OBIT: John J. EVANS, 1890, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA

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JOHN J. EVANS.
A Well-Known Lancaster Countian Dies on Sunday at "Ivy Home."

  John J. Evans, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Lancaster 
county, died on Sunday night at 10:45 o'clock, at his pretty residence, 
"Ivy Home," situated opposite Graeff's Landing.  Deceased has been ill 
about two weeks, and death was caused by a complication of diseases.  
  Mr. Evans was born in Lancaster city, on January 10, 1819, and he was 
consequently in the seventy-first year of his age.  He was the eldest 
son of Robert Evans, a prominent merchant of his day.  Mr. Evans' 
father died at middle age, and he took charge of the farms in Little 
Britain township.  He remained there until 1869, when he removed to 
"Ivy Home."
  Since 1869 Mr. Evans has resided there.  When he was living in Little 
Britain township he took an active interest in politics, and was 
prominent as a Republican leader.  He never held any public office, 
refusing any emoluments of a political nature.  Deceased was a constant 
Presbyterian.
  His wife survives and also the following children: Robert J., of this 
city; John H., living at "Ivy Home," and Emily, Helena, Maretta and 
Lillie.  Deceased was a brother of William W. Evans, farmer of Little 
Britain township; Mrs. Jane Bryan, of Peoria, Ill, and Mrs. D. P. 
Locher, city.  He was also a brother of the late Robert A. Evans.

The Lancaster Daily Examiner, Monday, January 27, 1890

DIED.

 EVANS.  January 26, 1890, in this city, John J. Evans, aged 71 years.
  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, "Ivy Home," on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Interment at Woodward Hill cemetery.

The Lancaster Daily Examiner, Tuesday, January 28, 1890