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Joseph Benjamin Evans 1827–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jun 1827

Birth Location: Hertford County, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: abt 1887

Death Location: Hertford County, North Carolina, United States

Father: Benjamin Jr

Mother: Nancy (Taylor)

Spouse(s): Mary (Evans)

Children(s): Virginia (Jernigan), Celia (Cotton), Rosa (Hill), Joseph Evans, Lucy (Lamb)

The story of Joseph Benjamin Evans began in 1827 in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States. In 1850, Joseph Benjamin Evans resided in Northern District, Hertford County, North Carolina. In 1870, Joseph Benjamin Evans resided in St Johns, Hertford, North Carolina, United States. Joseph Benjamin Evans married Mary Elizabeth Harrell Evans, and had children including Celia Benjamin Evans Cotton, Joseph Henry Evans, Lucy Virginia Evans Lamb, Roberta Evans, Rosa Dixie Evans Hill, Virginia Ann Jenny Evans Jernigan. Joseph Benjamin Evans passed away in 1887 in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Benjamin Evans began in 1827 in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1850, Joseph Benjamin Evans resided in Northern District, Hertford County, North Carolina.
  • In 1870, Joseph Benjamin Evans resided in St Johns, Hertford, North Carolina, United States.
  • Joseph Benjamin Evans married Mary Elizabeth Harrell Evans, and had children including Celia Benjamin Evans Cotton, Joseph Henry Evans, Lucy Virginia Evans Lamb, Roberta Evans, Rosa Dixie Evans Hill, Virginia Ann Jenny Evans Jernigan.
  • Joseph Benjamin Evans passed away in 1887 in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Evans's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Evans
1827–1887
Birth Place: Hertford County, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Benjamin C Evans Jr
1771–1843
Hertford County, North Carolina, United States
Nancy (Ann Harrell (Evans)) (Taylor)
1794–1859
Gates, Gates, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin (Evans) Sr
1742–1823
Hertford County, North Carolina, United States
Margaret (Harrell or Parker) (Evans)
1742–
Northampton County, North Carolina, United States
Maj (Samuel Abner) Harrell
1750–1811
Gates, Gates, North Carolina, United States
Elvey Riddick(Harrell)
1764–1800
Gates, Gates, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Peter III
1722–1764
Sarah (Evans)
1720–1756
Richard II
1688–1761
Margaret (Harrell)
1700–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt II
1632–1706
Elizabeth (Evans)
1665–
John Wynns
1708–1753
Sarah (Wynns)
1712–1758
John Harrell
1660–1741
Anne (Harrell)
1656–1716

Joseph Evans's Descendants

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Joseph (Benjamin) Evans (25 Jun 1827–abt 1887) m. Mary (Elizabeth Harrell) (Evans) (abt 1827–)
  1. 1. Virginia (Ann "Jenny" Evans) (Jernigan) 1856–1936
  2. 2. Celia (Benjamin Evans) (Cotton) 1858–1936
  3. 3. Rosa (Dixie Evans) (Hill) 1862–1941
  4. 4. Joseph (Henry) Evans 1857–1940 m. Maggie (Delma Taylor) (Evans) 1866–1937
    1. 1. Thomas Evans 1893–1955
    2. 2. Margaret (D "Maggie" Evans (Fox?)) (Royal?) 1908–1992
    3. 3. Anna (Mae "Annie" Evans) (Downing) 1897–1965
    4. 4. Willie (Winborne) Evans 1884–
    5. 5. Pearl (W) Evans 1887–
    6. 6. Walter (H) Evans 1891–
    7. 7. Earnest (P) Evans 1895–
    8. 8. Mary (E) Evans 1900–
    9. 9. Grady (P) Evans 1904–
    10. 10. Samuel (L) Evans 1910–
    11. 11. Joseph (Blythe) Evans 1906–
  5. 5. Lucy (Virginia Evans) (Lamb) 1855–1927

Joseph Evans's Timeline

4 Records

1827
25 Jun 1827
Birth of Joseph Benjamin Evans in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States
Hertford County, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 23
Joseph Benjamin Evans resided here in Northern District, Hertford County, North Carolina, United States
Northern District, Hertford County, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 43
Joseph Benjamin Evans resided here in St Johns, Hertford, North Carolina, United States
St Johns, Hertford, North Carolina, United States
1887
abt 1887
Age 60
Death of Joseph Benjamin Evans in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States
Hertford County, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1827
    Event Place: Hertford County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: St Johns, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1143; Page: 415A; Family History Library Film: 552642
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Northern District, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: 634; Page: 288b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Northern District, Hertford County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Northern District, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: 634; Page: 288b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: St Johns, Hertford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: St Johns, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1143; Page: 415A; Family History Library Film: 552642

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1887
    Event Place: Hertford County, North Carolina, United States

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