David Evans-Bevan
Sir David Martyn Evans-Bevan (4 March 1902 – 9 September 1973) was a wealthy industrialist from south Wales. He was the owner of the Vale of Neath Brewery, and purchased Margam Castle from the Talbot family.
David Evans-Bevan inherited the Vale of Neath Brewery from his father, Evan Evans-Bevan. David married Eira Winifred Glanley, daughter of Sidney Archibald Lloyd Glanley, in 1929.
In 1942 he acquired the Margam estate.[1]
David Evans-Bevan bought two Spitfires to help the war effort, and was known for his help towards the council.
On 9 July 1958 Evans-Bevan was created a baronet, of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath in the County of Glamorgan.[2]
In 1967, Sir David sold the brewery to Whitbread, and it finally closed in 1972.[3]
David Evans-Bevan died in September 1973, aged 71, and was succeeded in the baronetcy by his son Martyn. His widow, Eira, died on 24 December 2001.
Notes
- ↑ "Margam Castle and Estate". http:/Kenfig - The Complete History (e-Resource). Kenfig Local History Group. 8 April 2016.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 41442. p. 4348. 11 July 1958.
- ↑ "Vale of Neath Brewery Records". Archives Wales. National Library of Wales. 9 April 2016.
References
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990,
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages
- Lundy, Darryl. "FAQ". www.thepeerage.com.
| Baronetage of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New creation |
Baronet (of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath) 1958–1973 |
Succeeded by Martyn Evan Evans-Bevan |