I found A Evans in Illinois in the 1870 census. I start from the beginning. It makes more sense for me. Now some of it is really hard for me to read. Head of household is Cyntha Evans-67 Female Keeping house. Born NC (?) Sarah A Evans 37 Born Alabama (?) Lanzella Evans 17 at home all the rest born in Ill Emaly Evans 13 Allen J Evans 11 Almedia Evans 9 Township 9 Range 6 Will keep looking. dj