Biographical Sketch of William F. Evans - Chariton County, Missouri WILLIAM F. EVANS, a successful farmer and stock raiser of Chariton county and one of its best and most highly respected citizens, was born in Licking county, Ohio, April 21, 1854. John Evans, father of our subject, was born in Virginia in 1805; his father a native of Wales and the mother a daughter of Virginia. When John was three years of age his parents located in Muskingum county, Ohio. In 1826 he was united in marriage to Miss Deborah Campbell, locating in Licking county, Ohio. This union resulted in the birth of twelve children, six of whom are now living, but after a married life of 24 years, his wife died, and in 1851 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Patton, of Coshocton county, Ohio. To them were born two sons, our subject being the youngest. In 1861 death again visited the family circle, taking the good wife and mother. In 1864 the father was married to a Miss Mildred Reid. His death occurred July 4, 1885. William F. Evans was reared upon a farm, but received excellent school advantages, finishing, his education at Granville (Ohio) University . In 1876 Mr. Evans was united in marriage to Miss Martha Jane Blount, a most estimable lady and the daughter of Thomas W. and Martha M. (Henslee) Blount, natives of Ohio. To this union has been given eight children, as follows: Mary Della, born Jan. 7, 1877 John F., deceased; Homer S., born Sept. 22, 1881; Nellie F., deceased; Charles L. born Nov. 15, 1885 Lula J., born Apr. 26, 1890; Willie F., born March 3, 1892; and Edward L. deceased. In the fall of 1886, Mr. Evans and family moved to this state, settling, upon a firm of 190 acres, Sec. 20-53-10. where they have since resided. By his energy, industry and business foresight he has not only greatly improved his purchase but has added to his original tract, until he now has about 300 acres of as productive soil as is to be found in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Evans are active, consistent members of the Christian church, while politically our subject was reared and has since supported the principles of the republican party. Enterprising, honest and progressive, Mr. Evans is a gentleman whose citizenship honors the county which he resides. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Willard Smith 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 for profit or presentation by other organization 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 their legal representative, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------