James Weston Evans

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

772647

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Soldiers' Plot, Brantford, Ontario

Commemorated at:

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Greater London

Birth city:

London

Address at enlistment:

171 Albion Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

171 Albion Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Checker

Employer:

Grand Trunk Railway

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

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Miscellaneous

BX March 31, 1949

James Weston Evans

James Weston Evans died suddenly Wednesday evening in his 78th year. Mr. Evans was born in London, England coming to Brantford 36 years ago. He enlisted in the 125th Battalion and served in the Frist World War. He was a member of the Canadian Legion and St. Jude’s Anglican Church. Surviving are his widow, Winnifred Duke a son, James W., Mimico’ three daughters, Mrs. R.W. (Mary) Tyrrell, London; Mrs. Stanley (Hilda) Marsh, Mrs. Nellie Jacobs, both of Brantford; ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The deceased is at the Beckett Funeral Home until Saturday afternoon, when the funeral will be conducted. Interment will be in the Soldiers’ Plot in Mount Hope Cemetery.

BX April 4, 1949

The funeral of James W. Evans was conducted on Saturday afternoon from the Beckett Funeral Home. Rev. F.W. Schaffter of St. Jude’s Anglican Church was in charge of the service. Honorary pallbearers were Fred Wilde, Sidney Rabbit and Fred Wright. Active pallbearers, members of Branch 90 Canadian Legion in charge of D. Monkman were D. McKellar, J. Lune, A. Wright, F. Wright, J. Ridley and E. Flath. Interment was in the Soldiers’ Plot in Mount Hope Cemetery.