DAVIES, EVAN (Philomath ; fl. 1720-1750), almanac-maker,
lived at Manafon, Mont. He published a series of almanacs under the title Newyddion Mawr Oddiwrth y Ser. The first appeared, perhaps, in the year 1738, and the third in 1741. They were published in Shrewsbury by T. Durston and include some good poetry and a little history. By this time, Evan Davies is little more than a name and his almanacs are scarce.
Bibliography:
- R. Williams, Mont. Worthies, 36;
- H. Llen. Gymr. (Ashton), 718-9;
- Shankland in Traf. Cymd. Hanes Bed., 1912-13.
Author:
Dr Enid Pierce Roberts, M.A., D.Litt., Bangor
