondence, 1826-1891; unproved Cardiganshire wills, 1805-1847; and miscellaneous documents of Cardiganshire interest, 1787-1853.

Administrative / Biographical History

Evan Richards (fl. 1823-1873) farmed at Nanthenfoel, Llanfihangel Ystrad, Cardiganshire, and also kept an ale-house at Mydroilyn, Llanarth, Cardiganshire. His nephew was John Pugh, vicar of Llan-gors, Brecknockshire. Evan had a son, Thomas Richards, who was apprenticed as a saddler in 1858.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: papers of, or acquired by, Evan Richards; letters to Evan Richards; family correspondence; Cardiganshire wills; miscellaneous Cardiganshire documents.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Donated by Mrs Estyn Evans, Belfast, 1983.

Note

Evan Richards (fl. 1823-1873) farmed at Nanthenfoel, Llanfihangel Ystrad, Cardiganshire, and also kept an ale-house at Mydroilyn, Llanarth, Cardiganshire. His nephew was John Pugh, vicar of Llan-gors, Brecknockshire. Evan had a son, Thomas Richards, who was apprenticed as a saddler in 1858.

Title supplied from contents of fonds. Includes documents acquired by Evan Richards which predate him.

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Minor Lists and Summaries, 1983, pp. 35-36, at the National Library of Wales. The list is available online.

Archivist's Note

April 2003

Compiled by Rhys Jones for the ANW project. The following source was used to compile this description: NLW, Minor Lists and Summaries, 1983.

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Appraisal Information

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Accruals

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Additional Information

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