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George Alexander Evans

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Birth	:	26 Nov 1863 Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Jan 1939 Clarks, Merrick County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.7277985, -97.2960968
Description	:	GEORGE A. EVANS The subject of this review was born in Iowa, in 1863, and was reared on a farm, becoming accustomed to hard work of which there was plenty to do. His father, Hugh Evans, was born in Indiana, but was of Welsh ancestry. Our subject's mother was Susan Davis, native of Indiana. George A. Evans started out for himself in 1884, engaging in agricultural pursuits. In 1886, he came west to Loup county, Nebraska, working for a while in Taylor, the county seat. In 1887 he took a pre-emption claim... Read More	GEORGE A. EVANS The subject of this review was born in Iowa, in 1863, and was reared on a farm, becoming accustomed to hard work of which there was plenty to do. His father, Hugh Evans, was born in Indiana, but was of Welsh ancestry. Our subject's mother was Susan Davis, native of Indiana. George A. Evans started out for himself in 1884, engaging in agricultural pursuits. In 1886, he came west to Loup county, Nebraska, working for a while in Taylor, the county seat. In 1887 he took a pre-emption claim in Blaine county, on the Loup river, and in 1890 he located a homestead three miles west of Taylor. In 1890 Mr. Evans was united in marriage to Miss Nettie Hooper, who was reared in Loup county, where her father was one of the earliest pioneers. Her mother was Miss Mahaley Kinser before marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Evans have four daughters: Cristie, May, Ina and Blanche. George Evans had only a team of horses when he made his start in Loup county, but he has proven a man of ability and enterprise by building up a fine farm and home. He bought the place where he now lives in 1898, and has three hundred and twenty acres with nice improvements, good house, barns and fine trees. For three years he engaged in the implement business in Taylor and was active in the upbuilding of that city. He has been one of the prominent pioneer settlers and old-timers of Loup county and has done his share in advancing the interests of that community. George A. Evans has taken an active part in the politics of the county and has been honored with several offices in the gift of the people He has been road overseer, assessor and has held other minor offices. For several years he was chairman of the county central committee of the Populist party. In 1901 he was elected sheriff of Loup county and was re-elected in 1903, 1905 and 1907, and is the present incumbent of that office. On another page of this volume will be found a picture of Mr. Evans' place. -------------------------

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George Alexander Evans's memorial is located at: Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA.
When did George Alexander Evans death?
George Alexander Evans death on 16 Jan 1939 in Clarks, Merrick County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Alexander Evans's memorial?
Latitude: 37.7277985
Longitude: -97.2960968

Family Members:

Parent

Hugh Evans

(1836 - 1913)

Susan Katherine Davis Evans

(1839 - 1916)

Spouse

Nettie Jane Hooper Evans

(1869 - 1950)

Siblings

Flora Elizabeth Evans Bridgeman

(1862 - 1894)

(1866 - 1881)

(1871 - 1947)

(1875 - 1875)

(1876 - 1880)

Children

Christena Ann Evans

(1891 - 1932)

Blanche Martha Evans Newbury

(1898 - 1966)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7277985, -97.2960968

2. Old Mission Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7243996, -97.2964020

3. Old Mission Mausoleum
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7242600, -97.2967400

4. Mission Chapel Mausoleum
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7231200, -97.2955100

5. Wichita Hebrew Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7201004, -97.2798004

6. White Chapel Memorial Gardens
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7162018, -97.2806015

7. Maple Grove Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7036018, -97.2949982

8. Highland Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7028008, -97.3007965

9. Temple Emanuel Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7014000, -97.3008000

10. Saint James Episcopal Church Columbarium
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6865600, -97.2930000

11. East Heights United Methodist Memorial Garden
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6854100, -97.2845500

12. Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church Columbarium
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6999272, -97.2505590

13. Shirley Tilford Memorial Garden
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6942700, -97.3359600

14. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6918950, -97.3339670

15. Calvary Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6781006, -97.2949982

16. Ascension Cemetery
Bel Aire, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7675018, -97.2533035

17. Lutheran Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7664986, -97.2443008

18. Mount Saint Mary Convent Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6704000, -97.2904000

19. Greenwich Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7518997, -97.2266998

20. Kensington Gardens Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7230988, -97.2040024

21. Kechi Township Cemetery
Park City, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8022003, -97.3000031

22. Pierpont Cemetery
Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7011400, -97.2077500

23. Lakeview Cemetery & Mausoleum
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7086601, -97.1978989

24. Adorers of The Blood of Christ Convent Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6677700, -97.3787800