William Wayne (1828–1901)
American politician (1828–1901)
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William Wayne Evans (December 6, 1828 – November 20, 1901), better known as William Wayne, was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1881 to 1886.
December 6, 1828
William Wayne | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1881–1886 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Butler, William T. Fulton, Jesse Matlack, John A. Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | Lewis H. Evans, William W. McConnell, John W. Hickman, D. Smith Talbot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Wayne Evans December 6, 1828 |
| Died | November 20, 1901 (aged 72) Paoli, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Old Saint David Church Cemetery Wayne, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Hannah J. Zook |
| Children | 2, including William |
| Relatives | Anthony Wayne (great-grandfather) Isaac Wayne (great-great-grandfather) |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania |
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Early life
William Wayne Evans was born on December 6, 1828, in Easttown Township, Pennsylvania, to Mary Wayne (née Atlee) and Isaacher Evans. His great-grandfather was Revolutionary War soldier Anthony Wayne and his great-great-grandfather was Isaac Wayne. He studied at schools in Philadelphia and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1846.[1][2] In 1854, an act of Congress allowed Evans to change his name to William Wayne.[1][3]
Career
Wayne served as a captain of Company K of the 97th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. He served from 1861 to 1863.[1][2] He was brevetted major and lieutenant colonel and declined admission in the Regular Army.[4] He was a farmer.[2]
Wayne was a Republican. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1881 to 1886.[1][2][5]
Wayne was the 10th president-general of the Society of the Cincinnati and president of the Pennsylvania society of the organization.[3][6] He was president of Sons of the Revolution.[3]
Personal life
Wayne married Hannah J. Zook, daughter of David Zook, of Montgomery County. They had two children, William and Mary Atlee.[1] He was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church.[1]
Wayne died on November 20, 1901, at Waynesborough in Paoli. He was interred at Old Saint David Church Cemetery in Wayne.[1][3][6]
