Evans, Elizabeth Ann ( Mayberry )

Elizabeth Ann Mayberry, was born near Cincinnati, Ohio, February 14, 1843. She came to Iowa in 1853, and was married to W. S. Evans at Pleasant Grove, Iowa, March 3,1867. To this union nine children were born, five sons and four daughters, all of whom are living. Mrs. Evans became a Christian in early life, at the age of fifteen, and continued faithful as a Christian until the end came, Thursday night, April 23, at her home in Nickerson, Kansas. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon, D. J. Howe of the Christian church preaching the funeral sermon. Of the nine children, six were present at the funeral. Mr. Evans and the children desire to extend their heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses shown them by the friends and neighbors during their time of sorrow.

Nickerson Argosy April 30, 1908