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Lewis Evans 1721–1762 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1721

Birth Location: Caernarvonshire County (Caernarvonshire), Wales

Death Date: 19 May 1762

Death Location: Vincent, Chester, Pensylvannia, United States

Father: Lewis Evans*

Mother: Alice Thomas

Spouse(s): Magdalene Humphrey

Children(s): Captain Evans, John Evans, Thomas Evans

The story of Lewis Evans began in 1721 in Caernarvonshire County (Caernarvonshire), Wales. In 1762, Lewis Evans resided in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. Lewis Evans married Magdalene Starr Humphrey, and had children including Captain Elijah Evans, John Evans, Thomas Evans. Lewis Evans passed away in 1762 in Vincent, Chester, Pensylvannia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Lewis Evans began in 1721 in Caernarvonshire County (Caernarvonshire), Wales.
  • In 1762, Lewis Evans resided in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Lewis Evans married Magdalene Starr Humphrey, and had children including Captain Elijah Evans, John Evans, Thomas Evans.
  • Lewis Evans passed away in 1762 in Vincent, Chester, Pensylvannia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Evans*
1666–1770
Birth Location: Sarn Shan Gunalle, Caernarvonshire, Wales
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Alice Thomas
1694–1746
Birth Location: Wales
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Spouses(s)

Magdalene Humphrey
1712–1805
Birth Location: Old Castle, County Meath, Ireland
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Children(s)

Captain Evans
1745–1799
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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John Evans
–1783
Birth Location: –
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Thomas Evans
1736–1815
Birth Location: Montgomery, Montgomeryshire, Wales
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Lewis Evans's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Evans
1721–1762
Birth Place: Caernarvonshire County (Caernarvonshire), Wales
Parents
Lewis Evans*
1666–1770
Sarn Shan Gunalle, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Alice Thomas
1694–1746
Wales
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lewis Evans's Descendants

1.
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Lewis Evans (15 Mar 1721–19 May 1762) m. Magdalene (Starr) Humphrey (27 Jun 1712–11 Mar 1805)
  1. 1. Captain (Elijah) Evans 1745–1799 m. Mary (West) Morris 1759–1797
    1. 1. Elijah (Evans , Jr.,) Ray 1768–1816 m. Rebekah (Rebacca) Ray 1781–1840
      1. 1. Jesse Evans 1812–1906 m. Saphrona (Rowena) Withers 1810–1860
        1. 1. Sarah (Melvina) Evans 1855–1931 m. George (Washington) Taylor 1848–1906
        2. 2. Lucinda (Jane Lucy) Evans 1835–1918
        3. 3. Elizabeth Evans 1855–1948
        4. 4. Elijah Evans 1848–1874
        5. 5. Enoch (Samuel) Evans 1843–1925
        6. 6. John (William) Evans 1838–1931
        7. 7. Louisa Evans 1835–1918
        8. 8. Marcus (W) Evans 1841–1863
        9. 9. Margarett (A) Evans 1846–
        10. 10. Mary Evans 1834–
        11. 11. Rebecca (Ann) Evans 1836–1908
      2. 2. Samuel (G) Evans 1811–
      3. 3. Samuel (G) Evans 1811–
    2. 2. David (Lewis) Evans 1783–1821
    3. 3. Washington Evans 1777–1855
    4. 4. Samuel (Hiram) Evans 1774–1835 m. Elizabeth (Watkins) Evans 1783–1864
      1. 1. Daniel (Madison) Evans 1814–1852
      2. 2. George (Hesser) Evans 1821–1860
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) Evans 1787–1872
    6. 6. James Evans 1781–1834
    7. 7. Elizabeth Evans 1784–1856
      1. 1. Nancy Rutherford 1805–1877
        1. 1. Edward Watkins 1836–1909
    8. 8. John (Samuel) Evans 1775–
  2. 2. John Evans –1783
  3. 3. Thomas Evans 1736–1815

Lewis Evans's Timeline

4 Records

1721
15 Mar 1721
Birth of Lewis Evans in Caernarvonshire County (Caernarvonshire), Wales
Caernarvonshire County (Caernarvonshire), Wales
1762
1762
Age 41
Lewis Evans resided here in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1762
19 May 1762
Age 41
Death of Lewis Evans in Vincent, Chester, Pensylvannia, United States
Vincent, Chester, Pensylvannia, United States
1762
16 Jun 1762
Age 41
Lewis Evans - Probate in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1721
    Event Place: Caernarvonshire County (Caernarvonshire), Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 24054.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Chester County, Pennsylvania, Estate Papers, 1714-1838

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vincent, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1762
    Event Place: Vincent, Chester, Pensylvannia, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Estate Papers, 1713-1810; Author: Chester County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Chester, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1762
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Estate Papers, 1713-1810; Author: Chester County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
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