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Benjamin Evans 1844–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1844

Birth Location: Morgan, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 5 AUG 1876

Death Location: Johnson, Kentucky, United States

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Spouse(s): Sarah Fyffe

Children(s): Polly Evans

The story of Benjamin Evans began in 1844 in Morgan, Kentucky, United States. In 1850, Benjamin Evans resided in Johnson, Kentucky, United States. In 1860, Benjamin Evans resided in Johnson, Kentucky, United States. Benjamin Evans married Sarah Fyffe, and had children including Polly Ann Evans. Benjamin Evans passed away in 1876 in Johnson, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Evans began in 1844 in Morgan, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Evans resided in Johnson, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Evans resided in Johnson, Kentucky, United States.
  • Benjamin Evans married Sarah Fyffe, and had children including Polly Ann Evans.
  • Benjamin Evans passed away in 1876 in Johnson, Kentucky, United States.

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Benjamin Evans's Ancestors

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Benjamin Evans
1844–1876
Birth Place: Morgan, Kentucky, United States
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Benjamin Evans's Descendants

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Benjamin Evans (ABT 1844–5 AUG 1876) m. Sarah Fyffe (9 JUL 1843–1 MAR 1912)
  1. 1. Polly (Ann) Evans 1868–1949 m. William (Henry) Estep 1866–1943
    1. 1. Walter Estep 1904–1972 m. Neva Cantrell 1905–1949
    2. 2. Martha (E) Estep 1899–1960
    3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Estep 1898–1983 m. George (Patton) Cantrell 1895–1967
      1. 1. Mildred Cantrell 1923–
      2. 2. Raymond (Eugene) Cantrell 1935–2006
      3. 3. Oschell Cantrell 1917–2010
      4. 4. Cornelia (Jewel) Cantrell 1922–1922
      5. 5. Clyde (A) Cantrell 1932–2019
      6. 6. Earl Cantrell 1920–2018
      7. 7. Opal (Katherine) Cantrell 1916–2011
    4. 4. Ambrose (J) Estep 1892–1979 m. Serilda (Della) Foley 1897–1981 m. Olivia Frazier 1894–1950

Benjamin Evans's Timeline

5 Records

1844
ABT 1844
Birth of Benjamin Evans in Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 6
Benjamin Evans resided here in Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 16
Benjamin Evans resided here in Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 26
Benjamin Evans resided here in Flatgap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Flatgap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1876
5 AUG 1876
Age 32
Death of Benjamin Evans in Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Johnson, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1844
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 22 July 2021), Benjamin Evans and Sarah Huff, 2 Jul 1865; citing Marriage, Morgan, Floyd, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,904,645.
    [2] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), Benjamin P Evans, 1870.
    [3] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 19 December 2020), Benjamin Evans in household of Thomas Evans, Johnson, Kentucky, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [4] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 February 2021), Benjamin Evans in entry for Thomas Evans, 1860.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Flatgap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 AUG 1876
    Event Place: Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Johnson, Kentucky, United States

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