Second Generation

3. Hannah Jane GRISWOLD was born on 26 August 1818 in Fort Ann Township, Washington County, NY.^2,36 She appeared in the census in 1820 in Alfred Township, Allegany County, NY.¹³ She appeared in the census in 1840 in Burns Township, Allegany County, NY.¹⁶ Hannah appeared in the census in 1850 in Hornellsville Township, Steuben County, NY.⁴¹ She appeared in the census in 1855 in Hornellsville Township, Steuben County, NY.²² She appeared in the census in 1860 in Portville Township, Cattaraugus County, NY.^21,42 They had moved from Hornellsville by the time of the 1860 Census. It is not known where they lived during the 1870 Census. Hannah lived at her home in Oakdale Township, Monroe County, WI after 1873.³⁶ She and her husband moved to Oakdale in 1873 and lived next door to their son, Salem T. Evans, who had moved to Monroe County several years earlier.
She appeared in the census in June 1880 in Oakdale Township, Monroe County, WI.⁴³ Her mother, Clarissa Pettingill Griswold, had been living with Jane until Clarissa's death in April 1880. She lived at her home in Angelica Township, Allegany County, NY about 1898.^11,36 Hannah died on 11 June 1900 at the age of 81 in Oakdale, Oakdale Township, Monroe County, WI.^{19,36,37,44,45} She died about 9 days prior to the 1900 Census in Oakdale Township.

Obituary Notes: "Mrs. Hannah Jane Evans (nee Griswold) was born in Fort Ann, Washington County, NY, August 26, 1818, and after a pilgrimage of nearly eighty-two years died a peaceful death at Oakdale, WI, June 11, 1900. She moved to western New York when a child and lived there until she moved to Wisconsin in 1873.

She was married to Mr. Charles Evans, February 25, 1838. Five children were born to them, three of whom died in infancy, and Salem T. on April 17, 1880. She leaves a daughter, Mr. J. W. Garland, with whom she lived until her death. She also leaves two brothers, three sisters, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She was a devoted Christian from the time she was thirteen years of age and was a member of the Free Methodist Church at Camp Douglas for twenty-five years. Her house was always a welcome home for the saints and servants of God. Her deeds of kindness will live after her and her influence will never die.

The funeral services were conducted (from the home of her daughter) by Rev. Chas. Butters, of Tomah. Text: "She hath done what she could."--Mark 14:8. The remains were laid to rest in the Oakdale Cemetery."

(Her obituary notes that her survivors included two brothers and three sisters. The brothers were Samuel Hiram and Hiram Hector; and the sisters were Permelia, Mary, and Harriet.) She was buried in Oakdale Township, Monroe County, WI.^32,36,39 in the Oakdale Township Cemetery. Gravestone Inscription: "Hannah J. Evans Died June 11, 1900 Aged 81 Ys. 9 Ms. 16 Ds."
She has Ancestral File Number GMJX-M4Z.

Hannah Jane GRISWOLD and Charles Hudson EVANS were married on 25 February 1838.^1,11,36 Charles Hudson EVANS, son of Luther EVANS and Polly MERRIMAN, was born on 31 August 1815 in Scipio Township, Cayuga County, NY.^36,43 He was christened on 15 October 1815 in Genoa, Cayuga County, NY.⁴⁶ He appeared in the census in 1840 in Burns, Almond Township, Allegany County, NY.¹⁶ His household consisted of 1 male, age under 5 (Unknown Son); 1 male, age 20-30 (Charles); and 1 female, age 20-30, Hannah Jane.

His household was adjacent to the household of Samuel Griswold, the father of Hannah Jane. Three households away lived the family of Jacob Evans, Charles' father. Charles appeared in the census in 1850 in Hornellsville Township, Steuben County, NY.⁴¹ His household consisted of Charles, age 33; Jane, age 32; Salem, age 8, and Clarissa, age 5. All were listed as born in New York. His occupation was "Farmer." He appeared in the census in 1855 in Hornellsville Township, Steuben County, NY.²² His occupation was "Farmer." He appeared in the census in 1860 in Portville Township, Cattaraugus County, NY.⁴² His household consisted of Charles, age 45, occupation "Farmer;" his wife, Hannah, age 43; and their children, Salem, age 19, and Clarissa, age 15.

(He and his family cannot be located in the 1870 Census.) Charles lived in Oakdale Township, Monroe County, WI in 1873.^11,43 He appeared in the census in 1880 in Oakdale Township, Monroe County, WI.⁴³ He died on 15 January 1887 at the age of 71 in Oakdale, Oakdale Township, Monroe County, WI.^32,46,47

Obituary Notes: "Chas. H. Evans, father-in-law of Mrs. Geo. Mills (Azubah Taylor), died at Oakdale Saturday last, of typhoid pneumonia. He was about eighty years of age and one of the oldest settlers in Monroe county. His funeral occurred Tuesday and was largely attended."

Obituary Notes: "Chas. H. Evans was born in the town of Scipio, Cayuga Co., New York, August 31, 1815, and died at Oakdale, Monroe Co., Wisconsin, January 15, 1887, aged 71 years, 4 months and 14 days.

Father Evans was converted at the age of twelve and joined the Free Will Baptist Church. He remained a member of that branch of the Christian church until he became a member of the Free Methodist Church in 1878.

He removed from New York to Wisconsin in 1873. Brother Evans was only sick about a week. He did not say much from the time he was taken sick. He died very easily, with a Heavenly smile upon his face. Every one who was acquainted with Brother Evans had confidence in his Christian experience. I was told that in the last meeting he attended, he rejoiced with great joy.

His funeral was on Tuesday, Jan. 18. There were quite a number of relatives and friends present, although the day was very cold. He leaves a beloved wife, one daughter and other relatives to mourn their loss. The writer preached his funeral sermon from the text found in Ps. xxxvii, 37: "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace!" Written by Wm. Plant.

Related article: "C. L. Griggs and S. H. Griswold attended the funeral of Father Evans at Oakdale Tuesday." Charles was buried on 18 January 1887 in Oakdale Township, Monroe County, WI.^32,36,39 in the Oakdale Township Cemetery.

Hannah Jane GRISWOLD and Charles Hudson EVANS had the following children: