Rees Bevan

A grocer and draper of High Street, Hirwaun, who sank Fforchneol Colliery at Cwmaman with his brother David from 1868-69 and ran it as manager and proprietor until about 1878; he was in liquidation by 1879.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Fforchneol Colliery Rhondda Cynon Taf 1869–1878

Record created: 11 October 2026 · Last researched: 11 October 2026

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