William Evans (Pennsylvania politician)
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Preceded byWilliam W. McConnell, John Hickman, D. Smith Talbot, Lewis H. Evans
Succeeded byWilliam W. McConnell, John W. Hickman, D. Smith Talbot, Lewis H. Evans
BornJanuary 31, 1831
DiedApril 19, 1905 (aged 74)
Malvern, Pennsylvania, U.S.
William Evans | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1887–1888 | |
| Preceded by | William W. McConnell, John Hickman, D. Smith Talbot, Lewis H. Evans |
| Succeeded by | William W. McConnell, John W. Hickman, D. Smith Talbot, Lewis H. Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 31, 1831 |
| Died | April 19, 1905 (aged 74) Malvern, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Willistown Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lydia Thomas (m. 1867) |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation |
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William Evans (January 31, 1831 – April 19, 1905) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1887 to 1888.
William Evans was born on January 31, 1831, on a farm in Willistown Township, Pennsylvania, to Anna M. (née Tucker) and Joshua Evans. His father was a farmer.[1] Evans grew up on the farm and studied at public schools and Gause's Academy.[1]
