, Apothecary. In 1708 he moved from Swansea to London and took up a 7 year apprenticeship with Thopmas Mayleigh. He obtained his Freedom in 1715 and set up business in Plough Court. In 1725 he became a FRS. Reference: PROB 11/1107/484. Description: Will of Silvanus Bevan of Swansea , Glamorganshire. Date: 13 September 1783. Held by: The National Archives, Kew. Legal status: Public Record(s). Closure status: Open Document, Open Description ...