Rev. Dr. Evans' Golden Wedding (News Article) Date: 1881-03-17; Paper: The Macon Telegraph and Messenger Rev. Dr. Evans' Golden Wedding. A note of invitation from Rome, Georgia, apprises us that the stewards of Rome station, North Georgia Conference, have determined to celebrate the golden wedding of Rev. Dr. James E. Evans and his wife, Mrs. Parmelia J. Evans, at the M. E. Church, South, in Rome, March 22d, 1881, from 8 to 11 p. m., and they very properly desire to make it the occasion of a general collection of friendly golden offerings by the numerous admirers of the excellent clergyman throughout the State. Dr. Evans was licensed to preach December 25, 1820, more than a half century ago, and the whole State of Georgia has been the theatre of his faithful and affectionate ministrations. Having spent all his time and earnings for others, old age finds him without provision for its necessities, and it is hoped that something handsome may be realized from thousands of small mementoes contributed on this interesting occasion. [Note - I don't know if this was the church where he was at that time. As a Methodist minister in GA, they only stay at any church for 2 years. He preached at churches in Savannah, Macon, Augusta, Columbus and Floyd. I suspect there were others. ksm] ____________________________________________________________________________ ________No Headline (Mortuary Notice) Date: 1886-05-21; Paper: The Macon Telegraph LAID TO REST ______ The Funeral of the Late Dr. Evans at Mulberry Street Church The funeral of the Rev. James E. Evans took place at Mulberry Street Methodist Church yesterday morning at 11 o-clock. At that hour the casket, upon which had been placed by loving hands a quantity of beautiful white flowers, was borne into the church by the following gentlemen, who acted as pallbearers: Rev. J. H. Marshburn, Rev. John R. Lowe, Rev. B. F. Timmons, Rev. J. R. King, Messrs. W. R. Singleton, E. Winship, W. R. Rogers and H. L. Jewett. The several ministers of the churches in Macon occupied the pulpit. The following hymn was then sung by the choir, which consisted of Misses Carrie Butts and Minnie Cook, Prof. Newman and Mr. Hibner, with Mr. A. L. Wood as organist: "Servant of God, well done! Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy." A prayer was then offered by Rev. A. M. Winn. Rev. A. W. Clisby announced the hymn, "Unveil thy bosom faithful tomb." After singing this hymn, Rev. G. C. Smith delivered a eulogy on the deceased minister, reviewing his ministerial career. He was followed by Rev. W. C. Bass, who spoke feelingly of the deep interest felt by the deceased in education. He was chairman of the board of trustees of Wesleyan Female College. Rev. W. F. Cook alluded to his personal character, which was in every way without a blemish. Rev. J. O. A. Cook read the last letter ever written by Dr. Evans. It was written on the day of his death and was clothed in beautiful language. Rev. John R. Lowe gave a detailed statement of the last hours, and concluded by saying that the last sermon preached by Dr. Evans was delivered in the same pulpit that the last sermon of Bishop Pierce was preached in. The procession then moved on its way to Rose Hill Cemetery, where the services were concluded. This is my gg grandfather. James E William James Jefferson "Jeff" My mother Until this year I knew very little about him. All my knowledge has been through the generosity of others. Transcribed by Eugenia -