Descendants of Nathan Evans

Generation No. 1

1. Nathan¹ Evans¹ was born 1682 in Treve Englis, Montgomeryshire, Wales, and died 23 Dec 1763 in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. He married Susannah Davies 1709 in Radnor Township, Delaware County, PA, daughter of William Davies and Ann Miles. She was born Abt. 1687 in Radnor Township, Delaware County, Pa..

Notes for Nathan Evans:

Note and Queries, William H. Egle, Annual Volume 1899

(p.144) Welsh Settlers: In Earl and Caernarvon Townships, Lancaster County.

"Nathan Evans was born in the year 1682 in Treve Eghlis, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He came to this country with the Welsh emigration before the year 1700 and settled with his countrymen in the Welsh tract at Radnor, where in the year 1709 he married Susanna, daughter of Willaim and Ann (Miles) Davies. William Davies was a merchant in Philadelphia. He owned vessels, and likely lived at Radnor, where he had a plantation. The following agreement (the original of which is in the possession of descendants of Nathan Evans} sets forth their occupations. "Memorandum:

It is agreed by and between Nathan Evans of Edgmont in the County of Chester, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Mill-right, of the one part, and William Davies, of the Township of Radnor, in the County and Province aforesaid, merchant of the other part, as followeth (viz't):

Imprimis. It is agreed and Covenanted by the s'd parties that the s'd William Davies (for the consideration hereafter mentioned) is to Bring and Transport from Great Britain to Pensilvania so many of the s'd Nathan's kinfolks and Relations as shall and will be free and willing to venture to come over on the s'd Nathan Evan's account; and also the s'd William Davies is to find and allow them sufficient mentainance During their voyage after they are shipped on Board a Shipp and Set Sail, in order for their transportation to Pensilvania as affors'd; and also the s'd William Davies is to assist and help all the s'd Nathan's Kinsfolks and Relations as are willing to venture as affors'd from the place of their abode until they are shipped as affors'd (if occation be).

In consideration whereof the s'd Nathan Evans is to pay or Cause to be paid unto the s'd William Davies the full and just sum of Tenn pounds of Current Money of Pensilvania for every whole passenger that shall venture as affors'd and five pounds Like money for every half passinger, which s'd sums are to be paid within the space of fourteen days after the arrivall of the ship, where s'd passingers shall be transported at Philadelphia of Chester, the one half thereof in Current Silver or Gold money of Pensilvania, and the other half in Contrey produce (viz't); Wheat, flour, or biscets, at current market price when paid; and if any of the s'd passingers shall happen to Die after they are shipped as affores'd, it is agreed that the s'd Nathan is to pay the same sum or sums, and in the same maner and times as if they had Lived to arrive at Pensilvania as afores'd; and also It is agreed by the parties afors'd that the s'd Nathan Evans is to pay and Discharge the s'd William Davies from all such Charges as he shall be att Concerning ye s'd passingers from the place of their abode untill they are shipped as afors'd in maner following, that is to say: For every shilling English money that the s'd William Davies shall pay in Great Britain, the s'd Nathan is to pay two shillings Pensilvania money unto the said William Davies, along with the passage money aforesaid; to all which s'd covenant and agreement either of ye parties bindeth themselves their heirs executors and administrators firmly by these presents. In witness whereof they have hereunto set their hands and seal, interchangeably. Dated the 25th day of October, Anno Dom. 1714.

Nathan Evans

Sealed And Delivered in the p'sence of us.

Hugh Hughes

Mirick Davies"

The agreement would lead us to believe that Nathan Evans had considerable means, if he was prepared in fourteen days after their arrival in America, to pay for the transportation of his kinsfolk, not limiting the number, and that he was very desirous that they should come to this country. It is not known that any did come over on his account under the agreement. He had a brother, Roger Evans in the Province and he mentions in his will two nephews in the Province of Maryland, likely sons of Roger.

The agreement is witnesses by Hugh Hughes, who marries Mary Davies, another daughter of Willaim Davies, and Mirick Davies, a son of William, who was coroner of Philadelphia in 1720 and 1728. The said Willaim Davies, came to America about 1685, purchased a lot in Philadelphia on Walnut Street from John Jones, 10-30-1685, and in the same year he purchased a plantation at Radnor. He was originally a Quaker, and his name frequently appears in the Radnor and Haverford meeting records. Afterward he became an ardent Episcopalian. The first Episcopal services in the vicinity were held in his house, then in a log cabin built upon his plantation, which burned down early in 1700, and which was replaced by the present St. David's Church, near St. David's Station, on Pennsylvania Railroad. His children were members of the church. Nathan Evan's name appears in the records. William Davies was a vestryman and he was prominent in the church as long as he lived. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly in 1712 and 1714. He died in 1734, leaving among his assets a "pew in St. David's Church"

From Pennsylvania Archives Vol XIX, Second Series, we find. In 1715 Willaim Cloud obtained a warrant for 300 acres of land in Chester County which he assigned to his son, Joseph Cloud who in 1718 had 300 acres surveyed to him on a branch of the Conestoga Creek; and in First month 1720, paid ten pounds in part and since by deed "ye 1st May, 1725 conveyed all his right and title to Nathan Evans, of said county, millwright." This is the property that he finally settled upon and where he built his house, still standing and occupied and owned by a descendant [written 1899], in now Caernarvon township, Lancaster County. Again from same volume "Said Nathan Evans requests a grant of about 100 acres adjoining the east side of the above to erect a mill on.' He also requests a grant of a piece of land for a settlement for his brother Roger, on the southside of his tract, and from Surveyor Taylor's papers, in Historical Society of Philadelphia, we find that surveys were made January 1737, to Roger Evans for 150 acres on the North and South branches of the Brandywine, in Nantmeal Township, and to Nathan Evans, 150 acres on the North branch of the Brandywine in Nantmeal township, Chester County, warrant having been given to him 9-20-1718 for 100 acres "on which he intends to build a mill." James Steel gave orders to Isaac Taylor to lay out the land.

The above fixes the fact that Nathan Evan's brother Roger was in this country in 1718 and was living in 1737. He sold his farm in Edgmont township in 1724, and since he bought the Conestoga farm about the same time, he must have moved to the Conestoga Valley in this year. He built the house now owned and occupied by Isaac Evans, on a part of this plantation, which he called the little meadow. The following is taken from the records of the Bangor Church, Churchtown, Lancaster County:

"By the honorable William Penn, Esquire, original proprietor of the Province of Pennsylvania, his charter to all persons themselves from any part of Christendom into said Province. It is granted they shall enjoy the free license of the Christian religion under whatever denomination. Upon this, so engaging a plan of privileges, among others, several families of Welsh known by the name of Ancient Britons, did transplant themselves from Wales, in Old England, unto the Province aforesaid and settled themselves at first in the Township of Radnor, in the county of Chester, in the province aforesaid, where they erected a place of worship, where they had divine service, according to the doctrine and discipline of the Episcopal Church of England, of which Church they were zealous members, and had for their minister, the Rev. Robert Weyman, the society's missionary for the Propagating of the Gospel in Foreign parts.

After some years many of them finding their settlement too confined (from the vast number of incomers) they, Anno Domini 1730, removed some miles to the westward into a new county called Lancaster and settled in a township called Caernarvon from a shrine of the same name in Wales in Old England, and fixing here, they (in imitation of all good Christians) found that no place would be agreeable to them without the Public Worship of God, therefore unanimously and cordially consented and agreed according to their worldly circumstances to build a church of square logo, which they furnished and gave the name of Bangor from a diocese of that name in Old England. The principal members who built the church were as follow, viz:

Thomas Williams Evan Hughes

George Huttson Zaccheus Davies

Nathan Evans George Huttson

Edward Davies Edward Nicholas

Thomas Morgan Edward Davies

Rees Davies Hugh Davies

Philip Davies David Davies

Gabriel Davies Morgan Evans

Morgan John John Davies

John Bowen Charles Huttson

John Edwards Thomas Nicholas

Nicholas Huttson John Davies

Note-These Davies were relatives of Susanna Davies, wife of Nathan Evans. Gabriel and John were her brothers. Congressman Edward Davies Was a descendant of Gabriel. Nathan Evans moved to this region ahead of his friends from Radnor.

The first pastor was Rev. Griffith Hughes 1730-1733. Then in succession Rev. Roger Blackwell, 1733-1739; Richard Lock, 1739-1751; George Craig, 1751-1759; THOMAS BARTON, 1759-1774. (In the interval during the Revolutionary War, they had no minister), and Rev. Frederick Illig, 1782.

On the 17th day of November, A.D. 1751, the first record of the church was recorded; when Nathan Evans was chosen a vestryman and he continued each year at the head of the vestry until his death. At a meeting of the vestry on the 7th day of September, A.D. 1754, a subscription was taken up to raise money to build a new church. The largest subscription was given by Nathan Evans, one hundred pounds.

The warrant for the land upon which the church was built (and still stands) is dated 5-24-1738. Survey was made "to Gabriel Davies for a church thereon then intended to be erected and since erected and called Bangor Church, for the use of a congregation of Protestants of the established Church of England" Patent was issued to "Linford Lardner (who was a cousin of William Penn and Treasurer of the Province) and John Davies (the present church wardens,) and theirs heirs for the use aforesaid." 62 acres and 167 perches. Consideration, 9 pounds, 14 shillings and 8 pence. Quitrent 1/2 penny per acre. In 1759, Nathan Evans, Senior, pad "for the Glebe land, which lies around the church and cleared it out of the office by a patent for the use of the minister officiating in the church of Bangor, 29 pounds, 2 shillings. George Craig

From the first page of the church record: "Easter Monday, April 7, 1769. Mr. Nathan Evans Sem., paid into the hands of William Douglas, Treasurer to the Chruch of Bangor, the sum of 19 pounds, 2 shillings and 3 pence, being the last payment of a benefaction of one hundred pounds which he generously contributed towards building said church, and which the congregation acknowledges to have now received in full."

Nathan Evans died December 23, 1763, leaving a will, mentioned his wife, Susanna, son Nathan, John and James, and daughters, Ann, wife of Eleazor Evans, and Mary wife of Thomas Nicholas, grandsons Nathan, son of Nathan; John and David, sons of Ann; Nathan and William, sons of James, and nephews Richard and Jonathan in the Province of Maryland (these were likely sons of his brother Roger). After devising the farm on which he lived to his son James, he bequeathed "Twenty shillings, which it is my will shall be given to the minister of Bangor Church yearly and every year forever, which 20 shillings I charge and lay upon the meadow commonly known by the name Little Meadow."

One of his descendants now lives upon this farm and the amount has always been and is regularly paid to the church. He also bequeathed 100 pounds to buy three bells for the church, but money was used for other purposes. He also devised a farm in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, to his grandson Nathan, son of Nathan, subject to an annual payment of twenty shillings to be used toward the support of a school in said township.

A large slab of marble covers his grave in Bangor churchyard, upon which is inscribed:

"Waiting for the glorious resurrection of the faithful,

Here lies the body of Nathan Evans, the elder.

Born in Treve Englis, in the county of Montgomery,

in the principality of Wales.

A man, humble in affluence and prosperity.

In the duties of religion devout.

In friendship faithful,

In his dealings just,

To the poor he dispensed with a liberal hand.

To the church he was a generous and bountiful benefactor,

and to all mankind a loving friend.

Having attained the age of eighty-one years he calmly resigned

his soul unto the hands of the redeemer on the 23rd day of December,

A.D. 1763

The memory of the just shall be held in everlasting remembrance."

His descendants are widely distributed throughout the United States"{Egle, Wm. H. Notes and Queries}

Notation from I.J. Evans (before 1900)

Nathan Evans, my great, great grandfather born in Treve Enghlis, Wales. Died Churchtown, Lancaster County, PA December 23rd 1763. Wife Susannah Davis (no data)

Their Children:

Nathan Evans born May 8th, 17__

William Evans born May 9th, 1713

Evan Evans born January 1st, 1717

John Evans born November 20th, 1720

Annie Evans born November 4th, 1722

James Evans born February 8th, 1724

Mary Evans born February 6th, 1726

Note: The above records of births, probably taken from the old bible of Nathan Evans (in October 1860) I think these in possession of Hiram Evans, Columbia, PA.

Of the above, William, Evan and Annie probably died young, as their names are not given in the brief genealogical memoranda kept by my father. I.J.E.

Text of the Will of Nathan Evans [Sr]

In the name of God, Amen: I, Nathan Evans of Caernarvon Township, County of Lancaster, and Province of Pennsylvania,

Millwright, Being weak in body (by reason of old age and bodily infirmities) but of sound mind and memory, thanks be to God for it, therefore calling to mind the mortality of the body, and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die, do this 26= day of May A. D. 1762, make and ordain this my last Will and Testament; and principally, and first of all, my soul I commit to God who gave it, and my body I commit to the dust to be buried in my grave with a marble tombstone, Nothing doubting but at the general resurrection my soul and body shall be united again by the mighty power of God; and as touching my world goods, wherewith it has pleased God to bless me, after my lawful debts first paid, I bequeath and dispose of in manner and form following, viz:

First: I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Susannah Evans the half of my plantation whereon I now dwell, my dwelling house and half of the old barn, during her natural life, and all my household goods and plenishings, the said goods and plenishings to be for her during her life and at her disposall at her death.

Secondly: I bequeath to my eldest son Nathan Evans the sum of five pounds lawful money of the aforesaid Province to

be paid unto him two years after my decease by my Executors the reason why I leave my eldest son so little in my will is because I gave him a sufficient part of the estate when he went from me.

Thirdly: I bequeath unto my son John Evans one hundred pounds, to be paid to him in form following, viz: by the interest of a bond of one hundred pounds, which I have against my said son John Evans, and it is my will that said bond continues in his hand after my decease until the interest of said bond at 6 per centum amount to one hundred pounds.

Fourthly: I bequeath unto my son James Evans all the plantation whereon I now dwell, with all the ways, water courses, houses, barns, gardens, meadows, inclosures, wood, underwood, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever, unto my said son James Evans his heirs and assigns forever. Except what hath already been reserved for my wife Susanna, and 20 shillings, which it is my will shall be given to the Minister of Bangor Church yearly and every year forever, which 20 shillings I charge to and lay upon the Meadow commonly known by the name of Little Meadow.

Fifthly: I bequeath unto my son Nathan's son Nathan 100 acres of land, more or less, situated in Treadeffrun Township, Chester County, and to his heirs lawfully begotten of his body forever. And it is my will that said land never shall be sold, but that it shall continue in possession of my grandson, and his son, and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, and to continue from one generation to another forever. And if he, the said Nathan Evans, should die without heirs lawfully begotten, then it is my will that it shall go to the next heir in law and to their heirs lawfully begotten of their bodies forever, except 20 shillings per

year to be given for the use of a School to be kept in said Township where said tract of land lays situated and to be forever paid from the profits of said land.

Sixthly: I bequeath to my two grandsons John and David Evans, sons of my daughter Ann, whom she bare to her husband

Eleazer Evans, the sum of Fifty pounds, to be paid to them when the youngest of my grandchildren, which are now born, come to age. The said fifty pounds to be let out on interest until the aforesaid grand children come to age as aforesaid, and then they shall receive the said fifty pounds in the manner and form following, viz: to John 30 pounds, and to David twenty.

Seventhly: I bequeath to my two Nephews Richard and Jonathan Evans, in the Province of Maryland the sum of Twenty

pounds to be equally divided, and in case they or either of them are dead then to their children.

Eighthly: I bequeath unto my son James' son Nathan Evans a piece of land which I purchased from David Evans, situated on the waters of Conestoga in Caernarvon aforesaid, containing 16 acres, be the same more or less, to the said Nathan Evans his heirs and assigns forever;

Ninthly: I bequeath unto my son James' son William Evans four acres of land which I purchased from my son John, be the same more or less, situated near the great road leading from Philadelphia to Paxton. It is to be observed respecting the place whereon I now dwell that my son James hath made a purchase of the half of it for which he hath a title.

Lastly: The rest and residue of my Real and Personal Estate wherever to be found I bequeath unto my beloved son James Evans his heirs and assigns forever. I acknowledge this to be my beloved son James, Executor of the same.

And in testimony of this being my last Will and Testament thereunto affix my hand and seal the day and year first above written.

Nathan Evans

Signed, sealed, published and pronounced in presence of us

Mary Davis, Charles Vance, Hugh Vance

N.B. It is to be observed before signing and sealing respecting the within mentioned bond which I have against my son John Evans, after the interest amounts as high as the principal, then it is my will that it should be laid out to purchase three bells for the Church of Bangor aforesaid, and that when said bells are spoke for to be made that my name and surname to be set upon them. It is to be likewise observed that I have a mortgage deed upon a tract of land pertaining to my daughter Mary Nicholas, wife of Thomas Nicholas, deceased, in security for the payment of six pounds yearly for the use of a school at Bangor Church. But if she the said Mary Nicholas, her heirs or assigns, or any of them shall think proper to pay the aforesaid sum and take up the mortgage, then it is my will that the interest of said hundred pounds be applied to the use of a School at Bangor aforesaid forever.

Nathan Evans

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From The Pennsylvania Archives:

At a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 7th 12th mo., 1683. PRESENT: Wm. PENN, Propor and Govr., Lasse Cock, Jno. Sumcock, Tho. Holmes,

Wm. Clayton.

Margaret Mattson and Yeshro Hendrickson, Examined and About to be proved Witches; whereupon, this board Ordered that Neels Matson should Enter into a recognizance of fifty pounds for his Wife's appearance before this board the 27th Instant, Hendrick Jacobson doth the same for his Wife. Adjourned till the 20th, 12th Mo., 83.

Att a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 27th 12th mo., 1683.

PRESENT: Wm. PENN, Propor and Govr., James Harrison, Wm. Haigue, Wm. Clayton, Wm. Biles, Chris. Taylor, Tho: Holmes, Lasse Cock.

The Grand Jury being attested, The Govr gave them their Charge, and the Atturney Genall attended them wth the presentmt; their

names are as followed: Robt Euer, foreman, Samll Carpenter, Andrew Griscom, Benj. Whitehead, Jno. Barnes, Samll Allen, Jno. Parsons, Rich. Orne, Jno. Day, Jno. ffisher, Jno. Barnes, Gunner Rambo, Enock flower, Henr: Drystreet. Tho: Mosse, Tho: Ducket, Denis Lince, Tho: Phillyps, Tho: Millard, Jno. Yattman, Barnaby Wilcox.

POST MERIDIEM.

The Grand Jury made their return, and found the Bill. Ordered that those that were absent of the Petty Jury should be fined 40s each man.

Margarit Matson's Indictmnt was read, and she pleads not Guilty, and will be tryed by the Countrey. Lasse Cock attested Interpriter between the Propor and the Prisoner at the Barr.

The Petty Jury Impanneld; their names are as followed: Jno. Hasting, foreman., Robt Wade, Wm. Hewes, Jno. Gibbons, Albertus Hendrickson, NATH. EVANS, Jer. Collet, Walter Martin, Robt Piles, Edwd Darter, Jno. Kinsman, Edw Bezac.

Henry Drystreet attested, Saith he was tould 20 years agoe, that the prisoner at the Barr was a Witch, & that severall Cows were

bewitcht by her; also, that James Saunderling's mother tould him that she bewitcht her cow, but afterwards said it was a mistake, and

that her Cow should doe well againe, for it was not her Cow but an Other Person's that should dye.

Charles Ashcom attested, saith that Anthony's Wife being asked why she sould her Cattle; was because her mother had Bewitcht

them, having taken the Witchcraft of Hendrick's Cattle, and put it on their Oxyn; She myght Keep but noe other Cattle, and also that

one night the Daughter of ye Prisoner called him up hastely, and when he came she sayd there was a great Light but Just before,

and an Old woman with a Knife in her hand at ye Bedd's feet, and therefore shee cryd out and desired Jno. Symcock to take away

his Calves, or Else she would send them to Hell.

James Claypoole attested Interpritor betwixt the Propor and the prisoner.

The affidavid of Jno. Vanculin read, Charles Ashcom being a

witness to it.

Annakey Coolin attested, saith her husband tooke the Heart of a Calfe that Dyed, as they thought, by Witchcraft, and Boyled it,

whereupon the Prisoner at ye Barr came in and asked them what they were doing; they said boyling of Flesh; she said they had better they

had Boyled the Bones, with severall other unseemly Expressions.

Margaret Mattson saith that she Vallues not Drystreet's Evidence; but if Saunderlin's mother had come, she would have answered her; also deneth Charles Ashcom's Attestation at her Soul, and Saith where is my Daughter; let her come and say so.

Annakey Cooling's attestation concerning the Gees, she denyeth, saying she was never out of her Canoo, and also that she never said any such things Concerning the Calve's heart.

Jno. Cock attested, sayth he knows nothing of the matter.

Tho: Balding's attestation was read, and Tho: Bracy attested, saith it is a True coppy.

The Prisoner denyeth all things, and saith that ye Witnesses speake only byhear say.

After wch ye Govr gave the jury their Charge concerning ye Prisoner at ye Barr.

The jury went forth, and upon their Returne Brought her in Guilty of haveing the Comon fame of a witch, but not guilty in man-

ner and forme as Shee stands Indicted.

Neels Matson and Antho. Neelson Enters into a Recognizance of fifty pounds apeice, for the good behavior of Margaret Matson for six months.

Jacob Hendrickson Enters into the Recognizance of fifty pounds for the good behavior of Getro Hendrickson for six months.

Adjourned till ye 20th day of ye first mo., 1684.

More About Nathan Evans:

Burial: Bangor Episcopal Church, Churchtown, Lancaster County, PA

Church Founder: 1730, Helped to organize, found and build Bangor Church in Churchtown, Caernarvon Township. An annual quitrent established by Nathan Evans is still paid to the Bangor Church.

Land Purchase: 1730, Purchased additonal land in Caernarvon Township and erected a grist mill.

Residence: Bet. 1712 - 1724, Edgmont Township, Delaware County, PA²

Children of Nathan Evans and Susannah Davies are:

+ 2 i. Nathan² Evans, born 08 Jun 1711; died 1777 in Churchtown, Lancaster County, Pa..

3 ii. William Evans, born 09 Jun 1713 in Edgmont Township, Delaware County, PA; died 1744.

Notes for William Evans:

Evans Family Bible notes list birthdate as May 9, 1773. Notes of IJ Evans taken circa 1860.

(unmarried)

+ 4 iii. Evan Evans, born 01 Mar 1716/17 in Edgmont Township, Delaware County, PA; died 18 Feb 1765 in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, Pa..

+ 5 iv. John Evans, born 20 Nov 1720; died Dec 1801.

+ 6 v. Ann Evans, born 04 Nov 1722; died 01 Nov 1763.

+ 7 vi. James Evans, born 08 Feb 1723/24; died Oct 1801.

+ 8 vii. Mary Evans, born 06 Feb 1725/26.

Generation No. 2

2. Nathan² Evans (Nathan¹) was born 08 Jun 1711, and died 1777 in Churchtown, Lancaster County, Pa.. He married Mary Fox Abt. 1735. She was born Abt. 1702 in (Widow), and died 20 Jan 1798 in Lancaster County, PA (aged 98 years).

Notes for Nathan Evans:

(Egle lists birth date as 4-8-1711 in Notes and Queries)

Notes for Mary Fox:

Will dated 5-1-1794 and proved in 1799, Earl Township, lists exectors Jacob Fox and William Smith, widow of Nathan Evans, children listed as Nathan and Jacob.

More About Mary Fox:

Burial: Bangor Church, Churchtown, Lancaster County, PA

Probate: 01 May 1794, Will written

Children of Nathan Evans and Mary Fox are:

+ 9 i. Evan³ Evans, born Abt. 1738; died 1825 in Augusta County, VA.

+ 10 ii. Nathan Evans, born Abt. 1740.

11 iii. David Evans, born Jul 1757; died 18 Jan 1801.

More About David Evans:

Burial: Bangor Episcopal Church, Churchtown, Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, PA

Military service: Pvt, 4th Class, 5th Co, 10th Batt. under Capt. Joseph Jenkins

4. Evan² Evans (Nathan¹)³ was born 01 Mar 1716/17 in Edgmont Township, Delaware County, PA, and died 18 Feb 1765 in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, Pa.. He married Mary Morgan Bet. 1737 - 1739 in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, PA, daughter of John Morgan and Ruth. She was born Abt. 1720, and died Bet. 1765 - 1771 in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, PA.

Notes for Evan Evans:

Lancaster County Orphans Court, May 6, 1771. In the estate of Evan Evans, deceased, late of Caernarvon Township, eldest son David Evans petitions the court as son of said Evan Evans and his wife Mary (both deceased). His father and mother both died intestate seized in possession of a 149 acre tract in Caernarvon Township (reference being made to the last will and testament of Morgan John, late of same), which the petitioner desires to hold. His parents left issue 10 chidlren. Report to be made on the first Tuesday in June next. Evans Evans over 14 chooses James Evans of Caernarvon Townshiop as guardian; Sarah Evans, over 14, chooses Joshua Evans of Caernarvon Township as guardian and James Evans under 14 chooses James Evans and Joshua Evans of Caernarvon Township as guardians. [Lancaster County Orphans Court Miscellaneous Book 1768-1772, page 282].

More About Evan Evans:

Probate: 28 Feb 1765, Letters of Adminsitration granted on estate of Evan Evans of Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, granted to Mary Evans and Griffith Evans

Children of Evan Evans and Mary Morgan are:

12 i. David³ Evans, born Abt. 1741.

13 ii. Elizabeth Evans, born Abt. 1743. She married Aquilla Rogers.

14 iii. Griffith Evans, born Abt. 1745.

15 iv. John Evans, born Abt. 1747; died 11 Aug 1813. He married Margaret Jones 09 Mar 1799; born Abt. 1775; died 29 Sep 1826.

More About John Evans:

Burial: Bangor Church, Churchtown, Lancaster County, PA

More About Margaret Jones:

Burial: Bangor Church, Churchtown, Lancaster County, PA

+ 16 v. Susan Evans, born Abt. 1749.

17 vi. Margaret Evans, born 17 Jun 1752. She married Charles Cunningham 20 Jun 1768.

18 vii. Mary Evans, born 17 Jun 1752. She married Charles Cunningham 20 Jun 1768.

+ 19 viii. Evan Evans, born 25 May 1754; died 21 Jan 1792.

+ 20 ix. Sarah Evans, born 14 Dec 1756 in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, PA.

21 x. James Evans, born 02 Feb 1759.

5. John² Evans (Nathan¹) was born 20 Nov 1720, and died Dec 1801. He married (1) Mary Hudson. She was born in (widow). He married (2) Mary Rigg. She was born in widow of George Rigg.

Children of John Evans and Mary Hudson are:

22 i. Nathan³ Evans, born 1752; died 1793.

+ 23 ii. John Evans, born Abt. 1755; died 11 Aug 1814.

24 iii. Joshua Evans, died Feb 1764.

More About Joshua Evans:

Burial: Bangor Episcopal Church, Churchtown, Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, PA

25 iv. David Evans, born 1758; died 11 Aug 1813. He married (1) Sarah Waddell. He married (2) Margaret Evans 09 Mar 1799.

26 v. Elizabeth Evans, born Abt. 1762. She married Unknown Douglas.

27 vi. Mary Evans, born Abt. 1760. She married Nathan Edwards.

6. Ann² Evans (Nathan¹) was born 04 Nov 1722, and died 01 Nov 1763. She married Eleazer Evans, son of David Evans. He was born Abt. 1718.

Children of Ann Evans and Eleazer Evans are:

28 i. Eleazor³ Evans. He married Ann Davies 12 Nov 1761 in St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster, PA⁴.

29 ii. John Evans.

30 iii. David Evans.

31 iv. Unknown Evans. She married John Hinton.

+ 32 v. Amos Evans, died 1796.

33 vi. Nathan Evans.

34 vii. Sarah Evans.

35 viii. Unknown Evans. He married John Pugh.

36 ix. Joseph Evans.

37 x. Unknown Evans. She married John Hinton.

38 xi. Unknown Evans. She married John Pugh.

7. James² Evans (Nathan¹) was born 08 Feb 1723/24, and died Oct 1801. He married Elizabeth Thomas 1750.

Notes for James Evans:

Will dated 3-18-1800, proved 10-23-1801, Caernarvon Township lists wife Elizabeth, Children: William, James,

John, Nathan and Caleb. Executors were Elizabeth and William Evans.

More About James Evans:

Military service: Sergeant, 4th Battalion, Berks County Militia Revolutionary War

Probate: 18 Mar 1800, Will written

Children of James Evans and Elizabeth Thomas are:

39 i. John³ Evans, died 19 Apr 1794 in unmarried.

+ 40 ii. Caleb Evans.

+ 41 iii. Nathan Evans, born 27 Nov 1752; died 27 Jun 1802 in Caernarvon Township, Berks County, PA.

+ 42 iv. William Evans, born 03 Mar 1756; died 01 Jan 1808 in Churchtown, Lancaster County, PA.

+ 43 v. James Evans, born 1762; died 12 Apr 1802.

44 vi. Susanna Evans.

8. Mary² Evans (Nathan¹) was born 06 Feb 1725/26. She married (1) Thomas Nicholas, son of Mordecai Nicholas. He was born Abt. 1722. She married (2) Thomas Jones.

More About Thomas Jones:

Residence: Berks County, PA

Children of Mary Evans and Thomas Nicholas are:

45 i. Thomas³ Nicholas. He married Unknown English.

46 ii. Susanna Nicholas.

47 iii. Bridget Nicholas.

48 iv. Ann Nicholas.

Children of Mary Evans and Thomas Jones are:

49 i. Samuel³ Jones.

50 ii. Martha Jones.

51 iii. Susanna Jones.

52 iv. Sarah Jones.

53 v. Mary Jones.

Generation No. 3

9. Evan³ Evans (Nathan², Nathan¹) was born Abt. 1738, and died 1825 in Augusta County, VA. He married Jane Carson 26 Dec 1761 in St. James Epsicopal, Lancaster County, PA⁴. She was born Abt. 1740.

Children of Evan Evans and Jane Carson are:

54 i. Elizabeth⁴ Evans.

55 ii. Nathan Evans.

56 iii. William Evans.

+ 57 iv. John Evans, born 10 Dec 1769 in Lancaster County, PA; died 1824 in Fleming County, Kentucky.

58 v. James Evans.

59 vi. Samuel Evans.

+ 60 vii. Jesse Evans, born Abt. 1773; died in Fountain County, Indiana.

+ 61 viii. Evan Evans, born 16 Jun 1777 in Lancaster County, PA; died 07 Jan 1860 in Fleming County, Kentucky.

+ 62 ix. Mary Evans, born Abt. 1779.

63 x. Joshua Evans.

64 xi. Jacob Evans.

65 xii. Isaac Evans.

10. Nathan³ Evans (Nathan², Nathan¹) was born Abt. 1740. He married Mary Thomas 09 Aug 1763. She was born Abt. 1742.

Children of Nathan Evans and Mary Thomas are:

66 i. *Mary⁴ Evans, born 19 Oct 1781.

67 ii. Evan Evans, born 22 Jul 1779 in Lancaster County, PA.

68 iii. Jacob Evans, born Aug 1783.

69 iv. Susan Evans, born 15 Oct 1787.

70 v. Mary Evans, born 1770⁵.

More About Mary Evans:

Baptism: 22 Apr 1770, Bangor Episcopal Church, Churchtown, Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, PA

16. Susan³ Evans (Evan², Nathan¹) was born Abt. 1749. She married John Silas.

Children of Susan Evans and John Silas are:

71 i. Mary⁴ Silas.

72 ii. Margaret Silas. She married William Ayres.

73 iii. Elizabeth Silas.

19. Evan³ Evans (Evan², Nathan¹) was born 25 May 1754, and died 21 Jan 1792. He married Mary Jones 25 Feb 1777 in St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA, daughter of David Jones and Elizabeth Davies. She was born 17 Dec 1756, and died 16 Jan 1791.

Children of Evan Evans and Mary Jones are:

+ 74 i. Eleanor⁴ Evans, born 17 Feb 1778; died 23 May 1855.

75 ii. John Evans, born 05 Dec 1779; died 29 Jun 1791.

Notes for John Evans:

unmarried

76 iii. James Evans, born 02 Feb 1782; died 1785.

+ 77 iv. Elizabeth Evans, born 04 May 1783.

78 v. Samuel Evans, born 16 Mar 1785.

79 vi. Mary Evans, born 19 Aug 1788.

20. Sarah³ Evans (Evan², Nathan¹)⁶ was born 14 Dec 1756 in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, PA. She married Lott Evans 07 Feb 1777 in St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA, son of Unknown Evans and Margaret. He was born 07 Sep 1755, and died Abt. 1823.