Dr. Edward Alban Evans - Oxwich Bay
Edward Alban Evans September 1932, the Welsh Gazette published Dr. E. Alban Evans the leading the ear, nose, and throat specialist in South Wales had drowned whilst bathing at Oxwich, Gower. Welsh Gazette So, who is E. Alban Evans? Edward Alban Evans was born 1875, son of Edward Beynon Evans and Muriel Mary Thomas. They were married November 1874, at St. James church. At the time of the 1881 Census, Edward aged 5 years, was living at his grandparents’ home, 22 Brunswick Street. 1881 Census Thomas Evans, grandfather aged 58, who was born in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire. His occupation is recorded as Retired Chemist. Grandmother, Frances, aged 60 years was born in Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire. Also present at the property, was window Harriet Thomas, aged 83 years. Her occupation is recorded as Annuitant, and she was born in Carmarthenshire. Employed by the family was 46-year-old servant Ann Symons. She was born in Powerscroft, Dorset. At the s...