About William Evans
Lived 1831 – 1905 (aged 74). William Evans was an American politician.
William Evans (January 31, 1831 – April 19, 1905) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1887 to 1888.
Early life William Evans was born on January 31, 1831, on a farm in Willistown Township, Pennsylvania, to Anna M. (née Tucker) and Joshua Evans. His father was a farmer. Evans grew up on the farm and studied at public schools and Gause's Academy.
Evans was a Democrat. He served as a member and secretary of the Willistown Township school board for 12 years. He also served as township auditor for six years. Evans was elected to Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1886. He was the first Democrat elected to that role in 40 years.
Personal life Evans married Lydia Thomas, daughter of Isaac Thomas of Delaware County on February 14, 1867. They had one son and two daughters, William, Anna and Aida T.
Evans died on April 19, 1905, in Malvern.
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