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State of Service: NC
Qualifying Service: Patriotic Service
Author: Larry Wayne Collins
Evan Ellis was born on February 8, 1726, the son of John and Jean Ellis. Evan and his wife, Sarah were the parents of 6 children.
Sometime before 1755 Evan relocated from Chester County, Pennsylvania to Rowan County, North Carolina. On January 19, 1758 Evan recorded his land deed for 651 acres in the “Forks of the Yadkin” in Rowan County.
Evan was of Quaker origin and therefore, in good conscience, could not join the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He and many of his neighbors, including the Douthits and Riddles, supported the Cause by providing the army with food and other necessary supplies.
Sarah died on May 22, 1795. Evan followed her in death on December 22, 1796. They are buried in the Joppa cemetery, Mocksville, Davie County, North Carolina.
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