The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 17 Feb 1899, Page 5. If
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"The death of Meredith Evans occurred at his home, 243 Northampton street, last
evening at 6 o'clock of general debility. The deceased was a native of Aberdare,
Wales, and came to this country ten years ago. He was 73 years old, and is survived by
his wife and eight children. They are: Evan M. Evans, John M. Evans, Edward M. Evans,
Mrs. John Jones of Olyphant, Mrs. Richard Morgan, Mrs. David L. Coates, Mrs. James Davis
and Mrs. Joseph Bowen. He has a large number of relatives residing in this valley. The
funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and interment will be in
Hollenback Cemetery."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA