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Dr Peter Evans

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Dr Peter Evans

Birth
Landenberg, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
28 Sep 1822 (aged 85–86)
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Colmar, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Peter was the son of John & Jane (Howell) Evans Jr. He was one of six children.

During the Revolutionary War Peter was appointed a commissioner for the purchase of supplies for the Continental Army.

On 22 Apr 1761 Peter married Rachel Evans, the daughter of David Evans, (there is no known connection to her Evans line).

The couple had 6 childen,

1. John, marr. Elizabeth Evans
2. Lydia, 1764-1824, marr. John Roberts
3. Peter, 1767-1832, marr. Mary Bryan, 2 ch
4. David, 1770-1832, marr. Ann Griffith, 3 ch
5. Septimus, 1771-1849, marr. Ann Whitting
6. Sarah, 1778-1857, marr. Wm. Bryan

Besides being a Doctor, Peter was a Justice of the Peace.

Peter & Rachel are buried in this cemetery.
Peter was the son of John & Jane (Howell) Evans Jr. He was one of six children.

During the Revolutionary War Peter was appointed a commissioner for the purchase of supplies for the Continental Army.

On 22 Apr 1761 Peter married Rachel Evans, the daughter of David Evans, (there is no known connection to her Evans line).

The couple had 6 childen,

1. John, marr. Elizabeth Evans
2. Lydia, 1764-1824, marr. John Roberts
3. Peter, 1767-1832, marr. Mary Bryan, 2 ch
4. David, 1770-1832, marr. Ann Griffith, 3 ch
5. Septimus, 1771-1849, marr. Ann Whitting
6. Sarah, 1778-1857, marr. Wm. Bryan

Besides being a Doctor, Peter was a Justice of the Peace.

Peter & Rachel are buried in this cemetery.

Inscription

No, I'll repine at death no more,
But with a cheerful gasp resign;
To the cold dungeon of the grave,
These dying withering limbs of mine.
Let worms devour my wasting flesh,
And crumble all my bones to dust;
My God shall raise my frame anew
At the revival of the just.



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