Frances Gertrude EVANS

HAIRSTON.org ID#3404, b. 5 September 1883, d. 21 April 1969
Father*John Anthony EVANS1,2 b. 4 Feb 1853, d. 15 May 1941
Mother*Alice Vivian TROTTER1 b. 21 Apr 1860, d. 20 Apr 1931
Birth*Frances Gertrude EVANS was born on 5 September 1883 in Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi.3 
She was the daughter of John Anthony EVANS and Alice Vivian TROTTER.1,2 
Census 1900Frances Gertrude EVANS appeared on the 1900 census of John Anthony EVANS on 20 June 1900 in Ellisville, Jones, Mississippi.2

 
Marriage*Frances Gertrude EVANS married Dr. Salathiel Lamar HOLLINGSWORTH, son of N. M. HOLLINGSWORTH and Mary Ella NORRELL, on 7 May 1905 in New Orleans, Louisiana.4,5,3 
Census 1920Frances Gertrude EVANS appeared on the 1920 census of Dr. Salathiel Lamar HOLLINGSWORTH in 1920 in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi.6

 
Census 1930Frances Gertrude EVANS appeared on the 1930 census of Dr. Salathiel Lamar HOLLINGSWORTH in 1930 in 611 Third Avenue North, Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi.7

 
Census 1940Frances Gertrude EVANS appeared on the 1940 census of Dr. Salathiel Lamar HOLLINGSWORTH in 1940 in 611 Third Avenue North, Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi.8

 
Anecdote*"DR. AND MRS. S. L. HOLLINGSWORTH celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary Saturday, May. 7. They were honorees that afternoon at an elaborate reception tendered by their children, Mr. and Mrs. Lowry Timms of Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. John Peter Hairston of Crawford, and James O. Hollingsworth of Columbus. Jacksonians here for the event were Mrs. W. E. Dent and Mrs. T. N. Hollingsworth, sister and sister-in-law of Dr. Hollingsworth. The number of out-of-town relatives and the crowds of Columbians attending the tea attested the popularity of the prominent couple, who have made their home here since 1918." - Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Miss., Friday, May 13, 1955, page 20.
Death*Frances Gertrude EVANS died on 21 April 1969 at age 85. 
Burial*She was buried in Oaklimb Cemetery, Crawford, Lowndes, Mississippi.4

 

Family

Dr. Salathiel Lamar HOLLINGSWORTH b. 7 Sep 1875, d. 11 Jul 1963
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

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  2. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S3133] Glenn, Justin. The Washingtons, A Family History: Volume 5, Part 1, Generation Nine of the Presidential Branch: Savas Beatie LLC, CA - 2015, Personal Collection - printed book.
  4. [S13] Oaklimb Cemetery, Crawford, Lowndes County, MS.
  5. [S3170] New Orleans, Louisiana, Marriage Records Index, 1831-1920. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
  6. [S1920] 1920 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  7. [S1930] 1930 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  8. [S1940] 1940 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
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