Richard Alexander Bevan (1834 - 1918)
Born Highcliff Lodge, 128 Marine Parade, Brighton.
Harrow & Trinity College Cambridge
Banker – partner in Brighton Union Bank
J.P. Treasurer of Brighton College 1860-1918.
Lived Horsgate, Cuckfield, Sussex. Known as the ”Father of Cuckfield”
Father of Robert Polhill Bevan (artist)

Richard Alexander married Laura Maria Polhill (daughter of Edward Polhill) in 1861 and they had four sons and two daughters.