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Joseph Cephis Evans 1849–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1849

Birth Location: Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 30 January 1920

Death Location: Fentress County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Jerome Evans

Mother: Matilda Buck

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Evans

Children(s): James Evans, Benj Evans, Haley Evans, Alvin Evans, Eliza Evans, Annie Evans, Winnie Lewallen, Mary Evans, Berry Evans

In 1849, Joseph Cephis Evans entered the world in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, United States, born to Jerome Bonaparte Evans And Matilda Buck. In 1880, Joseph Cephis Evans resided in District 12, Fentress, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Joseph Cephis Evans resided in Civil District 12, Fentress, Tennessee, USA. Joseph Cephis Evans married Elizabeth Evans, and had children including Alvin Evans, Annie Evans, Benj L Evans, Berry S Evans, Eliza J Evans, Haley Evans, James Hamilton Evans, Mary A Evans, Winnie Patience Lewallen. Joseph Cephis Evans passed away in 1920 in Fentress County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1849, Joseph Cephis Evans entered the world in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, United States, born to Jerome Bonaparte Evans And Matilda Buck.
  • In 1880, Joseph Cephis Evans resided in District 12, Fentress, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph Cephis Evans resided in Civil District 12, Fentress, Tennessee, USA.
  • Joseph Cephis Evans married Elizabeth Evans, and had children including Alvin Evans, Annie Evans, Benj L Evans, Berry S Evans, Eliza J Evans, Haley Evans, James Hamilton Evans, Mary A Evans, Winnie Patience Lewallen.
  • Joseph Cephis Evans passed away in 1920 in Fentress County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Evans's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Evans
1849–1920
Birth Place: Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Jerome Bonaparte Evans
1825–1870
Tennessee
Matilda Buck
1820–1883
Carter, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
John Evans
1796–1850
Montgomery Co. Virginia, United States
Sarah (Ann) Davidson
1799–1856
Fentress Co. Tennessee, United States
Thomas Buck
1778–1870
Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Range
1788–1873
Washington, Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Evans
1747–1832
Jane Howerton
1757–1845
Jonathan SR
1755–1831
Zuriah colt
1756–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Evans
1727–1800
Agnes Hoge
1720–1755
Isaac Buck
1729–1759
Hannah Hicks
1738–
Abraham Colt
1714–1780
Elisabeth Gustin
1714–1788

Joseph Evans's Descendants

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Joseph (Cephis) Evans (30 Dec 1849–30 January 1920) m. Elizabeth Evans (April 1850–3 December 1926)
  1. 1. James (Hamilton) Evans 1874–1954
  2. 2. Benj (L) Evans 1879–
  3. 3. Haley Evans 1881–
  4. 4. Alvin Evans 1885–
  5. 5. Eliza (J) Evans 1886–
  6. 6. Annie Evans 1888–
  7. 7. Winnie (Patience) Lewallen 1890–1955 m. Orlando (Halcomb) Lewallen 1877–1956
    1. 1. Tressa (Alsta) Crisp 1909–2001
    2. 2. Albert (Joseph) Cook 1919–1998
    3. 3. Elma (N) Cook 1916–
    4. 4. Julia (A) Cook 1922–
  8. 8. Mary (A) Evans 1894–1934
  9. 9. Berry (S.) Evans 1879–1910

Joseph Evans's Timeline

6 Records

1849
30 Dec 1849
Birth of Joseph Cephis Evans in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, United States
Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 31
Joseph Cephis Evans resided here in District 12, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
Joseph Cephis Evans resided here in Civil District 12, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
Joseph Cephis Evans resided here in Civil District 5, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 71
Joseph Cephis Evans resided here in Civil District 5, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
1920
30 January 1920
Age 71
Death of Joseph Cephis Evans in Allardt, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
Allardt, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1849
    Event Place: Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 111
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Fentress, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1739; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 755
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Fentress, Tennessee; Roll: 1254; Family History Film: 1255254; Page: 536B; Enumeration District: 037
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Fentress, Tennessee; Roll: 1569; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1241569
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Fentress, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1498; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375511
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 12, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Fentress, Tennessee; Roll: 1254; Family History Film: 1255254; Page: 536B; Enumeration District: 037

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Fentress, Tennessee; Roll: 1569; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1241569

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Fentress, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1498; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375511

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Fentress, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1739; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 755

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 January 1920
    Event Place: Allardt, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 111
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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