Who was Edward Evans?

Edward Evans (1881–1970) was born in Oakwood, Montgomery County, TN and died in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, ID. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Thompson Evans 1881–1970

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Mar 1881 · Oakwood, Montgomery County, TN

Died 22 Feb 1970 · Idaho Falls, Bonneville, ID

Father Robert Newton Evans

Mother Mary Jane Stinson

Siblings Arthur Anderson Evans, Bailey Green Evans, Daughter Evans, James Robert Evans, Laura Obertie Evans, Oscar Henderson Evans, Thomas H Evans

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Newton Evans

Mary Jane Stinson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1881, Edward Thompson Evans entered the world in Oakwood, Montgomery County, TN, born to robert newton evans and mary jane stinson. Edward Thompson Evans passed away in 1970 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, ID.

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1881

Birth of Edward Thompson Evans in Oakwood, Montgomery County, TN

Birth

1970

Death of Edward Thompson Evans in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, ID

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Evans

This ancestor line traces from King Queen, Orange, North Carolina, USA (1716) to Oakwood, Montgomery County, TN (1881) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Evans (1881–1970) was born in Oakwood, Montgomery County, TN and died in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, ID. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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