Alexander Evans (American politician)

Alexander Evans was born on September 13, 1818 in Elkton, Maryland to Mary (née Oliver) and Amos Alexander Evans.[1][2] 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]

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.[2] While a delegate, he was involved in arranging the 1867 Maryland Constitution.[2]

He engaged in the practice of law until his death.[1]

Evans was married to Mary Manly. Together, they had one child, Alexander Evans Jr.[2]

Evans was the nephew of Levi Hollingsworth Evans, a Maryland state senator and Cecil County judge. His brother was Colonel Andrew Wallace Evans.[2]

Evans died in Elkton, Maryland on December 5, 1888.[1][2] He is interred in Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery.[1]

• United States Congress. "Alexander Evans (id: E000231)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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