James Evans (1833-1904) was born in South Wales and came to the United States in 1860. During the Civil War, he served with the 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Evans was captured by Confederate forces at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863 and held as a prisoner of war until his release in 1864. He reenlisted with the 5th U.S. Infantry, in a company commanded by Charles Curtis (Norwich University class of 1861), later commandant of cadets and president of Norwich University. Captain Curtis persuaded Evans to take a position as armorer and janitor at Norwich in 1869. James Evans served at Norwich from 1869 to 1901. Known affectionately as "Jimmie" or "Uncle Jim," Evans became a much-loved confidant of both cadets and faculty. James Evans married Mary Anne Sinott in 1871 and the couple had four children. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on James Evans.
From the description of James Evans memoirs, 1863-1864. (University of Rochester). WorldCat record id: 641643265
