About Joseph P. Evans
Lived 1835 – 1889 (aged 53–54). Joseph P. Evans was an American politician.
Joseph P. Evans (1835–1888) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1871 to 1874 and in the Senate of Virginia from 1874 to 1875, representing Petersburg. He was one of the first African-Americans to serve in Virginia's government.
He ran as an Independent for Virginia's 4th congressional district in 1884, losing to Republican James Dennis Brady and Democrat George E. Rives.
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Who was Joseph P. Evans?
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
When was Joseph P. Evans born?
Joseph P. Evans was born in 1835 in Dinwiddie County.
When did Joseph P. Evans die?
Joseph P. Evans died in 1889 in United States.
What was Joseph P. Evans's occupation?
Joseph P. Evans was a politician.
What nationality was Joseph P. Evans?
Joseph P. Evans was American.
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