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         ROBERT H. EVANS, a general farmer and stock-raiser, residing on section 17, Elm Grove Township, was born in February, 1840, in Merionethshire, Wales, and is a son of Robert and Jane (Evans) Evans, who were also born in the same place. They were the parents of eight children, four sons and four daughters, all yet living, though only two ever came to America, Robert, and Mary, now Mrs. Griffith, of Elm Grove Township. Evan, Eliza, Jane, Catherine and Lewis yet live in their native land, while Thomas is a gold miner of Australia.

Our subject received his education in Wales, and there aided his father in the labors of the farm until 1866, when, resolving to make America his future home, he crossed the Atlantic, and after reaching harbor came directly to Louisa County, Iowa. For a short time he was employed as a farm hand, after which he bought eighty acres of land, which was then but partly improved, but is now one of the best farms in the county, owing to the cultivation and labor which Mr. Evans has bestowed upon it. He has added to the original purchase until he now . . .

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. . . owns 334 acres in one body, and his farm is stocked with a good grade of horses, cattle and hogs.

In 1868 Mr. Evans was united in marriage with Sarah Daws, a native of Wales, and to them were born six children: Robert E., born Sept. 16, 1868, died in June, 1870; Anna Jane, born Oct. 22, 1870; Eunice, Jan. 9, 1873; Claudia, Sept. 2, 1875; Thomas John, Oct. 14, 1878; Mary, Sept. 27, 1882. The mother died July 13, 1884, and Mr. Evans was again married in June, 1886, becoming the husband of May Evans, who was also born in Wales, and is a daughter of Evan and Mary Evans. By their union one child has been born, Leah. The parents are both members of the Welsh Presbyterian Church. Mr. Evans has held various township offices of trust, is now one of the School Directors, and is also serving as Road Supervisor. In his political views he is an ardent supporter of the Republican party, unswerving in his allegiance to its principles. He came to this country with a determination to be an American citizen, and Louisa County has not one who is more true and loyal. This land is now his home, its interests are his, and for its welfare he earnestly labors.