Jackson County, Ohio

Jackson County Obituaries

Wellington C. Evans

Mr. W.C. Evans, the senior member of the firm of Evans and Parry, died at his home on Pearl Street, on last Saturday afternoon, after a lingering illness of kidney trouble, aged about 58 years. Mr. Evans was one of our most respected citizens and was the third son of Evan Evans, one of the Welsh pioneers of Jackson County. Mr. Evans served for over three years in Company A, First Ohio Heavy Artillery and was a good soldier. He leaves one son, Ora O. Evans, and a wife and two children. His funeral took place on Monday afternoon from the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he was a member, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Weir, and under the auspices of Francis Smith Post G.A.R., and was largely attended. His remains were interred at Fairmount.

Jackson Standard-Journal, January 19, 1898

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The death of Wellington C. Evans removed a gentleman who had long been identified with the Republican party in the county, and his wise and conservative counsels, and energy and enthusiastic campaign work, will be sorely missed.

Wellington C. Evans, the third son of Evan and Polly B. Evans, was born 20 Jan 1840, and departed this life 15 Jan 1898, lack only 5 days of being 58 years old. He was born at Camba, Ohio, of Christian parents and nurtured in the Christian faith. Growing to manhood, he engaged in farming and teaching until the opening of the war, when he volunteered in what was afterwards organized as the 1st Ohio Heavy Artillery. He spent nearly four years in his countryÕs service and at its close returned to Camba and engaged in the mercantile business. He was married 26 Aug 1866 to Lizzie J. Gilliland. They united with the M.E. Church in 1871. To themwere born three children, Ora, Hallie and one child that died in infancy. This little family typified all that is most tender in the word home. It was a fmaily where love reigned supreme. Through joy and through sorrow each lightened the otherÕs burden and all were bound together by the ties of the most sacred love. He removed to Jackson, Ohio, in 1870 and was for 11 years agent for the M&C; RR. Abandoning this work he removed to Portsmouth. Sorrow and death now entered this family circle and of his once happy home, Ora alone survives. Hallie departed this life in 1887 and his devoted wife in 1889. Withdrawing from scenes of such bitter memories, he returned to Jackson and later accepted a position in the government service at Washington, D.C., residing there a number of years. He was married 15 Oct 1893 to Mrs. Ada H. Gibbons of that city, and sometime later returned to Jackson. Here declining health set in. A painful and fatal disease gradually broke down in his strong constitution and though nursed most tenderly these years by all that a loving and devoted wife could do, he yeilded to the inevitable. Death came as a relief to his sufferings 15 Jan 1898. Such in a few words is the life story of a soldier, citizen, husband, father and friend. As a soldier, he was true to his country and her honor; a useful and respected citizen; a most loving father and husband. As a friend, he was a true man, ever willing to help others, charitable to all and especially to a soldier. He fulfilled all the duties of a man among men. After lifeÕs fitful fever, he sleeps well. No more shall sorrow or suffering come toim. His soul is with its Maker, and he is at peace forever.

Jackson Standard-Journal, January 26, 1898

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