Edward Evans
Newfoundland politician
About Edward Evans
Lived 1819 – 1898 (aged 78–79).
Edward Evans (1819 – July 15, 1898) was a Newfoundland merchant and politician who represented the district of Burin in the House of Assembly from 1861 to 1873.
Mercantile career and politics
Evans was born in the fishing village of Grand Bank and was educated at the local Wesleyan academy there. He established himself as a prominent merchant and lawyer serving clients in the south coast of Newfoundland.
Evans first attempted to enter politics in the 1859 general election as a Conservative candidate in the district of Burin alongside party leader Hugh Hoyles, but the ticket narrowly lost to the Liberal candidates. They were successful in the subsequent 1861 election that saw a very narrow victory for Hoyles' Conservative caucus.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Evans?
newfoundland politician (1819–1898)
When was Edward Evans born?
Edward Evans was born in 1819.
When did Edward Evans die?
Edward Evans died on 15 July 1898.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Evans (Newfoundland politician)
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