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EVANS, A. H., of the firm of Evans & Sheppard, grocers, and dealers in draining-tile, fire-brick, Louisville cement and plaster, 526 Main st.; Mr. Evans was born in Mercer Co., N. J., in 1840. At the breaking-out of the war of the rebellion he entered the three-months militia; at the expiration of the three-month service, he enlisted in Co. F, 9th N. J. V. I.; was mustered into the veteran service in November, 1863, appointed Second Lieutenant, April 13, 1864, promoted First Lieutenant on Sept. 28 of the same year, and to that of Captain, April 22, 1865; was appointed Regimental Treasurer, May 22, 1865; honorably discharged July 18, 1865; was in twenty-two regular engagements and in numerous skirmishes. Politically, Mr. Evans is Republican to the core. In the fall of 1865, he went to Arkansas, and in connection with his present partner, Mr. Sheppard, engaged in the mercantile business. In 1868 and 1869, he was Senator from that State; was also a member of the Constitutional Convention. The maiden name of Mr. Evans’ wife was Miss R. N. Sheppard; they were married in Cumberland Co., N. J.; they have three children — Mabel, Lewis S. and Elizabeth H. Mr. Evans and family are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is also a member of the Masonic society. Came to Keokuk in 1877, and has since been engaged in the grocery trade.