Evelyn Gawler Sturt (1840-1864)

Many records indicate that Evelyn Gawler Sturt was a female, the daughter of Charles and Charlotte Sturt. This error may be caused by the name "Evelyn" which is, in modern times, considered a female name In the 1800s, "Evelyn" was often used as a male's name, and sometimes as a female's name. In fact, Evelyn was the Sturt's third son. In adult life, he joined the army, as did his brothers, and he was killed in action in India in 1864.