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John Evans III

Male 1690 - 1758  (68 years)


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  1. 1.  John Evans III was born in 1690 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died in Feb/March 1758 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Notes: 1001; With other purchases from a grandson of Henry Smith all or almost all of the Maryland patent (Smith Island) was owned by the Evans Family.
    • Will: 12 September 1711 , Accomack County, VA; Bal. of estate to son John Evins & his eld. son John Evins & his eld. daughter Sarah Evins.
    • Will: 6 January 1721, Accomack County, Va; John inherited 200 acres on Smith's Island from his father. John also inherited his father's plantation and 148 acres, plus 100 acres marsh. John Evans traded his Accomack land for his brother Mark's Smith Island land.
    • Will: 20 November 1752, Somerset County, MD; Wife Arrabella (Extr) lands during widowhood, son John, plantation were I live, 200a. Nathan 100a, tract N End, after death to grandson Tho. To Solomon, Richard, Tabitha Parks, Comfort Mister, Leah, Rachel, Ann Crockett. Thomas Tylor Ext. Wit Solomon Bird

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Could have been born on the Accomack side of Smith Island.

    Died:
    Will probated 6 March 1758

    John married Arabella Turnall in 1716 in Accomack County, Virginia. Arabella (daughter of Thomas Turnall and Anne Adkins) was born in 1695 in Accomack County, Virginia; died after 1759 in Smith's Island, Accomack County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1720 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died in 1803 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.
    2. 3. Thomas Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1722 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died before 1752 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.
    3. 4. Anna Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1725.
    4. 5. Tabitha Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1728.
    5. 6. Leah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1730.
    6. 7. Comfort Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1731.
    7. 8. Rachel Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1732.
    8. 9. Nathan Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1734; died in 1782.
    9. 10. Solomon Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1736.
    10. 11. Richard "Dicky" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1738 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died in March 1824 in Accomack County, Virginia.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1720 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died in 1803 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 20 November 1752, Somerset County, MD; To wife Arrabella (Extr) lands during widowhood, then to son John the plantation were I live, 200 acres.

    John married Hannah Mister on 21 August 1745 in Somerset County, Maryland. Hannah (daughter of William Mister and Patience Harris) was born in 1724 in Somerset County, Maryland; died after 1767 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Levin Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1744.
    2. 13. Nathan Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1745.
    3. 14. Abigail Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1752.
    4. 15. Euphemia "Uphame" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1755 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died on 16 April 1838 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.
    5. 16. William Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1757.
    6. 17. Synah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1759.
    7. 18. Jesse Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1761; died in 1835.
    8. 19. Triphenia Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1763.
    9. 20. Patience Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1765.

  2. 3.  Thomas Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1722 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died before 1752 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.

    Family/Spouse: ? ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Thomas Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1745 in Somerset County, MD; died in May 1794 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.

  3. 4.  Anna Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1725.

  4. 5.  Tabitha Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1728.

  5. 6.  Leah Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1730.

  6. 7.  Comfort Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1731.

  7. 8.  Rachel Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1732.

  8. 9.  Nathan Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1734; died in 1782.

  9. 10.  Solomon Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1736.

  10. 11.  Richard "Dicky" Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1738 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died in March 1824 in Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 20 November 1752, Somerset County, MD; In his will John Evans gave to wife Arrabella (Extr) lands during widowhood, names sons (abstracted Richard got land)
    • Will: 3 April 1800, Accomack County, Virginia; Names 9 children: William Evans, Rhody Parks, Polly Parks, Richard Evans, Betsy Crockett, George Evans, Rachel Thomas, Leah Evans and Chloe Evans (see notes)

    Notes:

    Died:
    Will partly proved by John Parks 29 March 1824. Fully proved by Josiah Evans 28 Jun 1824

    Richard married Mary "Molly" Crockett in 1760 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Joseph Samuel Crockett and Sally Tyler) was born in 1744 in Tangier Islands, Accomack County, Virginia; died after 1806 in Tangier Islands, Accomack County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Mary "Polly" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1761; died in 1831.
    2. 23. Richard Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1765 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died in 1857 in Shanks, Accomack County, Virginia.
    3. 24. Rhoda Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1767.
    4. 25. William Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1768.
    5. 26. Betsy Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1775.
    6. 27. Chloe Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1780.
    7. 28. George Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1782.
    8. 29. Rachel Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1782; died in 1812.
    9. 30. Leah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1784.


Generation: 3

  1. 12.  Levin Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1744.

  2. 13.  Nathan Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1745.

  3. 14.  Abigail Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1752.

  4. 15.  Euphemia "Uphame" Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1755 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died on 16 April 1838 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Corinth UME Churchyard, Ewell MD. Yuphemy Evans Consort of Richard Who Departed This Life April 16, 1838 Aged 83 Years 6 Mos And 17 Days

    Euphemia married Thomas Evans in 1771 in Somerset County, MD. Thomas (son of Thomas Evans and ? ?) was born in 1745 in Somerset County, MD; died in May 1794 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Josiah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1770; died in 1859.
    2. 32. Mary "Polly" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1773.
    3. 33. Rachel "Betanna" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1776 in Smith's Island, Accomack County, Virginia; died in October 1865 in Shanks (below Smith's Island) Accomack County, VA.
    4. 34. Hannah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1777.
    5. 35. Thomas Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1780.
    6. 36. John Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1782.
    7. 37. Euphemia Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1784.
    8. 38. Peter Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1785.
    9. 39. Tobias Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1786.
    10. 40. Alsey Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1790.

    Euphemia married Richard "King Richard" Evans in 1796 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. Richard (son of Richard Evans and Mary) was born in 1753; died on 4 July 1828 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. William "Billy" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 16.  William Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1757.

  6. 17.  Synah Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1759.

  7. 18.  Jesse Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1761; died in 1835.

  8. 19.  Triphenia Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1763.

  9. 20.  Patience Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1765.

  10. 21.  Thomas Evans Descendancy chart to this point (3.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1745 in Somerset County, MD; died in May 1794 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 10 June 1793, Somerset County, MD; To wife Uphame, Extr (pregnant) lands, then to son Josiah, Extr. To children Hannah Evans, Polly Crockett, Rachel Evans, Thomas, John, Uphame, Peter, Tobias, Alse Evans. Witt: William Evans & Marmaduke Mister.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Will was probated 30 May 1794

    Thomas married Euphemia "Uphame" Evans in 1771 in Somerset County, MD. Euphemia (daughter of John Evans and Hannah Mister) was born in 1755 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died on 16 April 1838 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Josiah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1770; died in 1859.
    2. 32. Mary "Polly" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1773.
    3. 33. Rachel "Betanna" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1776 in Smith's Island, Accomack County, Virginia; died in October 1865 in Shanks (below Smith's Island) Accomack County, VA.
    4. 34. Hannah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1777.
    5. 35. Thomas Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1780.
    6. 36. John Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1782.
    7. 37. Euphemia Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1784.
    8. 38. Peter Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1785.
    9. 39. Tobias Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1786.
    10. 40. Alsey Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1790.

  11. 22.  Mary "Polly" Evans Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1761; died in 1831.

  12. 23.  Richard Evans Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1765 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died in 1857 in Shanks, Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 3 April 1800, Accomack County, Virginia; To sons William Evans & Richard Evans all my land & marsh on condition that each of them pay $20 to my son George Evans.
    • Deed: 14 August 1808, Accomack County, VA; Zachariah Crockett to Richard D. Evans & William Evans 800a for $350 "all that Island called South Point, being one of the Tangier Islands"

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Called "Young Dicky" Evans

    Richard married Rachel "Betanna" Evans in 1794 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. Rachel (daughter of Thomas Evans and Euphemia "Uphame" Evans) was born in 1776 in Smith's Island, Accomack County, Virginia; died in October 1865 in Shanks (below Smith's Island) Accomack County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Thomas Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1794.
    2. 43. Teakle Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1795; died in 1872.
    3. 44. Rachel Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1798; died in 1887.
    4. 45. Peter Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1799; died in 1882.
    5. 46. Ruth Ann Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1802 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in 1842 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    6. 47. Euphemia Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1803.
    7. 48. Francis Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1804.
    8. 49. Elizabeth "Betsy" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1805.
    9. 50. Delilah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1807; died in March 1882 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.
    10. 51. Eleanor Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1810.
    11. 52. Sinah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1814.
    12. 53. Solomon Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1815.

  13. 24.  Rhoda Evans Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1767.

  14. 25.  William Evans Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1768.

  15. 26.  Betsy Evans Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1775.

  16. 27.  Chloe Evans Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1780.

  17. 28.  George Evans Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1782.

  18. 29.  Rachel Evans Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1782; died in 1812.

  19. 30.  Leah Evans Descendancy chart to this point (11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1784.


Generation: 4

  1. 31.  Josiah Evans Descendancy chart to this point (15.Euphemia3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1770; died in 1859.

  2. 32.  Mary "Polly" Evans Descendancy chart to this point (15.Euphemia3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1773.

  3. 33.  Rachel "Betanna" Evans Descendancy chart to this point (15.Euphemia3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1776 in Smith's Island, Accomack County, Virginia; died in October 1865 in Shanks (below Smith's Island) Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 10 June 1793, Somerset County, MD; To children Hannah Evans, Polly Crockett, Rachel Evans, Thomas, John, Uphame, Peter, Tobias, Alse Evans.

    Notes:

    Died:
    ....It appears to the Court that Rachel Evans, widow of Richard Evans has departed this life, it is ordered that her death be ingested upon the records & it appears to that the Court that John Marshall has qualified as administrator of said Rachel Evans...

    Rachel married Richard Evans in 1794 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. Richard (son of Richard "Dicky" Evans and Mary "Molly" Crockett) was born in 1765 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died in 1857 in Shanks, Accomack County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Thomas Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1794.
    2. 55. Teakle Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1795; died in 1872.
    3. 56. Rachel Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1798; died in 1887.
    4. 57. Peter Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1799; died in 1882.
    5. 58. Ruth Ann Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1802 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in 1842 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    6. 59. Euphemia Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1803.
    7. 60. Francis Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1804.
    8. 61. Elizabeth "Betsy" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1805.
    9. 62. Delilah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1807; died in March 1882 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.
    10. 63. Eleanor Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1810.
    11. 64. Sinah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1814.
    12. 65. Solomon Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1815.

  4. 34.  Hannah Evans Descendancy chart to this point (15.Euphemia3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1777.

  5. 35.  Thomas Evans Descendancy chart to this point (15.Euphemia3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1780.

  6. 36.  John Evans Descendancy chart to this point (15.Euphemia3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1782.

  7. 37.  Euphemia Evans Descendancy chart to this point (15.Euphemia3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1784.

  8. 38.  Peter Evans Descendancy chart to this point (15.Euphemia3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1785.

  9. 39.  Tobias Evans Descendancy chart to this point (15.Euphemia3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1786.

  10. 40.  Alsey Evans Descendancy chart to this point (15.Euphemia3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1790.

  11. 41.  William "Billy" Evans Descendancy chart to this point (15.Euphemia3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

  12. 42.  Thomas Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1794.

  13. 43.  Teakle Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1795; died in 1872.

  14. 44.  Rachel Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1798; died in 1887.

  15. 45.  Peter Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1799; died in 1882.

  16. 46.  Ruth Ann Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1802 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in 1842 in Accomack County, Virginia.

    Ruth married Josiah Sparrow on 2 May 1827 in Accomack County, Virginia. Josiah (son of Jacob Sparrow and ?) was born in 1800 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in December 1854 in Accomack County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Ann Sparrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1830.
    2. 67. John Riley Sparrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1832; died on 5 May 1917 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    3. 68. Ruth A. Sparrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1840.
    4. 69. James Walter Sparrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1841.
    5. 70. Mary Susan Sparrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1842 in Accomack County, Virginia; died on 1 May 1931 in Glass, Gloucester County, Virginia.

  17. 47.  Euphemia Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1803.

  18. 48.  Francis Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1804.

  19. 49.  Elizabeth "Betsy" Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1805.

  20. 50.  Delilah Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1807; died in March 1882 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Jacob Sparrow. Jacob (son of Jacob Sparrow and ?) was born in 1804; died in 1882 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 51.  Eleanor Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1810.

    Family/Spouse: John Marshall. John was born in 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 52.  Sinah Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1814.

  23. 53.  Solomon Evans Descendancy chart to this point (23.Richard3, 11.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1815.



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