Charles Evans

Charles Evans

GOLDEN WEDDING .
EVANS—De SIZE.—On the 12th January, 1859, at the residence of the bride's parents, Keyneton, North Rhine, by the Rev. Father Fallen, of St. John's, Kapunda, Charles, third son of George Evans, England, to Bridget, eldest daughter of Patrick De Size, Keyneton. Sydney and W. A. papers please copy.

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) Sat 23 Jan 1909 Page 33 Family Notices

The diamond wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans, of Purnong, River Murray, was celebrated on January 12.

Mrs. Evans, who is 75 years of age, is a South Australian Mr Evans was born in London 85 years ago, and four rears later came to this State in the ship Katharine Stuart Forbes. His father was tho first customs officer at Port Adelaide, he spent his early years in Hindmarsh. Later he participated in the Victorian gold rush.

Returning to South Australia he married Miss Bridget de Size, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Patrick de Size, of Keynoton.

Mr, Evans was farming at Saddlewortft for a short time, at Keyneton over 10 years, and at Rhine Villa 29 years. He has spent the last 20 years on a farm at Purcong, where he still resides. he retired from active farming about 17 years ago.

Seven daughters and two sons survive of a family of fourteen. They are Mesdanies Woodman, Burra; Moody* West Croydon; Groth, Semaphore; Maguire, Narrogin (W.A.); Gryst, Semaphore; and Weidenhofer, Purnong; Miss Honor Evans, and Messrs. G. Evans, Cambrai; and C. A. Evans, Copeville.

There are 44 grandchildren, three of whom Privates Moody, Fisher, and Groth, served with the A.I.F. There are four great grandchildren. .Mr. Evans is still hale and hearty. He reads 'The Advertiser,' and takes much interest in politics.

Mrs. Evans enjoyed ,good health until about seven years ago. She is staying with thier daughter at Semaphore to obtain medical attention. This circumstance prevented the family frcn gathering as arranged to celebrate the diamond wedding.

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) Sat 18 Jan 1919 Page 30 PERSONAL.

OBITUARY. Our Karoonda correspondent has furnished the following particulars relative to the career in the State of the late Mr. Charles Evans, who died recently at the age of 91 years: — Mr. Evans arrived in the State as a child of three, on the sailer Katherine Stuart Forbes. His father was the first Chief Inspector of Customs at Port Adelaide. Mr. Evans spent most of his life in farming, but he also participated in the Victorian gold rush, with out great success. On his return from the fields he settled at Saddleworth, and later at Keyneton, where he had extensive interests. For the last 10 years, however, he lived in retirement at Semaphore. He took great interest in the affairs of his district, but his retiring nature prevented him from accepting any public office. He prided himself on being the oldest Rechabite, as he had been a member of the order for more than 30 years. Notwithstanding his great age, his sight was unimpaired, and up to his death he was able to read without glasses. He married Miss B. de Size, who died four years ago. They had 14 children, nine of whom are still living — Messrs. Charles (Kartonda), George (Purnong), Mrs. Woodman (Kooringa), Mrs. Moodie (Yelland), Mrs. F. Grote, and M, Grist (Semaphore), M. McGuire. and L. Moree (W.A.),, and Mrs. W. Wiedenhofer (Karoonda). There are 42 grand children and 24 great-grandchildren.

Register (Adelaide, SA) Publication: Sep 25 1924 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Baptism:

• Christening: Aug 17 1834 Saint Dunstan, Meot, Stepney High Street, Stepney, London, England
• Father: George Evans
• Mother: Elizabeth
• Fathers Occupation: Merchant's Clerk
• Record Set: Docklands Ancestors

EVANS-DE SIZE On the 12th January, 1859' at North Rhine, by the Rev. Jno. Fallon, of St. John's, Kapunda, Charles Evans and Bridget De Size, both of Keyneton. 1909 'Family Notices', The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 26 January, p. 4. , viewed 20 Dec 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57550881''