EVANS, Daniel - Putnam

EVANS, Daniel. P. O. Russellville, Farmer, Sec 6; born Sept 24, 1824 in Bath Co KY son of James Evans born in Nicholas co KY June 1, 1797 and Ruth Vanschoiack Evans, born in same place Sept 22, 1802; settled in this county Oct 1827. Was married in Russellville in 1856 to Sarah M. Durham (born in this county June 17, 1837) daughter of Jacob and Hannah Durham. She died June 21, 1869. Married again Jan 22, 1862 to Louise J (born June 17, 1837) daughter of James and Margaret Allen, natives of Ky had two children by this union - Allie O, born Feb 23, 1863 and Frank Clay born Jan 6, 1875. Mr. Evans' parents were early settlers of this county and did their share toward its development. His father died Sept 22, 1878 mother March 23, 1867. Both were members of the M. E. Church for about 60 years. A rather curious circumstance connected with the family is that for four generations previous to this the same number of children (7) have been born to each family. Mr. Evans' grandfather, John was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and his uncle, William Evans in War of 1812. The family adheres firmly to the Republican party and is one of the most prominent in the neighborhood.