Display Patriot - P-155523 - John EVANS

John EVANS

SAR Patriot #: P-155523

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State of Service: MD      Qualifying Service: Sergeant

Birth: 11 May 1766 / Baltimore / MD
Death: 27 Dec 1841 Union Twp / Ross / OH

Qualifying Service Description:

Sergeant in Capt Benjamin Spykir's Company, Col Jonathan Gunby's 7th Maryland Regiment


Additional References:
  1. Graves report submitted by Michael B. Gunn, 185230, Cincinnati Chapter, OHSSAR - Sep 2018
  2. Obituary, Reprinted in the Chillicothe (Ohio) Gazette, 26 Jan. I976
  3. Official Roster of Rev War Soldiers in Ohio. Vol 2, pg 134
  4. Pioneers or Ross County, Ohio, pg 98
  5. Probate Court. Ross County: File #281, Will-24 May 1837, Codicil-25 Sep 1838. Probate- 11 Jan. 1842

Spouse: Miranda Gowings
Children:
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Burial:
Springbank Cemetery (C-0371406)
Location:
Yellowbud / Ross / OH / USA
Find A Grave Cemetery #:
206441
Grave Plot #:
Grave GPS Coordinates:
n/a
Find A Grave Memorial #:
171131283
Marker Type:

SAR Grave Dedication Date:

Comments:
  • obelisk Tombstone
  • photo used with permission of Michael B. Gunn, 185230, Cincinnati Chapter, OHSSAR


Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:

Springbank is an active cemetery on route 104 in Ross County. It is well cared for. Close to the Ross and Pickaway County line, just beyond the little community of Yellowbud. The cemetery is located in Union Township, Ross County, Ohio



Author: Dr. Michael Bernard Gunn

Born on May 11, 1766 in Baltimore County, Maryland, a son of Mary (1738-1812). He served as a private in the Maryland Militia. He became a surveyor and helped lay out the City of Chillicothe. He served in Legislature and was veteran of the War of 1812 (Colonel). He married Miranda Gowings (1781-1817); children: Mary Ann, Matilda and Minerva C. b. 1812. They came to the Chillicothe area in 1797. He died on December 27, 1841 in Union Township, Ross County, Ohio and was buried in the Springbank Cemetery located on Rt. 104 in Union Township. Ross County, Ohio. This was part of his farm. Cemetery Notes: Springbank is an active cemetery on route 104 in Ross County. It is well cared for. It is close to the Ross and Pickaway County line, just beyond the little community of Yellowbud. The cemetery is located in Union Township, Ross County, Ohio. References: Obituary, reprinted in the Chillicothe (Ohio) Gazette, 26 Jan. 1976; Official Roster of Revolutionary War Soldiers in Ohio. Vol 2, p. 134; Pioneers or Ross County, Ohio, p 98: Probate Court. Ross County: File #281, Will-24 May 1837, Codicil-25 Sep 1838. Probate- 11 Jan. 1842: Veterans Graves Registration, p 73, Sec. 3. Lo 36, Grave I; Maryland Militia; p I74, Private in Charles Baker's Company. Harford County. 27. Jan I776; State Centennial History. Vol. 2, p 274. Has an obelisk Tombstone.


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