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Stephen Benedict “Uncle Steve” Evans

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Stephen Benedict “Uncle Steve” Evans

Birth
Pennfield, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA
Death
26 Aug 1920 (aged 77)
Bellevue, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Bellevue, Eaton County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section C-10, Lot 633
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Stephen Benedict Evans was the second son of Jason Evans and Ophelia Selina Benedict, who moved to Michigan from the state of New York in 1836, settling upon land taken up from the government in the township of Pennfield in Calhoun County, and were among the first settlers in that part of the state. Mr. Evans was born on the old Evans homestead in Pennfield on May 2, 1843. He received his education in the Bellevue schools, living with the family of his brother, John Evans, who was one of Bellevue's pioneers. He married Louise L Bailey on May 27, 1864. He was the father of Carrie L Evans, Kate Evans, John Henry Evans, Glen W Evans and Minnie Evans.

Mr. Evans was interested in the welfare of the village and community and served as Supervisor of Bellevue Township for many years.

He was a member of Bellevue Lodge No. 83 F. & A. M., Bellevue Chapter No. 57 R.A.M. and Bellevue Chapter No. 196 O.E.S.

He was known as "Uncle Steve" to all the young people of the village and had a cheery word and smile for everyone he met.
Stephen Benedict Evans was the second son of Jason Evans and Ophelia Selina Benedict, who moved to Michigan from the state of New York in 1836, settling upon land taken up from the government in the township of Pennfield in Calhoun County, and were among the first settlers in that part of the state. Mr. Evans was born on the old Evans homestead in Pennfield on May 2, 1843. He received his education in the Bellevue schools, living with the family of his brother, John Evans, who was one of Bellevue's pioneers. He married Louise L Bailey on May 27, 1864. He was the father of Carrie L Evans, Kate Evans, John Henry Evans, Glen W Evans and Minnie Evans.

Mr. Evans was interested in the welfare of the village and community and served as Supervisor of Bellevue Township for many years.

He was a member of Bellevue Lodge No. 83 F. & A. M., Bellevue Chapter No. 57 R.A.M. and Bellevue Chapter No. 196 O.E.S.

He was known as "Uncle Steve" to all the young people of the village and had a cheery word and smile for everyone he met.

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