ula may evans
1919-1920
Life Story
Birth and Family
Ula May Evans was born on September 5, 1919, in Newton County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Alonzo Evans (1889–?) and Cora Walker Evans (1894–?), members of the extended Evans–Walker families who lived and farmed in the Altare and Mt. Moriah communities.
Early Life
Like many infants born into rural Black farming households during the early 20th century, Ula May’s brief life unfolded in a setting shaped by hard agricultural labor, limited medical care, and close-knit family support systems.
Illness and Death
Ula May passed away on September 6, 1920, at just one year old. Her cause of death was recorded as colitis, a severe intestinal illness that frequently proved fatal for infants in an era before antibiotics, refrigeration, or sanitary water systems.
The informant on her death certificate was Pete Evans, a relative who often assisted members of the Evans family with reporting births and deaths.
Burial
The place of burial was not listed, a common omission in early records for African American families. However, based on family patterns and geographic proximity, it is likely she was laid to rest in or near the Evans Cemetery alongside other relatives.
Legacy
Although her life was short, documenting Ula May’s story ensures that the youngest members of the Evans lineage are remembered within the broader historical narrative of the community. Her biography stands as part of the larger effort to restore dignity and visibility to children whose lives were often left out of the written record.
Resting Place
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Sources
- Mississippi, U.S., Index to Deaths, 1912-1943
- U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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