M. Broadhead Evans Collection of Anglesey Papers,

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

  • Reference
    • GB 210 MBROANS
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls003844448
      (alternative) ANW
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1678-1913 /
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English, Welsh.
  • Physical Description
    • 0.029 cubic metres (1 box)Some of the papers are damaged
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

182 deeds and documents, 1678-1913, including deeds relating to properties in Llanbadrig, Llanbedrgoch, Llanfachreth, Llanfechell, Llangaffo and Pentraeth, co. Anglesey, Llandysilio and Wrexham, co. Denbigh, Flint, co. Flint, and Llandwrog co. Caernarvon; papers and correspondence of the Reverend John Elias, Llanfechell, of his brother, Rev David Elias, Pentraeth, and of his son, John Elias, Tre'rgof Isaf, Cemaes; and letters and accounts of William Evans, Tyfry, Pentraeth, who married a grand-daughter of Rev John Elias.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Broadhead Evans family lived in Anglesey, and Richard Broadhead had his home in Llanddona in the 18th century. Rev. John Elias (1774-1841) married the daughter of Richard Broadhead, Tre'r Gof, Cemmaes in 1799.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: deeds and documents; correspondence and papers of William Evans of Tyfry, Pentraeth, Anglesey; correspondence and papers of John Elias, Tre'rgof Isaf, Cemmaes, and other members of his family.

Access Information

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.

Acquisition Information

Deposited by Miss M. Broadhead Evans, 1938.

Note

The Broadhead Evans family lived in Anglesey, and Richard Broadhead had his home in Llanddona in the 18th century. Rev. John Elias (1774-1841) married the daughter of Richard Broadhead, Tre'r Gof, Cemmaes in 1799.

Title supplied from name of collector.

Other Finding Aids

The schedule is available online. A hard copy of the schedule is available at the National Library of Wales.

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Archivist's Note

April 2003

Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: NLW, M. Broadhead Evans Collection of Anglesey Papers; NLW Annual Report, 1938.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Appraisal Information

Action: All records have been retained..

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

Related Material

Two account books (1861-1877 and 1881-1882) of William Evans of Tyfry are also held at NLW (Minor Deposits 344-345B). Papers relating to Rev. John Elias are held at Bangor University (General Collection, MSS 381, 25708, 34591), as is the Elias family Bible (General Collection, MS 13962), and deeds and documents relating to the Tre'rgof estate (General Collection, MSS 17092-17134A).

Additional Information

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Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales