Bevan, John (sold)
John Bevan (1817 - 18xx) was an English American civil engineer and surveyor. Bevan was born in England. It is unclear when Bevan arrived in the United States, but by as early as 1851 he was working as a surveyor and civil engineer in New York and New Jersey creating maps of towns. According to the 1870 U.S. census, he was living in New York and was an American citizen. Very little detail is known about Bevan's life and work. From census data we can deduce that he was married at least one, but most likely twice based on the age of his eleven children. Gertrude, likely his second wife, was thirteen years his junior.
The 'upside down map' of Elizabethtown.
Map of Elizabethtown, Essex County N.J.
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This is a c. 1851 John Bevan wall city plan or map of Elizabethtown, Essex County, New Jersey. Sometimes called the 'upside down map' because it is oriented with south at the top, Bevan's map captures a moment in Elizabethtown's history, identifying many of its residents and buildings. Churches, schools, the post office, and the town's two hotels are labeled. Dry goods stores, groceries, the fish market, and a boot store are marked as well. Carpenters, tailors, butchers, bakers, and cabinet makers are identified by name. More specialty shops, such as a watch maker, the coach factory, and the oil cloth carpet factory enhance the understanding of life in Elizabethtown at this point in time. (more details)