David ap Evan 
David ap was born about 1644 in ,Llanvachreth,Merionethshire,Wales. He was an only child. He died about May 1710 in ,Radnor,Chester Co,PA.General Notes
Welsh Families of PA by Thomas Allen Glenn: line from Philip Evans to Princes of Wales vol. 1 and 2 p. 64 says David
Evans born in Llanvachreth, removed to Pennsylvania, 1684. married Mary Jones 8th mo (Oct) 23, 1690.
It is said he came to America in 1683/4 with his parents, his brother, his wife, and two small children.
History of Delaware by Smith p 459 says from Glamorganshire South Wales David Evan the son of Evan, ap William Powell with his wife Gainer and their younger children, came to America about the year 1684 and settled in Radnor. They were from Glamorganshire, South Wales. His wife could not have lived long after their arrival, as "David Evan, widower, was married to Mary Jones, spinster" in 1690. (The first wife was listed as Margaret John in other sources, not sure where Gainer fits in)
!DEED: To Evan John William 156 1/4 acres laid out Goshen in ye Welsh tract, he died and by will bequeathed the same to Evan ab William, by will bequeathed the same to his son Philip Evan, it being laid out as by patent doth appear in ye Welsh tract, ye said Philip died without issue and brother David Evan possess ye same.
!WILL: David Evans will dated Dec 16 1709 pro May 17 1710 Radnor Chester Co, PA
wife Mary. children: eldest son Caleb my plantation where I now dwell paying certain legacies. son Joshua his grandfathers land call Penfenon paying legacies, son Evan the plantation purchased of Wm Davis cont. 150 acres. paying 30Pds to dau Mary when she is of age. son David and Philip 300 acres purchased of Richard Davis and 10Pds when 18. son John 50Pds when 18. dau Gwen 1Pd and her 2 sons Edward and William Foulke ewe and lamb each. dau Margaret 1Pd and to her 2 children John and Gainer Humphrey ewe and lamb each. dau Sarah 60Pds when 18. exec sons Caleb and Joshua Guardians Rowland Ellis and his son Rowland, Rees Thomas and John Morgan. File #164 of 1710 Will Book C p. 206
Chester County Bulletin 1898 p. 4 Landholders Evan ap William, Llanvachreth, Merionethshire, gentleman; David Evans, of Llanvachreth, Merionethshire, gentleman;
Per a descendent in 2003 she lived near David Evans property. The lots were going for 10 acres at a million dollars!! Apparently David's house is still on this property, but she has not seen it. It would be quite small.
I am interested in contacting and exchanging information
David ap were married in a religious ceremony before 1682.
David ap were married in a religious ceremony about 1684 in ,,,Wales.
David ap and Mary were married in a religious ceremony on October 23rd, 1690 in ,,Chester Co,PA. They had five sons and two daughters, named Caleb, David, Philip, John, Joshua, Mary and Sarah.
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Children
Caleb Evans
Caleb was born on May 25th, 1692 in ,,,PA. He died about March 29th, 1746 in ,,Chester Co,PA.
David Evans
David was born on September 20th, 1696 in ,,Chester Co,PA. He died about November 1763 in ,,Berks Co,PA.
Philip Evans
Philip was born on September 1st, 1702 in ,Radnor,Chester Co,PA. He died about April 1779 in ,Aston,Chester Co,PA.
John Evans
John was born on April 23rd, 1705 in ,,Chester Co,PA. He died about November 1747 in ,,Fairfax Co,VA.
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