Colonel J. R. Van Evera (1819-1890)

VAN EVERA

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 6/1/2009 at 12:31:06

Jackson Sentinel, December 4, 1890.

DIED-

VAN EVERA-

At his home in this city, Tuesday evening, December 2, 1890, of dropsy, Colonel J. R. Van Evera, aged 71 years, 2 months, 15 days.

Col. Van Evera was born in Montgomery County, New York, September 16, 1819, and after a residence there of many years, moved to Maquoketa with his family about 18 years ago. He entered into business extensively, and for a time, with the assistance of his sons conducted two stores. He quit business two years ago because of poor health and for many months has been unable to leave his house. He was cared for by loving hands, and in his demise leaves two sons, four daughters and a devoted wife. He was a man of blunt manner, but had a good heart and made a good citizen. The funeral will take place at the house at 2 p.m. today, and the remains will be conveyed to Fort Plain, New York, for burial.