BIO: Nathan Evans, Capt. s/o of Evans, James M. & Louise Curtis - Monroe Co, KY --------------------------------------------- Contributed for use in USGENWEB Archives by: Phyllis Hill Date: May 21, 1998 --------------------------------------------- **************************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for profit or any form of presentation, must obtain the written consent of the file submitter, or his legal representative and then contact the listed USGENWEB archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net. ***************************************************************************** History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Patoka Township, page 419-20 CAPT. NATHAN EVANS, one of the early citizens of Winslow, Ind., is a son of James M. and Louise (Curtis) Evans. The father was born near Murfreesboro, Tenn., and the mother at Tompkinsville, Ky. About 1844 he came to this county and followed school teaching, carpentering, cabinet-making, shoe- making and milling. He lived in Winslow until 1864, when he passed from among the living. His widow still lives and is the wife of Maston Holland. Nathan was born in Harrison County, Ind., July 27, 1839. When the cloud of rebellion rose threateningly in the South, he shouldered his musket and enlisted in Company G, Fifty-eighth Indiana Infantry, July 20, 1861. At Stone River, Chickamauga and Mission Ridge, he, with the other heroes of Company G, fought bravely for the preservation of the Union. After a veteran furlough of thirty days, he rejoined his corps and went on that long and perilous march to Savannah. In July, 1862, he was commissioned first lieutenant, and three months later he arose to the position of captain. He was honorably discharged in 1865 after nearly four years' faithful service. For injuries received in the war he receives, as a slight compensation, $17 per month. From the families of three Evans brothers, eleven Union soldiers were furnished. Mr. Evans is a member of the G.A.R., and is a staunch Republican, but cast his first vote for Douglas. March 24, 1864, he wedded Paralee Crane, born May 18, 1846, daughter of Henry H. and Frances (Broyles) Crane. They are the parents of four children: Laura, Robert, Helen and Lee. In 1875 Mr. Evans was chosen justice of the peace, which office he ably filled for four years. He is a good carpenter and contractor and stands high in the opinion of all.