"William Evans was born in Licking county, Ohio, in December 31, 1817; died April 28, 1888, aged 70 years, 3 months, and 28 days. He came to Illinois with his father in 1830. He was converted and joined the M.E. church at camp meeting held at Cedar Point, under the ministry of Rev. Cundiff. He was married in September, 1842, to Jane Alexander, who died with smallpox the following July. He was married to Martha E. Springer, April 5, 1850. She died January 19, 1866, leaving three sons and two daughters—two daughters having preceded her to their heavenly rest. August 12, [1876], one of the sons, DeWitt, followed his mother to the rest of the faithful, leaving two sons and two daughters, all now married, to mourn the departure of their beloved father.
William Evans has been a member of the M.E. church over 50 years. He has been a resident of Evans township longer than any person living in it. He has never been demonstrative in his religious life, but always a true friend to the church. He held the office of trustee constantly from the organization of the board in 1853, until his death and was for many years a steward in the church. During his last sickness his suffering was great, but his patience never gave way. He gave testimony that the future was bright and that he was ready to go at the call of the Master. In business matters he was a man of unswerving integrity, having the entire confidence of the whole community."
The Wenona Index May 3, 1888.
William Evans has been a member of the M.E. church over 50 years. He has been a resident of Evans township longer than any person living in it. He has never been demonstrative in his religious life, but always a true friend to the church. He held the office of trustee constantly from the organization of the board in 1853, until his death and was for many years a steward in the church. During his last sickness his suffering was great, but his patience never gave way. He gave testimony that the future was bright and that he was ready to go at the call of the Master. In business matters he was a man of unswerving integrity, having the entire confidence of the whole community."
The Wenona Index May 3, 1888.
"William Evans was born in Licking county, Ohio, in December 31, 1817; died April 28, 1888, aged 70 years, 3 months, and 28 days. He came to Illinois with his father in 1830. He was converted and joined the M.E. church at camp meeting held at Cedar Point, under the ministry of Rev. Cundiff. He was married in September, 1842, to Jane Alexander, who died with smallpox the following July. He was married to Martha E. Springer, April 5, 1850. She died January 19, 1866, leaving three sons and two daughters—two daughters having preceded her to their heavenly rest. August 12, [1876], one of the sons, DeWitt, followed his mother to the rest of the faithful, leaving two sons and two daughters, all now married, to mourn the departure of their beloved father.
William Evans has been a member of the M.E. church over 50 years. He has been a resident of Evans township longer than any person living in it. He has never been demonstrative in his religious life, but always a true friend to the church. He held the office of trustee constantly from the organization of the board in 1853, until his death and was for many years a steward in the church. During his last sickness his suffering was great, but his patience never gave way. He gave testimony that the future was bright and that he was ready to go at the call of the Master. In business matters he was a man of unswerving integrity, having the entire confidence of the whole community."
The Wenona Index May 3, 1888.
William Evans has been a member of the M.E. church over 50 years. He has been a resident of Evans township longer than any person living in it. He has never been demonstrative in his religious life, but always a true friend to the church. He held the office of trustee constantly from the organization of the board in 1853, until his death and was for many years a steward in the church. During his last sickness his suffering was great, but his patience never gave way. He gave testimony that the future was bright and that he was ready to go at the call of the Master. In business matters he was a man of unswerving integrity, having the entire confidence of the whole community."
The Wenona Index May 3, 1888.
