Joseph Evans (c1817-1889)
Joseph Evans (c1817-1889) of Richard Evans and Co
c.1817 Born in London son of Richard (1778-1864) and Amis Evans
1841 Richard Evans 58, coal proprietor, lived in Newton, West Derby, Lancs, with Amis Evans 56, Joseph Evans 24, colliery agent, Josiah Evans 20, engineer, Henry Evans 18, engineer[1]
The 2 brothers joined their father's firm
1861 Richard Evans 83, Joseph Evans 43 and his Daughter Ruth Evans 41 lived in Haydock[2]
1873 Josiah died; Joseph Evans became the sole owner and worked the pits
1889 Died at Prescot[3]