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Joel Evans 1743–1814 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 February 1743

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1814

Death Location: Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America

Father: David Evans

Mother: Hannah Bacon

Spouse(s): Sylvia Sheermiser

Children(s): Catharine Evans, Sylvia Evans, David Evans

In 1743, Joel Evans entered the world in Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, born to David Evans And Hannah Bacon. In 1767, Joel Evans resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1771, Joel Evans resided in New Castle, Delaware, USA. Joel Evans married Sylvia Sheermiser, and had children including Catharine Evans, David Evans, John Evans, Mary Evans, Sylvia Evans, William Evans. Joel Evans passed away in 1814 in Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1743, Joel Evans entered the world in Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, born to David Evans And Hannah Bacon.
  • In 1767, Joel Evans resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1771, Joel Evans resided in New Castle, Delaware, USA.
  • Joel Evans married Sylvia Sheermiser, and had children including Catharine Evans, David Evans, John Evans, Mary Evans, Sylvia Evans, William Evans.
  • Joel Evans passed away in 1814 in Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Evans
1714–1795
Birth Location: Gwynedd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
DE
Hannah Bacon
1714–1800
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
HB

Spouses(s)

Sylvia Sheermiser
1750–1819
Birth Location: New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America
SS

Children(s)

Catharine Evans
1783–1867
Birth Location: Pencader Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware
CE
Sylvia Evans
1790–1821
Birth Location: –
SE
David Evans
1778–1828
Birth Location: Pencader Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
DE

Joel Evans's Ancestors

Self
Joel Evans
1743–1814
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
David Evans
1714–1795
Gwynedd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Hannah Bacon
1714–1800
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Evan (Per DNA Test Evans (Quaker) preacher)
1684–1747
Llandderfel, Merionethshire, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Musgrave
1690–1747
Halifax, Yorkshire, , England
Michael (Benjamin) Walton
1686–1737
Byberry Twp, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Moore
1697–1762
Whatcote, Warwickshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Evan)
1655–1738
Ann Immigrant"
1665–1716
Thomas Musgrave
1670–1699
Hannah Cockshaw
1668–1727
Nathaniel Walton
1656–1733
Martha Bownall
1663–1741
Thomas Savage???
1670–1751
Mary Kimbell
1672–1725
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Evan Lloyd
1630–1690
Catherine Wynn
1630–1678
RICHARD II
1626–1684
Margaret Jones
1630–1700
Thomas Musgrave
1631–1684
Margaret Barker
1638–1690
John 9GG
1641–1704
Hannah Price
1645–
William Wallton
1629–1681
Alice Martyn
1631–1662
William Bownall
1629–1733
Elizabeth Bratford
1633–1700
Thomas Savage
1643–1700
Mary Hickes
1645–

Joel Evans's Descendants

1.
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Joel Evans (24 February 1743–1814) m. Sylvia Sheermiser (1750–1819)
  1. 1. Catharine Evans 1783–1867
  2. 2. Sylvia Evans 1790–1821
  3. 3. David Evans 1778–1828

Joel Evans's Timeline

8 Records

1743
24 February 1743
Birth of Joel Evans in Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1767
22 Sep 1767
Age 24
Joel Evans resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1771
15 Nov 1771
Age 28
Joel Evans resided here in New Castle, Delaware, USA
New Castle, Delaware, USA
1779
20 Apr 1779
Age 36
Joel Evans resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1800
1800
Age 57
Joel Evans resided here in Pencader Hundred, New Castle, Delaware
Pencader Hundred, New Castle, Delaware
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 67
Joel Evans resided here in Pencader Hundred, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Pencader Hundred, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1814
1814
Age 71
Death of Joel Evans in Jamaica
Jamaica
1814
1814-1815
Age 71
Joel Evans - Probate in New Castle, Delaware, USA
New Castle, Delaware, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 February 1743
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1767
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Oyer and Terminer Court Papers, Pennsylvania State Archives; County: Philadelphia; Year: 1767

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1771
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Delaware, U.S., Land Records, Delaware Public Archives; Delaware Land Records; Roll Number: 10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1779
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Dunlap's Pennsylvania Packet, the General Advertiser; Publication Date: 20 Apr 1779; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Pencader Hundred, New Castle, Delaware
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Pencader Hundred, New Castle, Delaware; Series: M32; Roll: 4; Page: 235; Image: 128; Family History Library Film: 6413

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Pencader Hundred, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Pencader Hundred, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 4; Page: 257; Image: Dem252_4-0136; FHL Roll: 0224381

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1814
    Event Place: Jamaica
    Record Source:
    [1] Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, New Castle County Probate Records, Ca 1682-1925; Author: New Castle County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: New Castle, Delaware
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1814-1815
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, New Castle County Probate Records, Ca 1682-1925; Author: New Castle County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: New Castle, Delaware
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