'The Madisonian,' Virginia City, MT
30 October 1902, page 1:
Pioneer Joseph Evans Dead.
Joseph Evans of the Madison valley died Friday, the 23d at Ennis. The funeral was held Sunday from the A. O. U. W. hall in that place. Mr. Evans was a pioneer in this section having come to Virginia City in 1863. At the time of his death he was 67 years of age and unmarried. He leaves three brothers, William Evans of Meadow Creek, John Evans of the Gallatin valley and another brother in Indiana. Mr. Evans was well known in Virginia City and his many friends will be grieved to hear of his demise.
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'Pioneer Trails and Trials,' 1976, Madison County History Association, page 55 (excerpt):
"William and Joe Evans were twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Siota (sic) Evans of Indianapolis, Indiana, born on January 30, 1836 (sic). Mr. Evans was an officer in the war of 1812. Joe Evans migrated West in 1860, by way of St. Joseph, Missouri to Pike's Peak where he followed mining. William joined Joe in Denver in the spring of 1861. Upon hearing of the gold discovery at Alder Gulch in 1863, the brothers secured an ox team to haul the necessary equipment for such a trip, and with four other men started for Alder Gulch. They walked the entire distance, arriving at their destination that fall. After a short stay in Virginia City the brothers came to the Madison Valley and made their homes here the rest of their lives. One of their party, when crossing the plains, was George Clinton, who took up some land on the east side of the river. William Evans bought out Mr. Clinton and lived on the property for ten years, later selling to his brother Joe, who lived there for many years. He built a good frame house, barns, and sheds. He also planted an orchard. Joe sold this place to Mrs. Ellen Long and sons Clair and Walter, probably in the late 1890s. After selling out, Joe bought the property of William Marsh, south of Ennis, and died there in the fall of 1902." Winifred C. Jeffers for M. C. H. A.
30 October 1902, page 1:
Pioneer Joseph Evans Dead.
Joseph Evans of the Madison valley died Friday, the 23d at Ennis. The funeral was held Sunday from the A. O. U. W. hall in that place. Mr. Evans was a pioneer in this section having come to Virginia City in 1863. At the time of his death he was 67 years of age and unmarried. He leaves three brothers, William Evans of Meadow Creek, John Evans of the Gallatin valley and another brother in Indiana. Mr. Evans was well known in Virginia City and his many friends will be grieved to hear of his demise.
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'Pioneer Trails and Trials,' 1976, Madison County History Association, page 55 (excerpt):
"William and Joe Evans were twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Siota (sic) Evans of Indianapolis, Indiana, born on January 30, 1836 (sic). Mr. Evans was an officer in the war of 1812. Joe Evans migrated West in 1860, by way of St. Joseph, Missouri to Pike's Peak where he followed mining. William joined Joe in Denver in the spring of 1861. Upon hearing of the gold discovery at Alder Gulch in 1863, the brothers secured an ox team to haul the necessary equipment for such a trip, and with four other men started for Alder Gulch. They walked the entire distance, arriving at their destination that fall. After a short stay in Virginia City the brothers came to the Madison Valley and made their homes here the rest of their lives. One of their party, when crossing the plains, was George Clinton, who took up some land on the east side of the river. William Evans bought out Mr. Clinton and lived on the property for ten years, later selling to his brother Joe, who lived there for many years. He built a good frame house, barns, and sheds. He also planted an orchard. Joe sold this place to Mrs. Ellen Long and sons Clair and Walter, probably in the late 1890s. After selling out, Joe bought the property of William Marsh, south of Ennis, and died there in the fall of 1902." Winifred C. Jeffers for M. C. H. A.
'The Madisonian,' Virginia City, MT
30 October 1902, page 1:
Pioneer Joseph Evans Dead.
Joseph Evans of the Madison valley died Friday, the 23d at Ennis. The funeral was held Sunday from the A. O. U. W. hall in that place. Mr. Evans was a pioneer in this section having come to Virginia City in 1863. At the time of his death he was 67 years of age and unmarried. He leaves three brothers, William Evans of Meadow Creek, John Evans of the Gallatin valley and another brother in Indiana. Mr. Evans was well known in Virginia City and his many friends will be grieved to hear of his demise.
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'Pioneer Trails and Trials,' 1976, Madison County History Association, page 55 (excerpt):
"William and Joe Evans were twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Siota (sic) Evans of Indianapolis, Indiana, born on January 30, 1836 (sic). Mr. Evans was an officer in the war of 1812. Joe Evans migrated West in 1860, by way of St. Joseph, Missouri to Pike's Peak where he followed mining. William joined Joe in Denver in the spring of 1861. Upon hearing of the gold discovery at Alder Gulch in 1863, the brothers secured an ox team to haul the necessary equipment for such a trip, and with four other men started for Alder Gulch. They walked the entire distance, arriving at their destination that fall. After a short stay in Virginia City the brothers came to the Madison Valley and made their homes here the rest of their lives. One of their party, when crossing the plains, was George Clinton, who took up some land on the east side of the river. William Evans bought out Mr. Clinton and lived on the property for ten years, later selling to his brother Joe, who lived there for many years. He built a good frame house, barns, and sheds. He also planted an orchard. Joe sold this place to Mrs. Ellen Long and sons Clair and Walter, probably in the late 1890s. After selling out, Joe bought the property of William Marsh, south of Ennis, and died there in the fall of 1902." Winifred C. Jeffers for M. C. H. A.
30 October 1902, page 1:
Pioneer Joseph Evans Dead.
Joseph Evans of the Madison valley died Friday, the 23d at Ennis. The funeral was held Sunday from the A. O. U. W. hall in that place. Mr. Evans was a pioneer in this section having come to Virginia City in 1863. At the time of his death he was 67 years of age and unmarried. He leaves three brothers, William Evans of Meadow Creek, John Evans of the Gallatin valley and another brother in Indiana. Mr. Evans was well known in Virginia City and his many friends will be grieved to hear of his demise.
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'Pioneer Trails and Trials,' 1976, Madison County History Association, page 55 (excerpt):
"William and Joe Evans were twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Siota (sic) Evans of Indianapolis, Indiana, born on January 30, 1836 (sic). Mr. Evans was an officer in the war of 1812. Joe Evans migrated West in 1860, by way of St. Joseph, Missouri to Pike's Peak where he followed mining. William joined Joe in Denver in the spring of 1861. Upon hearing of the gold discovery at Alder Gulch in 1863, the brothers secured an ox team to haul the necessary equipment for such a trip, and with four other men started for Alder Gulch. They walked the entire distance, arriving at their destination that fall. After a short stay in Virginia City the brothers came to the Madison Valley and made their homes here the rest of their lives. One of their party, when crossing the plains, was George Clinton, who took up some land on the east side of the river. William Evans bought out Mr. Clinton and lived on the property for ten years, later selling to his brother Joe, who lived there for many years. He built a good frame house, barns, and sheds. He also planted an orchard. Joe sold this place to Mrs. Ellen Long and sons Clair and Walter, probably in the late 1890s. After selling out, Joe bought the property of William Marsh, south of Ennis, and died there in the fall of 1902." Winifred C. Jeffers for M. C. H. A.
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In the obituary on the death of William Evans, it states that William was "laid to rest by the side of his wife and twin brother."
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