Four Centuries of Evans Land Stewardship: From Virginia to North Carolina

When Morris died, their sons Charles and Morris Evans, quickly left their birthplace.

They purchased large tracts of land in North Carolina, ultimately settling in Chatham County, where they prospered.

Virginia (1600’s-Present)

Charles City County

New Kent County

North Carolina (1700’s-Present)

Chatham County

Wake County

Some of the census designations, such as Buckhorn Township, Upper Regiment, Lower Regiment, Upper, and Lower Regiment have disappeared from 21st Century maps.

Learn more about the 21st Century names of the land where Jane’s family lived.