5. Martha Morrison CULBERT was born on 18 Nov 1841, the fifth child of Moses and Jane Fleming CULBERT. ¹

William H. EVES was born on 1 Oct 1825. ²

In August 1861, William participated in the public funeral for one of his comrades-in-arms, Thomas F. PEIRCE.  At this time William was a sergeant in the Union Blues. ²⁹

William served in Company G, 97th Regiment Infantry, Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War.  He enlisted on 2 or 3 Oct 1861 and was discharged on 25 Oct 1864. ¹⁴  William was also listed on the Muster Roll of the "Delaware County State Guards." ⁴¹  On 27 Mar 1863, the Company G, 97th Pennsylvania Regiment, Lieutenant Caleb HOOPES, Commanding, assembled to pay tribute to the memories of two of its fallen members, Henry HOOFSTETLER and Charles T. GREEN.  William H. EVES was chosen as chairman of this committee. ³²  Later in 1863, William was promoted to Second Lieutenant. ³³  William was recognized for gallantry during assaults made in Virginia during the summer of 1864, and was recommended for promotion by Major General BUTLER. ⁴⁰

In Jan 1864 William EVES, Jr. purchased a brick dwelling on State Street in Media from Charles C. PORTER for $2,300. ³⁷

On 29 May 1866 the partnership of H.P. EVES and W. EVES, Sr., dealing in coal, fertilizer, etc. at the Media Railroad Station, was dissolved.  William EVES, Jr. took over operation of the business. ³⁹

Martha and William were married 13 Jan 1869 by the Rev. James W. DALE in Media, Pennsylvania. ^{3 14}

In 1869, William was in business selling grain, flour, and feed on the corner of Edgmont Avenue and 12th Street in Chester. ⁵⁸

Martha and William are listed in the 1870 census for Chester.  William was a retail dealer with a personal estate value of $200. He was born in Pennsylvania of U.S-born parents.  Martha is listed as owning real estate valued at $7,000.  Also living with the family at this time are two store attendants, James CULBERT, age 24, probably the younger brother of Martha, and James THOMPSON, age 13.  James THOMPSON is shown as being born in Delaware of U.S,-born parents. ⁴

Their children were:

5.1. Herman G. EVES; (b. 8 Dec 1873; d. 29 Feb 1876, in Chester ⁵⁴; bur. Middletown Presbyterian Church cemetery ^{6 5})
5.2. Bessie H. EVES; (b. 28 Jul 1877) ¹⁴
5.3. Jennie C. EVES (b. 15 Nov 1880; d. 7 Mar 1881, ⁵ in Chester, aged 3 mos., 20 days ⁵⁶; bur. Middletown Presbyterian Church cemetery ^{6 5})

From 1872 to 1889, William was a grocer at 1147 Edgmont, Chester, where he also resided. ^{59 60 61 62 64}

In the 1880 census for the North Ward, Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, William is listed as a grocer, his wife is keeping house, and daughter, Bessie, is at home.  Also in the household are Mary DAVIS, age 69, a servant, James CULBERT, Martha's younger brother, age 33, and James THOMPSON, age 22, a store clerk, likely working for William EVES. ⁶⁸

In 1882, William was a member of the General Committee planning Chester's celebration of the bicentennial of the founding of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, marked by the landing of William PENN in October 1682. ⁴²

Before his death, William was attended by William B. ULRICH,, M.D. ¹⁴  He died 7 Oct 1890, in Chester, and was buried 10 Oct in the Middletown Presbyterian Church cemetery with military honors by Horace W. FAIRLAMB, undertaker. ^{7 14}

Commencing on 24 Oct 1890, Martha received an $8 per month pension from the U.S. government for William's Civil War service.  Martha's declaration for a widow's pension was witnessed by James C. CULBERT [likely her brother] in Chester. ¹⁴

From 1891-1893 Martha handled the grocery store at 1147 Edgmont, Chester. ^{63 65}

Martha died on 10 Aug 1894.  She was buried in the Middletown Presbyterian Church cemetery. ⁷

Following Martha's death, her daughter Bessie lived in the house at 1147 Edgmont, Chester. ⁶⁶

On an unknown date in a business directory it showed the William EVES residence on Edgmont Street, Chester accepting orders for sewing machine repair and adjustments on behalf of J.P. CROOK and T. HIGGINS. ¹²

Also buried in the Middletown Presbyterian Church cemetery are four other EVES.  They are William EVES; (b. 9 Aug 1795; d. 22 Apr 1881), his wife, Sarah EVES; (b.c. 1799; d. 6 Aug 1855 [at age 56]), and daughters, Elizabeth EVES; (b. 20 Nov 1824; d. 18 Feb 1861) and Sarah Hawkins EVES; (b. 1829; d. 1919).  They are probably the parents and sisters of William. ¹³  These gravestones were found during my 1997 visit, and can be seen here: Eves Gravestones

On 5 Dec 1843, Mrs. Elizabeth EVES died at the residence of her daughter in Chester Township, in her 73rd year. ⁴⁴  This was likely the grandmother of William, EVES, Jr.

An 1848 map shows a property owned by William EVES, Sr. in Nether Providence Township.  It is located just northwest of Hinkson's Corner on Providence Road. ¹⁴  An 1875 Nether Providence Township map [source unknown] shows a 34 acre property owned by William EVES in the same location as the 1848 map.

An issue of an unknown Delaware County periodical dated 17 May 1848 notes that on 5 May 1848, a meeting of the Middletown Presbyterian Church was held regarding temperance reformation.  William EVES, Sr. was listed as co-Vice President of the meeting. ⁸

The 28 Aug 1850 issue of the Upland Union reported a list of subscribers for the erection of the Temperance House in Media, Pennsylvania.  This list included William EVES, Sr. ⁹

The 11 Sep 1850 issue of the Upland Union reported on the September 9th meeting of the Charter House Association, held at Temperance Hall, Media, Pennsylvania.  William EVES, Sr. was listed as President, and also a member of the Building Committee. ¹⁰  A notice to contractors was advertised the same month for the construction. ¹⁵

On 14 Jul 1853, Mary Ann EVES, wife of James EVES, died at Village Green, in her 48th year. ⁴⁵  These are likely the brother and sister-in-law to William EVES, Sr.

In late 1853, William EVES, Sr. advertised for sale a farm of 65 acres in Middletown Township, Chester County, along Chester Creek.  At this time he was residing in Nether Providence Township near Hinkson's Corner. ¹⁶

On 5 May 1854, Lydia EVES, daughter of William EVES, Sr., was married to P.G. HOOPES, M.D., of Kingsessing, by the Rev. J.D. DUDLEY, P.G. ¹⁷  Lydia was also likely to be a sister of William.

On Thursday, 12 Oct 1854, Alfred EVES died at age 27, in Nether Providence Township.  The funeral procession left from the residence of his uncle, William EVES in Nether Providence Township, and was he was buried on Saturday, 14 Oct in Mt. Hope cemetery. ^{18 46}

On 6 Aug 1855, Sarah EVES, wife of William EVES, died at her residence in Nether Providence Township, at age 50(sic), after a protracted illness. ¹⁹  A separate death notice put her age at death as 56 years. ^{20 47}

In November 1856, William EVES, Sr. was trustee for the sale of the properties of his neighbor, Benjamin THOMAS, after his death. ²¹  It appears as if being trustee was part of William's profession later in life.

In July 1857, William EVES, Sr. improved his property near Hinkson's Corner by installing water works, with a permanent reservoir under construction. ²³

In August 1857, there was some discussion that William EVES, Sr. had offered his Nether Providence Township property to Lafayette College, in Easton, Pennsylvania in order for them to move to a new location. ²²  The offer was not acted upon.

On 24 Dec 1857, William EVES, Sr. was married to Letitia KILLE, in Ridley, Pennsylvania, by the Rev. Isaac GRAY. ²⁴

In January 1858, William EVES, Sr. was executor for the sale of the property of the late Daniel THOMPSON. ²⁵

In October 1858, William EVES, Sr. was trustee for the sale of the properties (4 lots) of the widow of the late Benjamin THOMAS. ²⁶  In November 1862, one of these four lots was seized from William EVES, trustee, and Rebecca THOMAS, by indenture, and offered for sale by Sheriff N.L. YARNALL for the benefit of Jeremiah BONSALL. ³⁰

In January 1859, William EVES, Sr. advertised the rent or sale of a store stand and house at Hinkson's Corner.  He still resided nearby. ²⁷

On Monday 18 Feb 1861, Elizabeth EVES, eldest daughter of William EVES, died at age 39(sic) in Nether Providence Township. ^{28 48}

On Monday 17 Jun 1861, Alice H. EVES died, daughter of William and Letitia EVES, in Media, Pennsylvania, age 2yrs., 9 mos. ⁴⁹

On 13 Aug 1862, Elizabeth H. HINSON died in her 22nd year, the wife of the Rev. Jacob M. HINSON of the Philadelphia Annual Conference, and the daughter of John EVES, of Chester Township.  She was buried in Mt. Hope cemetery. ⁵⁰

In early 1863, at an annual meeting of the Media Charter House Association, William EVES, Sr. was elected manager, and a member of the Committee on Repairs. ³¹

In October 1863, William EVES, Sr. advertised for a cook and housekeeper for a family of seven. ³⁴

In December 1863, William EVES, Sr. sold his approx. 200 acre farm in Nether Providence Township to William KERSHAW, of Philadelphia, for $200 per acre. ^{35 36}

In January 1864, William EVES, Sr. purchased the 20 acre country place of Mr. DODD in Nether Providence Township for $400 per acre. ³⁸

On 1 Jan 1870, George EVES died in Philadelphia, in his 46th year. ⁵¹  This may have been a brother to William EVES, Jr.

In 1871, the Delaware County Mutual Insurance Company (offering fire insurance) office was located on South Avenue near the Court House, in Media, Pennsylvania.  Listed as a director was William EVES, Sr. ¹¹

On 20 Aug 1872, James EVES died in Philadelphia, in his 76th year.  He was formerly of Nether providence Township. ⁵²  This may have been a brother to William EVES, Sr.

On 13 Mar 1874, Hiram EVES, son of William, died.  He was from Nether Providence Township. ⁵³  This may have been a brother to William EVES, Jr.

On 12 Feb 1880, Sarah Ann EVES, wife of John, died in Chester, aged 72. ⁵⁵

On 22 Apr 1881, Willian EVES, Sr. died at his residence in Nether Providence Township, aged 85 years, 8 mos., 13 days. ⁵⁷

In 1902, Lewis H. EVES was a painter living at 318 E. 11th Street, Chester, Pennsylvania.  Lizzie EVES was living at 242 E. 5th Street, Chester.  Sarah A. EVES, widow of John, was boarding at 242 East 5th Street, Chester. ⁶⁷

Notes

¹ From the Family Record in the family bible of Moses CULBERT.

² WPA Project No. 13191, Vol. 2, Sec. 3, 1937, List of Grave Markers Additional to Project No. 4889, with map and grave plot listing for the Middletown Presbyterian Church cemetery near Elwyn, PA.

³ Notice was given in the 22 Jan 1869 Delaware County Republican.  From the Pennsylvania Record, Vol. II, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 1819-1870, a CD-ROM of articles from several area newspapers compiled by Accessible Archives, Inc., Malvern, Pennsylvania, and available at the Delaware County Historical Society.  Item # 23198.

⁴ 1870 census taken 11 June, p. 97, for the 197th District, North Ward, Chester, Pennsylvania.

⁵ From the WPA Project No. 13191 listing. ²

⁶ They are buried in grave no. 315.  This plot cannot be found in the current records.

⁷ From the WPA Project No. 13191 listing. ²  William and Martha were buried in grave no. 314.  This plot cannot be found in the current records.

⁸ Chester Forest BAKER, from his historical accounts of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Vol. 96, p. 39.

⁹ Chester Forest BAKER, Vol. 96, p. 69.

¹⁰ Chester Forest BAKER, Vol. 96, p. 70.

¹¹ Chester Forest BAKER, Vol. 15, p. 3.

¹² Chester Forest BAKER, Vol. 15, p. 19.

¹³ From the WPA Project No. 13191 listing. ²  They are buried in grave nos. 335, 336, and 337.  I found these gravesites and headstones, but do not know the plot numbers from the current records.

¹⁴ U.S. Pension Agency, Certificate No. 315,563.  Copy obtained from the National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC.

¹⁵ Delaware County Republican, 20 Sep 1850, Advertisement, Notice to Contractors.

¹⁶ Delaware County Republican, 9 Dec 1853, Real Estate, Public Sale.

¹⁷ Delaware County Republican, 21 Apr 1854, Marriage Notice, Lydia EVES to P.G. HOOPES, M.D.

¹⁸ Delaware County Republican, 13 Oct 1854, Death Notice, Alfred EVES.

¹⁹ Delaware County Republican, 9 Aug 1855, Death Notice, Sarah EVES.

²⁰ Media Advertiser, 8 Aug 1855, Death Notice, Sarah EVES.

²¹ Delaware County Republican, 14 Nov 1856, Real Estate Sale, Benjamin THOMAS.

²² Delaware County Republican, 7 Aug 1857, Lafayette College.

²³ Delaware County Republican, 24 Jul 1857, Notice in South Media.

²⁴ Delaware County Republican, 1 Jan 1858, Marriage, William EVES to Letitia KILLE.

²⁵ Delaware County American, 6 Jan 1858, Real Estate, Public Sale, Daniel THOMPSON.

²⁶ Delaware County Republican, 22 Oct 1858, Real estate, Public Sale, Benjamin THOMAS.

²⁷ Delaware County Republican, 21 Jan 1859, Real Estate Sale or Rent, William EVES.

²⁸ Delaware County Republican, 22 Feb 1861, Death Notice, Elizabeth EVES.

²⁹ Delaware County Republican, 30 Aug 1861, Death Notice for a Returned Volunteer, Thomas F. PEIRCE.

³⁰ Delaware County Republican, 28 Nov 1862, Real estate Sheriff's sale, lot of the late Benjamin THOMAS.

³¹ Delaware County Republican, 30 Jan 1863, Charter House.

³² Delaware County American, 8 Apr 1863, Tribute of Respect to the Memories of Henry HOOFSTETLER and Charles D. GREEN.

³³ Delaware County Republican, 29 May 1863, Promotions in 97th Regiment, Company G. [Caleb HOOPES to Captain, Gasaway YARNALL to First Lieutenant, and William EVES to Second Lieutenant]

³⁴ Delaware County American, 28 Oct 1863, Advertisement for Woman Wanted Immediately.

³⁵ Delaware County American, 16 Dec 1863, Real Estate Sale, William EVES.

³⁶ Delaware County Republican, 18 Dec 1863, Real Estate Sales [including William EVES].

³⁷ Delaware County American, 6 Jan 1864, Real Estate Sales [including Charles C. PORTER].

³⁸ Delaware County Republican, 15 Jan 1864, Real Estate Sales [including Mr. DODD].

³⁹ Delaware County American, 6 Jun 1866, Advertisement, Dissolution of Partnership of H.P. EVES and William EVES, Sr.

⁴⁰ War of Rebellion Journals (1880-1901), Series I, Volume 42, Part III, p. 172. Click here

⁴¹ Delaware County American, 17 Sep 1862.

⁴² Henry Graham Ashmead, 1883, Historical Sketch of Chester, on Delaware, Chester, Pennsylvania, p. 238.

⁴³ Delaware County American, 8 Apr 1863.

⁴⁴ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, p. 11.

⁴⁵ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, p. 71.

⁴⁶ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, p. 81.

⁴⁷ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, p. 87.

⁴⁸ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, p. 153.

⁴⁹ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, p. 157.

⁵⁰ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, p. 173.

⁵¹ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, p. 261.

⁵² Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, p. 305.

⁵³ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, p. 325.

⁵⁴ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, Volume 2, p. 18.

⁵⁵ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, Volume 2, p. 98.

⁵⁶ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, Volume 2, p. 116.

⁵⁷ Deaths, 1833-1885, from the Delaware County Republican, Volume 2, p. 120.

⁵⁸ 1869-70 Chester and Delaware County Directory, p. 34.

⁵⁹ 1872-73 Chester and Delaware County Directory, p. 67.

⁶⁰ 1889-90 Spencer's Chester City Directory, p. 120.

⁶¹ 1880-81 Ferris Brother's Chester City Directory, p. 80.

⁶² 1883-84 Spencer's Chester City Directory, p. 60.

⁶³ 1891-92 Spencer's Chester City Directory, p. 140.

⁶⁴ 1885-86 Spencer's Chester City Directory, p. 66.

⁶⁵ 1893-94 Spencer's Chester City Directory, p. 157.

⁶⁶ 1895-96 Spencer's Chester City Directory, p. 162.

⁶⁷ 1902 Boyd's Directory of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, pp. 166-167.

⁶⁸ 1880 U.S. Census for the North Ward, Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; FHL Film 1255126; National Archives Film T9-1126; Page 433B, Census Extract viewed 2 Mar 2003 at: www.familysearch.org.  The record shows: Name; Relationship; Sex; Marital Status; Race; Age; Birthplace; Occupation; Father's Birthplace; Mother's Birthplace
William EVES; Self; M; M; W; 55; PA; Grocer; Fa: DC; Mo: PA
Martha EVES; Wife; F; M; W; 33; PA; Keeping House; Fa: IRE; Mo: PA
Bessie EVES; Daughter; F; S; W; 3; PA; Fa: PA; Mo: PA
Mary DAVIS; Other; F; S; W; 69; PA; Servant; Fa: PA; Mo: PA
James CULBERT; Other[Brother-in-law]; M; S; W; 33; PA; Clerk Store; Fa: IRE; Mo: PA
James THOMPSON; Other; M; S; W; 22; DE; Clerk Store; Fa: PA; Mo: PA