John Evans, adventurer with a Welsh connection!

John Evans

Was master of a sloop belonging to the island of nevis. Afterwards being in jamaica and out of employment and berths being scarce, evans decided to go "on the account". In september 1722, he rowed out of port royal in a canoe with a few chosen companions.

Connection: Was known to be a welshman.

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comment by:MalcolmX
The boatswain drawing a pistol, shot Evans through the head, so that he fell down dead.