Walter Evans Genealogy
Record modified: 2017-08-08
This is my ancestor 8 generations back.
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Born: (unknown)
Died: (unknown)
Marriages:
1.
Children of Walter Evans and (unknown) (unknown):
Notes:
Probably he was born around 1735.
He was not son of John Evans 1700 + Jane Howell, who were parents of Evan and Peter Evans of Montgomery Co PA.
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Westmoreland Co PA maillist
From page 1 of the Greensburg Daily Tribune Monday Evening, October 9, 1893
THE EVANS REUNION.
An Interesting Gathering at the W. H. Evans Residence.
Correspondence of The Tribune.
Hempfield Twp., Oct. 9. - According to previous
arrangements the descendants of Walter Evans gathered at
the residence of W. H. Evans, where the meeting was called
to order at 11 o'clock a. m., Thursday, October 5th, 1893,
by electing R. K. Hissem, president, and Michael Welker,
Jacob Coughenour, John Evans of Madison, Pa., Samuel
Ebbert, Wilson Shields, Enos Ruff, G. C. Winnings, Joshua
Evans, and Jesse Giffen, vice presidents; James V. Evans of
New Stanton, secretary.
Prayer by Rev. S. Douglas. Song of welcome followed by an
address of welcome by James V. Evans of New Stanton, Pa.,
and responded to in a fitting manner by James W. Evans of
Pierce, Stark county, Ohio, and Rev. S. S. Hough of
Madison, Pa.
At this time it was announced that dinner was ready, when a
recess was taken for dinner to which all did justice, and
greeted their friends.
After a reasonable time was given for noon recess, the
happy throng, whose hearts beat in unison, was again called
together and Jno. L. Davidson of Greensburg, Pa., gave the
family history which gave as a total of living descendants,
three hundred and five.
Rev. Zuber of Greensburg, gave a spicy address, also Rev.
Douglas and Rev. Woodward. Solo by M. M. Byers. Short talks
were given by Messrs. W. S. King, Jno. L. Davidson, and W.
H. Evans.
A hearty vote of thanks was tendered W. H. Evans for
hospitalities.
A committee of four was named to see to having another
reunion in about two years, consisting of James W. Evans of
Pierce, Stark county, Ohio, James V. Evans, Wm. H. Evans of
New Stanton, Pa., Charlie Evans of Madison, Pa.
One noticeable fact was that there were only two old
bachelors among the entire descendants and both were
present.
Total number present, 159, and this day will fall o'er all
present, as the seasons come and go, and cause them to
cherish the love grown cold with care.
County papers please copy.
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A message on the Evans message board at Ancestry.com mentions Walter Evans 1751 d 1836 who
married Mary Smith 1760 d 1834 and had children Evan, Walter, Jenkin, George, Hannah, Jane, and
May. Walter's father was Jenkin Evans who immigrated from Wales to PA.
That Walter was born too late to be this one.
Jenkin apparently had a few brothers. This Walter could be one of them.
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Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
1779 Montgomery twp, Philadelphia Co: Walter Evans tax 12L (apparently no land)
1780 Montgomery twp, Philadelphia Co: Walter Evans 1420; 35L 10s
1782 Montgomery twp, Philadelphia Co: Walter Evans 62 acres + dwelling, value 202; 1 horse, value 15; 1 cow, value 4; 4 sheep, value 1; occupation, value 50
1783 Montgomery twp, Philadelphia Co: Walter Evans 62 acres + dwelling, value 201; 1 horse, value 15; 2 cows, value 8; 1 Negroe, value 25, occupation, value 50
1786 Montgomery twp, Montgomery Co: Walter Evans Fav (?) 62 acres + dwelling, value 232; 1 horse, value 20; 2 cows, value 10; 1 Negroe, value 30; occupation (abated), value 20
1786 Montgomery twp, Montgomery Co: Walter Evans tax 1L 8s 3p
1787 Montgomery twp, Montgomery Co: Walter Evans 62 acres + dwelling, value 223; 2 horses, value 20; 1 cow, value 5; occupation, value 20
1787 Montgomery twp, Montgomery Co: Walter Evans tax 1L 6s 9p
1788 Montgomery twp, Montgomery Co: Walter Evans 62 acres + dwelling, value 192; 2 horses, value 20; 2 cows, value 8; occupation, value 20
1788 Montgomery twp, Montgomery Co: Walter Evans tax 1L 5s 8p
1789 Montgomery twp, Montgomery Co: Walter Evans tax 1L 6s
Note: Montgomery Co was formed in 1784.
Jenkin Evans, Hugh Evans, and Evan Evans also appear on these lists. Walter son of Jenkin would have been an adult in 1789, but I think these entries are not him.
Note the tax valuation for his occupation was abated in 1786. (Jenkin's was abated the same year.) I think that indicates he reached a certain age, which implies these entries are not Walter son of Jenkin.
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1798 US Direct Tax list for Montgomery Co PA shows:
Montgomery twp p57 line 18 Walter Evans 1 house, 1 outhouse, 1 acre, $225; revised value $337.50
Montgomery twp (no page number) line 19 Walter Evans 123 acres, $1762
Montgomery twp p27 Walter Evans 1 dwelling $337.50, assessment 67.5 cents
Those could be this Walter or Walter son of Jenkin Evans. On all the pages Evan and Peter Evans are also listed.
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These might be him:
1800 census Montgomery Co PA p789
Walter Evans 3 M <10, 1 M 10-16, 1 M 45+, 1 F <10, 1 F 10-16, 1 F 16-26, 1 F 26-45
1790 census Montgomery Co PA p35 (twp not given)
Walter Evans 1 M 16+, 2 M <16, 3 F
But more likely they are Walter son of Jenkin Evans.
Hinds Site: Genealogy of Ken Hinds -- page 25581
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