1895-1926 Margaret Lillian Thorpe was born 15 December 1895 in Malad, Idaho, to John Alma Thorpe and Margaret Evans. Her mother, only 21 years old, died fourteen days after the birth. Baby Margaret’s grandparents, Edward J. and Ann Evans, took her as their own child and during her early life, she often went by …
History of Winifred (Gwen) Lloyd Roberts Evans (1822-1909)
The Idaho Enterprise – April 17, 1997 – Page 4 (Photo of a young girl standing with a woman. Caption says: Pictured with Winfred (Gwen) Lloyd Roberts Evans is daughter Eliza, who later married Caleb Jones.) Written by Sara Evans Sweeten, Granddaughter. (Due to the length of this history, it has been edited for use …
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William Edward Evans
History of a trip taken by wagon to Leadore in the year 1899 by David R. Evans Family. Written by W.E. Evans in 1964. The reason for this trip was that sister Maud had passed away the fall before, which had broken up Mother and Dad quite badly. Dad, who still had his freight outfit, …
My Story – Rachel Jones Evans
I was born in Malad City, Idaho October 19, 1890. My name before I was married was Rachel Pamela Jones. I am the daughter of Benjamin David Jones and Claudia Richards Jones. I am the fourth child in a family of twelve children. I was baptized on my eighth birthday October 19, 1898, into the …
Life History of Rachel J. Evans
Written by Rachel J. Evans 1959 I was born October 18, 1890 at Malad, Idaho, in one of the rooms back of what used to be Jones & Richards store. My aunt Sarah Ann Jones, my mother’s older sister, was living there then. My parents were Benjamin David Jones and Claudia Richards Jones. My Grandmother …
Mary Jane Jones Evans
My mother Mary Jane was born at Salt Lake City, Jan. 17, 1853 and was the daughter of Richard and Mary (Hughs-Evans) Jones. While very young she came with her parents and settled in Malad in the year 1865, there being only five families here when the Jones family arrived (moved to Perry, moved to …
Mary Jane Jones Evans
My mother Mary Jane was born at Salt Lake City, Jan. 17, 1853 and was the daughter of Richard and Mary (Hughs-Evans) Jones. While very young she came with her parents and settled in Malad in the year 1865, there being only five families here when the Jones family arrived (moved to Perry, moved to …
Biographical Sketch of One of Malad’s First Residents
Mrs. Mary Jane Evans Came to Malad with Her Parents in 1865 (Headshot picture of a woman, on the left side of the article. Caption says: Among First Settlers, Mrs. Mary Jane Evans.) Mary Jane Jones Evans was born at Salt Lake City, January 17, 1853, and was the daughter of Richard and Mary (Hughes-Efans) …
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Chronicles History of Family Coming Here in Early Days
Mary Jane Jones Evans, her Descendants and Ancestors By Hannah Evan Deschamps This sketch is neither a biography or an autobiography, but a combination of both or rather a sketch of family history. I have been frequently asked to tell of incidents from my mother’s life, hence my sketch will center around her life and …
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Chronicles History of Family Coming Here in Early Days
Mary Jane Jones Evans, her Descendants and Ancestors By Hannah Evan Deschamps This sketch is neither a biography or an autobiography, but a combination of both or rather a sketch of family history. I have been frequently asked to tell of incidents from my mother’s life, hence my sketch will center around her life and …
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