Margaret Bevan

Margaret Jane Bevan Geally (born – December 20, 1953), also called Maggie Bevan, was a Welsh-born child evangelist and singer, who twice toured the United States as a teenager, giving sermons and recitals in churches. Early life Margaret Bevan was born in about 1894, at Porth, and raised in Caerphilly. Her father was Rees Bevan, an optician, watchmaker and jeweller. Her uncle was Dr. Gomer Lewis, a preacher in Swansea. A pastor's advice moved her to evangelism. She earned a certificate from the Glamorgan Welsh Baptist Association in 1909, for passing the examination for entry into the ministry. She was hailed as a "pulpit prodigy" when she preached at Barry Docks later in 1909. Career Her mother accompanied her when, in 1910, she embarked on a preaching tour of American cities, especially in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. She also sang, with her mother providing piano accompaniment. That tour was judged a "triumphant" success, and she was encouraged to return for another tour in 1911–1912. On this second tour, she visited the western United States, including an appearance in Denver, Colorado.