William Edward Evans (1874 - 1944)

Born 18 Sep 1874 in Devon, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Fanny (Wright) Evans — married 7 Aug 1901 in Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 8 Feb 1944 at age 69 in Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

• William arrived in Australia 0n 21st October, 1878 on "La Hogue" with his parents and brother George. (NSW State Archives Shipping Lists - Reel No. 2489)

• Article in Lithgow Mercury dated Wednesday, February 9, 1944 reads:
• Death of Mr. W.E. Evans.
• District residents will sincerely regret to learn of the death at his home at Hartley Vale last night of Mr. William Edward Evans.
• Deceased, who was 69 years of age, had resided in the district ever since boyhood, his family being exceptionally well known by Lithgow residents, as well as those in surrounding districts.
• Deepest sympathy will be extended to the widow, Mrs. Fannie Evans, and family of three sons and four daughters who survive. Members of the family are Messrs. William Evans (Bathurst), Charles and Frank Evans (Hartley Vale), and Mrs. A. Costello (South Bowenfels), Mrs. C. Gurney (Hartley Vale), Mrs. J. Taylor (Broadmeadow) and Miss Fannie Evans (Hartley Vale).
• Born in Devonshire, England, the late Mr. Evans, with his parents, came to Australia at the age of four years. He resided at Marrangaroo until the time of his marriage and then transferred to Hartley Vale where he had resided ever since.
• He was a farmer and grazier. He was a fine type of man, whose word was his bond, and the soul of integrity. Naturally, he had numerous friends, particularly among the farming community of this district, and his passing will be generally regretted.
• He had been confined to his bed for three weeks, but had been in indifferent health for the past three years.
• The funeral will move from St. Paul's Church of England to-morrow after a service commencing at 2:30pm. Interment will be made in the church of England portion of Bowenfels cemetery.

Messrs. Matthew and Lemon have charge of the funeral details.

"Inscription for William E Evans Cemetery: Lithgow NSW Inscription Id: 8440860 Surname: Evans Given Names: William E Birth Date: 1874? Death Date: 8 Feb 1944 Age: 69 Gender: M Portion: AngO Row: 31 Spouse Name: Fanny

Remarks: h/Fanny; father Nearby graves: Previous Next (may be related) Other Sources

Photographed and transcribed by: McDonell, Reg & Jean."

http://austcemindex.com/inscription.php?id=8440860

"Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Birth, Marriage & Death Name: William E Evans Spouse: Fanny Wright

Marriage: year - location Public Member Photos & Scanned DocumentsPictures Category: Other Attached To: William Edward Evans (1874-1944)\\ Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Birth, Marriage & Death Name: William Edward Evans Father: David Death: 1944 - location."

Sources

• NSW BDM Marriage Registration 6892/1901 (Reg. Lithgow)
• NSW BDM Death Registration 3079/1944 (Reg. Lithgow)
• Sydney Morning Herald Death Notice - February 10, 1944
• Lithgow Mercury Obituary - February 9, 1944.
• Findagrave.com (Memorial #48560491)