Durham Mining Museum - Evan Williams, Sir, Bart., D.L., M.A. (Camb.), Hon. LL.D. (Birmingham) (original) (raw)
Evan Williams, Sir, Bart., D.L., M.A. (Camb.), Hon. LL.D. (Birmingham)
(Born: 2nd Jul 1871)
Warning: This is not intended to be an exhaustive history of this individual, but an indication of the changes of positions and the links between companies, directors and managers in those companies. The individual may have been involved with other companies or collieries and there may have been other positions for which we currently do not have details.
Biographical Notes
Williams, Evan, M.A. Born July 2, 1871. Chairman of Thos. Williams & Sons Ltd., Pacific Patent Fuel Col Ltd., Tredegar Iron & Coal Co. Ltd., and other colliery and manufacturing companies. President of Mining Association of Great Britain since 1919, and a member of Coal Industry Commission, which sat in 1919 and was presided over by Mr. Justice Sankey. Chairman of Conciliation Board for the Coal Trade of South Wales, and member of Board for Mining Examinations since 1912.
Source: 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Positions held
| Position | Company | Correspondence Address |
|---|---|---|
| Director: | Markham Steam Coal Co., Ltd. | Glyndwr, Pontardulais |
| Director: | Oakdale Navigation Collieries Ltd. | Glyndwr, Pontardulais |
| Director: | Rhymney Iron Co., Ltd. | 'Glyn Dwr,' Pontardulais, Glam. |
| Director: | Tredegar Iron and Coal Co., Ltd. | Glyndwr, Pontardulais |
| Director: | Thomas Williams and Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. | Glyndwr, Pontardulais |
| Source: 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory |
Biographical Notes
Williams, Evan, D.L. President of the Mining Association of Great Britain since 1919. Son of the late Mr. Thomas Williams, founder of Thomas Williams & Sons (Llangennech), Ltd. After completing his education at Cambridge he entered his father�s business. Was elected Chairman of Coal Owners� Association in South Wales in 1913, and President of Association and of the Conciliation Board since 1918. Was member of Sankey Commission in 1919. President of National Board for the Coal Industry, 1921-1925. Presided over the Joint Committee of Coal Owners� and Miners� representatives appointed to inquire into the condition of the coal industry, 1924-1925. Member of Advisory Committee of Secretary for Mines ; Chairman of Swansea District Collieries Rescue Association ; member of Central Coal & Coke Supplies Committee, and of Committee for Supply of Coal to France and Italy during the War ; President of the National Confederation of Employers� Organisations, 1925-1926 ; Chairman of Thos. Williams & Sons (Llangennech), Ltd., and of the Pacific Patent Fuel Co., Ltd., and other industrial companies. Director of Lloyds Bank, of the Tredegar Iron & Coal Co., Ltd., of the Rhymney Iron Co., Ltd., Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Co., Ltd., Great Western Colliery Co., Ltd., Cardiff Collieries, and other companies. Deputy-Lieutenant for Carmarthen. Justice of the Peace for that County. High Sheriff, 1923-1924. Private Address : "Glyn Dwr," Pontardulais, Glam.
Source: 1929 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
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| 30 May | — | Newspaper article (The Cardiff Safety Conference) |
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| 02 Apr | — | Newspaper article (Safety Conference) |
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| 08 Apr | — | Newspaper article (Labour and Wages) |
| 09 Jul | — | Newspaper article (Export Problems) |
| 12 Aug | — | Newspaper article (Notes from the Coal Fields) |
| 29 Oct | — | Newspaper article (Research In Coal Industry) |
| 29 Oct | — | Newspaper article (Coal's Counter-Campaign) |
Biographical Notes
Williams, Evan, D.L., M.A. (Camb.) Hon. LL.D., (Birmingham). President of the Mining Association of Great Britain since 1919. Son of the late Mr. Thomas Williams, founder of Thomas Williams & Sons (Llangennech). Ltd. After completing his education at Cambridge he entered his father's business. Was elected Chairman of Coal Owners' Association in South Wales in 1913, and President of Association and of the Conciliation Board since 1918. Was member of Sankey Commission in 1919. President of National Board for the Coal Industry, 1921-1925. Presided over the Joint Committee of Coal Owners' and Miners' representatives appointed to inquire into the condition of the coal industry, 1924-1925. Member of Advisory Committee of Secretary for Mines ; Chairman of Swansea District Collieries Rescue Association ; member of Central Coal & Coke Supplies Committee, and of Committee for Supply of Coal to France and Italy during the War ; President of the National Confederation of Employers' Organisations, 1925-1926 ; Chairman of Central Council under Coal Mines Act (1930) ; Chairman of International Conference of European Coalowners' Organisations ; Vice-President, F.B.I. ; Chairman of Thos. Williams & Sons (Llangennech) Ltd., and other industrial companies. Director of Lloyds Bank, of the Tredegar Iron & Coal Co. Ltd., of the Rhymney Iron Co. Ltd., Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Co. Ltd., Great Western Colliery Co. Ltd., Cardiff Collieries Ltd., and other companies. Deputy-Lieutenant for Carmarthen. Justice of the Peace for that County. High Sheriff, 1923-1924. Private Address: "Gynn Dwr," Pontardulais, Glam.
Source: 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Positions held
| Position | Company | Correspondence Address |
|---|---|---|
| Director: | Cardiff Collieries Ltd. | Glyn-Dwr, Pontardulais, nr. Swansea |
| Director: | Great Western Colliery Co., Ltd. | Pontardulais |
| Director: | Markham Steam Coal Co., Ltd. | Glyndwr, Pontardulais |
| Director: | Oakdale Navigation Collieries Ltd. | Glyndwr, Pontardulais |
| Director: | Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Co., Ltd. | 'Glyn Dwr,' Pontardulais, Glam. |
| Director: | Rhymney Iron Co., Ltd. | 'Glyn Dwr,' Pontardulais, Glam. |
| Director: | Tredegar Iron and Coal Co., Ltd. | Glyndwr, Pontardulais |
| Director: | Thomas Williams and Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. | Glyndwr, Pontardulais |
| Source: 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory |
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| 06 Jun | — | Newspaper article (Colliery Conditions Surveyed) |
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| 10 Oct | — | Newspaper article (Case for Anthracite Exporters) |
Positions held
| Position | Company | Correspondence Address |
|---|---|---|
| Director: | Cardiff Collieries Ltd. | Glyn-Dwr, Pontardulais, nr. Swansea |
| Source: 1937 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory |
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| 02 Jan | — | Newspaper article (Prize For Automatic Safety-Lamp) |
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| 25 Sep | — | Newspaper article (Sir Evan Williams' Gift) |
| 19 Nov | — | Newspaper article (Obituary) |
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| 21 Jan | — | Newspaper article (Labour and Wages) |
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| 12 Feb | — | Newspaper article (Colliery Amalgamations) |
| 04 Jun | — | Newspaper article (B.C.U. Research Association) |
| 03 Dec | — | Newspaper article (Coal Convention Notes) |
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| 08 Apr | — | Newspaper article (Mechanisation in South Wales) |
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| 15 Jul | — | Newspaper article (Research on Use of Coal) |
Biographical Notes
Williams, Sir Evan, Bart., D.L., M.A. (Camb.), Hon. LL.D. (Birmingham). President of the Mining Association of Great Britain since 1919. Son of the late Mr. Thomas Williams, founder of Thomas Williams & Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. After completing his education at Cambridge he entered his father's business. Was elected Chairman of Coal Owners' Association in South Wales in 1913, and President of Association and of the Conciliation Board since 1918. Was member of Sankey Commission in 1919. President of National Board for the Coal Industry, 1921-1925. Presided over the Joint Committee of Coal Owners' and Miners' representatives appointed to inquire into the condition of the coal industry, 1924-1925. Member of Advisory Committee of Secretary for Mines ; Chairman of Swansea District Collieries Rescue Association ; member of Central Coal & Coke Supplies Committee, and of Committee for Supply of Coal to France and Italy during the War ; President of the National Confederation of Employers' Organisations, 1925-26 ; Chairman of Central Council under Coal Mines Act (1930) to 1938 ; Chairman of International Conference of European Coalowners' Organisations ; Vice-President, F.B.I. ; Chairman of Joint Standing Consultative Committee for the Coal Trade of Great Britain ; President of British Colliery Owners' Research Association, Coal Utilisation Council, and of British Coal Utilisation Research Association. Chairman of Thos. Williams & Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. ; Llanelly Associated Tinplate Cos. Ltd. ; Lime Firms Ltd. ; and other industrial companies. Director of Lloyds Bank ; Powell Duffryn Associated Collieries Ltd. ; Welsh Associated Collieries Ltd. ; Cardiff Collieries Ltd. and other companies. Deputy-Lieutenant for Carmarthen. Justice of the Peace for that County. High Sheriff, 1923-24. Created Baronet, 1935. Private Address: "Glyn Dwr," Pontardulais, Glam.
Source: 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Positions held
| Position | Company | Correspondence Address |
|---|---|---|
| Director: | Cardiff Collieries Ltd. | Glyn-Dwr, Pontardulais, nr. Swansea |
| Director: | Powell Duffryn Ltd. | 'Glyn-Dwr,' Pontardulais, Carm. |
| Director: | Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Co., Ltd. | 'Glyn-Dwr,' Pontardulais, Carm. |
| Director: | Thomas Williams and Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. | Glyndwr, Pontardulais |
| Source: 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory |
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| 20 Apr | — | Newspaper article (Coal Production Council) |
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| 23 Jan | — | Newspaper article (Potential Energy Of Coal) |
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Biographical Notes
Williams, Sir Evan, Bart., D.L., M.A. (Camb.), Hon. LL.D. (Birmingham)., President of the Mining Association of Great Britain 1919 to 1944 and Hon. Life President. Son of the late Mr. Thomas Williams, founder of Thos. Williams & Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. After completing his education at Cambridge he entered his father's business. Was elected Chairman of Coal Owners' Association in South Wales in 1913, and President of Association and of the Conciliation Board since 1918. Was member of Sankey Commission in 1919. President of National Board for the Coal Industry, 1921-1925. Presided over the Joint Committee of Coal Owners' and Miners representatives appointed to inquire into the condition of the coal industry, 1924-1925. Chairman of Swansea District Collieries Rescue Association member of Central Coal & Coke Supplies Committee, amid of Committee for Supply of Coal to France and Italy during the last war President of National Confederation of Employers' Organisations 1925- 26 Chairman of Central Council under Coal Mines Act (1930) to 1938 ; Chairman of International Conference of European Coalowners' Organisations ; Vice-President, F.B.I. Chairman of Joint Standing Consultative Committee for the Coal Trade of Great Britain, 1936 to 1944 President of British Colliery Owners' Research Association, Coal Utilisation Joint Council, and of British Coal Utilisation Research Association until 1944 Chairman of Thos. Williams & Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. Llanelly Associated Tinplate Cos. Ltd. Lime Firms Ltd. ; and other industrial companies. Director of Lloyds Bank ; Powell Duffryn Ltd. ; Cardiff Collieries Ltd. ; and other companies. Deputy-Lieutenant for Carmarthen. Justice of the Peace for that County. High Sheriff, 1923-24. Created Baronet, 1935. Member of Coal Production Council, 1940. Private Address: "Glyn Dwr," Pontardulais, Glam.
Source: 1945 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Biographical Notes
Williams, Sir Evan, Bart., D.L., M.A. (Camb.), Hon. LL.D. (Birmingham). President of the Mining Association of Great Britain 1919 to 1944 and Hon. Life President. Son of the Late Mr. Thomas Williams, founder of Thos. Williams & Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. Was elected Chairman of Coal Owners' Association in South Wales in 1913. and President of Association and of the Conciliation Board since 1918. Was member of Sankey Commission in 1919. President of National Board for the Coal Industry, 1921-1925. Presided over the Joint Committee of Coal Owners' and Miners' representatives appointed to inquire into the condition of the coal industry, 1924-1925. Chairman of Swansea District Collieries Rescue Association since 1908 : member of Central Coal & Coke Supplies Committee, and of Committee for Supply of Coal to France and Italy during the last war ; President of National Confederation of Employers' Organisations, 1925-26 ; Chairman of Central Council under Coal Mines Act (1930) to 1938 Chairman of International Conference of European Coalowners' Organisations ; Vice-President, F.B.I. ; Chairman of Joint Standing Consultative Committee for the Coal Trade of Great Britain. 1936 to 1944 ; President of British Colliery Owners' Research Association, Coal Utilisation Joint Council, and of British Coal Utilisation Research Association until 1944 ; Chairman of Thos. Williams & Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. ; Llanelly Associated Tinplate Cos. Ltd. ; Lime Firms Ltd. : and other industrial companies. Director of Lloyds Bank ; Powell Duffryn Ltd. ; Cardiff Collieries Ltd. ; and other companies. Deputy-Lieutenant for Carmarthen. Justice of the Peace for that County. High Sheriff, 1923-24. Created Baronet. 1935. Knight of St. John. Member of Coal Production Council, 1940. Private Address: "Glyn Dwr," Pontardulais, Glamorganshire.
Source: 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Positions held
| Position | Company | Correspondence Address |
|---|---|---|
| Director: | Cardiff Collieries Ltd. | Glyn-Dwr, Pontardulais, nr. Swansea |
| Director: | Powell Duffryn Ltd. | 'Glyn-Dwr,' Pontardulais, Carm. |
| Director: | Thomas Williams and Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. | Glyndwr, Pontardulais |
| Source: 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory |
Biographical Notes
Williams, Sir Evan, Bart., D.L., M.A. (Camb.), Hon. LL.D. (Birmingham). President of the Mining Association of Great Britain 1919 to 1944 and Hon. Life President. Son of the Late Mr. Thomas Williams, founder of Thos. Williams & Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. Was elected Chairman of Coal Owners' Association in South Wales in 1913, and President of Association and of the Conciliation Board since 1918. Was member of Sankey Commission in 1919. President of National Board for the Coal Industry, 1921-1925. Presided over the Joint Committee of Coal Owners' and Miners' representatives appointed to inquire into the condition of the coal industry, 1924-1925. Chairman of Swansea District Collieries Rescue Association since 1908 ; member of Central Coal & Coke Supplies Committee, and of Committee for Supply of Coal to France and Italy during the last war ; President of National Confederation of Employers' Organisations, 1925-26 ; Chairman of Central Council under Coal Mines Act (1930) to 1938 ; Chairman of International Conference of European Coalowners' Organisations ; Vice-President, F.B.I. ; Chairman of Joint Standing Consultative Committee for the Coal Trade of Great Britain, 1936 to 1944 ; President of British Colliery Owners' Research Association, Coal Utilisation Joint Council, and of British Coal Utilisation Research Association until 1944 ; Chairman of Thos. Williams & Sons (Llangennech) Ltd. ; Llanelly Associated Tinplate Cos. Ltd. ; Lime Firms Ltd. ; Director of Steel Company of Wales Ltd. ; and other industrial companies. Director of Lloyds Bank ; Cardiff Collieries Ltd. ; and other companies. Deputy-Lieutenant for Carmarthen. Justice of the Peace for that County. High Sheriff, 1923-24. Created Baronet, 1935. Knight of St. John. Member of Coal Production Council, 1940. Private Address: "Glyn Dwr," Pontardulais, Glamorganshire.
Source: 1950 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
- 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1929 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd. [DMM Ref: L-01597 - Tom Bainbridge Collection]
- 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1937 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1945 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1950 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd. [DMM Ref: L-01599 - Tom Bainbridge Collection]
| Researcher | Date | Interest | |
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| NORMA ANN DAVIES | 22 Aug 2016 | For family tree purposes.Sir Evan Williams was my grandmother's first cousin. | |
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