William Henry Evans, CSA
Texas Civil War Pension Application


Soldier’s Application:  William Henry Evans, Teague, Freestone Co., TX   #15198
Approved: 31 Aug 1909

He was at home on furlough when the war ended and had been there about two 
weeks.  His command was at Eagle Pass, on the Rio Grand River in Texas.

He was 68 years old when he applied.  He was born in Pickens Co., AL and had 
lived in Texas for 60 years—Teague for 54 years.  He was in the market 
business.  He joined in the spring of 1862 and served until the end of the war.   
He was in Waul’s Legion, 2nd Battalion.  He transferred to Company G, Pyron’s 
Regiment, 2nd Texas Cavalry.

He was captured 4 July 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.  He was paroled there on 9 July 
1863.



Widow’s Application:  Mrs. Margarat Evans, Teague, Freestone Co., TX  #39028
Filed: 				19 May 1923
Approved:			 21 May 1923
Pension allowed from:	 1 March 1923

Widow of William Henry Evans who departed this life 22 December 1918 in 
Freestone, TX.  They were married 11 October 1872 in Freestone Co.  

Margaret was 68 years old, born in Anderson Co., TX and lived in Texas all of 
her life.  He served in the Infantry, she though in Captain Bradley’s Company.

A.E. Evans and Mrs. S.G. Riley were witnesses.  Her homestead was valued at 
“nothing” on the tax rolls.

Margaret died in Teague 20 December 1930.