Alexander Evans (American politician)

Alexander Evans
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
Died December 5, 1888(1888-12-05) (aged 70)
Elkton, Maryland
Political party Whig

Alexander Evans (September 13, 1818 – December 5, 1888) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.

Born in Elkton, Maryland, Evans attended the public schools and the local academy at Elkton. He was a civil engineer's assistant, and later studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1845 and commenced practice in his native city.

Evans was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth, Thirty-first, and Thirty-second Congresses (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1853). He engaged in the practice of his profession until his death in Elkton, Maryland, December 5, 1888. He is interred in Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery.

References

  • 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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