Pubs and chapels in Bethesda

[YrElldee]

I don't think Capel Cwta in Braich Melyn was ever a chapel. It was and is the name of a house.

[merchcymraeg]

I cannot say that I ever remember a Chapel in Braichmelyn, however now my attention has been drawn to it, historically, there's a reason why this is house was called Capel.  It must have been a place of worship for a particular denomination years ago.  Non conformists were renowned for meeting in barns and houses or anywhere to practice their religion.  There is definitely a story in the name

[HDeFer]

I see that this is an older message strand, but think it's worth a shot to see if anyone can assist...

My GGG Grandfather was Evan Griffith Evans, who lived in Gerlan.  He was born around 1835 in Malldraeth, Anglesey.  Census (1871) shows that he lived in Glanogwen Parish, and was married to Mary Evans, possibly born in 1833.  We do not have any records of his death and burial.

My sister and I are visiting Bethesda in June, and would love to be able to see a gravesite, and possibly visit the parish church if the family indeed attended there.  Could anyone help with additional information?  It sounds like the records referenced in the initial posting could be helpful in our search.  Thank you!  Kind regards.  Heather (Evans) DeFer, Michigan, US.

[hanes teulu]

Is this Evan in 1871 - reference RG10  5732  31  12 -

Evan Evans, age 36, Quarryman, born Trefdraeth, Anglesey
Mary Evans, age 34, born Llangeinwenn, Anglesey
+ 6 children
Address - 19, Well Street, Llanllechid
Ecclesiastical District - Glanogwen

[hanes teulu]

If that is "your" Evan in 1871, this is the family in 1881 - reference RG11  5578  35  22

[hanes teulu]

On the 1891 Census Evan gives PoB as "Malldraeth" and Mary's PoB is "Llangeinwen".

Out of interest do you have details of a Census later than the 1871 census mentioned in your first post? Trying to pinpoint possible death decade ie. between Censuses.

[Mair]

Replying to two subjects here

The chapel in Braich Melyn could well be a meeting house the literal translation is Chapel Barely ! So Merchcymraeg could be punting the right way on that one!

And for possible burial records for Llanllechid can I direct Hdefer to www.yffor.com where for a donation you can have a months access to parish records - it confirmed some of my Rowlands bits n bobs.

Mair

[hanes teulu]

In 1881 and 1891 Evan and Mary Evans are at 16 Goronwy Street.

In 1901 (ref RG13  5285  59 11) there's an Evan and Mary Evans at 16 Goronwy Street but both have PoB as Llanllechid. This Evan is a Slate Quarry Worker, age 61 (YoB about 1840) and Mary is 65 (YoB about 1836).

[hanes teulu]

Death notice, in Welsh, of 66 year old Evan Evans, Goronwy Street, Gerlan, in "Gwalia, 15th Nov 1904.
http://newspapers.library.wales/view/3802069/3802072/33/

The article mentions William Parry, next door neighbour. There is a William Parry living at 15 Goronwy Street on the 1901 Census.

The article doesn't identify burial place.