OBITUARY MR. EVAN JENKINS
April 26, 1893 -- Meigs Co. Republican
OBITUARY MR. EVAN JENKINS
Mr. Evan JENKINS, deceased, was born in Breconshire, Wales, August 22, 1822; died at his home in Coalport, April 17, 1893, at the age of 71 years.He was married to Miss Mary Williams, in Tredegar, Wales, November 3, 1845, to whom were born two children -- a son, William, who died when quite young and a daughter, Gwennie, still living, who at present is located at Wellston, Jackson county, Ohio.He left his native land for this county in 1856, and settled in Meigs county, Ohio.He was manager of the V. B. HORTON coal works for many years, and was well and favorably known throughout the mining districts of Ohio and West Virginia.As a Christian, he was very zealous, having become a member of the Congregational Church when 29 years of age, in which church he has continued an active member, and one of the chief supporters of the Welsh Congregational Church of this place up to the time of his death. -- He leaves a loving wife and daugher, and many friends, to mourn his loss.