James C. Bevans, was born in Sandyston, January 3, 1800, purchased and settled on the Andrew Dingman farm, which his father Evan had bought of Isaac Rosenkrans. He started a store about 1835, and was engaged in the mercantile business with his farming till during the civil war, when he closed out the business and confined himself to farming. He purchased two farms near Hainesville for his sons Obadiah and Benjamin, and the Benjamin Rosenkrans farm in Walpack, and the Nicholas Rosenkrans farm adjoining, now owned by his son Victor E. Bevans.

Peters Valley was first settled during the middle of the 18th century. Named for an early settler, Peter VanNess, the small settlement has also been known as The Corners, Hens Foot Corner and Bevans, after its first postmaster, James C. Bevans, who was appointed on Jan. 20, 1829. He served in this capacity until Feb. 19, 1851, when James Martin was appointed as his replacement.

BEVANS, James C. who died intestate at Peter's Valley - 14 Sep 1881. (Ref# A-261) Petitioner: Obadiah BEVANS of Sandyston. Petition: Requesting letters of administration be granted him.
Heirs:
Wid, Sarah BEVANS - Bevans P.O.
Dau, Priscilla DEPUE w/o David - Dalton PA
Dau, Sarah DEPUE (dec'd) w/o Elisha, her 3 ch:
Maria P. DEPUE _ Newton
Addie P. DEPUE - Dalton, PA
James B. DEPUE - Newton
Son, Obadiah BEVANS - Hainesville
Son, Hezekiah BEVANS - Howell's Depot, NY
Dau, Philena BEVANS - Newton (married John Trusdell)
Son, Benj. R. BEVANS - Hainesville
Son, Edwin BEVANS - Newton
Dau, Maria DECKER w/o Evi S. - Clarks Green, Lackawanna, PA
Dau, Hannah J. VAUGHN w/o Richard - Lafayette
Son, Victor E. BEVANS - Bevans
Filed: 5 Oct 1881