The Idaho Enterprise July 1, 1937 

John G. Evans is the son of John Evans and Elizabeth Davies Evans who were both natives of Wales, having been born and reared there. Upon coming to this country they made their home in Brigham City, Utah, and it was there that John was born, March 1, 1862. 

John Evans Sr., followed the occupation of farmer at Brigham City, and later continued in this work when he brought his family to Malad valley in 1885. 

John G. Evans’ first schooling was obtained in Brigham City with William Waylett as teacher. Mr. Waylett later came to Malad to teach and was a neighbor of the Evans family. He was the grandfather of Mrs. James B. Jones. 

Mr. Evans first followed his fathers occupation of farmer, but later became a carpenter and helped in the construction of a great many of the Malad homes built during that time. He has since built five homes, owned by himself. 

John G. Evans and his wife Sara Ann were united in marriage in Cherry Creek on March 13, 1888. They became the parents of nine children of whom three are living at the present time. They are: Attorney Joshua W. Evans of Logan, Dave Evans of California and Leon B. Evans of Cedar City, Utah. They have eight grand-children and one great grandchild. 

Among the early recollections of Mr. Evans’ life is the memory of hearing Brigham Young preach on several occasions and of going to meet President Yong as he drove into town in his carriage. He also recalls the driving of the golden spike at the connection of the Eastern and Western railroads. He remembers his work on the Portneuf road and a ducking he had there in the course of his work. 

Mr. Evans has always been an active member of the L.D.S. Church and counts his missionary labors as one of the outstanding experiences of his life. He has also served as Bishop of the First Ward and been active in Priesthood work. For one term he served on the city board of Malad. 

The advice that Mr. Evans would give to the young people of today is, “Be dependable and refrain from smoking and drinking.” 

(This is the tenth of a series of biographies prepared under the National Youth program in Oneida county.)