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Griffeth Evans, of Greenbrier Co., [W]VA
Facts and Events
Griffith Evans was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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About Griffith Evans
Griffeth Evans was born sometime prior to 1743, prob. close to abt. 1735-40, likely in Chester County, Pennsylvania. He was a son of John Evans of Loudoun County, Virginia and was named co-Executor in his father's will. The name of Griffeth's wife is currently not known, but he must have been married sometime prior to 1766 when his likely son Griffith, Jr. was born. likely in Loudoun County, Virginia where his father had migrated prior to 1760. Griffeth also had a daughter Elizabeth "Betey" Evans born abt. 1769 who married George Craig (1749-1801) on 16 Dec. 1790 in Augusta County, Virginia [Virginia Marriage Records].
Griffeth acquired a 1,003 acre tract of land in Loudoun County, Virginia in 1763 near Sugarland Run Lick, likely close where his father John Evans's land was located. He apparently migrated to the area of Augusta County that became Greenbrier County, Virginia [later West Virginia], prior to abt. 1783, when Court records show he was involved in a lawsuit against James McGonegal and his wife Margaret. Marriage records in Augusta County show Griffith Evans provided surety for his daughter Elizabeth who married George Craig on 16 December 1790 in Augusta County, by Rev. William Wilson. George Craig's will written in 1795 also shows that Griffeth Evans also had two other daughters, Peggy and Polly, who George Craig named as his sisters-in-law. In addition, Augusta County marriage records show that Griffith Evans' daughter Sally married a James Campbell on 7 January 1800, also married by Rev. William Wilson.
Griffeth's likely son Griffith Evans (1767-1840), married Martha McNeel 1791 in Greenbrier County, and later migrated to Champaign County, Ohio where he died abt. 1840. listed on Find-A-Grave
Griffeth Evans died intestate prior to February 1814 in Greenbrier County, Virginia, when his Estate Inventory was admitted to record. The name of his widow and children were unfortunately not listed in the records.
Records in Virginia
- 28 January 1763: Loudoun County, VA Deeds, Book C, pg. 653: Deed from Abraham Barnes to Griffeth Evans: This Indenture made the XXVII day of January Anno Domini 1763 Between Abraham Barnes of the County of Fairfax & Colony of Virginia Gen. of the one part & Griffeth Evans of the County of Chester in the Province of Pennsylvania of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Abraham Barnes for and in Consideration of the Sum of five Shillings Current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Griffeth Evans at & upon the Sealing and Deliver of these Presents the Receipt whereof the said Abraham Barnes doth hereby acknowledge hath granted, Bargained & sold & by these Presents doth Grant, Bargain & Sell unto the said Griffeth Evens all that Mesuage, Tenement Tract or parcel of Land which was Granted to the said Abraham Barnes by the proprietor of the Northern Neck of Virginia by Deed bearing Date the thirteenth Day of January Anno Domini 1729 situate lying & being in the County of Stafford now in the County of Loucoun in the Colony aforesaid. [boundaries omitted].. on one side of a Lick called the Sugarland Run Lick near the head of a Branch of falling into the said Run.... Containing according to the said Deed one thousand & three Acres & eighty Perches and all Houses, Buildings, Gardens, Orchards, Meadows, Trees, Woods, Waters & Watercourses, Easments, Profits, advantages, Emoluments & hereitaments whatsoever to the said Tract or parcel of land belonging or in anywise appertaining and the reversion and Reversions remainders & Remaindes, Rents and Profits thereof... In Witness whereof the said Abraham Barnes hath hereunto set his hand and Seal the Day & year first above written. [Signed] Abraham Barnes. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of John Carlyle, Richd. Arell, Thos. Shaw, Sarah Johnston. [Recorded] At a Court held for Loudoun County July the 12th 1763.
- 29 January 1763: Loudoun County, VA Deeds, Book C, pg. 655: Deed from Abraham Barnes to Griffeth Evans: This Indenture made this XXIX day of January Annoque Domini 1763 Between Abraham Barnes of the County of Fairfax & colony of Virginia Gent. & Sarah Barnes his Wife for and in Consideration of the Sum of five hundred & sixty pounds Current money of Virginia to the said Abraham [Barnes] in hand paid by the said Griffeth Evans at & upon the Sealing and Delivery of these Presents the Receipt whereof the said Abraham Barnes doth hereby Acknowledge and the said Griffeth Evans from every part and parcel thereof doth acquit & discharge, Hath Granted, Bargained & sold aliened, Released & Confirmed and by these Presents doth fully, freely and absolutely Grant, Bargain & Sell, Alien, Release & confirm unto the said Griffeth Evans.... Tract or parcel of Land which was granted unto the said Abraham Barnes by the Proprietor of the Northern Neck of Virginia by Deed bearing Date the thirteenth Day of January Dom. 1729 situate lying & being at the time of the Grant as it is therein said in the County of Stafford in the Colony of Virginia now in the County of Loudoun and is Bounded as followeth to wit. [boundries omitted]... on one side of a Lick called the Sugar Land Run Lick near the head of a Branch falling into the said run... Containing as by the said Deed is expressed one thousand and three Acres & eighty Perches be the same more or less... In Witness whereof the said Abraham Barnes and Sarah his wife have hereunto set their hands and Seals the Day & Year first above written. [Signed] Abraham Barnes, [Signed] Sarah Barnes. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of John Carylle, Richard Arell, Thomas Shaw, Sarah Johnston. Received the 29th day of January 1763 from Griffeth Evans the sum of five hundred and Sixty pounds Virginia Current money it being the Consideration for the Lands within mentioned. Recorded 23rd day of May in the 3rd day of our Reign 1763.
- 1765, Fairfax County Deeds, Book F1, pg. 270; Release from Daniel McCarty to Griffith Evans. [Fairfax, Virginia, U.S., Deeds Index, 1742-1866]
- 1765 Loudoun County, VA Tithables: Griffeth Evans, John Evans, Wm. Evans - 4 tithables, - 1,003 [Acres].
- 9 June 1766, Loudoun Order Book C, p. 79. Ordered that Griffith Evans be appointed Surveyor of the Road from Sugarland run to Broad run in the room of Benomi Dement who is discharged from that Office. Loudoun County, VA Road Orders [Note: Loudoun County was formed from part of Fairfax County, VA in 1757]
- 13 November 1766, Loudoun Order Book C, p. 230. John Moss Gent. is appointed and desired to Allot the hands which are to work on the Road whereof Griffith Evans is appointed Surveyor. Loudoun County, VA Road Orders
- 9 June 1767, Loudoun Order Book C, p. 281. Abraham Lay is appointed Surveyor of the Road from Sugar land Run to Broad Run in the room of Griffith Evans who is discharged from that Office. Loudoun County, VA Road Orders
- 31 Oct. 1767, Loudoun County, VA Deed Book E, pg. 170: Evans with Evans, Articles of Agreement: Articles of agreements made and done this thirty first Day of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty seven, Between John Evans of the County of Loudoun and Colony of Virginia and Griffith Evans his Son of the other part of said County & Province aforesaid that is to say the said John Evans and his Wife is to live and dwell in the House they now are and enjoy all the Privilege which they now do during their Natural Life without any let hindrance or molestation whatsoever and to the above agreement the said Griffith Evans do bind himself his Heirs and Assigns in the Penal Sun of one hundred Pounds Current of Virginia to the John Evans or his Heirs or Assigns. In Witness whereof the said Griffith Evans hath hereunto set his Hand & Seal the Day and Year first above written.
- [Signed] Griffith Evans [L.S.]
- Signed, Sealed & Delivered in Presence of
- Nathan Davis, John Craswell, Jos. Billings, John Davis, Ans. Campbell, Josh. Evans, Joseph Butler
- At a Court held for Loudoun County November 9th 1767.
- This Instrument of Writing was proved by the Oaths of Aneas Campbell, Genl. John Davis & Joshua Evans, Witnesses thereto & Ordered to be Recorded.
- Teste: Chas. Binns Ct. Cur.
- Land Grant, 1768: I-164: John Evans of Loudoun Co., Blacksmith, has 1,000 acres in said Co. granted Abraham Barns 13 Jul 1729. It became property of Griffith Evans who conveyed to John Evans. Resurv. by Mr. John Hough shows 1,209 acre surplus. Deed for 2,211 acres to Evans. By Sugerland Run, at Little Mountain, Folly Lick Branch. 4 Oct 1768. [Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, 1742-1775, Vol. 2, Gertrude E. Gray, pg. 99-100].
- 1769, Loudoun County, VA Rent Rolls, Griffith Evans. [Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1800-1890]
From Chalkley's:
- Vol. 1 - MARCH, 1783 (A). James McGonegal and Margaret, his wife, late Margaret Fleming, administratrix of Wm. Fleming, deceased, vs. Griffith Evans.--Petition, 24th July, 1783.
- Vol. 1 - AUGUST 22, 1783. (114) James McGonegal and Margaret, his wife, late Margaret Fleming, admx. of William Fleming, vs. Griffith Evans.---Petition--judgment.
- Vol. 2 - Marriage Bond: 1789--November 17, Isiah Jones and Jane Russell, daughter of John Russell (consent); witnesses, Robert Jones, Henry Swink; surety, Griffith Evans.
- Vol. 2, Marriage Bond, Page 337, 1800--January 7, James CAMPBELL and John CAMPBELL, surety. James CAMPBELL and Sally Evans, daughter of Griffin Evans.
- Page 190 - - 5th February, 1795. George Craig's will - - To wife, Elizabeth and children. Executors, wife Elizabeth, James and William Craig. Teste: Peggy Evans, Mary Craig. Codicil. 16th November, 1801. Appoints James Craig, Jr., son of William Craig, executor, in room of wife Elizabeth, deceased; to sister, Sarah Thorp; sisters-in-law, Peggy Evans and Polly Evans. Teste: Wm. Wilson, John Poage. Proved, 28th December, 1801. James and William Craig qualified. [Note: this record shows that Griffeth Evans had three daughters; Elizabeth, who married George Craig; and Peggy and Polly Evans]
Estate Records
- February Court 1814, Greenbrier Co., VA, Estate Inventory; Griffith Evans, inventoried by Charles Arbuckle, John Mays and James McLaughlin
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References
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Given that John McDowell and his father-in-law Robert Witherow are together in the same tax district at the time of John's marriage and thereafter, what about Griffith Evans, John's security on the marriage bond?
It is likely that Griffith Evans is a brother — or certainly a relative — of Elizabeth Evans, the putative wife of Robert Witherow Senior. Griffith's property tax listings are shown in the following table.
Table: Tax Listings of Griffith Evans
Augusta County VA
1782 - 1 WP £0.10.0, 3 H @2/ £0.6.0, 10 C @3d £0.2.6; Tax £0.19.6
1783, Hindley or Smith Company - 1 WP; 4 H, 8 C
19 April 1790 - 1 WP
Greenbrier County WVA
1789, William Poage District
1790, No District Listed
16 April 1795, James McCoy District
25 June 1796, James McCoy District
12 April 1797, Joseph Hanna District
20 April 1798, James Hanna District
18 May 1799, James Hanna District
27 March 1800, James Hanna District
4 May 1802, Richard Williams District, Constable
13 May 1803, Charles McClung
Based on these tax listings, it appears that Griffith Evans is potentially moving back and forth between Augusta County and Greenbrier County in the 1789 to 1791 period.
An appraisal of the Estate of Griffith Evans dated Greenbrier February Court 1814 by Charles Arbuckle, John Mays, and James McLaughlin is available.[GreenbrierWB1:397] The sale list of his Estate dated 24 May 1814 was recorded.[GreenbrierWB1:486-487] Other than the year of his death, no other useful information is available in these documents.
https://www.mcdowellgenealogy.com/HensonWeb.html
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HISTORY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY. - 497 Beers 1881 SALEM TOWNSHIP.
BY DR. THOMAS COWGILL.
Since writing the foregoing pages, I have learned that, in the year 1810, Griffith Evans and Martha Evans, his wife, with a few children, emigrated from Greenbrier 'County, Va., and settled near the site of Mount Tabor, on a large tract of excellent land that he previously bought from the owner, Alexander Dunlap, in Virginia.
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