A family of Australian Evans, 1820 - 1997
Evans, Kim1998
Books, Manuscripts
Find it!
Evans family history, with particular emphasis on Frank Cecil 'Snow' Evans. First ancestor to arrive was James Evans, a convict. He died at Emu Plains in 1859.
Main title:
A family of Australian Evans, 1820 - 1997 / by Kim Evans
Author:
Imprint:
Nambour Queensland Boolarong Press 1998
Collation:
256 pages photographs tables
Contents:
Evans family history, with particular emphasis on Frank Cecil 'Snow' Evans and his World War 2 experiences in New Guinea. He later lived there after the war with his wife (Pete Slack-Smith), before moving to 'Huddersfield', a property in north-western Queensland. First ancestor was convict James Evans, who arrived in 1820. He married Isabella Irving at Castlereagh in 1823. First child was Williams Evans who married Eliza Colless in 1854 at Emu Plains. Second child Hannah married Thomas Player in 1854 at Emu Plains. James' second marriage to Mary Colless in 1836 at Castlereagh produced 12 children.
ISBN:
0864392028
Dewey class:
BIOGRAPHY
Language:
English
Subject:
Evans family (Emu Plains, NSW, History)Evans, Cecil Fran, 1920-Families -- Emu Plains (NSW) -- GenealogyPioneers -- Castlereagh (NSW)World War, 1939-1945 -- Australian army -- Personal narrativesWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Australian army -- Campaigns -- Papua New GuineaHuddersfield Station (Julia Creek, Queensland)Emu Plains (NSW) -- Genealogy
BRN:
106186
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | Local Book | BIOGRAPHY EVAN | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |