• Reference
    • GB 220 ZM/658
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1803-1919
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English Welsh
  • Physical Description
    • (54 items)

Scope and Content

Papers of Pierce O. Evans relating mostly to Maentwrog and Llandecwyn, Merionethshire, 1803-1919, including miscellaneous rate and account books, 1803-1877; letters, 1859-1909; probate records, 1842-1875; rent book of Llenyrch Farm, Llandecwyn, 1846-1861; deeds relating to Llenyrch, 1885-1919; school exercise books, [1840]-1857; printed matter, 1853-1888; and balance sheets for Porthmadog ships, 1884-1901.

Administrative / Biographical History

Pierce O. Evans, of Felenrhyd Fawr, Maentwrog, Merionethshire, accumulated documents relating to the parishes of Maentwrog and Llandecwyn, Merionethshire, including Llenyrch Farm, Llandecwyn, which was farmed by John Evans (fl. 1846-1898) and William Evans (fl. 1898-1919), and the schooner G. & W. Jones and brig Martha Perceival, based in Porthmadog, Caernarfonshire.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically

Access Information

No restrictions

Note

Compiled by Rhys Jones for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Meirionnydd Archives, Miscellaneous Collection, catalogue.

Other Finding Aids

Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Meirionnydd Archives and the National Library of Wales.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply

Appraisal Information

All records have been retained

Accruals

Accruals are not expected

Personal Names