Carmen DEAN (1916-2007)

1 Carmen Amanda DEAN^1,2,3,4 (1916-2007) [15546]. Born 17 Jun 1916, Reed City, MI.^4,5 Died 10 Apr 2007, Sacramento, CA.^4,5

2 Alba Herbert DEAN^1,6,7 (1889-1977) [15542]. Born 29 Sep 1889, Cedar Springs, MI.^7,8 Marr 24 May 1915. Div 3 Apr 1923, Osceola, MI.⁹ Died 22 May 1977, Knoxviolle, TN.^7,10 Buried Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, MI.^7,10

3 Carmen Anna EVANS^{1,3,11,12,13,14} (1896-1978) [10475]. Born Jul 1896.^6,11 Marr Dayton Raymond BAYLESS bef 1927.¹³ Died 30 Jan 1978, San Francisco, CA.^14,15,16 Buried Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA.^16,17

Carmen Anna Evans is the twin sister of Marguerite Evans. Carmen was adopted by Fred G. Rose and Cassendam Amanda Wakeley.

6 Harry W. EVANS^18,19 (c. 1875- ) [6301]. Born c. 1875, NY.^19,20 Marr Lulu May NICHOLS 16 Aug 1894, Residence of the bride, Higgins Lake, MI.²¹

From the Crawford County Avalanche.

1883-02-08 - "Little" Frank Rose is down with the chicken-pox, also his nephew, Master Evans. Frank should have passed such troubles twenty years ago."

1886-07-08 - "Master Harry Evans returned on last Friday from an extended visit to friends in New York State."

1888-05-10 - "Master Harry Evans took a wild ride for a mile last Saturday. He started from town with a spring-tooth harrow and seeder, the rattle of which startled the team into a run. The jar over a cross walk threw him from the seat, but the plucky little fellow righted himself up and guided the flying team coolly as an old hand, and stopped them without injury, on the section line near his grandfathers'."

1891-01-15 - "The following are the names of tardy pupils for the last week: Will Dyer, Ben Gibbs, Harry Evans, Thor Hanson, Kittie Trueman, Maud Robinson, Iva Wilbur, Nina Squires. Will the parents kindly aid the teachers in trying to break up this bad habit of tardiness?"

1891-01-15 - "Frank Michelson, Les Trumley, Thor Hanson and Harry Evans discussed the "Indian" question at the Lyceum, Friday evening, and did well, considering it was their first attempt at debate."

1891-07-09 - "Harry Evans is studying Pharmacy and making himself generally useful at Fournier's drugstore."

1893-01-05 - Excerpt from an Avalanche article on "The Temple of Fame", a stage play at the Opera House.
Mrs. Partington, the apple of her eye and highly esteemed son, Ike, were given all their parts called for by Mrs. Smith and Harry Evans and greatly amused the audiences."

1894-01-11 - "For toilet preparations, go to the store of Harry W. Evans."

1894-03-01 - "For School Supplies, Tablets, Pencils, etc. call at the Drug Store of Harry W. Evans."

1894-03-15 - "The assistant of Frank Brigham, in his Tonsorial Parlors, has a new bicycle. Harry Evans ordered it for him."

1894-04-05 - "Harry Evans, of Grayling, came down and took in the opera, Tuesday evening. - Roscommon News."

1894-04-19 - "The wonder at present, is, what takes Harry Evans so regularly, every week, to Roscommon?"

1894-06-28 - "Dr. E. J. Buck wishes to announce to the public of Grayling and vicinity, that he has opened an office in Evans' Drug Store, and is prepared to answer day and night calls."

1894-07-19 - "Harry Evans was overcome with the heat last Tuesday, but is recovering nicely."

1894-07-26 - "Harry Evans, of Grayling, was in the village, Wednesday. - Roscommon News."

1894-08-09 - "Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Harry W. Evans, of Grayling, and Miss Lulu Betts, of Higgins Lake which is to take place this month."

1894-08-23 - "MARRIED - At the residence of the bride, Thursday Evening, Aug. 16th., by Elder Hunniker, of Saginaw, Harry W. Evans, of Grayling and Miss Lulu Betts, of Higgins Lake. The happy pair arrived here yesterday after a brief visit with friends at Bay City and Owosso, and are congratulated by hosts of friends."

1894-11-01 - "Mr. and Mrs. H. Evans attended a Masquerade Ball at Roscommon, last week."

1894-12-20 - "Harry W. Evans has sold out his drug stock to A. J. Davis, of Vassar, who comes to us with fine recommendations as a business man, and registered pharmacist, having had ten years experience in some of the best drug stores in Bay City and Saginaw. He is a welcome addition to our village."

1895-02-07 - "Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evans are in the village today. They talk of removing to Pennsylvania or Kansas in the near future. - Roscommon News"

1895-02-28 - "Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evans of Higgins Lake are the guests of Mrs. R. W. Ward, this week. - Roscommon News"

1895-02-28 - "A number of young friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evans planned a surprise on them last evening. the company arrived as schedule time and proceeded to enjoy themselves. The only thing that marred their pleasure being the absence of Mrs. Evans, who had gone to Grayling, and who was stormbound there until a late hour. She returned at 11 p.m., time enough to be surprised though not to take part in the pleasure of the occasion. - Roscommon News"

1895-03-07 - "Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evans left on the afternoon train Saturday for Kansas. - Roscommon News"

12 John C. EVANS^20,22 (c. 1850-bef1900) [6284]. Born c. 1850, WI.²⁰ Died bef 1900.¹⁸

From the Crawford County Avalanche.

1883-05-03 -"Mr. J. C. Evans is putting up a neat house on his place, just north of the village."

05-25-1884 - "Mr. John Evans is home from Pennsylvania, and engaged in putting in spring crops on his farm."

1885-10-29 - "J. Evans sold out his dairy business to George Forbes, who run the same for a week, and then sold to another party. There must be "millions in it," to enable those who engage in the business to retire so soon."

1886-07-15 - "Mr. Jno. Evans is putting up a fine barn on his farm close to town."

1887-05-12 - "J. C. Evans has moved from his winter residence on to his homestead for the summer, where it is cooler."

1887-07-14 - "J. C. Evans is now chief engineer at the round-house pump - being succeeded by John Pearson."

1888-07-26 - "The families of Blakeslee, Woodworth, Rose and Evans went to Portage Lake last Tuesday for a week's outing."

1888-05-31 - "John C. Evans had two cattle killed by an engine north of town, last week."

1888-09-20 - "J. C. Evans, received a dispatch Monday from Binghampton, N.Y. stating that his father was dangerously ill."

1888-12-13 - "John C. Evans struts around town like a great turkey-gobbler, just because a new girl baby came to his house to stay, the 9th. No matter how his customers suffer there will be no chalk or water added the milk fed that child."

1889-05-16 - "John C. Evans is making fine improvements about his village home, as well as continuing his work on the farm."

1889-05-10 - "John C. Evans is making fine improvements about his village home, as well as continuing his work on the farm."

1889-07-11 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans is visiting friends in Pennsylvania."

1889-08-08 - "The families of Dr. Woodworth, A. J. Rose and J. C. Evans have been camping out at Portage Lake for the past week."

1889-10-03 - "For Sale - I have for sale 2 milch cows and one horse which I will sell at reasonable terms - Mrs. J. C. Evans."

1890-03-20 - "Jno. C. Evans arrived from Ohio, last Thursday, laid up for the repair of a dislocated knee. He was caught in the machinery over a gas well in some manner and thrown about twenty feet into the air, almost miraculously escaping with his life. "

1890-05-01 - "John C. Evans has returned from Ohio, his injured knee being attacked with rheumatism, so he was unable to continue his work.".

13 Ida ROSE^{18,19,20,23,24,25} (1855-1936) [6279]. Born 11 Oct 1855, NY.^20,24,26 Marr Robert B. PATE 19 Mar 1905.²⁷ Died 31 Mar 1936, San Francisco, CA.²⁶ Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Colma, CA.²⁶

From the Crawford County Avalanche.

1882-10-19 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans, of Pennsylvania, daughter of A. J. Rose, arrived in our city last week and will make this a permanent home. Her husband will arrive as soon as he can close up his business in that State."

1882-10-26 - "The infant children of Mr. Frank Rose and Mr. J. C. Evans have been and are yet seriously ill, but were reported better last evening."

1882-11-02 - "We are pleased to announce the little children of Mrs. F. Rose and Mrs. Evans in a fair way of recovery."

1884-02-14 - "BORN. In this city. Thursday, Jan. 24th, 1884, to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Evans, a son."

1886-11-04 - "Mrs. J. Evans is erecting a residence on her lots in Roffee's addition to Grayling."

1886-12-09 - "Lost! Lost on the 22d ultima, while moving, between our place and Grayling, a large pillow. The finder will be liberally rewarded by returning it to Mrs. J. C. Evans."

1887-02-10 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans and children left to-day for a short visit to friends in New York State."

1887-03-10 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans is expected to return from her visit to New York, the latter part of this week. She will be accompanied by her sister Mrs. A. W. Evans."

1887-03-17 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans, accompanied by a sister from New York, reached home last Friday."

1887-06-02 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans donation will be remembered as long as the Grand Army boys hearts are filled with the milk of human kindness. They will return jug if she calls for it."

1887-09-01 - "E. M. Roffee has sold the following parties lots in his addition to Grayling: Mrs. J. C. Evans, lot 2, block 24; Wm. Fairbotham, lots 5&6, blk. 25; and James Duryee, lot 7, blk. 29."

1890 -07-10 - "LOST: About two weeks since the parasol clamp of a baby cab. The finder will please return it to Mrs. J. C. Evans and receive reward."

1890-10-09 - "For Sale - I have two Milch cows for sale at reasonable prices. Inquire of Mrs. J. C. Evans."

1892-08-25 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans returned from Lancelot, Penn. last week, having had enough of the oil region. Mr. Evans will remain there for some time, having a good position."

1893-01-05 - Excerpt from an Avalanche article on "The Temple of Fame", a stage play at the Opera House.
The popular and well known characters of Josiah and Samatha Allen, were admirably handled by H. Trumly and Mrs. Evans. Samatha's reputation for talking did not suffer in the laughable impersonation given it."

1894-02-08 - "Conductor Chism and wife are boarding with Mrs. J. C. Evans."

1894-04-19 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans moved out to her father's farm, last Saturday."

1894-11-15 - "If you want a Milch Cow, inquire of Mrs. Ida Evans."

1895-04-11 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans was visiting with friends in Lewiston, several days last week."

1901-01-31 - "For sale or rent - Farm known as the Rose Homestead. For particulars inquire of Mrs. Evans, Grayling, Mich."

1901-02-21 - "Last Friday morning the alarm of fire was sounded for the second time this week, and the residence of Mrs. Ida Evans, in the north part of the village was entirely consumed. It was too far out to be reached by the department. The house was occupied by the veterinary Dr. E. L. Hoyt who lost everything in the second story, and a considerable amount below. Loss on building $600, with no insurance. Dr. Hoyt's loss was over $3,000, with $1800 insurance in the German. His library, which was valuable and extensive, was entirely lost."

1901-04-18 - "FOR SALE - In Roffee's addition, known as the Evans place, one block (12 lots) with barn and fencing. Will sell cheap. Mrs. Ida Evans."

1901-08-08 - "Mrs. A. W. Evans of Savannah, N.Y., is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Woodworth."

1902-04-24 - "Mrs. Evans' house, occupied by A. B. Failing, caught fire in the roof from a spark, Tuesday, but fortunately was discovered and extinguished without damage."

1905-03-30 - "Mrs. Ida Evans, now of Venicia, Cal., was united in marriage the 19th inst., to Mr. Robert Pate of that city. She will receive the united good wishes of hosts of her friends here."

7 Lulu May NICHOLS^{21,28,29,30,31,32} (1875- ) [10426]. Born 17 Apr 1875.³⁰ Marr Melvin HESS 1899, Monongalia, West Virginia.²⁸

From the Crawford County Avalanche.

1896-10-01 - "Mrs. Harry Evans, of Amos, W. Va., arrived in the village Tuesday afternoon on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Betts, of Higgins Lake. Mrs. Evans was accompanied by her two little daughters, twins, and only nine weeks old. - Roscommon News"

1896-11-26 - "Mrs. Harry Evans and twin daughters, of West Virginia, are visiting with Mrs. Evans and other relatives."

1897-01-21 - "Mrs. Harry Evans, of West Virginia, who is visiting friends in the village, will return home next month. - Roscommon News."

1897-02-25 - "Mrs. Harry Evans, was visiting with friends in Grayling, last week. She will leave for her home in West Virginia, this week.".

14 Harlo H. NICHOLS³⁰ (1822- ) [15537]. Born 1822. Marr Elizabeth WILLIAMS 1855.³⁰

15 Elizabeth WILLIAMS^30,31 (1838- ) [15536]. Born 1838, NY.³⁰ Marr Dudley Jefferson BETTS 1877.³⁰

There is some interesting, and somewhat puzzling, info on Harry Evans' wife Lulu, the biological mother of twins Carmen and Marguerite. An 1894 Crawford County Avalanche article informed us that Harry married Lulu Betts, a daughter of D. Betts. An Ancestry tree for Elizabeth Williams who was the mother of Lulu notes three significant items in the timeline. 1. Elizabeth Williams married Harlo H. Nichols in 1855. 2. Lulo/Lulu was born April 17, 1875 and 3. Elizabeth married Dudley Jefferson Betts in 1877. I've not been able to verify everything in this timeline but it does seem certain that Lulu was born in 1875 and I was also able to confirm (with the Michigan Marriage Record) that Elizabeth Williams married Dudley Betts in 1877. So, it appears that Lulu was actually Lulu Nichols. That much seems clear but then the 1880 MI, Shiawassee, Owosso census muddies the water a bit. As you see, Dudley and Elizabeth Betts are shown. Then comes Lulo/Lulu who is listed as "daughter" Lulo Betts. Then come three more of the children of Elizabeth and Harlo Nichols - Joseph, Homer and Fred, who are, it would seem, correctly listed with the surname Nichols and as step-sons to Dudley Betts. The question, of course, is why Lulu is shown as a daughter and a Betts when it appears that she should be a Nichols and a step-daughter. None of this is criitical to our report but is interesting and does present a minor mystery.
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Sources

1	"1920 MI, Osceola, Reed City census".

2	"1930 CA, San Francisco, San Francisco census".

3	"Obituary of Carmen Anna Bayless in the San Francisco Examiner of February 1, 1978".

4	"Social Security Death Index for Carmen Amanda Carlson".

5	"Find-A-Grave Memorial Record of Carmen Amanda Dean Carlson".

6	"Michigan County Marriage Records, 1822-1940 for Alba H. Dean and Carmen A. Rose".

7	"Find-A- Grave Memorial Record of Alba Herbert Dean".

8	"WWII Registration card for Alba H. Dean".

9	"Michigan Divorce Records for Carmen A. Dean and Alba H. Dean".

10	"Obituary of Alba H. Dean in the Petoskey News Review (Petoskey, MI) of May 24, 1977".

11	"Article regarding the visit of Mrs. Harry Evans to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Betts with her twin daughters, October 1, 1896".

12	"1900 West Virginia, Mongolia, Clay census".

13	"1927 San Francisco City Directory".

14	"Californial Death Index for Carmen Anna Bayless".

15	"WWII Registration card of Dayton Raymond Bayless".

16	"Obituary of Carmen Anna Bayless in the San Francisco Examiner of February 1, 19878".

17	"Find A Grave Memorial Record of Carmen Anna Bayless".

18	"1900 MI, Crawford, Grayling census".

19	"1894 MI, Crawford, Grayling census".

20	"1880 PA, McKean, Eldred census".

21	"Marriage announcement of Harry W. Evans and Lulu Betts in the Crawford County Avalanche, August 23, 1894".

22	"Obituary of Fannie Rose in the Crawford County Avalanche, 2 Oct 1902".

23	"Obituary of Asa J. Rose, extract from the Crawford County Avalanche".

24	"1870 and 1880 NY, Wayne, Savannah census".

25	"Obituary of Fanny Rose in the Syracuse Journal, Syracuse, NY, September 30, 1902.".

26	"San Francisco Funeral Home Records".

27	"1910 CA, Alameda, Oakland census".

28	"West Virginia Marriage Index 1785-1971 for Melvin Hess and Lulu M. Evans".

29	"1900 WV, Wetzel, Grant Census".

30	"Ancestry Tree for Elizabeth Williams born April 1838".

31	"1880 MI, Shiawassee, Owasso census".

32	"San Francisco Area funeral Record for Marguerite Taylor".

33	"Comment from David Gustner".