Mary Evans

Mary Evans (maiden name: Skipworth) married Wilson Miles Evans on October 30, 1856, in Highland County, Ohio. They had at least two children together: Jacob P., born July 16, 1877; and Robert L., born August 30, 1878. Her husband died on June 12, 1889, due to heart failure brought on by severe rheumatism and bronchitis. Mary secured a widow's pension of $12 per month soon afterwards. She passed away on November 18, 1895, in Samantha, Ohio.

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Name:Evans, Mary
Alternative names:
  • Skipworth, Mary (alternative name)
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  • Spouse
Gender:F
Race:Black
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Person 1Person 2NumberRelation Type
Evans, Wilson MilesEvans, Mary397982application-widow
Evans, Wilson MilesEvans, Mary266313certificate-widow
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Death date:1895-11-18
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Person 1Relation TypePerson 2
Evans, Maryparent ofEvans, Robert L.
Evans, Maryparent ofEvans, Jacob P.
Evans, Marywife ofEvans, Wilson Miles
SOURCES

Pension Records for Wilson Evans, RG15, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.