John Jeffreys, adventurer with a Welsh connection!

John Jeffreys

He was one of the greatest conchologists (someone who studies shells) of the 19th century. His main set of five books is much sought after as a collector's item. His collection became the world's greatest for the time. He helped pioneer deep-sea dredging. He corresponded with men like Charles Darwin and was involved with a number of scientific associations.

Connection: Born into a long-established Welsh family. The Jeffreys boast many men involved with local affairs, military and legal practice, as well as this scientific family.

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comment by:barpam
In the 1881 cenus John Gwyn Jefferys lived in Ware and states his birthplace as Swansea possibly Llangennech