Who was Griffith Evans?

Griffith Evans (1612–1667) was born in Oswestry, Shropshire, , England and died in Shropshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Griffith in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Griffith William Evans 1612–1667

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 29 Sep 1612 · Oswestry, Shropshire, , England

Died 22 Aug 1667 · Shropshire, England

Father Evan Jevan John Ap Griffith Evans

Mother Elizabeth Hatton

Children Edward Robert Evans

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Immediate Family

Parents

Evan Jevan John Ap Griffith Evans

Elizabeth Hatton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Edward Robert Evans

Biography

The story of Griffith William Evans began in 1612 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England. Griffith William Evans had children including edward robert evans. Griffith William Evans passed away in 1667 in Shropshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1612

Birth of Griffith William Evans in Oswestry, Shropshire, England

Birth

1667

Death of Griffith William Evans in Shropshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Griffith Evans

This ancestor line traces from Staplehurst, Kent, England (1497) to Oswestry, Shropshire, , England (1612) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Griffith Evans (1612–1667) was born in Oswestry, Shropshire, , England and died in Shropshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Griffith in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.