About Elwood Evans
Lived 1828 – 1898 (aged 69). Elwood Evans was an American lawyer, historian and mayor.
Elwood Evans (December 29, 1828 – January 28, 1898) was an American attorney, politician, and historian from Washington Territory. He was the mayor of Olympia and served briefly as acting governor of the territory. He is known as the pioneer historian of the U.S. state of Washington.
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Who was Elwood Evans?
lawyer and politician of the Pacific Northwest, pioneer historian of the U.S. state of Washington
When was Elwood Evans born?
Elwood Evans was born on 29 December 1828 in Philadelphia.
When did Elwood Evans die?
Elwood Evans died on 28 January 1898.
What was Elwood Evans's occupation?
Elwood Evans was a lawyer, historian and mayor.
What nationality was Elwood Evans?
Elwood Evans was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elwood Evans. https://biography.guide/elwood-evans/
MLA: "Elwood Evans." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elwood-evans/.
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