Frederick Hinkson Evans (1868 - 1928)

Born 2 Oct 1868 in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

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Died 25 Sep 1928 at age 59 in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Frederick H Evans was born 2 October 1868 at home 216-18 West Fourth street in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA. He was the son of Joseph Evans and Marian Gore. He had an older brother Franklin Jacob Evans (4) A brother Joseph Hinkson Evans Jr and sister Marian R Evans died before Frederick was born.

1870s

On 24 Jun 1870, J Hinkson Evans (1) lived in Chester with his father Joseph (32), mother Mary E (29), older brother Franklin (8), and aunt Maggie (42). Joseph's real estate was valued at $2000 and his personal estate at $300. Joseph worked as a plasterer; Mary was keeping house; Maggie was at home. ^[1]

On 20 Dec 1870, his sister Mary Miriam Evans was born in Chester.

On 4 Feb 1873, his sister Katie Forward Evans was born in Pennsylvania.

1880s

On 8 Jun 1880, Frederick H Evans (12) lived on Fourth Street in Chester with his father Joseph H (42), mother Mary M (39), older brother Franklin J (17), younger sisters Mary M (9), Katie F (6), and aunt Margaret E (53). Joseph worked as a plasterer; Mary was keeping house; Margaret was at home; the children were at school. Joseph and his mother were born in Pennsylvania and his father had been born in Wales. The elder Mary and her parents had been born in Maryland. ^[2]

1890s

On 18 Jun 1891, his sister Mary Evans (21) married Francis D Barker (23) in Delaware County.

1900s

On 5/6 Jun 1900, Fred Evans (31) lived at 218 W 4th Street in Chester (6th ward) with his father Joseph H (63), mother Mary (59), older brother Frank (37), younger sister Katie (27), and three servants Ms Bridget Ward, Mr George Turner (26), and Mr Granville Wesley (32). Joseph and Mary had been born 38 years; Mary was the mother of 4 children all living. Frank, Fred, Katie, Mr Turner, and Mr Wesley were single; Ms Ward was widowed. Joseph worked as a plasterer; Frank and Fred were doctors. Ms Ward was born in Ireland and immigrated in 1876; she had been in the US for 24 years. ^[3]

On 4 Oct 1901, his brother Frank Evans married Amy Alberta Gartside in Delaware County. ^[4]

On 8 Oct 1904, his mother Mary M Evans (63) died. She was buried at Chester Rural Cemetery. ^[5]

On 23 Feb 1908, his brother-in-law Frank D Barker (39) died. He was buried at Chester Rural Cemetery. ^[6]

On 29 Jul 1908, his brother Franklin J Evans MD (45y 7m 26d) died at home 420 W 2nd St in Chester (6th ward) from acute nephritis. He was white, worked as a physician, born 2 Dec 1862 in Chester, and the son of Joseph H and Mary Gore Evans. He was buried at Chester Rural Cemetery on August 1st. ^[7]

1910s

On 16 Apr 1910, Frederick Evans (41) lived in Chester (6th ward) with his father Joseph (72), sister Katie (36), sister Mary (39), and three nieces Helen Barker (17), Miriam Barker (15), and Katie Barker (13). Joseph and Mary were widowed; Frederick and Katie were single. Joseph lived off of his own income and Frederick worked as a physician. ^[8]

On 29 Sep 1914, his father Joseph H Evans (77) died. He was buried at Chester Rural Cemetery. ^[9]

SIXTH WARD CITIZEN DIES. Joseph H. Evans, Retired Business Man, Expires Unexpectedly at His Home. STROKE OF APOPLEXY. Long a Resident of This City and Active in Its Affairs. The cold band of death has again stretched out and beckoned one of the leading citizens of Chester, Joseph H. Evans, one of the old residents, a successful business man, an active church member, and a sincere citizen, passed away at his home, 316 West Fourth street, last evening after a very brief illness. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy on Saturday and gradually grew weaker until death relieved him. He was in his seventy-eighth year. The deceased is survived by three children: Dr. Fred H. Evans, Mrs. Frank D. Barker, and Miss Katie M. Evans. He was also the father of the late Dr Frank J. Evans. Shock to His Family. His sudden illness and ensuing death proved a great shock to his family and friends. For a man of his age, he enjoyed good health and was active in his business pursuits up until the day he was stricken. He ate a hearty supper on Saturday and was resting when he was taken ill. Dr. Fred Evans, his son, immediately took charge and exerted all his medical skill to relieve his father's suffering, but old age proved too great a handicap and the end was soon apparent. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of Rev. William H. Shaffer, pastor of the Madison Street M. E. church, of which the deceased was an active member. Interment will be private. Mr. Evans' life is a model for endeavor and self-promotion. He was born in 1826 in this city, the son of Jacob and Orpha Hinkson Evans. His father, of Welsh extraction, was a descendant of Lieutenant John Evans, who accompanied William Penn to this section and the Evans family is one of the oldest in this State. This family can claim the distinction of being the first now represented in this city to own land on which the city of Chester now stands. Mr. Evans as a boy attended the local schools, where he obtained a good education then followed the trade of a plasterer, in which he proved highly successful. He was of a saving nature and soon became a larger property owner. He acted for many years as president of the Franklin Building Association and was noted for his fair and businesslike dealings. He served at steward in the Madison Street M. E. church for thirty years, and was one of the most devoted members of this church. He embraced the Democratic political faith, as did his forefathers, and was unswerving in his activity for the interests of this party. In 1861 he married Mary M. Gore, the daughter of Jesse and Marian Gore, an old Virginia family. To this union were born eight children, three of whom survive.^[10]

1920s

On 14 Jan 1920, Frederick H Evans (51) lived on West Fourth Street in Chester with his sister Katie F Evans (46), sister Mary M Barker (48), and nieces Helen D Barker (27), Miriam M Barker (25), and Katie E Barker (23). Frederick owned his home mortgage-free. Frederick, Katie, and the Barker daughters were single; Mary was widowed. Frederick worked as a medicine doctor. ^[11]

On 13 Mar 1920, his sister Mary Evans Barker (49) died. She was buried at Chester Rural Cemetery. ^[12]

BARKER--On March 13th, 1920, Mary M. Barker, widow of Frank D. Barker, aged 49 years. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday at 3 P.M., at the residence of her brother, Dr. Fred H. Evans, No. 216 W. Fourth St. Interment private.^[13]

In 1925, his niece Katie Barker married Lester M Keephart in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. ^[14]

On 25 Sep 1928, Dr. Frederick Evans (60) died at home 216-18 West Fourth street in Chester. He was buried at Chester Rural Cemetery in Chester. ^[15]

Obituary ^[16]

DR. FRED H. EVANS DIES AT HIS HOME; ILL SHORT TIME

Widely Known Physician Beloved for His Work Among Poor

Rigors of Practice Wore Him Out and Lung Trouble Developed

Dr. Frederick H. Evans, better known to thousands as "Dr. Fred," died at his home where he was born, 216-18 West Fourth street at 10:10 o'clock last night. The cause of death was acute tuberculosis of the lungs and pneumonia. He was 60 years old.

The physician worked constantly until his physical self had been almost worn away, and while in this condition, continued his many calls to the poor. He contracted the tubercular germ from a patient.

A month ago, Dr. Evans was removed to the Graduate Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and two weeks ago was brought back to his home. At his bedside at the time of his death last night were Dr. E. A. Campbell, Dr. H. C. Donahoe, Dr. D. J. Monthan, Miss Katie Evans, sister of the physician, and Dr. Evans' three nieces, Miss Helen D. Barker, Miss Miriam Barker and Mrs. Katie K. Kephart, all of Chester.

For twenty years, Dr. Evans was the firemen's physician of this city and also served on the Relief Association of the firemen. He succeeded his brother, Dr. Franklin J. Evans at this post when his brother died. Dr. Evans and his brother practiced together at the Fourth street address. They were both born there.

In all his years of service to the firemen, Dr. Evans never charged any fee, it being his opinion that as they presented their services to the city, they should not have to pay for their treatment when hurt or ill.

Besides his activity as their physician, he was active in their work. They were all devoted to him and each year honored him at their banquets and meetings. He was a member of the Franklin Fire Company, but his work was not centered about this one group.

He worked day and night, continually, all the time he practiced, sometimes getting no more than a dozen hours sleep in a week. It is said that the only recreation he ever had was when he paraded each year with the firemen. They had presented him with a firemen's outfit for the purpose of participating with them. A short time ago, the members of the Franklin Fire Company had his picture taken so that they could keep it in their building. One of the pictures they then presented to his family.

Never caring for the monetary end of his work, Dr. Evans worked constantly with the poor of the city. His rates were the lowest in the city, friends say.

During his practice, Dr. Evans officiated at 12,000 maternity cases, his [Continued on Page Seven] sister said this morning, and most of them were of the poor and colored people.

He was as kind as he was charitable. Members of his family said this morning that they had never seen him angry. His chauffeur and coachman, Winfield Robinson and David Wumsley, who worked for him for 25 years, said that he never gave them any orders and never was angry at anything they did. He was a true friend of theirs, they said.

Besides his affiliations with the firemen, Dr. Evans was a Mason, having reached the Shriner degree. He was a member of the Alumni Association of the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania, the Delaware County Medical Association, the Philadelphia Medical Association and the Modern Woodmen of America.

Dr. Evans was a son of Joseph and Mary M. (Gore) Evans, and was born on October 2, 1868. The Evans family was of Welsh extraction, and its first representative in America was Lieutenant John Evans, who came over with William Penn, serving in an official capacity under that famous proprietor. The Evans family can claim the distinction of being the first group still represented among its citizens, to own and occupy part of the land on which the city of Chester now stands.

At a very early date, the Evans family settled here, and Jacob Evans, paternal grandfather of Dr. Evans, was born and reared here, owning and cultivating in his day a fine farm which has since been included in the city limits, and is now covered with buildings. He married Orpha Hinkson, and reared a family of four sons and four daughters.

Joseph Evans, Dr. Evans' father, is also a native of this city, born in the house at 216-18 West Fourth street where his son last night died. During his more active year he was a large contractor and builder, in which business he was very successful, later retiring.

Dr. Evans and his father were both members of the Madison Street Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1861, Dr. Evans' father married Mary M. Gore, a daughter of Jesse and Mariam Gore, and a native of Virginia. To them was born a family of eight children, seven sons and one daughter.

Dr. Frederick H. Evans grew to manhood in Chester, receiving his education in the public schools here and being graduated from the Chester High school. After leaving high school, he attended the Medical school of the University of Pennsylvania from which he was duly graduated at the age of 21, being one of the youngest men in his class. He immediately began to practice medicine with his brother, Dr. Franklin J. Evans, who had been a doctor for about six years before "Dr. Fred." Dr. Evans never married.

Dr. Evans was never active in politics, although his name was suggested for the mayorully here about twelve years ago. He refused to run for that or any other office.

He was a member of the staff of the Chester Hospital for many years and at the time of his death was a member of the staff of the Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park. He was a retired surgeon of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, having been their local surgeon for twenty-five years.

With the advent of the automobile and the exodus of the horse and buggy, Dr. Evans faced a serious problem. He had two old horses that served him faithfully and he would not get rid of them. He compromised and until five weeks ago, still drove the horse and buggy on alternate nights.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from Dr. Evans' late residence. Interment will be made in the Chester Rural cemetery. It has not been decided yet whether to have a public or private funeral.

Timeline Facts

• Fact: Residence (1870) Pennsylvania, United States
• Fact: Residence (1880) Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
• Fact: Residence (1900) Chester city Ward 6, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
• Fact: Residence (1910) Chester Ward 6, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
• Fact: Residence (1920) Chester Ward 6, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
• Fact: Burial (1928) Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZGK-93B : 15 June 2019), F Hinkson Evans in entry for Joseph Evans, 1870.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWFW-MPM : 15 July 2017), Fred H Evans in household of Jos H Evans, Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district ED 18, sheet 347A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,255,126.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3SZ-Q62 : accessed 2 October 2019), Fred Evans in household of Jos H Evans, Chester city Ward 6, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 151, sheet 8B, family 157, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,404.
4. ↑ brother Franklin J Evans: "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VF9C-X4H : 4 November 2017), Franklin J. Evans and Amy A. Gartside, 04 Oct 1901; citing Marriage, , Delaware, Delaware, United States, various county courts and registers, Pennslyvannia; FHL microfilm 930,560.
5. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #77789400
6. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #77789064
7. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #140613534
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGDZ-FR2 : accessed 2 October 2019), Frederick Evans in household of Joseph Evans, Chester Ward 6, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 109, sheet 3B, family 56, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1339; FHL microfilm 1,375,352.
9. ↑ father Joseph H Evans Find A Grave: Memorial #77789346
10. ↑ Publication: Chester Times Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Of America Issue Date: Monday, September 28, 1914 Page: 1 url: https://newspaperarchive.com/chester-times-sep-28-1914-p-1/
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFRG-L47 : accessed 2 October 2019), Frederick H Evans, Chester Ward 6, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing ED 130, sheet 8A, line 19, family 158, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1561; FHL microfilm 1,821,561.
12. ↑ sister Mary Evans Barker Find A Grave: Memorial #77789133
13. ↑ Publication: Chester Times Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Of America Issue Date: March 15, 1920 Page: 7 url: https://newspaperarchive.com/chester-times-mar-15-1920-p-7/
14. ↑ niece Katie Barker: "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Marriage Indexes, 1885-1951," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JVH4-6YJ : 21 September 2017), Keephart and Katie E Barker, 1925; citing license number 521124, Clerk of the Orphan's Court. City Hall.
15. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #77789460
16. ↑ Publication: Chester Times Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Of America Issue Date: September 26, 1928 Page: 1 url: https://newspaperarchive.com/chester-times-sep-26-1928-p-1/

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