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Robert Collins
Hi,
I’m researching my maternal grandmother’s family history as it relates to Pencader – specifically the strong connection of the Evans family with Glanawmor/Glannawmor/Glanawmorissa.
Using a combination of historical records I have evidence of association from 1820 – circa 1852 and then again from 1871 until circa 1921. My research has uncovered evidence that the property was owned by C R Langcroft circa 1868 (mentioned in the Political Evictions reporting) but bequeathed by Thomas Evans to my Great grandfather James Evans in May 1921, indicating that at some point between circa 1868 and 1921 the farm was purchased by Thomas Evans.
Would you be able to suggest possible sources or publications that might help me shed further light on when such a sale transaction might have occurred.
Kind regards,
Robert Collins
PS: James Evans farmed at Cwmbychan, Pencader until 1909 when
he moved, lock stock and barrel, to Flecknoe, Warwickshire.
The family hired a train to take them and the farm assets to the Midlands. It is
understood that James was the first person to migrate from Pencader to the Midlands.
James was known as the ‘Gaffer’.