The Miami Helmet

April 7, 1892

Thomas Evans

Veteran - Co. K, 20th OVI and Co. F, 20th OVI

"Death of Thomas Evans"
Thomas Evans died at the home of George Banning on North Broadway, Friday, April 1, 1892, at 1 am., from the effects of a Paralytic stroke. The deceased was born in Shelby county, May 31, 1833. He was married eight years ago last June to Enolo Gilfillin. He had been a resident of this city for the past twenty years. He served through the war, first in three months term and then reenlisted as a veteran in the 20th Ohio Infantry, serving three years. He was wounded before Atlanta, July 24, 1864. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. P. M. Weddall officiating. The Alexander Post of which he was a member will assist.

The Miami Helmet

April 7, 1892

"In Memory of Thomas Evans"
Thomas Evans who died in Piqua, O., March 31, 1892, gave a long term of hard service in the armies of his country during the Rebellion, enlisting as a private in Co. K. 20th O.V.I. in April 1861, for three months; was discharged at the close of his term in July 1861, in Co. F. 20th O.V.I. and again re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer Dec. 7, 1863, and was finally discharged at Camp Davidson, O., June 21, 1865. He was wounded before Atlanta, Ga., July 22, 1864, returning to his command before muster out. His service in the ranks of the 29th Ohio lasted just four years. He was received by Alexander Post by muster in July 23, 1883, and remained in good standing until the day of his death.
He served his country long and well. It was his request that he be buried with the honors of war and in compliance a large number of comrades followed his remains to the grave and consigned them to their last resting place according to the beautiful ritual of the G.A.R. He was a quiet, unassuming man, of few words. For three years he made his home with George Banning, being tenderly cared for during a protracted illness. He bore his sufferings calmly and uncomplainingly.
One by one the veterans are answering the last roll call, and we are reminded that all must soon follow.