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Orrin Evans 1852–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Sep 1852

Birth Location: Kent County, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 17 May 1912

Death Location: Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA

Father: John Evens

Mother: Levisa Evans

Spouse(s): Viola Whisler

Children(s): Ada Eavens, Dora Evans, Grace Evans

The story of Orrin Evans began in 1852 in Kent County, Michigan, USA. In 1860, Orrin Evans resided in Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA. In 1870, Orrin Evans resided in Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA. Orrin Evans married Viola W Whisler, and had children including Ada L Eavens, Dora W Evans, Grace Alberta Evans. Orrin Evans passed away in 1912 in Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Orrin Evans began in 1852 in Kent County, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1860, Orrin Evans resided in Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1870, Orrin Evans resided in Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • Orrin Evans married Viola W Whisler, and had children including Ada L Eavens, Dora W Evans, Grace Alberta Evans.
  • Orrin Evans passed away in 1912 in Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Evens
1825–1894
Birth Location: Canada
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Levisa Evans
1837–1911
Birth Location: Canada
LE

Spouses(s)

Viola Whisler
1859–1949
Birth Location: Ohio
VW

Children(s)

Ada Eavens
1880–
Birth Location: Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
AE
Dora Evans
1881–1897
Birth Location: –
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Grace Evans
1885–
Birth Location: Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA
GE

Orrin Evans's Ancestors

Self
Orrin Evans
1852–1912
Birth Place: Kent County, Michigan, USA
Parents
John Evens
1825–1894
Canada
Levisa Evans
1837–1911
Canada
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Orrin Evans's Descendants

1.
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Orrin Evans (6 Sep 1852–17 May 1912) m. Viola (W) Whisler (abt 1859–Abt. 29 Oct 1949)
  1. 1. Ada (L.) Eavens 1880–
  2. 2. Dora (W) Evans 1881–1897
  3. 3. Grace (Alberta) Evans 1885–

Orrin Evans's Timeline

16 Records

1852
6 Sep 1852
Birth of Orrin Evans in Kent County, Michigan, USA
Kent County, Michigan, USA
1860
3 Aug 1860
Age 8
Orrin Evans resided here in Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
1870
5 Jul 1870
Age 18
Orrin Evans resided here in Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
1876
1876
Age 24
Orrin Evans resided here in Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
1878
1 Apr 1878
Age 26
Orrin Evans resided here in Kent County, Michigan, USA
Kent County, Michigan, USA
1880
2 Jun 1880
Age 28
Orrin Evans resided here in Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
1882
1882
Age 30
Orrin Evans resided here in Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
1884
1884
Age 32
Orrin Evans resided here in Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
1890
1890
Age 38
Orrin Evans resided here in Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
1894
1894
Age 42
Orrin Evans resided here in Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
1900
25 Jun 1900
Age 48
Orrin Evans resided here in Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
1907
1907
Age 55
Orrin Evans resided here in Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
1910
18 Apr 1910
Age 58
Orrin Evans resided here in Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
1912
1 May 1912
Age 60
Orrin Evans resided here in Cascade, Kent, Michigan, USA
Cascade, Kent, Michigan, USA
1912
14 May 1912
Age 60
Death of Orrin Evans in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
1912
17 May 1912
Age 60
Burial of Orrin Evans in Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA
Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1852
    Event Place: Kent County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [2] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 16; Film Description: 1878 Hillsdale - 1878 Van Buren
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lowell, Kent, Michigan; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1240723
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_655; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374668
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 587; Page: 40C; Enumeration District: 124
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan
    [7] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532453; Roll Number: 170; Certificate Number: 659
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M593_681; Page: 16A; Family History Library Film: 552180
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 186; Family History Library Film: 803550
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1860
    Event Place: Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 186; Family History Library Film: 803550

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M593_681; Page: 16A; Family History Library Film: 552180

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1876
    Event Place: Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_60; Roll Number: 60

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1878
    Event Place: Kent County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 16; Film Description: 1878 Hillsdale - 1878 Van Buren

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 587; Page: 40C; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1882
    Event Place: Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1884
    Event Place: Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Grand Rapids, Michigan, City Directories, 1889-1890
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1894
    Event Place: Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_61; Roll Number: 61

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lowell, Kent, Michigan; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1240723

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_61; Roll Number: 61

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Ada Township, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_655; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374668

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 May 1912
    Event Place: Cascade, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1912
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan
    [2] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532453; Roll Number: 170; Certificate Number: 659
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 May 1912
    Event Place: Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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