 In 1849, he was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Carmarthen.and he died on 3 August 1866, aged 78 years, and was interred in the family vault at Llanllwch.Captain Frederick Augustus Edwardes (30th Regiment) 1829–1878, pictured at left, was the youngest son of Captain David John Edwardes 1787–1866, and he married Charlotte Maria Philipps 1834–1924, of Cwmgwili, Abergwili.