Notes for Robert Alexander EVANS, SR.

BIVIN Family Genealogy

Notes for Robert Alexander EVANS, SR.

Village of Segahan in western part of Wales? Near Shaw's Lake.
Family moved to around Segaltan, Armaba Co., Ireland? (near Dublin)
Came over from Wales 1785 with brother Hugh on ship "Welcome"
Married New Providence Presbyterian Church - Lexington, Rocckbridge Co.,
VA
Marriage bond signed by Robert Sept. 12 1792 (20 Lbs Sterling) on land
Entered 1818
Robert Sr. and son John served in War of 1812 - Northwest Campaign;
Robert wounded twice
Died of effects of exposure during Northwest Campaign
Buried on farm - now New Perkin, IN (with son William?)