Frederick Evans (buried 1920)

At a glance

At a glance
Frederick Evans (buried 1920)
Surname: 
Evans
First name: 
Frederick
Other Christian names: 
William
Gender: 
Male
Burial number: 
1006
Born: 
0/0/1851
Died: 
26/10/1920
Buried: 
30/10/1920
Occupation: 
Surgeon; Doctor of Medicine;
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
NES
Cemetery row: 
3
Cemetery plot: 
11
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Frederic William Evans M.D.J.P. (of Cardiff) 1851 - 1919 and his wife Henrietta also their son Aubrey Thomas Evans O.B.E. born 22nd March 1886 died 8th Sept 1958

Life story

Life story

Frederick William Evans was born in Cardiff in 1851, he had a twin brother, Robert Young Evans. Their father, Thomas, 36yrs, was a Surgeon, mother, Janet, 26yrs. By 1861 the twins had 5 siblings, Henry 8, Janet 7, Helen 3, Percy 2, and Edward 7 months. Frederick followed his father into medicine studying at University College Hospital, Gower Street, London. He qualified as a Doctor of Medicine and on 3rd June 1885, aged 34yrs, he married Henrietta Clarissa Wright at the parish church, Merton, Surrey. A son, Aubrey Thomas was born in Cardiff in 1886 and a daughter, Margarite Evelyn, in 1900. 

Image of Aubrey Thomas Evans in 1944
Image of Aubrey Thomas Evans in 1944

Frederick stayed in Cardiff for the remainder of his medical career retiring, with Henrietta, to Worthing, Sussex, sometime after 1911, living at living at Heene Place. 

Frederick William Evans died on 26th October 1920, aged 69yrs, at his son's home, Outspan, Downview Road, Worthing.  Probate was granted to his son, Aubrey Thomas Evans and William Grylls Adams, Engineers. Effects - £7277 2s 11d. Value 2020 - £327K.

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
00/00/1851
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Henrietta Clarissa
Spouse one last name: 
Wright
Marriage one date: 
03/06/1885
Marriage one address: 
Surrey, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
26/10/1920
Age (at time of death): 
69
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
14 Cavendish Road, London, England
Obituary

Western Mail Friday 29th October 1920.

DR. FRED EVANS, FORMERLY OF CARDIFF. Information has reached Cardiff from London of the death of Dr. F. W. Evans. M.D., at his son’s residence at Worthing. Some few months ago he accompanied his daughter on a voyage to Trinidad, whither she was bound to join her husband. On the outward journey Dr. Evans received a slight stroke, from which he had practically recovered, when he set sail for England, but on the return voyage he had a second stroke from the effects of which he died on Tuesday last in his seventieth year. Dr. Frederick William Evans practised at Cardiff, where he was held in great esteem, up to seven years ago, when he retired from the profession. At that time, he lived in Charles Street and proceeded to Sutton Courtney near Abingdon. He was the oldest surviving son of the late Alderman Thomas Evans, also of Cardliff. He was educated at Cheltenham College, and subsequently at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London and at Aberdeen University, and was for many years, a surgeon with the Volunteer Forces. He had held responsible positions at Cardiff Infirmary. Dr. Evans’ grandfather was also a medical man at Cardiff, but none of the younger generation have entered that profession. Dr. Evans was always a busy man, and holding the largest pactice, at that time. of any doctor at Cardiff, he was not able, therefore. to associate himself actively with public affairs. He attended, regularly at St. Fagan's Castle and Cardiff Castle, as physician to the Earl of Plymouth and the Marquess of Bute, respectively, up to the time of his retirement, and held hereditary freemanship of the city. He leaves a widow and two children, Major Aubrey Thomas Evans and Mrs. Margaret Evelyn Till. He is survived by two brothers, Mr. Robert Y. Evans, 14, Park Place, Cardiff, and Mr. Edgar Ivor Evans, surveyor to the Penarth District Council. The interment takes Place at Worthing tomorrow (Saturday) at four pm.

Personal effects
Probate pounds: 
£7,277

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1861 census: 

Thomas Evans, 46yrs, Surgeon, wife, Janet, 36yrs, 7 children, William and Robert 9, Henry 8, Janet 7, Helen 3, Percy 2, Edward 7 months. The family lived in Cardiff and employed 4 domestic servants.

1871 census: 

Frederick Wm. Evans, 19yrs, Medical Student, St. Pancras.

1881 census: 

Frederick W. Evans, 29yrs, General Practitioner, Boarder at 8, Dumfries Place, Cardiff.

1891 census: 

Frederick W. Evans, 39yrs, Doctor, Physician and Surgeon, wife, Henrietta, 28yrs, son, Aubrey 5yrs, living at 21, Charles Street, Cardiff, employing 3 domestic servants.

1901 census: 

Frederick W. Evans, 49yrs, Doctor of Medicine, wife, Henrietta, 39yrs, 2 children, Aubrey T. 15yrs, Margarita E. 1yr, Mary Wright, 21yrs, Visitor, living at 21, Charles Street, Cardiff, employing 3 domestic servants.

1911 census: 

Frederick Wm. Evans, 59yrs, Doctor of Medicine, wife, Henrietta Clarissa, 48yrs, daughter, Margarita Evelyn, 11yrs, living at 39, Charles Street, Cardiff, employing 3 domestic servants.

Miscellaneous information

These photographs have been kindly provided by Frederick Aubrey Evans granddaughter who is providing more information for the family

Frederick W Evans pictured with his grandson Frederick Aubrey Evans
Frederick W Evans pictured with his grandson Frederick Aubrey Evans
The little girl on the right is the wife of Frederick Aubrey Evans having pony riding lessons in Grand Avenue c.1926
The little girl on the right is the wife of Frederick Aubrey Evans having pony riding lessons in Grand Avenue c.1926