Evan L. Janes
Evan L. Janes, farmer, Jeffersonville, is a son of William P. and Mary (Mock) Janes,—he a native of Virginia, she of Ohio,—who were married in this county about 1829, and had a family of thirteen children, eight of whom are living.
Our subject, the fifth of the family, was born December 7, 1840, in this township, where he was reared, educated, and March 17, 1869, was married to Miss Maggie Squire, a daughter of Nathaniel Squire, of Paint Township, and one of the pioneers of this county. Rev. Mills Gardner officiated. The result of this union is two children: Harry L., and Grace G.
Mr. Janes has a farm of eighty-five and one-half acres, situated at the east line of Jeffersonville. August 7, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, 90th O. V. I., and was discharged at Camp Deunison, June 21, 1862. In 1878 he was elected township trustee, and has served almost two terms; holds the office at present. Is a highly respected and prominent citizen in his township. Mrs. Janes is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County