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Evan Marks 1813–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Mar 1813

Birth Location: Harrison, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 12 Jul 1875

Death Location: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Jr

Mother: Sally Jones

Spouse(s): Margaret Parsons

Children(s): Ezekiel POW, Luella Marks, Elizabeth Marks, Sarah Marks, Dorothy Marks, Jonas Marks

The story of Evan Marks began in 1813 in Harrison, Virginia, USA. In 1850, Evan Marks resided in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA. In 1853, Evan Marks established residence. Evan Marks married Margaret Parsons, and had children including Dorothy Dolly Dennison Marks, Elizabeth Brannon Marks, Ezekiel Thomas Marks Pow, Jonas Marks, Luella Ella Richardson Marks, Sarah Jane Sponaugle Marks. Evan Marks passed away in 1875 in Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Evan Marks began in 1813 in Harrison, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Evan Marks resided in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1853, Evan Marks established residence.
  • Evan Marks married Margaret Parsons, and had children including Dorothy Dolly Dennison Marks, Elizabeth Brannon Marks, Ezekiel Thomas Marks Pow, Jonas Marks, Luella Ella Richardson Marks, Sarah Jane Sponaugle Marks.
  • Evan Marks passed away in 1875 in Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jr
1784–1867
Birth Location: Frederick County, Maryland, USA
TJ
Sally Jones
1790–1839
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles City, Virginia, USA
SJ

Spouses(s)

Margaret Parsons
1815–1875
Birth Location: Harrison, Virginia, USA
MP

Children(s)

Ezekiel POW
1843–1921
Birth Location: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
EP
Luella Marks
1853–1916
Birth Location: Cedar Creek, Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
LM
Elizabeth Marks
1840–1920
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
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Sarah Marks
1846–1929
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
SM
Dorothy Marks
1833–1914
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
DM
Jonas Marks
1829–1857
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
JM

Evan Marks's Ancestors

Self
Evan Marks
1813–1875
Birth Place: Harrison, Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Marks Jr
1784–1867
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Sally ("Sarah") Jones
1790–1839
Harrison, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Evan Marks's Descendants

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Evan Marks (19 Mar 1813–12 Jul 1875) m. Margaret Parsons (1815–7 Dec 1875)
  1. 1. Ezekiel (Thomas Marks) POW 1843–1921 m. Elizabeth Hacker 1843–1915
    1. 1. Floyd (Jackson) Marks 1873–1950 m. Mary (Jane) Walker 1888–1962
      1. 1. Lewis (Edward) Marks 1912–1972 m. Anita (Lucille (Marks) (French) (Haines)) Zickefoose 1923–2006
        1. 1. Randy (Lee) Marks 1951–2022
      2. 2. Mary (Annelle (McCord) (Hardin) (Gibson)) Marks 1917–1994 m. John (Howard) McCord 1913–1943 m. Francis (David Gibson) Sr 1915–1995 m. George (Woodrow) Hardin 1913–1957
        1. 1. Mack (Eugene) McCord 1936–1979
      3. 3. Goldie (Belle (Zickefoose)) Marks 1919–1987 m. Dennis Zickafoose 1919–1994
      4. 4. William (Walker) Marks 1909–1993 m. Gladys (Grace) Lawler 1922–1988
        1. 1. Clifford (Ray) Marks 1948–2021
    2. 2. Bernard (Royston) Marks 1885–1945 m. Agnes 1884–
    3. 3. William (F) Marks 1869–1931 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Smarr 1876–1961
      1. 1. Della ((Clowser) (Albanese)) Marks 1911–1980 m. Walter (Scott) Clowser 1898–1949 m. Joseph (Frederick) Albanese 1906–1977
      2. 2. James (Alvin) Marks 1913–1994 m. Helen (Leona) Isenhart 1918–1964
      3. 3. Delbert (William) Marks 1916–1986
    4. 4. Mary (Martha (Crosby)) Marks 1877–1950 m. Charles (Ember) Crosby 1876–1951
      1. 1. Gladys (Elizabeth (Pitts)) Crosby 1912–1988 m. Francis (Gordon) Pitts 1911–1985
      2. 2. Charles (Ember Crosby) Jr 1907–1938 m. Ruth (Elizabeth (Crosby) (Maben)) Geiger 1912–1998
      3. 3. Cora (Mae (Wiser)) Crosby 1910–1970 m. Ralph (Lloyd) Wiser 1910–2010
      4. 4. Willard (Amos) Crosby 1915–1986 m. Anna (Belle "Annie") Shawver 1919–1981
      5. 5. George (Ancil) Crosby 1919–1983 m. Ethel (Louise (Crosby) (Steinberg)) Brockman 1918–1979
      6. 6. Kenneth (Jacob) Crosby 1922–1974 m. Dorothy (Amelia) Kidwell 1923–1974
      7. 7. Clarence (Basil) Crosby 1901–1902
      8. 8. Cecil (Roston) Crosby 1903–1905
      9. 9. Annilee (Estaline (Walker)) Crosby 1905–1996 m. James (Thomas Walker) Jr 1904–1983
    5. 5. Allen Marks 1880–1900
    6. 6. Jefferson ("Jeff") Marks 1872–1941 m. Mamie (Elizabeth (Marks) (Yowell)) Barnett 1910–1964
    7. 7. Thomas (William) Marks 1875–
  2. 2. Luella ("Ella" (Richardson)) Marks 1853–1916 m. John Richardson 1857–1898
  3. 3. Elizabeth ((Brannon)) Marks 1840–1920 m. Thomas (J) Brannon 1826–1911
  4. 4. Sarah (Jane (Sponaugle)) Marks 1846–1929 m. George (Washington Sponaugle) Jr 1840–1926
  5. 5. Dorothy ("Dolly" (Dennison)) Marks 1833–1914 m. John (S) Dennison 1829–1890
  6. 6. Jonas Marks 1829–1857 m. Harriet ((Marks) (Layfield)) Furr 1832–1916
    1. 1. Mary (Jane (Lewis)) Marks 1854–1935 m. William (A) Lewis 1849–1940

Evan Marks's Timeline

6 Records

1813
19 Mar 1813
Birth of Evan Marks in Harrison, Virginia, USA
Harrison, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 37
Evan Marks resided here in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
1853
1853
Age 40
Evan Marks resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 47
Evan Marks resided here in Townsend's Mills P.O., Gilmer County, WV
Townsend's Mills P.O., Gilmer County, WV
1870
1870
Age 57
Evan Marks resided here in Center, Townsends Mills, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Townsends Mills, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1875
12 Jul 1875
Age 62
Death of Evan Marks in Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1813
    Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 17, Gilmer, Virginia; Roll: 946; Page: 23a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1853
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Townsend's Mills P.O., Gilmer County, WV
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Center, Townsends Mills, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1875
    Event Place: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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