OBIT: EVANS, Thomas; 1904 & 1905; White Twp., Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, December 23, 1904 Volume XXXVIII, Number 50 Thomas Evans Thomas Evans, one of the oldest and best known residents of White Township, died at his home there on Tuesday night, December 19, 1904. Death, which came after an illness of a couple of weeks, was due to pneumonia and heart trouble. Thomas Evans was born at Bellefonte on November 1, 1828. While a young man he moved to Clearfield county and about fifteen years ago moved to White township where he resided until his death. About fifty years ago Mr. Evans was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Oshall who preceded her husband to the grave a number of years ago. Seven children were born to this union, two of whom are dead - Ellis, a son, having been killed near Ebensburg about six weeks ago. Mr. Evans is survived by five children as follows: John, who resides near Coalport; William and Philip of Flinton; Mrs. Harry Fry of Flinton and George W. of Johnstown, the latter being employed by Swope Bros., as is also Mr. Evans' son-in-law, Harry Fry. The funeral took place Thursday, interment being made in the cemetery of the U. B. Church at Flinton. Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, 6 Jan 1905 Volume XXXVIII, Number 52 Thomas Evans The funeral of Thomas Evans, one of the oldest and best known residents of White Township, who died Tuesday night of last week of pneumonia, occurred Thursday afternoon from the late home of the deceased. The remains were laid to rest in the United Brethren Church Cemetery at Flinton. The deceased is survived by five children, all grown.