David Evans Jones b. 27 July 1838

Also known as David Evans Evans-Jones
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Nineteenth century sketcher and Anglican clergyman, he spent much of his life travelling to different parishes throughout regional NSW, where he made small-scale sketchbook drawings of rural scenes.
Name
David Evans Jones
Also known as David Evans Evans-Jones
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Journalist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Station hand (ANZSIC code: 0529)
  • Captain's clerk (ANZSIC code: 48)
  • Anglican clergyman (ANZSIC code: 9540)
Birth date
27 July 1838
Birth place
Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, Wales, Gwnws, Cardiganshire, Wales
Death date
16 June 1901
Death place
Granville, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1858 - c.1866
Arrival
  • 1857 (NSW aboard the 'Texas'.)
Residence
  • 1886 - 1901 Granville, NSW
  • 1880 - 1885 Bega, NSW
  • 1877 - 1879 Deniliquin, NSW
  • 1872 - 1876 Tumut, NSW
  • 1868 - 1872 Albury, NSW
  • c.1863 - c.1868 Goulburn, NSW
  • c.1863 Newcastle, NSW
  • 1857 - 1862 Kiora Station, near Moruya, NSW
Training
  • c.1838 - c.1857 Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870