Alexander Evans (American politician)
Alexander Evans (September 13, 1818 – December 5, 1888) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a U.S. Representative from Maryland from 1847 to 1853. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1867.
Alexander Evans | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1867–1867 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse A. Kirk, James McCauley, Jethro J. McCullough, George B. Pennington |
| Succeeded by | John Ward Davis, Levi R. Mearns, William Richards, James Touchstone |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Constable |
| Succeeded by | Henry May |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 13, 1818 Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | December 5, 1888 (aged 70) Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery |
| Political party | |
| Spouse | Mary Manly |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Alexander Evans was born on September 13, 1818, in Elkton, Maryland, to Mary (née Oliver) and Amos Alexander Evans.[1][2] His father worked as a physician in Elkton.[3] Evans attended the public schools and the local academy at Elkton. He later studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1845 and commenced practice in his native city.[1]
Career
Evans was a civil engineer's assistant and was appointed the chief engineer of the Annapolis and Elk Ridge Railroad.[1][2]
Evans was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth, defeating Richard Carmichael.[1][2] He then went on to serve in the Thirty-first, and Thirty-second Congresses; serving from March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1853.[1]
Evans was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1866 under a Democratic ticket. He served in 1867. While a delegate, he was involved in arranging the 1867 Maryland Constitution.[2][4]
He engaged in the practice of law until his death.[1]
Personal life
Evans was married to Mary Manly. Together, they had one child, Alexander Evans Jr.[2] He was the nephew of Levi Hollingsworth Evans, a Maryland state senator and Cecil County judge. His brother was Colonel Andrew Wallace Evans.[2][3]
Evans died in Elkton, Maryland, on December 5, 1888.[1][2] He is interred in Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery.[1]
References
- "Evans, Alexander (1818-1888)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- "Death of Hon. Alexander Evans". Cecil Whig. December 8, 1888. p. 3. Retrieved October 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 579–580. Retrieved October 24, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- United States Congress. "Alexander Evans (id: E000231)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.