Evans, Enoch
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Evans, Enoch
from reprint of Clarke Co. History, Lewis Pub., Chicago, 1886. p.105
ENOCH J. EVANS, of Osceola, is one of the principal breeders of fine horses in Clarke County. He is among the early settlers of the county, coming here in 1856, young in years, and with but small capital, he engaged in his present business, beginning on a small scale. Seeing the growing demand for good horses, he concluded to invest part of his means in fine horses. He has two farms well seeded to grass, which afford the best of pasture for his stock. His fine stock barn is large and convenient, and is well arranged, the stalls being large, light and airy, and there are large yards for the stock to exercise in.
He has at present four of the finest horses in the county, all being well bred. The head of the stud is Scottish Clyde, an imported Clydesdale stallion, a handsome dark bay horse. His second horse, Roderick, is a beautiful bright bay star, white feet, heavy bone, fine feather; short legs, very superior action, a remarkably fine temper, is heavy set, and has already proved himself to be a most successful horse. Duard, the third horse, is a good bay color, has a sensible head and fine neck, is very strongly built, muscular quarters, good bone, very sound feet, fine style and a good mover. The fourth horse, Souvenir, sired by Enchanter, has not only size, form and substance, but is a son of the best son of Administrator and out of one of the best brood mares of the Royal George family. He is a bright bay star, has white hind ankles, with great bone and muscle. The farms are well stocked with fine brood mares and colts, which are also excellently bred.
ENOCH J. EVANS, of Osceola, is one of the principal breeders of fine horses in Clarke County. He is among the early settlers of the county, coming here in 1856, young in years, and with but small capital, he engaged in his present business, beginning on a small scale. Seeing the growing demand for good horses, he concluded to invest part of his means in fine horses. He has two farms well seeded to grass, which afford the best of pasture for his stock. His fine stock barn is large and convenient, and is well arranged, the stalls being large, light and airy, and there are large yards for the stock to exercise in.
He has at present four of the finest horses in the county, all being well bred. The head of the stud is Scottish Clyde, an imported Clydesdale stallion, a handsome dark bay horse. His second horse, Roderick, is a beautiful bright bay star, white feet, heavy bone, fine feather; short legs, very superior action, a remarkably fine temper, is heavy set, and has already proved himself to be a most successful horse. Duard, the third horse, is a good bay color, has a sensible head and fine neck, is very strongly built, muscular quarters, good bone, very sound feet, fine style and a good mover. The fourth horse, Souvenir, sired by Enchanter, has not only size, form and substance, but is a son of the best son of Administrator and out of one of the best brood mares of the Royal George family. He is a bright bay star, has white hind ankles, with great bone and muscle. The farms are well stocked with fine brood mares and colts, which are also excellently bred.