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WILLIAM B. EVANS, banker, Ripley The subject of this sketch is the only child of Daniel P. and Anna (Barnett) Evans. He was born and educated in Brown County, and, at the time of his father’s death, assumed charge of his business affairs in the Farmers’ National Bank, and soon after was chosen to the position of Teller, where he has since presided with the dignity and honor of his inheritance. Although a young man, Mr. E. is held in high estimation by the people, and those with whom he is associated. A thorough business man, his abilities and judgment are recognized in public and private enterprises, as well as in affairs of a business relation. He was selected by the people as a Representative to the Board of Education, in April, 1882, and has always taken an active interest in educational and church advancement. From youth, he has been associated with the Presbyterian Church of Ripley, and a co-worker in all benevolent operations. His father, with George (a brother), came to this country in 1811. Both were raised in Bucks County, Penn., but came from Lexington, Ky., where they had resided a short time. Daniel P. became engaged as clerk in his brother’s store in Ripley, and subsequently became engaged in the mercantile trade, which he followed until the organization of the Farmers’ State Bank, of which he was the founder. In this institution, he became closely identified, and devoted the entire remainder of his life to its advancement and success He was a man of sterling worth, irreproachable character, and was highly esteemed and beloved in the circles of his business and the extended acquaintance in which he moved. He was prominently identified in the Presbyterian Church, and felt a deep interest in church and educational affairs. His death, which occurred in 1877, removed from the community a man whose presence had always been felt, an associate, a Christian, and a man. His estimable widow survives his loss, and resides with her son, in this city.