Alonzo Hathaway Evans

Alonzo H. Evans (February 24, 1820 – May 27, 1907) was an American bank executive and politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts General Court, and on the Massachusetts Governor's Council and was the first Mayor of Everett, Massachusetts.

Early life Evans was born on February 24, 1820, in Allenstown, New Hampshire. At the age of fifteen he moved to Lowell, Massachusetts, where he worked in a factory for one year. He then moved to Boston.

Banking career In 1854 he helped found the Boston Five Cent Savings Bank and was its first treasurer.

Evans also served as a director of the Winthrop National Bank. After Everett became separate, Evans was chosen to serve as its first Town Moderator. In 1874 and 1876, Evans represented Everett in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1892 he was a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council, representing the sixth district.

In 1899 and 1900 he represented the Sixth Middlesex District in the Massachusetts Senate.

Death Evans died on May 27, 1907, at his home in Everett. His health had deteriorated after he suffered a fall the previous week.