McLean County IL Obituary of Mary Ann (Chapman) Evans

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Source: LeRoy (IL) Journal, Friday, 16 Sep 1921

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MRS. EVANS DIED LAST WEDNESDAY

     Mrs. O.P. Evans, for more than fifty years a well-known resident of Empire
township, died at her home four miles north of this city Wednesday morning
at the age of 76 years.
     Mary M. (sic) Chapman was born March 23, 1846, in London, Madison
county, Ohio, the daughter of James and Mary Chapman.  She was one of 
nine children, all of whom are now deceased.  She received her education 
in the city schools of London, finishing the London Academy.  In 1862 she
moved to Illinois, where in March 4, 1864, she was married to Oliver Evans.
In 1866 she united with the Baptist church of Old Town Timber, and remain-
ed a devoted Christian to the time of her death.
     To this union were born four children namely: Harry, who died at the age
of 16: J.W., now at home, Mrs. H. Amstadt, of LeRoy and Mrs. Nelllie Cosby,
also of LeRoy.  She is also survived by six grandchildren.
     The funeral will be held this (Friday) afternoon at the Christian church,
conducted by Rev. Edwin Wyle.

                         LeRoy (IL) Journal, Friday, 16 Sep 1921.