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Harold Lowe: Titanic hero from Eglwys Rhos, Caernarfonshire, North Wales

Created on 02 April 2012. Posted in Adventurers

... called Cyril Evans aboard 'The Californian'. Losing his temper he replied 'SHUT UP' to which Evans did and went 'off-duty'. Evans had done his job, he delivered the message and had a response. This became ...

Vic Franklyn, Canadian singer born in Aberdare, Wales

Created on 29 March 2012. Posted in Musicians

... Frank Sinatra.  He was often called the 'Canadian Sinatra'. This son of Wales, born (Lyn Evans) in Aberdare became an adopted son of Canada and his talent was included within the 'Canadian Talent ...

Abraham Lincoln family from North Wales

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in History and Legends

... Cadwaladr Evans of the Gwynedd Pennsylvania (born in Ucheldre Penllyn, Meirioneth. Their daughter Sarah Evans married John Hanks of Virginia their daughter Nansi (Nancy) married Thomas Lincon. This ...

Adrian Morgan Actor from Beddau, South Wales

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Actors

Adrian Morgan Playing Liam Evans in BBC TV's 'Holby City' hospital drama, and Jimmi Clay in the TV series 'Doctors' Connection: Born in Beddau, South Wales comment by:ProudWelshman Has also ...

Alan Cox | Linux inventor and programmer from Swansea, Wales

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Scientists

... You can even find extracts of his diary online, in Welsh! comment by:bobevans19 Alan is a great welshman!        ...

Alice Evans | Actress with a connection to North Wales

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Actors

Alice Evans Starred in '102 Dalmatians' and 'Blackball'. Connection: Father from North Wales. comment by:Ioanluver Her boyfriend is Ioan Gruffudd and she wants to learn Welsh. She starred ...

Alonza Bevan Welsh connection!

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Musicians

...  comment by:chrisbassmck I'm desperate to know the production number of Alonza Bevans bass. If anyone now knows the where abouts of his 50th anniversary USA cream Jazz Bass I'd love to know. Someone ...

Andrew Evans (Jr.), Highest ranking POW in the Korean War

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Adventurers

Andrew Evans (Jr.) Major General, USAF. Ace fighter pilot in WWII. Highest ranking POW in the Korean War. Connection: Of Welsh descent. His father was Welsh. comment by:robinc A strong man. ...

Bill Evans, musician with a Welsh connection!

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Musicians

Bill Evans Legendary Jazz Pianist Connection: Welsh father.  ...

Bob Evans, business man with a Welsh connection!

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Business

Bob Evans Famous Restaurant Entrepreneur. Connection: Of Welsh descent. Does anyone have any more? - Ed. comment by:Cymruambyth Born in Sugar Ridge, Ohio, to Stanley l. Evans and Elizabeth Lewis ...

Brymbo Man, historical personality with a connection to Wales (Wrexham)

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in History and Legends

... residents. Brymbo Man's remains were uncovered near Wrexham in 1958. He lived circa 1635BC. comment by:DaveEvans I was four years old when I saw Brymbo man in his grave. The skeleton was found ...

Caradoc Evans, writer with a connection to Wales (Carmarthen, South Wales, Carmarthens)

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Writers

Caradoc Evans Wrote the play 'TAFFY' and was known as the best-hated man in Wales in his early years. Connection: Born in Llanfihangel-ar-Arth, Carmarthenshire, South Wales. link by: DdraigGoch Biography ...

Cayo Evans, politician (Free Wales Army, The Cayo Arms) with a connection to Wales (Lampeter, South Wales)

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Politics

Cayo Evans Freedom fighter, loving father and Welsh hero (arguable, Ed). Leader of the Free Wales Army, made a heroic stand against English tyrants. Fe godwn ni eto! Yma o hyd! Connection: From Lampeter, ...

Cliff Ashton, sportsman with a Welsh connection!

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Sport

... in 1932. He had a sister called Beryl, his mum is called Glenys. His dad was called Trevor. He married Dorothy Evans and they had three children, Steven, Lynn and Jayne (my Mum). comment by:sarahcrudge Cliff ...

Clifford Evans, actor with a Welsh connection!

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Actors

Clifford Evans Numerous roles in films from 1940's such as 'The foreman went to France' and in the 1960's 'SOS Pacific'. Connection: Born in Wales. Often played Welshmen in black and white era films.  ...

Daniel Evans, musician with a connection to Wales (Rhondda)

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Musicians

Daniel Evans Winner of Olivier Award 2000 'Best Actor in a Musical' ('Merrily We Roll Along'). Connection: From the Rhondda. comment by:sospan Also an actor, appeared in the TV adaptation of ...

Dave Evans, musician (U2, Guitarist, The Edge) with a Welsh connection!

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Musicians

Dave Evans Guitarist with influential Irish Rock Group U2. Connection: Barking, East London on August 8th 1961 to Welsh parents Garvin and Gwenda. comment by:WeLuvU2 Hi, I'm from Lithuania, bye. ...

Dave Evans, musician with a connection to Wales (Pontypridd)

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Musicians

Dave Evans Original singer with Australian rock legends AC/DC before they became world famous. Connection: From Pontypridd. comment by:badass1 Born in Carmarthen, Wales before emigrating to ...

David Alexander, musician with a connection to Wales (South Wales)

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Musicians

... brother, Mike, is now singing some of David's most popular songs and appeared as Paul Child's special guest in Paul's theatre tour of 2003. comment by:markevans Does anybody know which song and ...

David Evans, writer (Modern History) with a connection to Wales (Cardiff, South Wales)

Created on 29 February 2012. Posted in Writers

David Evans Writing modern history books. Connection: Born and raised in Cardiff. He still writes and has a company in Cardiff. comment by:welshsir Still has most of his family in Cardiff but ...