Clara P. Fox

     Clara was born on Thursday, 21 February 1901 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Clara P. married Phillip Clarence Evenden, son of John Evans Evenden and Caroline Randall, on 19 April 1919 in Jackson.¹ 17 January 1920, Claraand her husband, and her husband, Phillip were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, at 1210 Rhode Street. Enumerated in this household were Phillip Evenden [24 Illinois] Clara [18 Michigan]. They have a mortgage on their home. He is buyer for an auto factory and she is a stenographer for a coal company.² 23 April 1930, Claraand her husband, Phillip were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Leoni Township, Jackson County, Michigan, at 298 Sutton Road. Enumerated in this household were Phillip Evenden [34 Illinois], Clara [29 Michigan], Winnifred [9 Michigan], Howard [7 Michigan], Donald [2 8/12 Michigan] & a lodger: E.W. Estey [38 Wisconsin]. They own their home valued at $4500. He was 23 when first married; she was 18. He was a clerk in the offoce of a glass factory and E. W. was a night watchman for an auto repair garage.³ 6 May 1940, Clara was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Michigan Center, Jackson County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Clara Evenden [39 Michigan][widow], Winnifred [18 Michigan], Howard 16 Michigan] & Donald [12 Michigan]. She owns the home valued at $1600. They livied at the same place in 1935; Clara is a bookkeeper at an elevator company. Clara P. married 2nd John S. Evenden, son of John Evans Evenden and Caroline Randall, on 18 November 1956 in Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington.⁴ Clara departed this life on Monday, 27 February 1995 in Jackson at age 94 years and 6 days. She was buried at Jackson in the Maxon Cemetery.