H. C. Evans

Henry Clay Evans died March 4, 1907, at Roswell, New Mexico, in St. Mary's hospital. He was born October 15, 1844, at Evansville, Ark. At the age of 8 years the family moved to Gonzales county, Texas. When the war between the States was on, at the age of 17 he enlisted in his brother's company, which became a part of the famous Texas Rangers (the 8th Texas Cavalry), and participated in the campaigns of that command. He was seriously wounded, but on recovery promptly returned to his command. After the war he engaged in the cattle business, but three years before his death he removed to New Mexico, and was a prominent citizen there. He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters: Clarence Evans, who lives at Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. W. C. Miller, of Medicine Lodge, Kans., and Mrs. Frank Priestly, of Gonzales, Texas. He was a devout member of the Episcopal church.

Johnson, Sidney S. Texans Who Wore the Gray. Tyler, Texas, 1907.