Home > United States of America > New Hampshire > Strafford County > Strafford > Evans Family Cemetery > Deacon Lemuel Evans

Deacon Lemuel Evans

View larger map

Birth	:	4 Jan 1761 Madbury, Strafford County, New Hampshire, USA
Death	:	7 Mar 1857 Strafford, Strafford County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Evans Family Cemetery, Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2866400, -71.2017900
Description	:	From the History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire (1888), page 524: Biographical Sketch Lemuel Evans was a native of Rye, Rockingham Co., N.H., and settled in Strafford County when a young man, married a Miss Willie, and had 13 children, of whom, Miles was one. He was an early settler in Strafford County where he followed the occupation of farmer until his death, which occurred at the advanced age of ninety-eight years. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and a minister of the gospel. His wife survived him many years and lived to be ninety-seven years of age. Here we... Read More	From the History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire (1888), page 524: Biographical Sketch Lemuel Evans was a native of Rye, Rockingham Co., N.H., and settled in Strafford County when a young man, married a Miss Willie, and had 13 children, of whom, Miles was one. He was an early settler in Strafford County where he followed the occupation of farmer until his death, which occurred at the advanced age of ninety-eight years. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and a minister of the gospel. His wife survived him many years and lived to be ninety-seven years of age. Here we have a striking example of what a close attention to the laws of health will accomplish. This veteran couple reared a large and intelligent family to habits of industry and sobriety, and attained the wonderful age as above shown. Having done their life's work well, they welcome the voice of their Master which called them to a better country, and the "wrapped the drapery of their couch about them and lay down to pleasant dreams". (added by: Beensker) +++++++++++++ From the records of William J. Walker and Journals of Rev. Enoch Place (JEP): NH, Census, 1790, Strafford, Barrington 213 (Evans Mtn) Tho's Evans 1m>15, 1m<16, 3f 214 (Evans Mtn) Edmund Evans 1m>15, 4m<16, 6f 215 (Evans Mtn) Lem'l Evans 1m>15, 2m<16, 2f NH, Census, 1800, Strafford, Barrington/Strafford 113 (Evans Mtn) Edmond Evans 03101/20201 3m(10-15), 1m(15-25) 1m(>44) / 2f(<10), 2f(15-25), 1f(>44) 114 {Evans Mtn} Lemuel Evans 31010/31010 3m(<10), 1m(10-15), 1m 26-44) / 3f<10, 1f(10-15), 1f(26-44) 115 (Evans Mtn) Thomas Evans 00101/00101 1m(15-25), 1 m(>44) / 1f(15-25), 1f(>44) NH, Census, 1810, Strafford, Barrington/Strafford {Evans Mtn Rd} Lemuel Evans, 22210-03011 2m(<10), 2m(10-15), 2m(15-25), 1m(26-44) / 3F(10-15),1F(26-44), 1F>45 NH, Strafford, Barrington/Strafford, Tax List, 1822 Lemuel Evans "Evans Mtn" Lemuel Evans Jr "Evans Mtn" 2 Polls, 0 oxen, 9 cattle, 1 horse, 1/4 orchard, 1 1/2 arable, 6 mowing, 12 pasture, value other=$12, value unimproved=$67, Total tax $7.25 NH, Census, 1830, Strafford, Strafford {Evans Mtn Rd} Lemuel Evans 1m(15-25), 1m(60-69) / 1f(20-29), 1f(60-69) Note:Lemuel Jr on same property but now listed seperately Census, 1840, NH, Strafford, Strafford {Evans Mtn Rd} Lemuel Evans 1m(70-79) / 1f(70-79) Journals of Enoch Place, p.646 Sat. 22 April - went in a waggon 7 miles and preached at the funeral of Sister Olive Walker AD 29 years 11 months, daughter of Mr Dependence Walker, within about three years 6 have died out of his family. Sister Olive died of a lingering consumption. She was one of the Sweet Singers of our Spiritual Israel and a good member of the first Church in this town. She was buried at her grand father Caswell's, He was a brave Soldier of the Revolution over 88 years of age, and Still without any evidence of his exceptance with God. I exhorted him to enlist forthwith, under Christ, and be found in death in Zions rank. Br Lemuel Evins, an aged faithfull Servant of God gave one of the best exhortations at this funeral I ever heard. This aged and distinguished (Patrearch) for thus he appears to be, among his brethren, after 40 years or more of, indifaticable perseverance and faithfullness, complained of Sore trials and hard censures against him, because that he could not honestly Say the he fully believed the 43 doctrine of Wm Miller and Co. Wicked Wicked, to thus censure and pass judgement against, one of the best men (in the opinion of a Christian community) ther is on this earth. Note:Lydia Evans b. 1757 who m. Joseph Caswell was the grandmother of Olive Walker. Lydia was probably a sister of Lemuel Evans and if so that would account for his prescence at this funeral. Journals of Enoch Place, p.649 Thurs. 25. {May 1843} - went to father Lemuel Evan's, house at 10 o,Clock and preached at the funeral of his daughter Rhoda aged 41. She was a humble good woman She died quite Suddenly in Barnstead. About her last words were, "O! Those holy gates Shall I go through them" being asked by a friend if She thought She Should Her reply was "O yes in a minutes more, I shall See little Martin" aluding to her brother's Son who had died at her fathers house Some over one year Since. My text was Rev. 22:14, We then travelled in our Chaise Some 8 miles over the great hills to C. point and married a Couple at Mr John Berry's house thence home 6 miles further before night. NH, Census, 1850, Strafford, Strafford 1054-1118 (Evans Mtn) Lemuel Evans 56 farmer $1800 NH Elizabeth 55 NH Oliver 18 farmer NH sch Almira 26 NH David H. 21 farmer NH Joseph Prime 8 NH sch Lemuel Evans 89 farmer NH Sarah 83 NH Note:Lemuel is also listed in Agricultural census with 135 acres of land of $1800 value 2 horses, 4 cows, 4 oxen, 3 cattle, 13 sheep, 4 swine for $380 value also listing of produce Journals of Enoch Place, FR, p.1300 Mon. 9. {Mar 1857} - Went up over the mighty hills 6 miles, in a waggon. Read Select Scriptures as I usually do, prayed, and preached by devine asistance at the funeral of the most aged, and one of the most venerable men in town, Father, Lemuel Evans. Aged 96 years 2 mo. 3 days, from 2 Tim. 4:7,8. "I have faught a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: &c. - Elder David Garland, addressed the numerous connections. Mrs Place exhorted, and made the last prayer. By the request of the deceased we were aranged in procession. About 70, of the relation followed as mourners. Father Evans, has been a remarkable man in his day. upright, devoted, firm, faithful, persevering, gifted, industrious, kind to all, affectionate to his friends, and a pillor in the house of God. He served his counrty, some over three months in the war of the Revolution. and has recently received his reward, by a land pention. Some 55 years ago he enlisted during the war under Prince Immanuel. He was Baptized by Elder Boody, Senior, and united with the 1st Freewill Baptist Church, in Barrington now Strafford. He was subsequently appointed a Ruleing Elder, & was faithful in that office, while his denomination reconized such an officer in the Church. He had a clear and distinct voice, which held out in time of his last ilness, Some two months before his deceas. Seven sabbaths durin the warm Season last year, he went to meeting nearly one mile (usually walked) and Spake at each meeting as was his custom with great power. He has voted at every presidential election in this nation, but the last. His widow, now 89 years of age, and 9 children out of 13 survive him. He has had 56 grand children 45 now living. 47 great grand children 40 now living. He was rather tall, of light complexion. His visage was of the old Roman Stamp. Elder Nathl Berry's mother, was a Sister to this once gifted man. This may account for the Elder's powerful clear voice. His family, the church and the world have sustained a loss, for we have but few such men now living. A learge portion of his posterity are hopefully pious. It is said that his son Dea. Levi Evans of Barrington, has a gift much like his father. He made all his funeral arangements. Selected the text, appointed the preacher, &c. NH, Strafford, GSI, Evans GY, 6F-1 North side of Evans Mtn Rd. just before top of Mtn. +++++ Journals of Enoch Place, p.1491 Wed. 24. {Oct 1860 - Barnsted Q. M.) .... We went to Br Lemuel Evins' on the old Dea. Jacob Willey farm, more especially to see his mother the widow of the late venerable Deacon Lemuel Evins, now 93 years old. We had a good time in Singing, and prayer in the evening at the house of Bro. Caleb Willey.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Deacon Lemuel Evans's memorial?
Deacon Lemuel Evans's memorial is located at: Evans Family Cemetery, Strafford, Strafford County, USA.
When did Deacon Lemuel Evans death?
Deacon Lemuel Evans death on 7 Mar 1857 in Strafford, Strafford County, New Hampshire, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Deacon Lemuel Evans's memorial?
Latitude: 43.2866400
Longitude: -71.2017900

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Evans

(1731 - 1810)

Hannah Buzzell Evans

(1736 - 1800)

Spouse

Sarah “Sally” Willey Evans

(1768 - 1862)

Siblings

Edmond Evans

(1754 - 1834)

Lydia Evans Caswell

(1757 - 1850)

Children

Deacon William Evans

(1786 - 1882)

Lemuel Evans

(1793 - 1885)

Lucretia B Evans Lougee

(1796 - 1875)

Miles Evans

(1796 - 1877)

Sarah “Sally” Evans Caswell

(1801 - 1864)

Rhoda Evans

(1803 - 1843)

David K Evans

(1807 - 1825)

John K. Evans

(1811 - 1892)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evans Family Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2866400, -71.2017900

2. Evans Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2845000, -71.1976700

3. Joseph Boody Burial Ground
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2831670, -71.1995000

4. Drew Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2950000, -71.2083330

5. Gray Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2966670, -71.2000000

6. Leighton Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2927780, -71.1897220

7. Swain Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3020000, -71.2052000

8. Hawkins Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2740000, -71.2240000

9. Leighton-Hill Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2776670, -71.2275000

10. Foss Family Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3065520, -71.1852050

11. Ebenezer Adams Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2880560, -71.2341670

12. Jones Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3029300, -71.1783000

13. Lougee - Foss Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2994510, -71.1731030

14. Buzzell 7F-3 Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2658396, -71.2208581

15. Jones Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3065600, -71.1782800

16. Evans and Margraret Hayes Burial Site
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3027780, -71.2311110

17. Caswell-Hall-Waldron Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2597500, -71.1894410

18. Perkins Family Farm Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3125100, -71.1839100

19. Welch Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3161110, -71.2105560

20. South Barnstead Cemetery
South Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3147300, -71.2265800

21. Buzzell 7E-1 Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2530175, -71.2027469

22. Welch Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3200000, -71.2088890

23. Perkins Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2888890, -71.1522220

24. Lougee Cemetery
Strafford, Strafford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3137810, -71.1678460