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 |
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.
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
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Evans, Alexander (1818-1888)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Death of Hon. Alexander Evans". Cecil Whig. December 8, 1888. p. 3. Retrieved October 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 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.
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