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Abner Evans 1726–1786 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1726

Birth Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales

Death Date: 1786

Death Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Griffith Sr

Mother: Sarah Jarman

Spouse(s): Sarah Thomas

Children(s): Jeremiah Sr, Owen Evans, Rachel Evans, Mary Evans, Eleanor Evans, Letitia Evans, Jesse Evans, Griffith Evans, Jesse Evans

In 1726, Abner Evans entered the world in Carmarthenshire, Wales, born to Griffith Evans Sr And Sarah Jarman. In 1768, Abner Evans resided in East Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania. In 1770, Abner Evans resided in East Nantmea, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United. Abner Evans married Sarah Thomas, and had children including Eleanor Evans, Griffith Evans, Jeremiah Evans Sr, Jesse Evans, Letitia Evans, Mary Euniss Evans, Owen Evans, Rachel Evans. Abner Evans passed away in 1786 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1726, Abner Evans entered the world in Carmarthenshire, Wales, born to Griffith Evans Sr And Sarah Jarman.
  • In 1768, Abner Evans resided in East Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1770, Abner Evans resided in East Nantmea, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United.
  • Abner Evans married Sarah Thomas, and had children including Eleanor Evans, Griffith Evans, Jeremiah Evans Sr, Jesse Evans, Letitia Evans, Mary Euniss Evans, Owen Evans, Rachel Evans.
  • Abner Evans passed away in 1786 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abner Evans's Ancestors

Self
Abner Evans
1726–1786
Birth Place: Carmarthenshire, Wales
Parents
Griffith Evans Sr
1707–1757
Carmarthenshire, Wales?
Sarah Jarman
1707–1761
Wales
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abner Evans's Descendants

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Abner Evans (1726–1786) m. Sarah Thomas (10 Apr 1725–1806)
  1. 1. Jeremiah (Evans) Sr 1749–1816
    1. 1. Jeremiah ('Jerry' S. Evans) Jr. 1774–1849 m. Mary (Ann) Biedelman 1774–1869
      1. 1. Nancy (Ann) Evans 1801–1880 m. William Shadwell 1811–1880
        1. 1. Caroline Shadwell 1828–1909 m. Moses Fadely 1839–1913
        2. 2. William (Harrison) Shadwell 1834–1863
        3. 3. Sarah (Catherine) Shadwell 1836–1870
        4. 4. Amanda (Belle) Shadwell 1843–1918
        5. 5. Margaret Shadwell 1845–1860
        6. 6. Samuel (P) Shadwell 1850–
        7. 7. Martha (Sidney) Shadwell 1835–1931
        8. 8. Mary (Ann) Shadwell 1832–1919
        9. 9. Martha (Sidney) Shadwell 1832–1931
      2. 2. Elizabeth ('Betsy') Evans 1800–1880
      3. 3. Aaron (B.) Evans 1802–1872
      4. 4. John (Francis) Evans 1812–1875 m. Mary (M.) Shank 1822–
        1. 1. William (Oscar "W.O.") Evans 1861–1928
        2. 2. Francis (Jane) Evans 1845–1915
        3. 3. Amanda Evans 1869–1939
      5. 5. John (Francis) Evans 1824–1895
      6. 6. Jesse Evans 1798–1850
      7. 7. Elijah (Evans) Twin 1808–1840
      8. 8. Mary (Ann) Evans 1810–1892
      9. 9. John (Beidelman Evans) Twin 1808–1840
      10. 10. Susan (A) Evans 1814–1870
      11. 11. Joseph (William 'Gose') Evans 1818–1892
      12. 12. Jeremiah (Stephen Evans) III 1822–1890
      13. 13. David (D.) Evans 1811–1888
    2. 2. Nancy (Evans) Harlan 1805–1870
  2. 2. Owen Evans 1762–1882
  3. 3. Rachel Evans 1757–1815
  4. 4. Mary (Euniss) Evans 1752–1815
  5. 5. Eleanor Evans 1754–1829
  6. 6. Letitia Evans 1768–1862
  7. 7. Jesse Evans 1750–1838
  8. 8. Griffith Evans 1760–1845
  9. 9. Jesse Evans 1758–1842

Abner Evans's Timeline

7 Records

1726
1726
Birth of Abner Evans in Carmarthenshire, Wales
Carmarthenshire, Wales
1768
1768
Age 42
Abner Evans resided here in East Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania
East Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania
1770
1770
Age 44
Abner Evans resided here in East Nantmea, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
East Nantmea, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
1772
8 Apr 1772
Age 46
Abner Evans was married in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1773
1 Jul 1773
Age 47
Abner Evans resided here in Delaware, Pennsylvania
Delaware, Pennsylvania
1786
1786
Age 60
Abner Evans resided here in East Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
East Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1786
1786
Age 60
Death of Abner Evans in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 343
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1772
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Compiled Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: East Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 322

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: East Nantmea, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, Proprietary Tax Lists, Chester County Rates - 1771; Volume Number: Vol 11; Page Number: 683; Family Number: 32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1773
    Event Place: Delaware, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: East Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 343
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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