David X Evans (1858 - 1927)

Born 1858 in Wales, United Kingdom

Husband of Elizabeth (Williams) Evans — married 7 May 1896 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States

Husband of Caroline (Szekol) Evans — married 8 May 1901 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 10 Apr 1927 at about age 69 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

David was born in 1858. He passed away in 1927.^[1]

Marriage: Mary Jane Jones

Marriage: Lizzie (Williams) Davis: 7 May 1896; Scranton, Lackawanna, PA; Parents John & Ellen Evans [Death of former wife is listed as 13 Dec 1893; she actually died 31 Dec 1893]^[2]

Marriage: Caroline (Szckol/Sekol) Melenric(Mlinaric): 8 May 1901; Scranton, Lackawanna, PA; Parents John & Ella Evans [Death of former wife is listed as 7 Apr 1900; consistent with Elizabeth's death]^[3]

Residences

• 1900 - Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Davis, a widower; with children Thomas, David, Chister, & Mary^[4]
• 1910 - Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; David(listed DX) & Caroline Evans with children Chester, Helen, & Willie; stepchildren Rich, Francis, & Walter Millinereck; also present Casper Von Berger; listed as father-in-law^[5]

Obituary

DAVID X. EVANS IS CLAIMED BY DEATH

David X. Evans, a widely known resident of West Scranton, died suddenly Sunday morning following a heart attack. Mr. Evans was sixty-five years of age. For some time he had been in the employ of the Glen Alden Coal company.

He is survived by three sons, Thomas J., Chester A., and William; two daughters. Mrs. Richard Maxion and Miss Helen Evans, of Binghamton. N.Y.

The funeral will be held from the home of his son. Thomas Evans, of 1132 St. Ann's street, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. T. J. Jones, pastor of the First Welsh Congregational church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Washburn Street cemetery.^[6]

Notes

There seems to be a bit of an issue with the wives of David Evans. According to records, David's 2 oldest sons were born in Wales. He was married to Mary Jane who died in 1893. But there seems to be issues on a few fronts.

• David's death certificate ^[7] gives his parents names as David Evans and Mary Richards, as informed by his son Thomas; however, both marriage records for David list parents as John & Ellen/Ella as would have been informed by David himself.
• Mary Richards comes up again in son Chester's obituary - Intelligencer Journal - 21 Jan 1984 lists parents as David X and Mary Richards Evans; yet Chester's mother was Elizabeth Williams(sometimes listed as Davis/Davies as was her previous married name)
• However, son David X Evans Jr's death certificate lists parents as David X Evans & Mary I Jones. Though, David Jr's 1910 marriage license does not list parents names.
• So perhaps Mary Richards is Thomas's mother's name? Is there 2 Marys? Is Mary Jane's last name actually Richards, not Jones? As David Jr's death certificate was informed by his wife Sadie, I went with Richards(It comes up MULTIPLE times). Have not found a marriage license for David X and Mary.
• Son Thomas' death certificate lists father as David X Evans, mother unknown & obituary lists his parents as the Late Mr. & Mrs. David X Evans

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133981105/david_x-evans: accessed April 27, 2024), memorial page for David X Evans (1858–10 Apr 1927), Find a Grave Memorial ID 133981105, citing Washburn Street Cemetery, Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Courtney B (contributor 47335873).
2. ↑ Marriage License EVANS DAVIS
3. ↑ Marriage License EVANS MLINARIE
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M33H-2PD : Thu Apr 11 19:27:19 UTC 2024), Entry for Mary Benjamine and Isaac Benjamine, 1900.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1910", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MG4F-XRL : Sun Mar 10 11:48:33 UTC 2024), Entry for Casper Von Berger and D K Evans, 1910.
6. ↑ The Tribune; Scranton, Pennsylvania; Apr 12, 1927
7. ↑ :Name: David Evans

   Gender: Male

   Race: White

   Death Age: 65

   Birth Date: abt 1862

   Birth Place: Wales

   Death Date: 10 Apr 1927

   Death Place: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA

   Father: David Evans

   Mother: Mary Richards

   Certificate Number 43043