John Evans was born in Llanrhaiadr, Denbighshire, Montgomery, Wales and Died in Penrhyncoch Aberystwyth, Wales. He is Our Great Grandfather.

Cambrian News and Welsh Farmers Gazette:
August 17, 1923

Obituary: Mr. John Evans, Smithy, Penrhyncoch, after ailing for months, passed away on Thursday at sixty eight years of age. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon when internment was made at Salem Churchyard. The large concourse revealed his popularity being on of the largest ever seen at Salem. Deceased came to Salem about 30 years ago and his business connection included a wide area. He possessed a quiet disposition and invaluable qualities which enabled him to make friends and keep them. The Pastor (The Rev. Ll Morgan) who officiated described him as a man of sterling character. He had been a member of the Church for 38 years and a deacon for many years as well as a superintendent of the Sunday School popular with the scholars; the following also officiated at house and graveside: The Vicar The Rev R. Williams, Penrhyncoch, The Rev J. Llewelyn, Borth; The Rev E.O. Williams of Penrhyncoch; and Mr. John Hughes, Tan-y-Bryn, Salem. The Rev John Davies, Bow Street, The Rev Humphries, Borth; and The Rev Thomas, Penrhyncoch, were also present. Mrs B. Jones, Broginin presided at the organ.
The Mourners Were:
Mrs. Hannah Evans (Widow)
Mr. David Evans (Son) Victor, Colorado, USA
Mr. Edward Evans (Son) Los Angeles, USA
Mr. and Mrs. D J Jones (Son-in-Law and Daughter) Bwich-y-dderwem, Salem.
Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym Evans (Son and Daughter-in-Law) Penrhyncoch
Mr. Robert Evans (Son) Mr. Herbert Evans (Son) Miss Gwladys Evans (Daughter), Penrhyncoch
Mr. William Evans (Brother, Pen-y-graig, Glamorganshire
Mrs. Bowen (Niece), Llansilin, Oswestry
Mrs. Griffiths (Niece) Llanrhaeadr
Mrs. Jones (Sister-in-Law) Aberaeron
Mr. Willie Jones (Nephew)
Miss Annie Jones (Niece)
Mrs. Jones (Sister-in-Law) Dolwen House, Aberaeron
Mr. Evan Jones (Cousin) Portland Road, Aberystwyth
Mr. Evans James (Cousin) Denver House, Edgehill Road, Aberystwyth
Mrs. Hughes (Cousin) Penilyn
Dorothy M. Morgan, Gwladys Elvira Morgan, Elfed M. Jones, Aerona Kathleen Morgan and Alun Glyndwr Jones, Ieuan Rees Evans