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Charles Evans was the brother of John Evans, and both served with Co. H, 62nd Penn. Inf. during the civil war. Within his brother, John's obituary is found the following excerpt: "On the second day of the famous seven days battle of Gettysburg, Mr. Evans was wounded, while fighting along side of his brother, who was killed at almost the same time." - (The Morning Union Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 pg 4 col 2 top) ~ Charles Evans may be found on the 1860 census of the Borough of Birmingham, Allegheny Co, New York. He was listed as a 36 year old Iron Worker, native of Wales. Also residing in the household were 30 year old Mary Evans native of England; 12 year old male, John; 6 year old female, Emma; and 3 year old male, Edward; all children were natives of Pennslyvania. ~ His brother, John, also a native of Wales who was wounded beside him on the battlefield, survived his injuries and in 1867 moved to California. John died in Nevada City, Nevada County, California on November 27, 1918 and is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, same locale. ...more

John Evans and his brother Charles, both served with Co. H, 62nd Penn. Inf. during the civil war. Within John's obituary is found the following excerpt: "On the second day of the famous seven days battle of Gettysburg, Mr. Evans was wounded, while fighting along side of his brother, who was killed at almost the same time." John's brother, Charles died on July 1, 1862 at Malvern Hill, Va. according to his pension card on footnote. ~ Following is the obituary of John Evans who died in Nevada City, Nevada County, California on November 27, 1918: ~ VETERAN OF 57 BATTLES DIES AT AGE OF 75 - John Evans, Native of Wales, Was in U. S. Military Service for More Than Three Years - John Evans, who suffered a stroke of paralysis last Saturday night, died last night at 10 o'clock at his home on Nimrod street. In the death of John Evans one of the best known and best liked pioneers of this section has gone to his final reward. ~ Deceased was born in Wales on September 22, 1843, making his age 75 years, 2 months and 5 days. At the age of two years he came with his parents to Pittsburg, Pa., where he grew to young manhood and attended school. When the great Civil war broke out John Evans lost no time in volunteering his services. He became a member of the 62d Pennsylvania volunteers and for three years and three months was in the midst of battles, taking active part in no less than 57 battles. On the second day of the famous seven days battle of Gettysburg, Mr. Evans was wounded, while fighting along side of his brother, who was killed at almost the same time. ~ After the war John Evans went back to Pittsburg and in 1867 made his way to California, coming to this city shortly after. Here his home had been ever since. He engaged in mining for many years, and for several years was foreman of the old Merrifield mine. He numbered his friends by the hundreds, for John Evans was a man among men, true and loyal, and his passing will be generally regretted. ~ On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg Mr. Evans went east and attended the great event, which took place on the old battlefield. Later on he went to his old home in Pittsburg and visited his two surviving brothers, James and David Evans. Besides his wife, Mrs. Florence Evans, he also leaves a son, Harry Evans, and five grandchildren. ~ Deceased was an old and honored member of Nevada lodge No. 13, F. & A. M., and Milo lodge, No. 48, Knights of Pythias. The funeral will be held from the residence at two o'clock Friday afternoon. ~ (The Morning Union Thursday November 28, 1918 pg 4 col 2 top) ~ John Evans is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Red Dog Road, Nevada City, Nevada County, California. ...more

Sorry to say, I do not currently posses the obituary of Augustus M. Walling. Please refer to the card of his twin brother Julius M. Walling who also served with the 8th Regiment Iowa Infantry Company A. His brother's obituary gives a great deal of insight into the life of Augustus as well. (A Veteran's Day 2009 salute to all who have served.)

Julius M. Walling was the twin brother of Augustus M Walling, who was also a veteran of the Civil War. His brother may also be found on footnote serving with the same company as shown on Julius's card here. The brothers also served with other regiments as can be seen from their individual cards. From the obituary of J.M. Walling is found the interesting fact that these brothers shared the "distinction of being the oldest surviving twins of the conflict", up to the death of Augustus M. Walling on December 17, 1927. Julius Madison Walling died in Nevada City, Nevada County, California on June 11, 1931, his verbatim obituary follows: ATTAINMENTS IN LAW WERE OUTSTANDING - Dead Jurist Was for Many Years Associated With Most of Court Cases of Importance - At a half-hour after midnight of Wednesday, June 10, Julius Madison Walling, civil war veteran, jurist, lawyer, fraternalist, citizen, quietly passed from life, after an illness that had confined him to his home for several months. ~ Born in Scott County, Iowa, on June 21, 1841, he was one of a pair of twins the other being A. M. Walling of Iowa, who died several years ago. He received the beginning of his education in his native county and when the Civil War broke out he enlisted along with his brother, as a private in Co. A. Eighth Iowa Infantry, for a period of three years. On January 1, 1864, the twin brothers re-enlisted with their regiment as veteran volunteers and served until December 20, 1865, when they were mustered out of the service, having upon their reenlistment in January 1864 been commissioned first lieutenants. The two brothers upon their discharge from the army returned to their home. ~ They served side by side throughout the war, having up to the time of the death of A. M. Walling the distinction of being the oldest surviving twins of the conflict. ~ Long Military Service ~ Judge Walling and his brother participated in all battles where their commands were engaged. They were captured at the battle of Shiloh in 1862, after which they were paroled, then exchanged and returned to duty in the army. They served under Generals Grane, Sherman and Canby. ~ On March 1, 1866, the two brothers separated, Julius Walling going to New York, whence he departed for California, via the Isthmus of Panama, and he joined his father, L. A. Walling at Rough and Ready. ~ After arriving at Rough and Ready he went to San Francisco and attended a business college, graduating in the same class with the late M. H. and Charles de Young. ~ Comes to Rough and Ready ~ After his graduation he came back to Rough and Ready and in the year 1872 he was elected county recorder of Nevada County, serving one term. It was at this time that he commenced the study of law. During the years 1874 and 1875 and a portion of 1876 he was a justice of the peace at Nevada City. ~ In June 1876 he was admitted to the bar by the supreme court and opened law offices in Nevada City. In 1884 he was elected judge of the Superior court of this county, serving one term, declining a renomination, and again took up the private practice of the law and was one of the leaders of the Nevada county bar up to the time of his retirement from active practice about two years ago. ~ During the latter years of his law practice he was associated with E. H. Armstrong in Nevada City. In his long career as an attorney in this county he was on one side or the other of some of the most important cases tried in the county and in other counties of the state. ~ He was an indefatigable worker, and gave to every case in which he was an attorney the best that was in him. He had a commanding presence and he conducted cases in which he was a trial lawyer with dignity and observing at all times that respect to which he believed the judges of the courts were entitled. He never stooped to trick or sharp practice to win his cases and he held the respect at all times of both bench and bar. ~ Trial Lawyer at 84 ~ He was past 84 years of age when he tried his last important case in the superior court of this county, a criminal case involving a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, and he displayed in this case all of his old fire and legal knowledge, and these facts were remarked by various persons who attended the trial. ~ As a veteran of the Civil War, he took an active interest in the Grand Army of the Republic. He organized Chatanooga Post of the G. A. R. in Nevada City and by a strange coincidence he was the last of its once large membership to pass from life. He at one time served the organization as department commander for the Department of California and Nevada. ~ Was Temperance Leader ~ He was a strictly temperance man (Concluded on Page Two) Interment of Judge Walling to Be on Saturday (Continued From Page One) - and never in his life touched intoxicating liquor. He was a leader in the organization of a lodge of Good Templars and was Grand Chief Templar during the years when this organization was a power in fraternal and political affairs of the state. He also served as a trustee of the order's orphans home at Vallejo. ~ Judge Walling joined Oustomah Lodge, No. 16, I.O.O.F., in November 1881, holding membership for almost fifty years, and was at the time of his death the oldest member in age in the lodge. He had served the lodge as Noble Grand, and he held a high place in the council's of the order both in his home lodge and the grand lodge. He was also a member of Nevada Rebekah lodge of the order. ~ Was Political Leader ~ Judge Walling took an active part in political affairs, being a strong Republican following the tenents of that party from the time of its organization. In 1900 when McKinley was elected president for the second term Judge Walling was one of the presidential electors. ~ He had often traveled over the state delivering political speeches and his services in behalf of the party were extensive. ~ He was at one time a member of the board of school trustees of Nevada City and always took an active interest in school affairs, as well as in any matter of civic importance. During the world war he served on the county exemption board. ~ On May 12, 1872, Judge Walling was married to Miss Columbine E. Snell and their married life extended beyond the fifty year limit. Mrs. Walling passed away nearly seven years ago. ~ Of this union there were born six children, four boys and two girls, of whom there now survive Marion, Earl and George E. Walling and Mrs. Mamie Parsons and Mrs. William Maher. There are three grandsons, Rollin and Theodore Arthur, and William Maher, Jr., and two great grandsons. Mrs. Maud Hayes is a niece. ~ Funeral Saturday ~ The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Elks Hall. The services at the hall will be conducted by the officers of Oustomah Lodge No. 16, I. O. O. F. and the services at the grave by the Veterans of the SpanishAmerican War, with a salute and taps by a squad of American Legionaires who will also act as an escort at the funeral. ~ The funeral will be under the auspices of the Holmes Funeral Home. The body is at the funeral home where friends may call. ~ Judge Walling was one of the organizers and the permanent president of the Nevada County Half Century Club and that organization will be represented at the funeral. (The Morning Union Friday June 12, 1931) Julius M. Walling lies next to his wife, Columbine. Their headstones may be found in the G.A.R. plot of Pine Grove Cemetery on Red Dog Road, Nevada City, Nevada County, Califorinia. (Veteran's Day 2009 in memory of those who served ... LEST WE FORGET) ...more