Alexander Evans (American politician)

Alexander Evans
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district
In office 1867–1867 Serving with John Golibart, William Lindsey, Henry S. Magraw, George P. Whitaker
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	(1818-09-13)September 13, 1818 Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Died	December 5, 1888(1888-12-05) (aged 70) Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery
Political party	Whig Democratic
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. "Evans, Alexander (1818-1888)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
2. "Death of Hon. Alexander Evans". Cecil Whig. December 8, 1888. p. 3. Retrieved October 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
3. Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 579–580. Retrieved October 24, 2023 – via Archive.org.
4. "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.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Albert Constable	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 5th congressional district 1847–1853	Succeeded by Henry May

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