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John Henry Evans 1861–1944

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Oct 1861 · Walpole Tp, Ontario

Died 18 Apr 1944 · Hagersville, Haldimand Co., On. Hospital - West Haldimand General

Father John Evans

Mother Mary Ann Marion Parker

Siblings Eliza Emma Evans, Ernest Alfred Evans, Robert Francis Evans, Sarah Ella Olga Evans

Records

1881 Census of Canada 1891 Census of Canada 1901 Census of Canada 1911 Census of Canada 1921 Census of Canada Detroit, Michigan, U.S., Border Crossings … Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952 U.S., Social Security Applications and … Canada, Find a Grave Index 1931 Census of Canada Ontario, Canada Births Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths … Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Evans

Mary Ann Marion Parker

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Henry Evans began in 1861 in Walpole Tp, Ontario. John Henry Evans passed away in 1944 in Hagersville, Haldimand Co., On. Hospital - West Haldimand General.

Sources

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Census 1881 Census of Canada
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Census 1891 Census of Canada
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Census 1901 Census of Canada
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Census 1911 Census of Canada
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Census 1921 Census of Canada
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Immigration Detroit, Michigan, U.S., Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1963
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Marriage Records Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Burial Records Canada, Find a Grave Index
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Census 1931 Census of Canada
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Record Ontario, Canada Births
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Record Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1948
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Record Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928

Life Timeline

1861

Birth of John Henry Evans in Walpole Tp, Ontario

Birth

1944

Death of John Henry Evans in Hagersville, Haldimand Co., On. Hospital - West Haldimand General

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Evans

This ancestor line traces from County Wicklow, Ireland (1830) to Walpole Tp, Ontario (1861) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Evans (1861–1944) was born in Walpole Tp, Ontario and died in Hagersville, Haldimand Co., On. Hospital - West Haldimand General. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 2 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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