William E. Evans

William Elmer Evans (December 14, 1877 – November 12, 1959) was a lawyer, real estate developer, and politician, who served as a Republican United States Congressman from California's 9th and 11th congressional district. Overall, he served four terms from 1927 to 1935.

Biography William Elmer Evans was born in Laurel County, Kentucky, in 1877. He was educated at public schools and attended Sue Bennett Memorial College, in London, Kentucky.

Early career Evans studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1902, commencing practice in London, Kentucky. He later moved to Glendale, California, in 1910 and continued to practice law and banking.

He was the city attorney of Glendale from 1911 to 1921 and a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1924.

Evans supported the Boulder (Hoover) Dam, voted against the repeal of Prohibition (the 21st Amendment) in Congress, and sought to prevent water taxis launching to gambling ships anchored offshore.

Later career and death Later in life, Evans resumed the practice of law, real estate development, and ranching until his death in Los Angeles, California, November 12, 1959. He is interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale.