John Evans (abt. 1680 - 1752)

Born about 1680 in Smiths Island, Somerset, Maryland

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Died 20 Nov 1752 at about age 72 in Smiths Island, Somerset, Maryland

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Biography

Father John Evans (II) b. c 1660, d. b 8 Nov 1721 Mother Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1650

Birth* circa 1682 John was born circa 1682 at Accomack Co, VA.2 Marriage* circa 1705 He married Arabella (-----) circa 1705.3

Will - Grmoth's* 12 September 1711 John was named in his grandmother's will on 12 September 1711 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son John Evins' eldest son John Evins in the will of Sarah Evins..4

Will - Father's* 6 January 1721 John was named in his father's will on 6 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John in the will of John Evans, wife Elizabeth. He was given 200 acres on Smith's Island where John Park now lives in Maryland and the plantation where I now live & 148 aces, and also 100 acres of marsh after the death of my wife..1 Death* before 6 March 1758 John died before 6 March 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated. John Evans (II)'s will was dated 20 Nov 1752 (Som Co Wills, EB-4, p. 64)..3 wife- Arabella (-----) b. c 1685 Children

1. Tabitha Evans b. c 1705
2. Comfort Evans b. c 1710
3. Anne Evans b. c 1712
4. John Evans (IV)+ b. c 1714
5. Nathan Evans+ b. c 1716
6. Solomon Evans (I)+ b. c 1718, d. b 1800
7. Richard Evans (I)+ b. c 1720, d. 1784
8. Leah Evans b. c 1722
9. Rachel Evans b. c 1724

Sources

Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 70 (will of John Evans, wife Elizabeth).

James Egbert Mears, Hacks Neck and Its People, Past and Present.

Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776.

Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 48 (will of Sarah Evins, daughter Grace).

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