This is interesting.
In 1911, Maria Ann Evans is recorded as ‘widow’ whilst James Smith Evans is ‘head’.
1891 3905/10
James Smith, head, single,
Mary Ann Evans, 43 yrs, Mistress, Widow b Stockport
I can’t spot them in 1901
Harriett Ann JaegerVictoria Docks, St Luke, Essex
Father
James Smith EvansSpouse St Clair Samuel Jones
Essex, England, Church of England Marriages, 1754-1937
Image is here but you have to pay to view
https://www.rootschat.com/links/01tbo/Can just make out that Harriet is a widow