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T. H. EVANS. The gentleman whose name stands at the head of this sketch is chief clerk of the Nesquehoning Colliery No. 1, operated by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. He assumed the duties of his present position in 1886, and since that time has discharged the responsibilities devolving upon him as chief clerk in a manner entirely satisfactory to all parties concerned.

The original of this sketch is a native of Wales, and was born January 10, 1864, to William H. and Mary (Hopkins) Evans, also natives of that country. Mr. Evans was an infant of three months at the time of his parents’ emigration to the United States. The latter located in Schuylkill County, this state, whence they later went to Summit Hill, Carbon County. There our subject was reared to man’s estate, receiving Jris primary education in the public schools of that place. Later he attended the state normal at Millersville, and after being graduated from that well known institution young Evans turned his attention to coal-mining, which business has since occupied the greater part of his time and attention. He possesses a thorough knowledge of the business and is regarded as one of the most progressive and promising young business men of the community. His worth and ability were recognized by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, who engaged his services in 1886, and found in him a valued and reliable clerk.

Mr. Evans married Miss Jane, daughter of John Williams, of Schuylkill County, this state, and their union has been blessed by the birth of one son, Marvin Q. Mr. Evans is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to the support of which he contributes liberally, and is one of the faithful and active workers. He is a friend to all moral and educational interests, and the community finds in him a valued and respected citizen. In political sentiment he is a Republican, and is greatly interested in the success of the party of his choice. He served as Tax Collector of Mauch Chunk Township for one year, and is at present filling his second term as Auditor of the same township with characteristic ability. He and his wife are people of social importance, and occupy a pleasant and hospitable home.

Mr. Evans holds membership with the Masonic order in Mauch Chunk, and is a Knight of Pythias of Nesquehoning. He thoroughly identifies himself with whatever will promote the highest interests of this, his adopted county, his liberality helping forward many schemes of improvement, and he is thus numbered among its most loyal citizens.