Captain Morgan Bevan

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 One of the headstones at St. Cattwg, Port Eynon bears the inscription.

"In Loving Memory of
Capt. Morgan Bevan
The beloved husband of
Ann Elizabeth Bevan
Ciampa House, Port Eynon
Who departed this life
at Norfolk, USA 18^th July 1904
Aged 51 Years.
And the stately ships go by
To their haven under the hill
But oh! for the touch of a vanished hand
And the sound of a voice that is still.
Also of Ann Elizabeth
Beloved wife of the above
Who died Dec 1^st  1923
Aged 63 years.
""United - and at rest.""
Also their son
Steven Mansel
Who died Dec 10^th 1968
Aged 70 Years
At Rest"

 

Cedar Grove Cemetery
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Captain Morgan who died in Norfolk, USA, is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery.  The cemetery was for mariners.  Sadly, his grave doesn’t have a headstone.

There is a limited number of records for Morgan, as he was absent and away at sea.

Morgan marries Ann Elizabeth Stevens on 22^nd June 1882 at St. Cattwg.  His occupation is recorded as Master Mariner.

Following his marriage, Morgan was awarded a Certificate of Competency as a Master in 1894 at Cardiff.

Death Certificate 

St. Vincent’s Hospital

However Morgan was the captain of the sailing ship Daisy, which arrived at the Port of Norfolk, Virginia, USA.  Morgan fell ill two days later with dysentery, he died at St. Vincent’s Hospital, on 18^th July 1904.