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Biographical sketch of GEORGE E. EVANS from the book entitled, "Biographical Memoirs of Saint Clair County, Michigan," published in 1903 by B. F. Bowen Publishers in Logansport, Indiana.
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This bio spans two (2) pages: 579-580
GEORGE E. EVANS
Notwithstanding the long strides that have been made in civilization within the past half century, the discoveries and inventions of the world, notwithstanding the fact that the early settlers had fewer advantages in their work, yet they did that which we can never hope to accomplish – the building up of a country. The very advantages which we enjoy have kept back our endeavors in this line, while they have stimulated our efforts in other directions, and if we today fail to build up a new country are we not in as worthy work when we keep that which has been given us as an inheritance free from blemish, and by advancing her to a more prominent place among the leading nations, are we not doing the work our forefathers planned for us? They had a larger field in which to work, but they lacked the finely tempered implements with which to labor, and their work, while rude, no doubt, and laboriously performed, was nevertheless noble, and no less important because of the disadvantages under which they struggled. In the pioneers were exemplified ruggedness, determination and energy, and the work which they accomplished was of the most enduring, noble and far-reaching quality.
George E. Evans was born in Brockaway township, St. Clair county, Michigan, February 28, 1846, and is the son of D. S. and Bulia (Ashley) Evans, of Vermont, who came to St. Clair county in 1845. His grandfather, David Ashley, came to St. Clair county in 1844, put up a rough board shanty, and engaged in the saw-mill business, which occupied his attention until his death. D. S. Evans was also a lumberman, farmer and hunter. He was born in 1818, and was twice married. By his first marriage he was the father of two children, Sarah J., the wife of George M. Granger, sailor, merchant and insurance agent, now a coal dealer of Chicago, and George. By his second marriage he was the father of six children, five of whom died in infancy, the only one living, Arvilla, being the wife of George Weston, a brick and stone mason of Brockaway. Mr. Evans was a Republican and took an active interest in politics, being a school officer for many years. His influence was always for the good of the community in which he lived, and in political affairs he always wished to take such a stand that the county and township would be benefited by the election. That he was successful in his endeavor is patent to those who knew him, and needs no word in this instance to proclaim his prominence. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant church, and was an active worker in her cause, being on eof the most liberal of its supporters.
George Evans received but a limited education in his youth, but in later years has added to what he did get by observation and reading many of the higher and finer branches of knowledge, and has thus fitted himself for a better position than he would otherwise have been able to occupy. On the 31st day of August, 1875, he was married to Eliza J. Rose, daughter of John H. and Rhoda (Clapp) Rose. Her father was a native of New York, and went to Canada at the age of seventeen. There he became a farmer, and in 1872 came to St. Clair county, and settled in Brockaway township, where he lives with his son Alva. Four children were born to this union, Joseph, Alva, Matilda and Eliza. In politics Mr. Rose was active both in Canada and in this county, there as a Conservative and here as a Republican.
George Evans was reared a farmer, and has followed this calling all his life, with the exception of three years, which were spent as a sailor. He has eighty acres of land, all of which is cleared, and he has taken great pride in the improvements. He has considerable artistic ability and has many excellent drawings. He has also some meritorious specimens of mechanical skill, notably a center table that shows great care and delicacy of workmanship. Political questions have always interested him, and he has been active in political campaigns. He is a Prohibitionist, and one of the influential men of the county. All good men are supported by him without regard to party, his aim being to support men of moral and intellectual worth, and those who will be a credit to the community which they represent. He is an Orangeman and a Granger.
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PLEASE NOTE: I do not have any personal interest in researching the EVANS surname or the St. Clair county, Michigan location. I am merely posting a select number of the biographical sketches found in the above-referenced book *upon specific written request* as a service to the genealogical community. Therefore, please do not contact me with regard to research interests in the above. Thank you.
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