Family of John Evans, second territorial governor of Colorado (1862-1865). Margaret Patten Gray married Evans in 1854 and lived in Denver, Colo. until her death in 1906. Daughter Anne (1871-1941) was founder of the Denver Art Museum, member of Denver Public Library Commission, active in the cultural development of Denver, Colo. Son William Evans (1855-1924) was active in Denver real estate, the railroad and tramway business and other ventures including a cement business and mining in Leadville and Fairplay, Colo. Evans also promoted the Moffat Tunnel and served on the board for trustees of the University of Denver. William Evans married his cousin, Cornelia Lunt Gray (1863-1955). They had four children, John Evans II (1884-1978), Margaret (1889-1981), Josephine (1887-1969) and Katharine (1894-1977).
From the description of Evans family papers, 1833-1991 [manuscript]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 52508966
