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Sarah ?

Female 1640 - 1712  (72 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sarah ? was born in 1640 in ?; died in February 1712 in Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Admin: 17 March 1695, Accomack County, Virginia; Sarah Evans, widow of said John Evans, to settle his estate. Gervas Baggaly was the security
    • Will: 12 September 1711 , Accomack County, Virginia; To daughter Grace Smith. Daughter Sarah Attle. Bal. of estate to son John Evins & his eld. son John Evins & his eld. daughter Sarah Evins. Son John Exr. Witt: George Boothe, John Boothe

    Sarah married John Evans I in 1660 in Virginia?. John was born in 1635 in England/Wales ?; died in February 1695 in Accomack County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Evans II  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1660 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in November 1721 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.
    2. 3. Grace Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1665.
    3. 4. Susannah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1675.
    4. 5. Sarah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1680.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Evans II Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) was born in 1660 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in November 1721 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Land Purchase: 1685, Accomack County, Virginia; Purchased 200 acres of Pitchcroft on Smith's Island from Henry Smith
    • Residence: 1686, Smith's Island, Accomack County, Virginia; Named for early landowner Henry Smith. Charted by Captain John Smith (Jamestown J Smith) in 1608 as "The Russell Isles". English farmers John Evans and John Tyler came via Accomack County Virginia to become the first permanent settlers in 1686.
    • Land Purchase: 1701, Accomack County, Virginia; Purchased 300 acres near Back Creek from William and Dorothy Jarman
    • Cattle Mark: 1701, Somerset County, Maryland; Recorded his cattle mark in court as John Evans of "Smith's Island."
    • Will: 6 January 1720, Smith's Island, Accomack County, Virginia; To son John 200 acres, to son Mark 200 acres, to son Richard old plantation where Arthur Park lived, to daughter Mary all island called Point Comfort and 50 acres of Silverthorn Ridge as well as 50 acres to son Mark.

    John married Elizabeth Ewell in 1681 in Accomack County, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of James Ewell and Ann) was born in 1665 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in 1730 in Somerset, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Mary Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1686.
    2. 7. John Evans III  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1690 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died in Feb/March 1758 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.
    3. 8. Mark Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1692.
    4. 9. Richard Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1694; died in 1733.

  2. 3.  Grace Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) was born in 1665.

  3. 4.  Susannah Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) was born in 1675.

  4. 5.  Sarah Evans Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) was born in 1680.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Mary Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1686.

  2. 7.  John Evans III Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Sarah1) 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. Anna Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1725.
    4. 13. Tabitha Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1728.
    5. 14. Leah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1730.
    6. 15. Comfort Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1731.
    7. 16. Rachel Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1732.
    8. 17. Nathan Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1734; died in 1782.
    9. 18. Solomon Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1736.
    10. 19. 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.

  3. 8.  Mark Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1692.

  4. 9.  Richard Evans Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1694; died in 1733.

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

    Children:
    1. 20. Richard Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1715; died in 1784.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  John Evans Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) 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. 21. Levin Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1744.
    2. 22. Nathan Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1745.
    3. 23. Abigail Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1752.
    4. 24. 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. 25. William Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1757.
    6. 26. Synah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1759.
    7. 27. Jesse Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1761; died in 1835.
    8. 28. Triphenia Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1763.
    9. 29. Patience Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1765.

  2. 11.  Thomas Evans Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) 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. 30. 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. 12.  Anna Evans Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1725.

  4. 13.  Tabitha Evans Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1728.

  5. 14.  Leah Evans Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1730.

  6. 15.  Comfort Evans Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1731.

  7. 16.  Rachel Evans Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1732.

  8. 17.  Nathan Evans Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1734; died in 1782.

  9. 18.  Solomon Evans Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1736.

  10. 19.  Richard "Dicky" Evans Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) 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. 31. Mary "Polly" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1761; died in 1831.
    2. 32. 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. 33. Rhoda Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1767.
    4. 34. William Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1768.
    5. 35. Betsy Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1775.
    6. 36. Chloe Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1780.
    7. 37. George Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1782.
    8. 38. Rachel Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1782; died in 1812.
    9. 39. Leah Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1784.

  11. 20.  Richard Evans Descendancy chart to this point (9.Richard3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1715; died in 1784.

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

    Children:
    1. 40. Richard "King Richard" Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1753; died on 4 July 1828 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.

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

    Children:
    1. 41. Solomon Evans  Descendancy chart to this point



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