EVANS, William, -1688
From Quaker Dictionary
| William Evans | |
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| Gender: | M |
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| Place of birth: | London, England |
| Death date: | 1688 |
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| Nationality: | England, US |
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| Spouse(s): | Jane (or Jean) Hodges |
| Children: | Thomas, William (d. 1728) |
William Evans (d. 1688) was an English Friend, a carpenter and owner of land in New Jersey.
Biography
Williams Evans, a carpenter, was born in London, England. He married Jane (or Jean) Hodges and had two sons. In 1682, he moved to New Jersey and settled in Willingboro Township, about one-half mile south of the present village of Rancocas. In 1682, he was recorded as having 323 acres there.
Sources
- De Cou, Burlington, a Provincial Capitol, pp. 192-93.
- De Cou, historical Sketches of Rancocas and neighborhood.
- De Cou, The historic Rancocas.
